wpr
  • wpr
  • Preferred Member Topic Starter
12 years ago
Packers New Defensive Line Could Be Scary
 


Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers is a master at putting players in a position to succeed.

Unlike other defensive coordinators, Capers isn’t tied to any alignments or formations. Although he’s a 3-4 coordinator, he adapts to the skill set of his players.
EDITED

Total Packers wrote:


UserPostedImage
gbguy20
12 years ago
Heres to hoping mike neal lives up to expectations.
musccy
12 years ago
When I first read the title of this thread, I didn't know what was meant by 'scary.' We've seen so little of him, but Ted, the organization, and media already seem to assume Neal is an upgrade over Cullen. CJ and Howard Green seem like respectable replacements, but it's still a very unproven group aside from BJ/Pickett. I'm not sure I'd use 'scary' the way the author of the article did.
Wade
  • Wade
  • Veteran Member
12 years ago
1. The notion that Neal is an upgrade over Jenkins -- that just seems silly to me at this point. Long term he may be. But the bigger question, for 2011 at least, is whether Neal et al will provide as much as Jenkins did. I for one would be satisfied -- and, yes, a little surprised -- if they manage to do that.

2. I like the idea of moving Pickett back to nose and trying Raji outside. Some might remember my rants when they first moved Pickett to end. Raji proved to be much more than I thought he would be, and so that was good. But I thought then, and still do now, that keeping Pickett as end fails to fully utilize the Big Grease's strengths. Putting him inside more is a good thing. And unlike back then, when I was a bit skeptical of Raji altogether, now I think you might see something special happening when he plays DE just as you see something special when he plays nose.
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2 (NKJV)
Zero2Cool
12 years ago

1. The notion that Neal is an upgrade over Jenkins -- that just seems silly to me at this point. Long term he may be. But the bigger question, for 2011 at least, is whether Neal et al will provide as much as Jenkins did. I for one would be satisfied -- and, yes, a little surprised -- if they manage to do that.

2. I like the idea of moving Pickett back to nose and trying Raji outside. Some might remember my rants when they first moved Pickett to end. Raji proved to be much more than I thought he would be, and so that was good. But I thought then, and still do now, that keeping Pickett as end fails to fully utilize the Big Grease's strengths. Putting him inside more is a good thing. And unlike back then, when I was a bit skeptical of Raji altogether, now I think you might see something special happening when he plays DE just as you see something special when he plays nose.

Originally Posted by: Wade 




1, B.J. Raji is taking over Cullen Jenkins spot, didn't you read the article at all?
2, You don't like the move, you're just balancing your bitch:agree ratio!

[aiee]


This year’s version of the Eagle could see Raji in Jenkins’ old position, put Pickett back in his traditional spot and have Neal over the strong-side tackle.


UserPostedImage
Stevetarded
12 years ago

When I first read the title of this thread, I didn't know what was meant by 'scary.' We've seen so little of him, but Ted, the organization, and media already seem to assume Neal is an upgrade over Cullen. CJ and Howard Green seem like respectable replacements, but it's still a very unproven group aside from BJ/Pickett. I'm not sure I'd use 'scary' the way the author of the article did.

Originally Posted by: musccy 




Well he didn't say they absolutely were scary he said that could be. Also isn't Raji going to be the one moving to Jenkins spot? I could certainly see him being an upgrade. I could also see Neal being an upgrade over Pickett at the other end.
blank
musccy
12 years ago
I don't dispute that they COULD be really good, but like I alluded to I'm much more nervous about this group than confident right now. It seems a little premature to suggest this group could or would be dominant.
Greg C.
12 years ago
I haven't heard anyone, let alone Ted Thompson, claim that Neal is an upgrade over Jenkins. I would like to know where you guys read that, because I don't believe it.
blank
Pack93z
12 years ago
On Paper, looking the returning members and looking at the work Neal put in this offseason.. I agree it looks to have much potential.

But I have so much respect for the way Capers coaches, to his players strengths, I have little doubt that we will get at bare minimum solid production out of this group.. and they have that potential to reach much higher.

