As noted above, there seems to be a sense of overall urgency amongst the players in Green Bay and probably even more so in regards to the coaching staff.
The Tampa loss just might have been the most constructive loss in Green Bay in the decade.. served as a true wake up call.
Amongst those were the linebackers.. the intensity has picked up, while I still have moments where I think the two starters are a little "soft" at the point of attack, they have picked up there games to a point where I think it outmatches what Bishop brings to the table.
IMO, Bishop is an enforcer type in the box and has a bit of a limited range to him.. not so much vertically but from side to side... where I think he would bring a more physical presence to the unit, I think we might be giving up a little in terms of Barnett. I don't think the overall gap between Hawk and Bishop is that great..
I am biased a bit though... I like my inside backers to be skull crackers.. not guys that rely upon their speed alone..
If I am the opposition game planning for the Packers.. I guarantee that I will test the center of this defense before I try to take it outside. Pickett has been playing exceptionally this season at the point.. so if I can move him or isolate him.. I run right smack at Barnett and Hawk and challenge their ability to get off a block. Time and time again.. you see the opposition winning the one and one battle over both straight up..
"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"