Sam Shields: No, I’ve got to do more

Undrafted rookie Sam Shields made another big play in the secondary during the 59-24 exhibition win over Indianapolis. Shields picked off Curtis Painter  with 0:54 seconds remaining in the game on a ball intended for Dudley Guice.

The interception was the second of the preseason for Shields.

Shields came to Green Bay with a reputation for his speed and the prevailing thought was he could contribute to in the return game. However, he’s had issues fielding both punts and kickoffs and was taken out of the rotation at practice last week.

At the same time, Shields has played better than expected at cornerback and on coverage teams.

Shields was asked if he thinks he’s done enough to make the team?

“No, I’ve got to do more,” Shields said after the game. “When the next practice comes, I’ve just got to keep working hard. We’ve got another game Thursday, if I’m here I’ve just got to make some more plays.

“I’m a try not to think about it. Just think about my playbook, what I need to focus on and things like that. I’m going to try to keep that out my mind.”

Shields also talked about the interception:

“That was just an opportunity. Every time I get on the field, I just think about an opportunity to make a play. If I make a play, somebody in the sky high is going to see. That’s what I want. I’m just thankful right now to be on the Green Bay Packers”.

Shields was also asked about fellow undrafted rookie Jason Chery returning a punt 75 yards for a touchdown.

“That’s all we talk about in here, stay focused, be mentally tough and just make plays out there. The cuts comes through our minds a lot, but that’s something that’s got to be (put) out and just play football.”

“We pretty much had a lot of fun out here.”



(greenbaypressgazette.com)