The Cole Train!!

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All Aboard the Cole train!! Next stop - Starting DT by the end of training camp!!

Who's coming aboard?

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I'm calling it right now. Cole is going to be a monster this season. He's quick for his size, plays with good leverage, and is strong as a bull. While I don't see much pass rush out of him, I think he has the lateral quickness and plays with enough leverage to plug up the middle along with Pickett more effectively then last year. Between the two of them, they should effectively let our linebackers roam and make some serious plays, while forcing virtually every run outside.

[BlueBrewer]

It sounds like he will have to compete with Kendrick Allen

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I think he'll beat him out. I am glad they brought in Allen. That extra competition and his experience is only going to make our guys better.

Without seeing a snap of football, I predict that Allen takes the place of Peterson unless he has a phenominal camp. I think we carry an extra DB and receiver instead of a DT that never plays a snap (Washington) this year.

My understanding is that Allen was a pretty good starter in New York. Is this notion correct? I'm going to do some research right now.

[BlueBrewer]

I think he was pretty good in NY, my impression is that he was a casualty of signing Lavar Arrington. He showed up a little overweight and they didn't need much of a reason.

[Deputy Nutz]

I like Collin Cole a lot. I also think that he is going to be the starter next to Pickett, but I don't think it matters all that much with how much the defensive tackles rotate. Between Cole, Jenkins, Williams, Pickett, and Allen your are looking at them dividing about 160 snaps a game between themsevles a game.

Two defensive tackle spots, roughly 80 snaps a game, 2 x 80 = 160

[Pack0514]

Yes definately a rotation, but I am also high on Cole. He is big man and he hasnt been given anything. He has had to work his way up from the PS. He is also one ugly motherfucker also so thats a good thing. He kinda looks like a frog in an odd sort of way.

[K-town]

I like Collin Cole a lot. I also think that he is going to be the starter next to Pickett, but I don't think it matters all that much with how much the defensive tackles rotate. Between Cole, Jenkins, Williams, Pickett, and Allen your are looking at them dividing about 160 snaps a game between themsevles a game.

Two defensive tackle spots, roughly 80 snaps a game, 2 x 80 = 160

I think if our defense is out there for 80 snaps a game, something is seriously wrong (turnovers by the offense, unable to get off the field on third down, etc.). I'd prefer our defense be on the field for no more than 55-60 snaps. If I'm correct on my math, that means the opposing offense is throwing the ball between 30 and 40 times, and running the ball (hopefully with little success) for about 15-25 plays. Hence, our offense has the ball for 65-75 snaps (I'm going on the basis of about 130 plays from scrimmage per game for both teams, excluding, punts, FGs, EXPs, kickoffs and free kicks).
If I'm wrong on my math or estimation of plays per game, I'm sure someone will helpfully point out my errors.

[KYPack]

I think he was pretty good in NY, my impression is that he was a casualty of signing Lavar Arrington. He showed up a little overweight and they didn't need much of a reason.

He was streaky with the Giants. Allen played well at times, but not consistently. He wouldn't respond to communication from the coaches at the start of the off-season and that was the final straw. The signing of a buck LB had nothing to do with the release of DT Allen.

I really like Cole mesself, He's a good hustling kid, looking to make a name for himself. He never stops playing hard and backs down to nobody. I think he will have a big year.

Shouldn't it be the "Cole Slaw" instead of the " Cole Train"?

[Fosco33]

I am also high on Cole.

Is that legal in WI?

We also drafted Johnny Jolly in the 6th round this year. The 'Jolly Green Giant' seems to fit pretty well.

IMO, Pack will start Pickett and Cole and have to sort through the rest in July (look at the current roster less Picket and Cole - Kenny Peterson, Kenderick Allen, Johnny Jolly, Jerome Nichols, Donnell Washington, Corey Williams, Cullen Jenkins).

How many of these guys make the cut - 4 or 5? Peterson and Jenkins can also play DE. If you're making the call, who makes it and why?

[PackerPro42]

I like Cole a lot to but I think they brought Allen in for one reason and that is to play next to Pickett. However I would really like to see Cole start because he is a beast.

[K-town]

Fosco33:
Donnell Washinton is gone. With the RAID-uhz now.

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I like Cole a lot to but I think they brought Allen in for one reason and that is to play next to Pickett. However I would really like to see Cole start because he is a beast.

They brought in Allen on waivers. We'll see what happens with him. He could turn out to be a pleasant surprise or he may not make the roster. We'll have to see.

[pittstang5]

There's going to be a lot of good battles in TC - WR, OL, RB, DT, LB. I'd want the best, devoted, dependable and hardest working player to play. For DT, if that's Cole....good for him! He's travelled a long and hard road to get here.

[CaptainKickass]

I am jumping on this bandwagon. I saw Cole live at Lambeau for the new years game and let me tell you this guy is a beast. He was trying to get his teammates fired up on the sideline and they seemed to be a bit intimidated by him while he was doing so.

I remember reading something about how strong he is. Anyone recall??