Kiper doesn't see inside linebacker as need for Packers, believes in Jake Ryan

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One injury to Ryan or Barrington and the Packers are back to playing Clay Matthews inside. That is unacceptable. The position needs to be solidified through the draft or free agency.

Originally Posted by: porky88 

I like Ryan. I do. I think he's got much more upside potential than the alternatives we've seen in recent years.

But the Packers also need substantial improvement at the ILB position from last year.

And I hate being satisfied with "further development of potential of what we've got.

I don't think the need is such that Ted Thompson should stretch for an ILB, and given this year's limited crop, that means its unlikely that the Packers will have a quality-for-draft-position ILB available when they're on the clock.

But it is still a need.

Originally Posted by: Wade 

I like Ryan. I do. I think he's got much more upside potential than the alternatives we've seen in recent years.

But the Packers also need substantial improvement at the ILB position from last year.

And I hate being satisfied with "further development of potential of what we've got.

I don't think the need is such that Ted Thompson should stretch for an ILB, and given this year's limited crop, that means its unlikely that the Packers will have a quality-for-draft-position ILB available when they're on the clock.

But it is still a need.

Originally Posted by: Wade 

The problem I see with that is on 3rd and 2 or 3 do you play an LB or S. Either way the offense can audible out. So I still would like to see a more capable LB. As you said on passing downs playing a S should work, but I would trade up if necessary to get an LB that could stay in.

Originally Posted by: PackerTraxx