I doubt that Pickett gets more sacks. I think he'll still be eating blocks, mainly. If anyone should benefit there, it's Brad Jones.

Especially if Raji can do what they want him to do in the middle, create more of a push. Hopefully forcing the QB outside more than what they got with Pickett, running into our LBers.

I still think that Jenkins is our best pass rusher. He won't get the most sacks from his 3-4 DE position, but he does make quite a difference.

Clay Matthews, in my opinion, is somewhat overrated. I don't know if his production will go up from here. He shows great hustle, but I just don't see the pass rushing moves.

Like the article states, the Lions, Bears and Packers have been closing the gap, but they're still trailing the Vikings with Jared Allen, Kevin Williams and Pat Williams on that line (and Edwards getting a free ride with those three).

I think what will make the biggest difference in Clay's sack total is whether or not we have another pass rushing threat.

"djcubez" wrote:

cough arizona game cough (clay got dbl teamed)

"Dulak" wrote:

I like how everone says oh jones will have gotten bulked up and gotten better because he isnt a rookie anymore ... Really??? based on what?

Until I see jones kicking some butt the jury is out ...

"Dulak" wrote:

I think what will make the biggest difference in Clay's sack total is whether or not we have another pass rushing threat.

"djcubez" wrote:

Pickett is a great space-eater. Raji can get more of a push. In nickel situations, Neal and Jenkins should be able to get to the QB by themselves, let alone with Jones and Matthews next to them.

"Rockmolder" wrote:

I just don't know if I agree with that. I imagine Matthews was our opponents number one focus as far as protecting the quarterback for the last 4-5 games minimum, yet he still had success. I don't believe teams were only putting say, 70% effort into game planning for him at the end of the season and this year it will be 95%. I think it has already been 95% and he was still was solid.

Also, all signs point to him, as well as others on our defense, improving, specifically Jones. Perhaps you could say there is enough film on Matthews to neutralize his game, and while I'm sure that's true to some extent, I don't believe its entirely true. He was a raw rookie and will only get better during the next few years.

Like I said, over rated by some, under rated by others.

"doddpower" wrote: