GREEN BAY – Darrius Shepherd is right back in the same place he was a year ago.
The young receiver is making a strong bid for a roster spot as an underdog candidate at a crowded position.
It may not sound like progress, but Shepherd is beyond thankful just for the chance.
The Cinderella story of last year's camp as an undrafted rookie out of North Dakota State who made the 53-man roster, Shepherd unfortunately saw the clock strike midnight last October in prime time vs. Detroit.
A muffed punt and a slip on a goal-line pass that led to a deflection and interception were two large miscues that nearly cost the Packers the game.