porky88
13 years ago

What is also key to look at is the 49ers play a similar style D with a 3-4 system. A big change for them was drafting alonso smith for the ROLB position. He gave them 14 sacks.

Originally Posted by: Rios39 


Whitney Mercilus is somebody that might be able to do for the Packers what Smith did for the 49ers. He's a DE, so they'd have to convert him as the Niners did with Smith, but he's very talented. A bit of a one-year wonder, though, but many said the same thing about Clay Matthews. I throw this out there because I’ve started my draft study (if that's what you want to call it) and Mercilus is whom I slotted to Green Bay with their pick. I think it's important to note that the Packers need an OLB capable of playing the run as much as they need one capable of rushing the passer.
Packers_Finland
13 years ago

Whitney Mercilus is somebody that might be able to do for the Packers what Smith did for the 49ers. He's a DE, so they'd have to convert him as the Niners did with Smith, but he's very talented. A bit of a one-year wonder, though, but many said the same thing about Clay Matthews. I throw this out there because I’ve started my draft study (if that's what you want to call it) and Mercilus is whom I slotted to Green Bay with their pick. I think it's important to note that the Packers need an OLB capable of playing the run as much as they need one capable of rushing the passer.

Originally Posted by: porky88 



From watching Mercilus play and reading where he should go, I don't think he'll be there when we pick. He'll probably go somewhere between 11-25... if he's there we should definitely take him.
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13 years ago
I don't mind Raji's sack numbers going down. I do mind that he seemed to get virtually no push up the middle and was handled by a single blocker far too often, both on running and passing plays.
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Yerko
13 years ago

I don't mind Raji's sack numbers going down. I do mind that he seemed to get virtually no push up the middle and was handled by a single blocker far too often, both on running and passing plays.

Originally Posted by: Wade 



I would think that was from Raji hardly getting any rest. A 340 pound man playing pretty much all game and defense unable to get off the field really took a toll on him this season.

Add to that the lack of pressure from the other defensive linemen (and linebackers), which allowed Raji to get double-teamed more than often making matters worse for him. Personally, I'd like to get another NT and bump Raji to the defensive end position.

I know we are on the subject of ROLB, but I think RDE plays a role in this position as well and how affective the next player will be. Does anyone think they just give Mike Neal another chance and don't focus on that position (RDE)?
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DoddPower
13 years ago

Does anyone think they just give Mike Neal another chance and don't focus on that position (RDE)?

Originally Posted by: G-Force 



Neal will get another chance regardless of what happens via free agency and/or draft, as he should. However, I can't imagine anyone on the team relying on him in any way. He's seriously fighting for a roster spot as far as I'm concerned.
Rios39
13 years ago

I would think that was from Raji hardly getting any rest. A 340 pound man playing pretty much all game and defense unable to get off the field really took a toll on him this season.

Add to that the lack of pressure from the other defensive linemen (and linebackers), which allowed Raji to get double-teamed more than often making matters worse for him. Personally, I'd like to get another NT and bump Raji to the defensive end position.

I know we are on the subject of ROLB, but I think RDE plays a role in this position as well and how affective the next player will be. Does anyone think they just give Mike Neal another chance and don't focus on that position (RDE)?

Originally Posted by: G-Force 




You generally need 2 pass rushing guys on the line and 2 OLB's. At the very least on 3rd downs. So that way you play nickle which is usually 2 down lineman in a 3-4. Sending a 4 man rush. I'd like to be able to get back to doing the psycho and base package too. If we could find a way to get 3 down lineman that can get a little bit of pressure. As it stands Pickett eats up a few blockers on pass rushes and does a good job at rush defense but doesn't have the speed to get to the QB.
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13 years ago
Ted Thompson can pick up Mario Williams out of free agency and then they can put Zero at RE for all I care...

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13 years ago

Ted Thompson can pick up Mario Williams out of free agency and then they can put Zero at RE for all I care...

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