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wpr
Preferred Member Topic Starter

13 years ago

This seems like an article nermann would have wrote or at least enjoyed.

Now, even on an undefeated team, there could be a role for someone who was on the practice squad a month ago.

The core of this team is set. The Packers probably will go as far as MVP front-runner Aaron Rodgers takes them. But there was one common thread on the last two Super Bowl teams here. Both the 1996 and 2010 Green Bay teams boasted late bloomers, out-of-nowhere contributors. Last year, Starks played that role. He revived a running game that seemed destined for hibernation. Who'll rise from the depths this season?

Maybe Saine. Maybe defensive end Mike Neal. Maybe one of the young inside linebackers.

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Saine may not get much of a chance but pressure from Neal up front would really help the defense pick it up a notch.

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gbguy20
Veteran Member

13 years ago

Has neal done anything noteworthy yet? Didn't get to see much of the last game.

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wpr
Preferred Member Topic Starter

13 years ago

Has neal done anything noteworthy yet? Didn't get to see much of the last game.

Originally Posted by: gbguy20

not that I am aware of. That is why I think it would be helpful if he were to step up and put more pressure on the QB.

olds70supreme
Member

13 years ago

It would be great if Neal would blossom into a pass rushing phenom, but I'm just hoping that he becomes reliable and solid. Reliable in terms of playing every week and solid in terms of not making mistakes. I would take reliable/solid over phenominal/miss 6 weeks. I know many disagree but I think the entire D-line will benefit from having another body in the rotation.

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Packers_Finland
Registered

13 years ago

I think the emegerence of Shields last year easily played a bigger part in our success than Starks. Shame Shields hasn't kept upping his game this season.

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Zero2Cool
Elite Member

13 years ago

Has neal done anything noteworthy yet? Didn't get to see much of the last game.

Originally Posted by: gbguy20

He most certainly did do something noteworthy, he finished the game on the field, not the trainers office.

nerdmann
Premier Member

13 years ago

So'Oto!

“Winning is not a sometime thing, it is an all the time thing. You don't do things right once in a while…you do them right all the time.”

eap33
Registered

13 years ago

So'Oto!

Originally Posted by: nerdmann

No joke! This kid looked like he was gonna be a monster! Isn't he healthy now? I'd love to see him in the rotation.

NorCal Packer Backer.

nerdmann
Premier Member

13 years ago

No joke! This kid looked like he was gonna be a monster! Isn't he healthy now? I'd love to see him in the rotation.

Originally Posted by: eap33

I'm super high on Smith and Saine too.

“Winning is not a sometime thing, it is an all the time thing. You don't do things right once in a while…you do them right all the time.”

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