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13 years ago
and the speculation continues.
Packer notes Walden could be starter 



The Green Bay Packers finally broke their three-week, three-way rotation at right outside linebacker Wednesday, and Erik Walden was the player moving to the forefront.

"It ain't done until the fat lady sings," Walden said after spending his second straight day with the No. 1 defense ahead of Frank Zombo and Brad Jones. "It's final when New Orleans arrives."

Still, Walden admitted he was "absolutely" pumped and said he would do whatever was necessary to hold the spot.

"Anytime you're with the 1's it's definitely a little boost," Walden said. "I'm working every day trying to convince him ( Kevin Greene) along with the other coaches and the organization that I'm their guy. But, at the same time, you can't be worrying about that too much or it might affect your play.

"I give them a player that can do a numerous amount of things. Just that energy, and playing with heart. I'm going to show up every Sunday and try to help the team win."

Since July 30, the first day of training camp, the Packers have overseen a three-way rotation with Zombo, Walden and Jones alternating day by day as the starter on the right outside opposite Clay Matthews.

On both Tuesday and Wednesday, Walden was No. 1, the first time any of the three had been the starter two days in a row. Jones took more snaps behind Walden on the right side than Zombo, who worked behind Matthews most of the time.
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nyrpack
13 years ago
may the best man win, the next 3 preseason games will mean alot to these guys, who wants it bad enough !!
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Greg C.
13 years ago
This is an interesting development. I thought Zombo had the edge. At this point, though, I feel pretty good with either one of them. I don't think the position will be awarded by default.
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peteralan71
13 years ago
Walden showed some serious flashes last year while I think that Zombo stayed consistent but not quite as good. Consistency is important don't get me wrong but I know that I certainly wouldn't be upset with Walden jogging onto the field on the 8th.
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porky88
13 years ago

This is an interesting development. I thought Zombo had the edge. At this point, though, I feel pretty good with either one of them. I don't think the position will be awarded by default.

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Locally, Walden has received most of the hype. From my perspective, I thought he played poorly against Cleveland, though you can't really judge the pass rush. Capers is going to save everything for the regular-season, but the throw to Ben Watson was all on Walden. He gave up that big play, which really stood out, but the coaches seem to like his athleticism and ability to seal the edge more than Zombo's at this point.
go.pack.go.
13 years ago
I don't think it's that big of a deal that he gave up a big play to Watson. Neither him or CM3 should ever be covering a TE down field. That should be left to our ILBers.
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