""When you're out there playing special teams... they like, 'Yeah, you could play some DB.' So the situation we're in now, it was like, 'Let's see if he can really do it.'""
""He was like, 'You ever play cornerback?' That's when it first got in my mind. And then after that I forgot, and now it came back.""
The Green Bay Packers are exploring the dual-position potential of Bo Melton, a backup receiver who has transitioned to also play cornerback in practice. This shift comes after injuries reduced their cornerback options, prompting coach Matt LaFleur to consider Melton's capabilities. Historically, two-way players are rare in the NFL, but Melton has caught the attention of coaches. He reflects on his initial conversations with LaFleur about playing defense and expresses his eagerness to embrace the new challenge while remaining dedicated to his role as a receiver.
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