Packers coordinators highlight what they’re seeing in rookie CB Brandon Cisse, calling it “resilience”

Green Bay’s coordinators, speaking to the media Tuesday, centered their assessment of rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse on one trait: resilience. Defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon said the position is one where players will still get beaten and catchable targets will happen, and that Cisse’s response is what has stood out.

Gannon framed resiliency as a mindset after giving up plays, emphasizing that the best corners want the ball thrown to them again rather than retreating mentally after being tested. He pointed to what he described as a “measuring stick” moment early in the season when Cisse got a long catch on him and then responded the right way afterward.

Special teams coordinator Cam Achord also described resilience as a practical part of execution and communication. He discussed routine adjustments on punts, including the process of getting onto and off the field, slowing down into mechanics, and finishing cleanly through operations, saying the work is ongoing beyond the initial week where early changes “worked out well.”

Achord further addressed how the unit handles continuity when injuries force changes, saying Green Bay is preparing each week for the mental “gymnastics” of moving multiple pieces while continuing to run the same overall plan.

On offense, offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich added additional context about how the Packers evaluate roles and opportunities, highlighting that players like Christian Watson and Matthew Golden have helped create a rhythm in the receiving room, and noting that tight end Tucker Kraft’s target numbers do not fully reflect the plan when defenses cover primary options and force progressions.