By Genaro C. Armas, AP Sports Writer
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Micah Hyde, the Green Bay Packers‘ jack-of-all-trades in the secondary, is assuming another new role this season — playoff playmaker.
He is listed as a safety on the Packers roster, but really plays more of a slot cornerback role, at least when he’s not needed to fill in on the outside against receivers.
Whatever Hyde is called upon to do, the fourth-year defensive back out of Iowa has found a way to make an impact.
Versatility has become an asset in Green Bay, in part because of injuries, but also as a way to help keep up with prolific passing attacks such as the one the Packers will face in Atlanta in the NFC title game on Sunday against the Falcons.