As for Nerdman's idea of Richardson at OLB, I like that better than ILB. That makes more sense than turning DEs into OLBs. I just don't see that ability in Richardson to make it all worthwhile, though.

Originally Posted by: texaspackerbacker 

I didn't say Raji was dogging it... I think Raji has two mental speeds,

1) Aggressive attacking the ball
2) Watching

The probably is NTs and big DL are asked to play two gap which is aggressive and attacking the OL while clogging towards the ball... which Raji tries to but mentally struggles to do, and ends up trying to follow the ball, getting to high and watching too much. I think he'd be better if you could get him into a position of, don't watch, don't read just attack... but there isn't a role like that on the Packers team.



If you don't think Pickett has shown toughness with the Packers through out his career then ether you haven't watched him play or don't know what you're seeing, and I've already pointed out clearly you only get attack pass rush mode you don't understand the other things DL are asked to do.




Well most teams and scheme have them in the NFL and so I'll take the actions of the experts, they use it so they must think it's better overall.

Originally Posted by: beast 

you can be contrary all you want

Originally Posted by: texaspackerbacker 

If you don't approve, we'll just have to see if your negativity is proven right.

Originally Posted by: texaspackerbacker 

Personally I think Capers 3-4 system which is more high risk (and hopefully high reward) is better (just like you) which the Packers ran from 2009 to 2011

Originally Posted by: beast 

Not that I don't enjoy watching people gang up on and beat down the evil dumbass from Texas, but 4-3 DE's and 3-4 OLB's are not interchangeable players. One can either handle playing in space, turning his hips and running with the backs and tight ends or he cannot. We have yet to find our second OLB. Nick Perry is a 4-3 DE with more athleticism than Aaron Kampmann had, but is still playing out of position.

I'm tired of watching us plug round holes with square pegs. Shit has to stop.

Big Greasy WAS a great Packer, and now he is an aging Packer needing to be replaced. And Raji has just been a disappointment. Hopefully we move on from these two.

Originally Posted by: DakotaT 

Pulled this from news feed, saw no reason to start a new thread.

Interesting the guys listed here as top 5 OLB prospects.

http://lombardiave.com/2014/02/15/early-player-rankings-nfl-draft-top-five-outside-linebacker-prospects/ 

Originally Posted by: buckeyepackfan 

Going smaller and faster on the defensive line doesn't automatically mean the Packers become weaker or more vulnerable. Clearly, the 3 big (300+ pounds) guys across the defensive line isn't working.

Pickett is fading away simply due to getting older. Raji no longer requires a double-team because its easy for one guy to block him. Jolly was coming off a 3-year layoff and did what he could, which was actually more impressive than the other two.

Then there are the smaller, quicker, more explosive guys on the team. Unfortunately, only one of the guys gives you a good idea of what the smaller-quicker defensive lineman bring to the table.

Daniels was by far, one of the best defensive linemen the Packers had lining up these season. When the Packers drafted him, everyone questioned his size to play in the 3-4. No more questions. If the Packers can find a few more guys like this, their defense will be in business. We will have to wait and see if Da'tone Jones and Jerel Worthy could be those kinds of players.

Looking forward to the draft, we are constantly seeing the names Ra'Shede Hageman and Louis Nix. Quite honestly, I hope the Packers do not draft Louis Nix. He is a Raji Jr. Ra'Shede Hageman has so much upside to his game and just looks like a monster on the field. He is over 300 pounds but he is 6'6". Having quicker, stronger and more explosive guys like him, Daniels and Da'tone Jones up front can allow for Capers to be more creative with his defense.

I'd take three Mike Daniels-like players over three big bodies that half-assedly clog the lanes. Clogging the lanes worked when the big boys required double teams. When they don't require double-teams, Dom's entire defense (and any 3-4) goes to crap.

Originally Posted by: Yerko