What I love.. is that we have three legitimate Nose Tackles on the roster than affords us incredible flexibility. Most 3-4 clubs would relish 1 legitimate Nose. and here we are loaded with 3. This will allow Capers to be even more creative in shuffling these guys around on the line and apply pressure to the opposing offensive lines throughout the game. Rotate them.. keep them fresh and mix and match personnel by situation and match up. Love it.
"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"
porky88
12 years ago
This is more about the Packers wanting to maximize player’s abilities and coaches’ creativity. The Packers like to teach their players to play multiple positions. We see it with Mike McCarthy on the offensive side of the ball with the OL and WRs. This is really not different. They’re attempting to create more opportunities to exploit matchups.

In passing situations, you want to create the easiest path to obstructing the QB. If Raji at DE does that, then I think that is the way to go. However, I would be surprised if Raji doesn't play NT as well. He's a perfect fit there and a mismatch for someone with a problematic interior OL. In many ways, it’s comparable to what Baltimore does with Haloti Ngata. He’ll lineup at nose and DE depending the situation and opponent.
Fan Shout
beast (17-May) : Not sure why a players views reflect on GB... instead of simply on the player
Martha Careful (17-May) : I bet some of us have had 6+ mRNA jabs, a UKR flag on our walls, and still think Fauci has a thread of integrity
Zero2Cool (16-May) : From what I've read, it's all Jets , not us.
CanPackFan (16-May) : Will there ever be a time when Rodgers' whacko views will not reflect on GB? He is the past, thank god.
Zero2Cool (16-May) : Jan 4th gonna be rough with that start time lol
Zero2Cool (16-May) : Packers schedule listed. Boom.
buckeyepackfan (15-May) : Let the leaks begin. Colts @ Packers week 2, Vikings @ Packers week 4
Zero2Cool (14-May) : WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to Bills
Zero2Cool (14-May) : Jets and Aaron Rodgers open up on Monday Night Football,
Zero2Cool (13-May) : $170 guaranteed. This might impact Jordan Love
Zero2Cool (13-May) : Lions are signing QB Jared Goff to a four-year, $212 million extension
Zero2Cool (13-May) : I know we moved on. That tidbit just makes me a touch happier.
Zero2Cool (13-May) : Sources spoke of many, many times last summer where Hackett called a play, then Rodgers changed it completely at the line
Martha Careful (10-May) : 1. this is true of all our linemen. 2. His run block is fine. 3. If all OL played like he has, we would win SB.
beast (10-May) : Meyers pass blocking is really good, his run blocking is really not.
Zero2Cool (9-May) : Packers have claimed DE Spencer Waege off of waivers from the 49ers and waived DT Rodney Mathews.
Zero2Cool (9-May) : And the OL protections seem to be good.
Zero2Cool (9-May) : I really don't know lol. I don't see him getting blown up.
Zero2Cool (9-May) : -3 buwahhhahaaha
Mucky Tundra (9-May) : 4th
Zero2Cool (9-May) : because he's 1st
Mucky Tundra (9-May) : Myers isn't even the 3rd best C on the roster atm
Martha Careful (9-May) : I am not sure I understand the Myers hate. He was consistently our third best lineman. RG and LT were worse.
beast (9-May) : Just saying I don't think moving Myers would help Myers.
beast (9-May) : Center is usually considered the easiest position physically if you can handle the snap stuff.
Mucky Tundra (8-May) : Bust it is then
Zero2Cool (8-May) : Context. Sounds like Myers won't be cross-trained. C or bust.
