Niemann said on Jan. 1<\/a>. \u201cThat\u2019s kind of how I made a name for myself in the league to begin with. And then getting a role to where Rich (Bisaccia) and me and the rest of our unit were getting in a groove figuring out how guys work and play together, we were just hitting our strides. That was good.<\/p>\n\u201cTo have goals and to know what I can do on special teams and was trying to strive for that, and then it stops, but this is about the team. I would much rather make a run as a team in the playoffs than having a good year personally. So, I\u2019m seeing this as glass half full.\u201d<\/p>\n
Niemann was a sixth-round pick by the Chargers in 2021. In free agency last offseason, he signed with the Texans but failed to make their roster. The Packers pounced.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome versatility on defense and being able to dominate on special teams and try to keep progressing in that reputation I\u2019ve built and try to be a problem on special teams,\u201d he said upon signing.<\/p>\n
The returns of Niemann and Brooks, who tied Zayne Anderson for the team lead with 14\u00a0 tackles on special teams, will provide some stability for Green Bay\u2019s revamped special teams. Coach Matt LaFleur hired Achord to replace Rich Bisaccia, who is the new coordinator at Clemson.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was real smart and had a lot of different skills,\u201d Bisaccia said of Niemann after the Pittsburgh game. \u201cWe moved him all over the place. We put him in a lot of different positions, not only on kickoff but on punt return and what we were doing on kickoff return, as well. We\u2019ll see how long and when and it\u2019ll be a loss, for sure.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 28-year-old has played 1,412 snaps on special teams in his career compared to 363 on defense, according to Stathead.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust coming into an organization with this fanbase, this history \u2013 everyone has good things to say about this,\u201d he said about the Packers. \u201cI\u2019ve talked to other guys that have played here and it\u2019s nothing but good stuff to say, from the staff, fans, support staff, the community feel here of everyone is living and breathing Packer football. Just can\u2019t wait to be a part of that.\u201d<\/p>\n
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