AJ hawk was 1 of 2 defensive players last year that was on the field over 1000 plays(Tramon Williams the other).
I hope to hell that Hawk isn't on the field for over 1000 plays this year, if he is, that means that once again, like so many years in the past, he is the only LB who can stay healthy.
It's just amazing how Hawk gets lambasted every year for being able to stay on the field and do his job at a pretty high level.
I checked this stat when this same subject came up a month or so ago.
Since 2010 there have been 25 different lbr's who have started games with Hawk.
Most were rookies and street FA's who had to be brought in in an emergency because the other starters were out.
Pretty funny actually to read how Hawk is one of the big reasons The Packers run defense went into the tank last year, when by week 6 or 7 he was once again the only starter left on the field.
Haters hate, never gonna change, every team needs those guys who know the defense, not only know what their assignment is, but everyone elses is also.
Hawks that LB for The Packers.
Again, If AJ Hawk is on the field for 1000+ plays this year, then The Packers will once again be going through injury problems.
Edit: this article just appeared in news feed, makes sense.
http://lombardiave.com/2014/07/17/countdown-continues-jim-ringo-jim-carter/2/