If what we want is a marginal player in an important position, then he's our man. If he was the second best ILB, then no problem. But you look around at what most teams in the league have at ILB or MLB, and Hawk doesn't stack up very well - Jones even worse. Putting an athletic young ILB beside Hawk, then replacing Hawk with another quality young ILB in a year or so is pretty much what we need to do. Hopefully Thompson will get that done. Borland in the second or third round would help a lot. Just starting Lattimore over Jones would help some.

Originally Posted by: texaspackerbacker 

Jones is fine when he's healthy. Can also swing to OLB in a pinch.

Originally Posted by: nerdmann 

I don't think A.J. Hawk is the problem. I think Hawk being the best ILB is the problem.

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool 

I don't think A.J. Hawk is the problem. I think Hawk being the best ILB is the problem.

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool 

Just HEALTHY lbr's inside and out, would make a world of difference.

But hey that's JMO,

Hawk's replacement is already on the roster, he just needs a little seasoning!!!!!

Originally Posted by: buckeyepackfan