Bretsky
02-26-2012, 02:08 AM
"PACKERS MAY HAVE TO GAMBLE FOR A PASS RUSHER"
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers-might-have-to-gamble-for-a-pass-rusher-es4aae5-140457873.html
Some highlights
A third-round grade from the draft advisory board didn't stop him. 16 Sacks Last Year
No, Whitney Mercilus of Illinois didn't need to think too long and hard about entering the 2012 NFL draft
Before 2011, Mercilus was a nonfactor at Illinois. He had just two sacks in two seasons
Mercilus, USC's Nick Perry, West Virginia's Bruce Irvin and Marshall's Vinny Curry are possible options, while general manager Ted Thompson also could try to trade up for Alabama's Courtney Upshaw or South Carolina's Melvin Ingram.
Perry, who had 9½ sacks last season, would prefer to keep his hand in the dirt. He says he'll play standing up, but Perry is probably best suited for a 4-3 scheme. That's where he feels comfortable.
Elsewhere, Curry had 23 sacks in two years
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers-might-have-to-gamble-for-a-pass-rusher-es4aae5-140457873.html
Some highlights
A third-round grade from the draft advisory board didn't stop him. 16 Sacks Last Year
No, Whitney Mercilus of Illinois didn't need to think too long and hard about entering the 2012 NFL draft
Before 2011, Mercilus was a nonfactor at Illinois. He had just two sacks in two seasons
Mercilus, USC's Nick Perry, West Virginia's Bruce Irvin and Marshall's Vinny Curry are possible options, while general manager Ted Thompson also could try to trade up for Alabama's Courtney Upshaw or South Carolina's Melvin Ingram.
Perry, who had 9½ sacks last season, would prefer to keep his hand in the dirt. He says he'll play standing up, but Perry is probably best suited for a 4-3 scheme. That's where he feels comfortable.
Elsewhere, Curry had 23 sacks in two years