The Cole Train!!

[packbro]

I think you guys are right Colin will have a good year. Cole is playing for a contract and his NFL life, if he has a good year he can demand some good money from the packers, or another team.

[woodbuck27]

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.

This assessment is very accurate K-town. If we have to defend in 80 plays Our "D" is getting worn out and we are getting shellacked! We have to keep the oppositions offence down, to closer to 65 plays.

[MJZiggy]

I think you guys are right Colin will have a good year. Cole is playing for a contract and his NFL life, if he has a good year he can demand some good money from the packers, or another team.

Welcome to the forum packbro. Enjoy.

[Joemailman]

Cole played well last year, but he faces some very stiff competition, as DT is one of the deepest positions on this team. Last year the Packers finished the season with 4 DT's. I'll assume that is what they will go with this year. Pickett and Jenkins are locks. I think it is unlikely the Packers will cut Johnny Jolly, unless he is a total bust, since they have invested a draft pick in him. That would leave Cole battling with Kendrick Allen and Corey Williams for the last DT spot (I have Peterson listed as a DE). While I think Cole would likely win the battle, it cannot be considered a foregone conclusion.

Of course, it is possible that the Packers will put Jolly on IR for the year. It is also possible that Thompson could swing a trade with a team looking for DT help. The battle at DT is sure to be one of the most interesting battles in training camp.

[CaptainKickass]

What do you think Cole is gonna do against SD this weekend?

anyone?

[woodbuck27]

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.

That's about RIGHT.

[woodbuck27]

What do you think Cole is gonna do against SD this weekend?

anyone?

He's going to play hard the way the TEAM needs him to !

GOOD LUCK PACKERS Vs. "the Chargers" !

[Scott Campbell]

I think it is unlikely the Packers will cut Johnny Jolly, unless he is a total bust, since they have invested a draft pick in him.

I don't think he'll get any special treatment being a 6th round pick. That's a pretty minimal investment.

[woodbuck27]

I think it is unlikely the Packers will cut Johnny Jolly, unless he is a total bust, since they have invested a draft pick in him.

I don't think he'll get any special treatment being a 6th round pick. That's a pretty minimal investment.

We are re-building and we can't keep all of the rookies unless T2 and company see something REAL.

FAITH - PACKERS !!

[Scott Campbell]

I think it is unlikely the Packers will cut Johnny Jolly, unless he is a total bust, since they have invested a draft pick in him.

I don't think he'll get any special treatment being a 6th round pick. That's a pretty minimal investment.

We are re-building and we can't keep all of the rookies unless T2 and company see something REAL.

FAITH - PACKERS !!

That's another good point. With as many draft picks as we had, there are more rookies than usual in our draft class that will inevitably get their walking papers before the season begins.

[Deputy Nutz]

The Cole Sausage!!!

[woodbuck27]

The Cole Sausage!!!

Where's your Badge?

[BallHawk]

I'm onboard.

[MJZiggy]

I think he'll be underestimated and stomp on a few people. I mean who expects to be stomped on by a 6th rounder?

[Bretsky]

Call me the Cole Troll if you want, but I'm not nearly ready to get on. Yes, he greatly improved last year and I like his fire..but I don't know if he'll ever be anything above average.

But for what it's worth, my wife thinks he has a tight @ss for a big guy. She doesn't add a lot of knowledge when she attends games with me so that stuck out a bit.


Cheers,
B