It official. I wonder what kind of an offer GB makes after the season.
Originally Posted by: wpr
If they thought he fit well into the new defense, then probably a low moderate to just low short term offer. I would think it'd depend on if they thought he could become a blitzing threat or not in the new defense. As there are many good run defenders ILB so they've been fairly cheap and Ryan is never going to be the best in coverage, so only thing he really got is possible blitzing potential in an aggressive defense.
I have been a Jake Ryan fan since the beginning but I feel this creates a numbers problem more than anything.
This is probably a reason Gutekunst should go outside the organization to add to the roster.
Someone more experienced than what the Packers have at this point.
Originally Posted by: yooperfan
I think the biggest problem is that if more guys get injured, then they might be too thin.
There are some big names among the vet ILBs still out there, but it's questionable how much they have left in the tank. NaVorro Bowman, Karlos Dansby, Brian Cushing, Justin Durant. Which name wise sound great but their recent play hasn't lived up to their name hype.
There is also Eric Reid and Kenny Vaccaro who played closer to the line last year. Reid in a coverage LB role at times and Vaccaro as a slot CB who worked very well in run defense, though had some troubles in coverage there.