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COACHING STAFF / CHAD MORTONCHAD MORTONSPECIAL TEAMS ASSISTANTFirst Season as NFL CoachSecond Packers SeasonChad Morton, a seven-yearNFL veteran as a player, beginshis second season withthe Packers but first as a fulltimeon-field coach, moving into the role of special teamsassistant for 2010. He was named to his new position onFeb. 15.Morton originally joined the Packers as the team’scoaching administrator last year and then swapped roleswith special teams assistant Curtis Fuller following the2009 season. Part of Morton’s duties then included assistingwith the defensive and special teams units.Morton, 33, was a running back and kick/punt returnerwho began his career with New Orleans in 2000 as a fifthrounddraft pick. Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthyserved as the Saints’ offensive coordinator at that time.Morton went on to play two seasons with the New YorkJets (2001-02), two with Washington (2003-04) and twowith the New York Giants (2005-06).Serving primarily as a returner as a pro, Morton tallied5,401 career kickoff return yards and three kick returnscores, as well as 1,431 career punt return yards and onescore, in 93 career games. He was named a Pro Bowl alternatereturner in ’02 and ’05.While with the Jets in 2002, Morton returned two kickoffsfor touchdowns in a contest at Buffalo, making himthe fifth player in NFL history to return two kickoffs forscores in the same game. The feat also established him asthe first player ever to return a kickoff for a touchdown inregulation and in overtime. In 2000 with the Saints, Mortontied the NFL single-game playoff record with 13 receptions,against the Minnesota Vikings.Morton was an All-Pac-10 selection at Southern California,where he served as the team’s primary running back1962 World ChampionsChad Morton at a glance…►►Originally joined Packers in 2009 as coaching administratorand moves into role as special teams assistant for 2010.►►A seven-year NFL veteran (2000-06) for four different teams,compiled nearly 7,000 return yards in his career (5,401 kickoffreturn, 1,431 punt return).►►With N.Y. Jets in 2002, returned two kickoffs for TDs insame game at Buffalo, including overtime game-winner.►►An All-Pac-10 running back at USC, ranks 11th on Trojans’all-time rushing list with 2,511 yards.►►Older brother, Johnnie, played wide receiver for 12 seasons(1994-2005) in the NFL, including eight with the DetroitLions.COACHING BACKGROUNDYears College/Pro Team Position Coached2009 Green Bay Packers. . . . . . . .Coaching Administrator2010 Green Bay Packers. . . . . . . Special Teams Assistanthis final two seasons. He led the team with 1,141 yards and15 touchdowns on 262 carries as a senior, and he ranks11th on the Trojans’ all-time rushing list with 2,511 careeryards. He graduated from USC with a degree in sociology.Born April 4, 1977, in Torrance, Calif., Morton attendedSouth High School in Torrance, where he played runningback and also ran track. His older brother, Johnnie, playedwide receiver for 12 seasons (1994-2005) in the NFL, includingeight with the Detroit Lions.Morton and his wife, Tamra, reside in De Pere, Wis.They have two sons, Avery and Aiden. He enjoys Webdesign, spending time with his wife, and playing with hissons.DRAFT &COMMUNITY COACHES VETERANS FREE AGENTS2009 REVIEW HISTORYRECORDS &LAMBEAUFIELDFront Row: Elijah Pitts, Ed Blaine, Earl Gros, Gary Barnes, Ron Gassert, Oscar Donahue, Ron Kostelnik; Second Row: WillieWood, John Symank, Hank Gremminger, Dan Currie, Herb Adderley, Nelson Toburen, John Roach, Forrest Gregg; Third Row:Jim Ringo, Bart Starr, Gary Knafelc, Jerry Kramer, Fuzzy Thurston, Jesse Whittenton, Lew Carpenter, Tom Moore; Fourth Row:Equipment Manager Dad Braisher, Bob Skoronski, Ray Nitschke, Ken Iman, Willie Davis, Henry Jordan, Trainer Bud Jorgensen;Back Row: Bill Quinlan, Norm Masters, Boyd Dowler, Jim Taylor, Ron Kramer, Bill Forester, Dave Hanner, Paul Hornung.MISC.45