Yared-Yam
15 years ago

Pass rush is obviously an issue with this team. That cannot be denied.

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Yes. Pass rush is probably in our top 3 of needs. It's why the Ravens can get away with Frank Walker while he couldn't stick as a dime corner in GB.
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bozz_2006
15 years ago
yep. if you can consistently make the QB dump off the ball in 3 seconds, you can get away with having seriously mediocre cornerbacks. That's why I think getting a guy with the attributes I described should be our #1 defensive concern. Is Merriman the guy? I don't know.
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doddpower
15 years ago

yep. if you can consistently make the QB dump off the ball in 3 seconds, you can get away with having seriously mediocre cornerbacks. That's why I think getting a guy with the attributes I described should be our #1 defensive concern. Is Merriman the guy? I don't know.

"bozz_2006" wrote:



EXACTLY, that's what I'm saying. You don't have to have great corner backs if you have a great pass rush. As much as one might speak of the young talent at LB, you must speak the same about corner backs. I mean, if it's as simple as just going out and getting two NFL caliber corner backs then I'm all for it. However, that's easier said then done.

I would think you would take the best available option in either free agency or the draft at any of the three positions really. Significantly upgrading any of the three helps the other two, essentially.
millertime
15 years ago
Didn't Jones have like 4 sacks this year while only playing half the season? If so, that averages out to 8 sacks per 16 games. Not bad for a rookie.
15 years ago
What about someone like karlos dansby? I know hes an ILB but hes a good player.
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Cuz481
15 years ago
I'd be more pleased if they got Julius Peppers and let him play LB instead of Merriman
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coltonja
15 years ago
I have no idea why people are talking about getting other players from OTHER teams that play a position OTHER than OLB. If we can't get a 3-4 OLB that has better quality than Kampman, then we are stuck with Kampman. That said we are not going to get someone like Peppers because he is so similar to Kampman. Although Merriman is more likely, do you think Ted Thompson is gonna bring in a big name via Free Agent or a trade? I doubt it, but hey maybe he will prove me wrong.

I liked Jones a lot, but I think he needs time to develop to be fair to him. However, that still leaves Kampman, and I have said before that I want Kampman here, but now I don't know if it would be good for either side. Aaron deserves to play a position that can make him a big name and GB deserves both a pass rusher and someone that can cover. If we couldn't get that in a trade I am with all of the other suggestions of trading for OL and/ or draft picks.


It's going to be hard to be able to get a quality OL with Kampman coming off of a statistcally low year(in the time he played) plus an injury. So we might have to give picks if we want a quality OL. To sum it up, don't keep your hopes up on getting a big name, much less someone that doesn't play in a 3-4 type role we need.
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porky88
15 years ago
I think pass rush is the most important need the Packers have to address this season. Next to maybe finding a young left tackle.

If the Pack can find a 2nd pass rusher that could add about ten sacks a season, then you'll see a huge improvement in guys like Tramon Williams, Patrick Lee, Will Blackmon, and even Al Harris. As some have stated, a pass rush will improve the secondary more than finding a corner.

I think Merrimen would be a great get. He's a dynamic player that is going to come cheap due to the injuries. He's on the market. He wants a payday, and the Chargers need to extend guys like Marcus McNeil and Darren Sproles instead of him. That's why they took Larry English. They're going to shop him. I would surprised if he's not dealt.

He and Matthews coming off the edge would arguably be the 2nd best pair of 3-4 pass rushing OLBs in football. I think the Steelers have the best duo. I could care less about his attitude. He is somewhat cocky, but coming to GB humbled Charles Woodson and I think Aaron Rodgers has been humbled a little bit as well thanks to GB. I think the lockerroom could handle him. He'd be no different than having another Nick Barnett in my view.

Brad Jones is a nice player, but he was still being substituted out in favor of Brady Poppinga at times. Need I say more? There's no reason why he can't be a core special teams player and a solid depth player next season. A ten sack or even eight sack starter? That's asking for a lot.

As far as Ted Thompson. He offered a 4th or a 5th for Randy Moss. He had a 3rd on the table for Tony G and he did trade for Ryan Grant. A year ago, he gave up two seconds and a third and went and got Clay Matthews in the draft. I think he could offer something reasonable for Merrimen.
bozz_2006
15 years ago
And I think this is the offseason that he'd make a move like that. It's time.
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jdog2
15 years ago
I would not mind what so ever it we tried to get him.
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