Comments on: Wanted: ROLB

By: Dave K

Dave K — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:57:22 +0000

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By: Travis

Travis — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:52:25 +0000

Matthews has still made big plays this year, he’s still been a player each team needs to account for. Numbers DO NOT always tell the whole story.

It’d be great if he was able to continue sacking the QB, no matter how many guys block him. But reality is, if he’s taking away blockers, other people need to be getting home. And that’s why we need an ROLB. They should have a much easier time getting to the QB, but continue to struggle. A guy with the talent of Matthews on the other side would be scary. Because when you throw in Bishops ability to rush, Woodson, and hopefully a more dominant Raji in the future, it would make an incredible difference.

By: Kai

Kai — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:56:40 +0000

I think you also have to consider that every team in the NFL were watching Packers game film in the off-season and our secret (Matthews) is now out. He’s picking up a lot more doubles than before (which makes me wonder why Hawk hasn’t seen any increase in pressures) so that’s the be expected. Still, if he’s a future HOFer Matthews needs to learn to overcome it.

By: Dave in Tucson

Dave in Tucson — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 03:09:35 +0000

This is a bummer: Derek Sherrod could be out for 7 months before he is ready to take part in training camp.

By: joshywoshybigfatposhy

joshywoshybigfatposhy — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:15:42 +0000

while matthews and the d in general definitely played better last year (#2 ranked overall i think?), they also brought up the level of play in the playoffs/superbowl. i wouldn’t be shocked if capers has a wrinkle or two saved up to give matthews more opportunities in the playoffs. here’s to hoping it wasn’t lightning in a bottle, but this team seemed last year like a team that gets better as the stakes get higher.

on an unrelated note, i’m quite sure i could now give myself a serious injury just by stretching. when leaning back in my chair to stretch my back a minute ago, i had to hold back from a fully-satisfying stretch because my body started to warn me it was about to tear apart and collapse. this is old man injury territory, and i’m only 29. it could have something to do with the fact that the last time i engaged in exercise on purpose was probably in a high school weight room.

By: Jeff L

Jeff L — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:39:32 +0000

Andrew, good idea. The Packers should always try to get our best 11 on the field and if we have decent MLB’s then Bishop would be a huge upgrade on the right side. Seems like the coaching staff is very dedicated to their guys/schemes though to the point of it hurting the team at times.