Is there veteran help out there for LB or DB?

[Tony Oday]

I am not TOO worried about the DBs we have help coming but what about LBs? I mean I know VERY little about Adalius Thomas but isnt he still a FA? Is tehre anyone else out there that is on the sidelines?

[red]

great question

we have bigby and harris coming back in two weeks which should be a huge help in the secondary

but with barnett now maybe being out for the year and chillar maybe having a serious injury, it would be nice to add some kind of vet help at ILB. i don't think bishop or simpkins will be good enough to play opposite of hawk

[Tony Oday]

I get having a rook at RB because really that position is more O line than anything unless it is an elite back.

LBs...I mean I love Hawk but he cant hide another ILBs mistakes...

[retailguy]

I am not TOO worried about the DBs we have help coming but what about LBs? I mean I know VERY little about Adalius Thomas but isnt he still a FA? Is tehre anyone else out there that is on the sidelines?

I believe that Thomas is an OLB.

[Scott Campbell]

I am not TOO worried about the DBs we have help coming but what about LBs? I mean I know VERY little about Adalius Thomas but isnt he still a FA? Is tehre anyone else out there that is on the sidelines?

I believe that Thomas is an OLB.


Beggars can't be choosers.

[Tony Oday]

I am not TOO worried about the DBs we have help coming but what about LBs? I mean I know VERY little about Adalius Thomas but isnt he still a FA? Is tehre anyone else out there that is on the sidelines?

I believe that Thomas is an OLB.


Beggars can't be choosers.

I did know that but can Pop move inside? He is stout against the run...I really am just spit balling.

[Joemailman]

According to NFL.com, Poppinga has been moved inside. Can't find it in Packer press though.

[packerbacker1234]

According to NFL.com, Poppinga has been moved inside. Can't find it in Packer press though.

Makes the most sense. OLB still has Matthews, Jones, and Zombo for their rotation, ILB was JUST hawk and bishop atm. We had to move someone inside, and at least pop is decent verse the run.

[retailguy]

I am not TOO worried about the DBs we have help coming but what about LBs? I mean I know VERY little about Adalius Thomas but isnt he still a FA? Is tehre anyone else out there that is on the sidelines?

I believe that Thomas is an OLB.


Beggars can't be choosers.

We don't beg. Ever. We just play with the guys we got, or whomever we can find on a practice squad.

This is not an emergency. The young guys will just have to step up. That's the way it works. We'll have the "most experienced" young guys in the history of the NFL.

AT won't be making even a trip to GB. I wanted him here during training camp if you recall, for competition with the young guys. I was resoundly booed and criticized yet again.

[falco]

We don't beg. Ever.

Yep... that is the difference between MN and GB.

[falco]

There is a strong possibility that after this weekend we are leading the division. Far too soon to panic.

[Tarlam!]

There is a strong possibility that after this weekend we are leading the division. Far too soon to panic.

I'd feel better if Revis was fully fit. I don't expect too much from Carolina. I don't share the optimism, but I don't share the panic.

[denverYooper]

This is where the draft and develop style of team building pays off -- we look to be deep enough to pull of a pretty good season despite the injuries. We played several games last year with our 3rd/4th string DBs and still ended up doing pretty well. All of those guys are being called on once again but now have quite a bit of game experience in this system.

[mraynrand]

I am not TOO worried about the DBs we have help coming but what about LBs? I mean I know VERY little about Adalius Thomas but isnt he still a FA? Is tehre anyone else out there that is on the sidelines?

I believe that Thomas is an OLB.


Beggars can't be choosers.

We don't beg. Ever. We just play with the guys we got, or whomever we can find on a practice squad.

This is not an emergency. The young guys will just have to step up. That's the way it works. We'll have the "most experienced" young guys in the history of the NFL.

AT won't be making even a trip to GB. I wanted him here during training camp if you recall, for competition with the young guys. I was resoundly booed and criticized yet again.

:violin:

[Fritz]

A lot depends on what happens to Chillar and Barnett now. Really if this team has any serious hopes to go deep into the playoffs you can't lose both those guys.

[rbaloha1]

BP moving inside is a good move. Loves contact and has the physicality to play inside. Plus BP is moving around better and improved in pass coverage.

[The Leaper]

We can sign Deanna Favre for one game against the Vikings. I'm guessing she'd be chasing the opposing QB all over the place.

[Joemailman]

There is a strong possibility that after this weekend we are leading the division. Far too soon to panic.

I'd feel better if Revis was fully fit. I don't expect too much from Carolina. I don't share the optimism, but I don't share the panic.

Carolina nearly beat New Orleans last week, and the Bears will have Todd Collins at QB. I think there's a good chance the Bears lose this week.

[Smidgeon]

We can sign Deanna Favre for one game against the Vikings. I'm guessing she'd be chasing the opposing QB all over the place.

:mrgreen:

[mraynrand]

BP moving inside is a good move. Loves contact and has the physicality to play inside. Plus BP is moving around better and improved in pass coverage.

I really want to believe you. What makes you think this is true?

[HarveyWallbangers]

Tramon's been an unsung hero.


Rip-roaring start: Packers cornerback Tramon Williams is off to a terrific start, and has allowed just two catches for 10 yards through the first four games. In both the Buffalo and Detroit games, Williams didn't allow a single catch.

"He's been our best secondary player the first four weeks," Packers cornerbacks coach Joe Whitt Jr. said of Williams. "I wouldn't have guessed he'd be playing better than 21 (Charles Woodson), but he has.

[wpony]

I dont suppose we could get Kevin Greene to play for the rest of the season LOL :) him and Clay back there together could you see that.

[Fritz]

I wonder at what position the Packers could use the help right now - both now and in the future.

The thing about Lynch to me was that with Grant coming back next year and MM not liking a two-back system if he likes one runner, what would happen next year with Lynch and Grant and no third round pick?

Same with the safety thing. If you trade for a starting caliber safety to start next to Collins, you'd likely have to give up a third or so, I would imagine. So what do you do next year when Burnett comes back?

In the short term, I would love to see a trade to shore up a weak area, whether it's running back or linebacker or safety. Long term, it's not as simple. And if you go short term and win it all, cool. If not, it was a waste, it would seem.