Dave Tollefson???

[Spaulding]

All this talk of Manny Lawson got me thinking who else might TT be interested on the cheap for competition at the ROLB position. Saw a twitter post mentioning that Dave Tollefson was visiting teams and that the Packers might have interest.

Didn't realize that he had 5 sacks in limited duty last year. Height/Weight/Speed he seems to be a solid candidate opposite Matthews and the fact that the Packers have familiarity with him from the 2006 draft (TT's 7th round draft choice) makes it all the more interesting to me.

Anybody hear any more substantial regarding Tollefson or have strong thoughts one way or the other on him?

[ND72]

I also heard they might have him put on weight to be the other starting DE, could play a duel role for us, which McCarthy tends to like.

[Bretsky]

I also heard they might have him put on weight to be the other starting DE, could play a duel role for us, which McCarthy tends to like.


This IMO would be a stellar signing. Tolllefson is not star but he's far better than the manure we plugged onto the field last year at DE. He's a manual...hard worker kind of guy who could come cheap.....good fit for what TT seems to look for

Tollefson and Lawson be4 the draft would be sweet but I can't imagine improving two positions of weakness be4 April Draft Day

[packrulz]

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/13451/tollefson-visiting-green-bay

[Joemailman]

This would make more sense than going after Manny Lawson, who, it turns out, was not being pursued by TT. Lawson has never been a sack guy. Tollefson had 5 last year, despite only starting 2 games. He has only 10 career sacks, but I suspect his snap counts have been pretty low. I seem to recall him showing some potential as a pass rusher during the 2006 preseason.

[Brandon494]

Hes just a guy IMO, you have to factor in the team he was playing for. Teams had to focus on stopping JPP, Umenyiora, and Tuck. He would get more attention on our team with Clay being our only passer rusher. Also when the guy came out of college is was 25 and he'll be 30 when training camp starts. If we can get him for cheap for depth then thats cool but I don't really care too much for him.

[Brandon494]

Plus hes white

[ND72]

Plus hes white


BONUS! :D

[Joemailman]

Good work ethic and smart enough to overcome the fact he's not an elite athlete.

[HarveyWallbangers]

He'd have to be an OLB, wouldn't it? I'd be surprised if he was able to bulk up the 40 pounds that would be needed to play DE. It's not like he was keeping weight off with the Giants to play LB in their 4-3. He was a DE.

[Joemailman]

He'd have to be an OLB, wouldn't it? I'd be surprised if he was able to bulk up the 40 pounds that would be needed to play DE. It's not like he was keeping weight off with the Giants to play LB in their 4-3. He was a DE.

Yep, OLB. I'm not sure he's the answer, but he would be better depth than the ROLB's they had out there last year.

[pbmax]

A position change at 29? I am thinking pass rush specialist at tackle.

[Joemailman]

A position change at 29? I am thinking pass rush specialist at tackle.

Wouldn't that be a position change as well? Hasn't he been a 4-3 DE up until now, or did he line up at DT for the Giants?

[pbmax]

Wouldn't that be a position change as well? Hasn't he been a 4-3 DE up until now, or did he line up at DT for the Giants?

I think he rushed from DT. When healthy, JPP and Umenyiora rushed from DE. Tuck moved inside with Tollefson. When Umi was hurt, I thought Tuck went to end but its possible some of Tollefson's increased playing time came at DE during this period.

[Lurker64]

A position change at 29? I am thinking pass rush specialist at tackle.

Yeah, I think Tollefson's role would be to come in during obvious passing situations and get after the QB. Considering that we weren't able to do that, at all, last year, it's not a terrible idea.

[Joemailman]

I take it the visit by Tollefson then means Hargrove was premature in thinking he was coming to Green Bay?

[Lurker64]

I take it the visit by Tollefson then means Hargrove was premature in thinking he was coming to Green Bay?

I wouldn't be surprised if we end up with both of them. Both are near-min players.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Hargrove is a DE. Tollefson would be a OLB in a 3-4, so I don't think signing one would necessarily eliminate signing the other.

[Bretsky]

Hargrove is a DE. Tollefson would be a OLB in a 3-4, so I don't think signing one would necessarily eliminate signing the other.

I'd like the Hargrove signing more than Tollefson as an OLB. I thoght of him as a DE but you are right in that on paper he does not fit the bill for our scheme.

[woodbuck27]

Hargrove is a DE. Tollefson would be a OLB in a 3-4, so I don't think signing one would necessarily eliminate signing the other.

Can TT afford this possibility? Can he afford either player?

Which forum EXPERT on the remaining CAP can determine 'the reality' of another signing by Ted Thompson in Free Agency?

