Peprah, Bush, Poppinga, Pettway, Havner, Porter, Rouse, Bishop, Lansanah, Malone and Montgomery could all be under threat. The bigger names such as Harris could get traded for draft picks.

"Megatron" wrote:

I think there will be cuts, in the DE/OLB area at some point. I can see that position being very deep at the beginning of camp though. It is the single biggest change with the scheme change.

I expect Kampman, Chillar, Poppinga, Hunter and Thompson. To be listed in the OLB depth beginning camp. Probalby 1 FA and a draft pick also. Probalby carry 10 LBers total, probalby 6 OLB and 4 ILB. A couple will be able to cover both though.

"PackFanWithTwins" wrote:

I'm not a fan of Poppinga at all. He is 29 years old (30 when the season starts) and has shown no evidence that he is capable of rushing the passer. He might be hardworking, honest and steady player but we need our OLB to have an impact on the game.

For his lack of production and taking up $4m of the salary cap space, i bet we will cut him if we don't find anyone willing to trade for him.

I just dont see him being an ILB considering we have Hawk, Barnett, Bishop, Chillar and Lansanah.

I just cannot see him having a future at the club.

"Megatron" wrote:

"Megatron" wrote:

Poppinga should be inside and Hawk or Barnett should be the play maker on the outside. Also Poppinga is better than Bishop and Lansanah. Also Chillar and Barnet aren't that physical and one gap DL 3-4 LBs need to be more physical than 4-3 LBs.

I really doubt they cut Poppinga just because people don't like him. He gets his job done. He's a role player and that's what the 3-4 ILB is too or at least the more physical one trying to keep the other one more free and Poppinga skills and the way he plays are perfect for the position and I really doubt he's cut.

"beast" wrote: