Mid-training camp discussion

[wist43]

We're mid-way thru camp, and I'm more concerned now than I was 3 weeks ago.

I have serious reservations as to what is happening the defensive side of the ball... I don't expect them to come out and play a 2-5 front very often; but still, what we've seen of the defense has been distressing.

Harrell is a non-factor; Raji is sleepwalking; we've flopped multiple players to different positions - universally bad moves IMO; Lee?? Bush?? Underwood?? those guys are going to be seeing a lot of playing time - what are the odds they all hold up??; we have 2 proven NFL DL (Jenkins and Pickett), and a bunch of unproven young guys; our LB'ing situation as a whole is a mess, such a mess in fact that the coaches biggest dilemma is trying to find playing time for Brandon Chillar, or possibly starting Zombo

Then there is my nagging distrust of Capers

I hope they pull it together, but I haven't seen much to be encouraged about on the defensive side of the ball.

Skeptical Rat? I am saying Chicken Little Rat

Did you watch any of that mess the other night???

Granted, it's only preseason, but good grief man, that was ugly

[pbmax]

I think he played for the Cowboys, didn't he?

Earlier in his career, yes.

[pbmax]

JSO has Justin Harrell's effort vs. Seattle pegged as the worst of his abbreviated career. I saw him four times be in position (one tackle, one pass rush) and the other 13 plays he apparently was on the ground.

JSO seems to link the poor balance to his problems with his back from last week practice or his new family. But I wonder if he had problems with the cut blocking as well.

I hope he can power through the back soreness and regain his strength. They need him.

Also, Bedard mentions that Woodson did not like the Packers attitude prior to the AZ playoff game. He wrote this in a preview for ESPNChicago. Does anyone remember a reference to this in his JSO reporting? or anywhere?

[MichiganPackerFan]

Re: Mid-training camp discussion

OK, I know it is over half way; but we have two games in the can, two more to go. So lets discuss what has changed from the start of camp to now. What did we think (or hope) that looks like it might not pan out....

Great list, but it does have a Wisty feel to it.