I feel like folks didn't like this guy when he was with the Packers until he signed with Colts. And now that he's back it's thought to be a good move. What gives?
Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool
I've always liked Ballentine, not as a starter, but good depth and STs.
And when the Packers expected heavy dosage of run, they benched Valentine (who's better in coverage) for Ballentine (who's more willing to be physical).
And with the Packers supposedly going to more of a heavy blitzing team, in theory (just theory) the front should get pressure faster, meaning DBs won't have the cover as long, but they will have to be able to wrap up and get tackles, which MIGHT be playing more towards Ballentine's abilities as he can tackle well, though maybe not trust him in the one on one coverages as much, but hopefully the DBs are healthy and Ballentine isn't needed on defense too much.
One guy that sorta has me surprised is CB Robert Rochell, seems like he can be a ST ace, and very athletic, but for whatever reason, teams don't keep him around long, and I wonder if they don't like his attitude or something.
Rams used a 4th round picks on Rochell and kept him for two years. Packers got him and almost had him for two years. But Seahawks, Panthers and Chiefs got rid of him quickly.
I've been watching Rochell, as I thought the Packers might try re-signing him with the lack of CB depth issue. But the Cowboys signed him. Like I said, for whatever reason, I don't think teams like keeping him around too long, despite very good STs ability and he's athletic. But that's just an assumption, as teams don't keep him around despite his star STer potential.