Mucky Tundra (8-May) : @BookOfEli_NFL Packers pass game coordinator, Jason Vrable said that Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks shared a placed in Florida while train
Mucky Tundra (8-May) : For now...
Zero2Cool (8-May) : Packers go about evaluating their "best five," OL coach Luke Butkus makes on thing clear: "Josh Myers is our center."
beast (8-May) : Though I'm a bit surprised letting go of CBs, I thought we needed more not less
beast (8-May) : It was confusing with two DB Anthony Johnson anyways
Zero2Cool (8-May) : Packers actually had Ray Lewis on the phone.
Zero2Cool (8-May) : Packers wanted to draft Ray Lewis. Ravens stole him.
Martha Careful (6-May) : Happy 93rd Birthday to the Greatest Baseball Player of All-Time...Willie Mays
Zero2Cool (6-May) : Walter Stanely's son
buckeyepackfan (6-May) : and released CB Anthony Johnson and DL Deandre Johnson and waived/injured WR Thyrick Pitts (thigh-rick).
buckeyepackfan (6-May) : The Green Bay Packers have signed WR Julian Hicks, OL Lecitus Smith (luh-SEET-us) and WR Dimitri Stanley
Zero2Cool (6-May) : Petty, but it's annoying me how the NFL is making the schedule release an event.
Mucky Tundra (4-May) : @mattschneidman Matt LaFleur on how he tore his pec: “Got in a fight with the bench press. I lost.”
Zero2Cool (3-May) : Jordan Love CAN sign an extension as of today. Might tak weeks/months though
TheKanataThrilla (3-May) : Packers decline 5th year option for Stokes
Mucky Tundra (3-May) : @ProFootballTalk Jaylen Warren: Steelers' special teams coach has discussed Justin Fields returning kicks.
Zero2Cool (2-May) : Season officially ending tonight for Bucks ... sad face
Zero2Cool (2-May) : Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as out for tonight's game.
dfosterf (2-May) : Surprisingly low initially is my guess cap wise, but gonna pay the piper after that
dfosterf (2-May) : The number on Love is going to be brutal.
Zero2Cool (2-May) : May 3rd. Extension day for Jordan Love. (soonest)
Zero2Cool (1-May) : USFL MVP QB Alex McGough moved to WR. So that's why no WR drafted!
earthquake (1-May) : Packers draft starters at safety ever few years. Collins, Clinton-Dix, Savage
Please sign in to use Fan Shout
2024 Packers Schedule
Friday, Sep 6 @ 7:15 PM
Eagles
Sunday, Sep 15 @ 12:00 PM
COLTS
Sunday, Sep 22 @ 12:00 PM
Titans
Sunday, Sep 29 @ 12:00 PM
VIKINGS
Sunday, Oct 6 @ 3:25 PM
Rams
Sunday, Oct 13 @ 12:00 PM
CARDINALS
Sunday, Oct 20 @ 12:00 PM
TEXANS
Sunday, Oct 27 @ 12:00 PM
Jaguars
Sunday, Nov 3 @ 3:25 PM
LIONS
Sunday, Nov 17 @ 12:00 PM
Bears
Sunday, Nov 24 @ 3:25 PM
49ERS
Thursday, Nov 28 @ 7:20 PM
DOLPHINS
Thursday, Dec 5 @ 7:15 PM
Lions
Sunday, Dec 15 @ 7:20 PM
Seahawks
Monday, Dec 23 @ 7:15 PM
SAINTS
Sunday, Dec 29 @ 12:00 PM
Vikings
Saturday, Jan 4 @ 11:00 PM
BEARS
Recent Topics
23h / Green Bay Packers Talk / Martha Careful

19-May / Green Bay Packers Talk / beast

19-May / Green Bay Packers Talk / beast

18-May / Green Bay Packers Talk / wpr

15-May / Green Bay Packers Talk / wpr

13-May / Green Bay Packers Talk / dhazer

13-May / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

12-May / Green Bay Packers Talk / Martha Careful

11-May / Green Bay Packers Talk / beast

10-May / Green Bay Packers Talk / beast

10-May / Green Bay Packers Talk / wpr

9-May / Green Bay Packers Talk / Martha Careful

7-May / Packers Draft Threads / Mucky Tundra

7-May / Packers Draft Threads / Mucky Tundra

5-May / Green Bay Packers Talk / greengold

Headlines
Copyright © 2006 - 2024 PackersHome.com™. All Rights Reserved.