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Packers Team Report
6/16/2006
By Tom Silverstein
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
PERSONNEL ANALYSIS: There isn't a lot of playing time to be had in the interior of the defensive line, but former Giants DT Kenderick Allen is making a push to get into the rotation. The enormous Allen reported to the first mini-camp at a hefty 341 pounds but has dropped 16 since then and has shown great power at the point of attack. The 6-5 Allen is best suited for nose tackle, but with DTs Ryan Pickett and Colin Cole ahead of him he'll also play the three-technique and could find playing time there, especially on passing downs. His ability to push the pocket will get him a long look this summer. . . .
Don't be surprised to see the club go with two halfbacks on certain occasions. Both Najeh Davenport and Noah Herron have the ability to fill the fullback position and could team with either Ahman Green or Samkon Gado in the same backfield. The fullback will have some ball-carrying responsibilities and the prospect of putting two running threats on the field at the same time is somewhat intriguing. However, neither Davenport nor Herron are as accomplished in blocking as FBs William Henderson and Vonta Leach.
SCOUTING REPORT: DT Corey Williams doesn't stand out as an athlete. But as a competitor he's top-flight, and that's what is keeping him around. He is in the mix for a starting tackle job because he won't give up. He's powerful but not dominant, and he pursues well but isn't tremendously quick. His pass-rushing techniques need to improve because he's not going to overwhelm opposing tackles with his ability. He will, however, get sacks on pure hustle.
REHAB UPDATE: Don't be surprised if LB Brady Poppinga is ready to go in training camp. Just six months removed from a torn ACL, he is nearing full strength. He won't be allowed on the field until sometime during camp because it would be foolish to risk re-injury, but it looks as if Poppinga will be ready by the start of the season. There's a good chance he'll be the starter on the strong side given his outstanding rookie season when he led the team in special teams tackles and began contributing at linebacker late in the year. Though undersized, he is explosive and aggressive, which is what the coaches require from their linebackers.
TACKLES ANALYSIS: A-minus. Chad Clifton and Mark Tauscher are anchors and keep QB Brett Favre from taking a lot of direct hits.
6/16/2006
By Tom Silverstein
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
PERSONNEL ANALYSIS: There isn't a lot of playing time to be had in the interior of the defensive line, but former Giants DT Kenderick Allen is making a push to get into the rotation. The enormous Allen reported to the first mini-camp at a hefty 341 pounds but has dropped 16 since then and has shown great power at the point of attack. The 6-5 Allen is best suited for nose tackle, but with DTs Ryan Pickett and Colin Cole ahead of him he'll also play the three-technique and could find playing time there, especially on passing downs. His ability to push the pocket will get him a long look this summer. . . .
Don't be surprised to see the club go with two halfbacks on certain occasions. Both Najeh Davenport and Noah Herron have the ability to fill the fullback position and could team with either Ahman Green or Samkon Gado in the same backfield. The fullback will have some ball-carrying responsibilities and the prospect of putting two running threats on the field at the same time is somewhat intriguing. However, neither Davenport nor Herron are as accomplished in blocking as FBs William Henderson and Vonta Leach.
SCOUTING REPORT: DT Corey Williams doesn't stand out as an athlete. But as a competitor he's top-flight, and that's what is keeping him around. He is in the mix for a starting tackle job because he won't give up. He's powerful but not dominant, and he pursues well but isn't tremendously quick. His pass-rushing techniques need to improve because he's not going to overwhelm opposing tackles with his ability. He will, however, get sacks on pure hustle.
REHAB UPDATE: Don't be surprised if LB Brady Poppinga is ready to go in training camp. Just six months removed from a torn ACL, he is nearing full strength. He won't be allowed on the field until sometime during camp because it would be foolish to risk re-injury, but it looks as if Poppinga will be ready by the start of the season. There's a good chance he'll be the starter on the strong side given his outstanding rookie season when he led the team in special teams tackles and began contributing at linebacker late in the year. Though undersized, he is explosive and aggressive, which is what the coaches require from their linebackers.
TACKLES ANALYSIS: A-minus. Chad Clifton and Mark Tauscher are anchors and keep QB Brett Favre from taking a lot of direct hits.
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