Green Bay Packers Linebackers: Best In Years?

MintBaconDrivel
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11 years ago

Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews signed a giant contract this offseason that ensures that he will be a centerpiece of franchise's defense for years to come. It would come as a surprise to no one to hear Matthews referred to as one of the greatest linebackers in the game. What might be a surprise, [...]

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texaspackerbacker
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11 years ago

What's that they say about lipstick on a pig? I still think Inside Linebacker is the biggest, maybe only weakness on the team. Bishop, if he's healthy, is quality. To me, Hawk is mediocre and Jones is substandard. And the only thing behind them, Manning, is at best a big question mark. The one ILB I have a positive feeling about, Robert Francois, wasn't even mentioned, same with that rookie, Barrington or Boddington, whatever his name is.

All I can say is I HOPE the rosy picture in the article is accurate.

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beast
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11 years ago

Honestly I don't see the big deal about ILB... ILB is a role position in the 3-4 and I think those guys have been playing the role nicely.

As far as the best in years... We've had Matthews for years. But Perry is the best OLB they're had since Kampman (who got a ton of pressures, and was pretty good for his first year at OLB). And Neal/Moses as back-up might be the best back-ups they've had.

ILB has Hawk, Jones and Bishop which is a nice group and with Capers changing the ILB role into more of a react role where they don't have to deal with OL as much this last year... fit prefectly with Hawk and Jones. And I think they played better than most think.

nerdmann
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11 years ago

I just find it odd that the offense is completely predicated on taking advantage of the new rules promoting the passing game, but almost all our ILBs are slow run stuffers who can't cover.

This is a passing league, no?

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porky88
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11 years ago

Originally Posted by: texaspackerbacker

Brad Jones played very well last year. His coverage ability is a breath of fresh air. My worry, however, is that he was in a contract season. Players tend to be extra motivated, as a result. I hope that the competition keeps him on his toes.

I also liked Terrell Manning from last year's draft. He didn't take well as a rookie, but I'm optimistic year two will show great progression.

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nerdmann
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11 years ago

Originally Posted by: porky88

Brad Jones is what he is.

Not a pro bowler, but a dude who can get it done. He's solid, imo.

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Dexter_Sinister
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11 years ago

Originally Posted by: porky88

Last year, Manning was sick with an intestinal parasite that caused colitis.

He lost weight and couldn't be more than 10 steps from a toilet.

It started the first day of camp and lasted for a month.

One of those "secret injuries".

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buckeyepackfan
Veteran Member

11 years ago

This guy just a Ted Thompson lackey!!!

Putting the "this is going to be the year" the lbr finally play up to their potential thought into everyones mind.

Ted knows he has really screwed up bringing in talent at the lbr position, and knows he better get some luck this year or his lack of judging talent is finally going to be exposed!!!

Ted got real lucky in 2010, he assembled what he thought was an experienced talent ridden bunch of lbr's, but after 8 games when the only starter left standing was the over-hyped A.J. Hawk, Ted brought in a bunch of street players who for a half of a season, played way above their potential.

That's what I read into this story, here we go again,
"Packer fans trust me, THIS IS GOING TO BE THE YEAR, although it's basically the same starters that were there at the end of the season last year when The 49rs rolled up 570+ yds, this year will be different because "I'm Ted Thompson and I know what I am doing."

FIRE TED THOMPSON!!!!!!!

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DakotaT
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11 years ago

Originally Posted by: buckeyepackfan

How about we fire Winston Moss and bring in a better coach instead? Or maybe we should ask the 49ers how to draft and inside linebacker.

buckeyepackfan
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11 years ago

#10

How about we fire Winston Moss and bring in a better coach instead? Or maybe we should ask the 49ers how to draft and inside linebacker.

Originally Posted by: Dakotat

So now it's The coaches fault!!!

As long as Ted Thompson is safe let's THROW EVERYONE ELSE UNDER THE BUS!!!!

FIRE TED THOMPSON!!!!!!

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