[sheepshead]

A league source said free agent defensive end Dave Tollefson will visit with the Green Bay Packers on Thursday and Friday, according to Tyler Dunne of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Tollefson has come a long way since being drafted by the Packers in the seventh round of the 2006 draft. Since the Packers let him go, he developed into a key piece on the New York Giants' front four the last five seasons. While the talent in front of Tollefson prevented him from starting, he has filled in admirably when needed. With New York, he had has 81 tackles, 10 sacks and five forced fumbles.

The end had his best season in 2011, helping New York weather injuries to its front four with five sacks.

[sheepshead]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzOHq5WbQ8k

[woodbuck27]

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4033/dave-tollefson

Free agent DE Dave Tollefson will visit the Packers on Thursday. That was Thursday March 29,2012.

The Packers were known to be interested in the pass-rushing specialist, but had yet to line up a visit. Tollefson is also drawing looks from Oakland and Seattle. Mar 27 - 2:42 PM

Source: Tyler Dunne on Twitter (https://twitter.com/#/TyDunne/status/184708595328364545)

As of Monday @ 6:30 AM ET, April 02, 2012 I cannot determine anymore news on this FA DE.

[pbmax]

A position change at 29? I am thinking pass rush specialist at tackle.

McGinn thinks I am wrong again!

https://twitter.com/#!/BobMcGinn/status/186876466397589504

Bob McGinn ‏ @BobMcGinn
Tollefson still sought by #Packers, Sea, Oak. For GB, he would play OLB in base, DT in sub. GB taking low-$$ roll of dice he could play OLB.

[swede]

I see what's going on. The Packers want to sign Tollefson just long enough to get him in the showers and spank him with a folding chair for throwing "the belt" after sacking ARod.

[Fritz]

Good work ethic and smart enough to overcome the fact he's not an elite athlete.

Brandon already said that: "Plus hes white."

[Fritz]

I see what's going on. The Packers want to sign Tollefson just long enough to get him in the showers and spank him with a folding chair for throwing "the belt" after sacking ARod.


You have some crazy sex fantasies, Swede.

[woodbuck27]

http://blogs.greenbaypressgazette.com/blogs/gpg/insider/2012/04/02/no-deal-yet-for-tollefson/?odyssey=obinsite


No deal yet for Tollefson (http://blogs.greenbaypressgazette.com/blogs/gpg/insider/2012/04/02/no-deal-yet-for-tollefson/)

12:18 PM, Apr. 02, 2012


Written by Rob Demovsky (rdemovsk@gannett.com)



"The Packers remain in the mix for free agent pass rusher Dave Tollefson, who visited Green Bay late last week." Fr. Story

[woodbuck27]

Dave Tollefson has been signed by Reggie McKenzie to a reported 2-year deal worth $2.5 million.

http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/oakland_raiders_add_defensive_line_depth/10508099

Oakland Raiders add defensive line depth (signing DE Dave Tollefson).

Published on April 8, 2012 by Eric Schmidt (http://www.thepigskinreport.com/author/eric-schmidt/)

[Rutnstrut]

I'm sure TT has his eye on some Walmart greeter that's a way better raw talent than Tollefson ever was.

[Fritz]

Walmart greeter? Nah, it's a kid lifting 120-count pallets of adult diapers for Walmart, who plays defensive end for Northwest South Dakota Tech. He's 6'-3" and goes 255.

[pittstang5]

Dave Tollefson has been signed by Reggie McKenzie to a reported 2-year deal worth $2.5 million.

http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/oakland_raiders_add_defensive_line_depth/10508099

Oakland Raiders add defensive line depth (signing DE Dave Tollefson).

Published on April 8, 2012 by Eric Schmidt (http://www.thepigskinreport.com/author/eric-schmidt/)

For that price, TT must not have wanted him that bad.

[Bretsky]

You'd be a moron to blame TT for not signing Dave Tellefson; he was worth a shot to bottomfeed for though.

Regardless the need for a competent OLB remains and shame on TT if he doesn't use the draft to find one

[Joemailman]

I wonder if the Packers interest in Tollefson, and/or vice-versa, was lessened when the Packers signed Hargrove.

[Bretsky]

I think Hargrove offers GB a lot more; dude is just more talented

TT needs to go get us a pass rushing OLB; honestly we could use two as well as another quality DL.

[woodbuck27]

I think Hargrove offers GB a lot more; dude is just more talented

TT needs to go get us a pass rushing OLB; honestly we could use two as well as another quality DL.
There's a way it can be done.OUR Mock draft models will demonstrate that.

[woodbuck27]

I wonder if the Packers interest in Tollefson, and/or vice-versa, was lessened when the Packers signed Hargrove.


Good point.