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14 years ago
What To Expect From C.J. Wilson In His Second Season 

DE C.J. Wilson could end up becoming a starter for the Green Bay Packers in his second season. That's certainly not what I expected back in April 2010, when they made him a seventh round draft choice. He certainly deserves an opportunity based on a strong 2010 season from start to finish. He didn't get a lot of opportunities, his only significant playing time was during the October 24th game against the Vikings, when the Packers were down to only a couple of healthy lineman, and for the next couple games thereafter while DE Cullen Jenkins and DE Ryan Pickett returned from injuries. And his greatest asset might be his health because it's a concern for a couple other lineman.

He'd certainly take a back seat if Jenkins is re-signed, but his departure is almost assured due to an expected high price tag and the team's complete lack of negotiations prior to the lockout. His fellow 2nd year player, Mike Neal, is coming back from rotator cuff surgery. DE Howard Green played at defensive end last season, but at 350 lbs. he may not have as much versatility to offer. DE Jarius Wynn is another option, but the Packers initially released Wynn and kept Wilson for the start of the 2010 season. I do expect DE Justin Harrell to return, even if he hasn't heard anything from the team, just because it probably wouldn't hurt their salary cap or pocket book at this point to give him one last chance. Rookie 7th round DE Lawrence Guy might offer some competition too.

With the various looks defensive coordinator Dom Capers brings on defense, he's likely to use a rotation on the defensive line. He often pulls a defensive end to bring in an extra defensive back anyway. In the lightest pencil, I've gotten Wilson written down as the starter, but even then his playing time might be more comparable to a part-time player vs. an every down defender.



Solid player to have in the rotation. Not a big play guy at this stage of his career.
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Greg C.
14 years ago
I think the article actually undersells C.J. a little bit. The writer said that he got significant playing time in only one game, but it seems to me that he played quite a few snaps almost every week as the season wore on. He held up well against the run and got some pressure on the QB. I still think Neal will start, but C.J. will get lots of playing time. Considering his strong finish last year, he is also a candidate for a big improvement this year.
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beast
14 years ago
I agree the article undersells somethings...

Wilson playing time was more than just the Vikings game... got the start in Dolphins, Jets and Super Bowl... as well as four tackles in the Falcons playoff game.

The article writes Neal off because of surgery. And writes Green off because he's 350 pounds (which he very well might of been last year). Both of whom I think were ahead of Wilson in playing time while they were healthy and with the Packers. Then the article, writes in DE Lawrence Guy as possible competition...
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14 years ago
I saw a lot of progress in Wilson. I my book if you can hold your own as a rookie better things are coming later.

Assuming Jenkins is gone I have Wilson as the #3 DE ahead of Green. He will be in the rotation as a regular. He will only improve as he gains experience.

NT - Raji, Pickett, Green

DE - Pickett, Neal, Wilson, Green, + 2 For a total of 7

It is not as much a weakness as some people are making it out to be.
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nerdmann
14 years ago

I saw a lot of progress in Wilson. I my book if you can hold your own as a rookie better things are coming later.

Assuming Jenkins is gone I have Wilson as the #3 DE ahead of Green. He will be in the rotation as a regular. He will only improve as he gains experience.

NT - Raji, Pickett, Green

DE - Pickett, Neal, Wilson, Green, + 2 For a total of 7

It is not as much a weakness as some people are making it out to be.

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He definitely improved towards the end of the year. I think Neal takes a step up in year two as well, and he was pretty dominant in his limited action, imo.
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cooolbeans08
14 years ago
After Neal, he's the guy I'm most excited about on this line. He's very capable of making a big impact this year.
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