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I thought Walden played spy vs the Bears during the regular season really, really well. I'm a Walden fan, but I believe the team is high on Zombo and I think Zombo gets the start. If Jones is working out some at MLB, to me that means he's third on the depth chart at OLB.
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Zombo. Holds up well at the point of attack. Surprisingly a decent pass rusher.
The Packers could win with any of the three.Comment
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This is probably accurate. I hope it gets better though and one emerges and shows he is ready to be a force rather than serviceable.Originally posted by rbaloha1 View PostThe only time success comes before work is in the dictionary -- Vince LombardiComment
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I mentioned in the backup ILB debate I think Walden has the most upside and I feel the same way at OLB. If his knowledge matches his potential, he starts. If not then Jones until Walden is ready.All tyrannies rule through fraud and force, but once the fraud is exposed they must rely exclusively on force.
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My money is on Zombo. He's most physically suited to play the position and has the best first step. He's not a liability in coverage despite his former life as a college DE.
Jones is the new Chillar IMO. He'll spot start at OLB and be a coverage specialist.
Walden will back up both the inside and the outside. IMO he's a perfect fit to play Hawk's position but can stack, shed, flow to the ball and has a mean bull rush.70% of the Earth is covered by water. The rest is covered by Al Harris.Comment
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I'm hoping Walden wins the job, mostly because of the fact he came up big with 3 sacks against the Bears in a must win game. He is also having a impressive training camp and I think Greene is really going to help the guy develop his skills. If I had to put money on it though I would have to say Brad Jones will be the starter on opening day. No way Zombo starts over either of those guys, hes nothing but a younger Brady Poppinga IMO.
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If Brady Poppinga had been drafted at age 21 my guess is that he'd be starting over all of these guys. Zombo doesn't shine in any one area but he's got the best measurables for the position IMO.Originally posted by Brandon494 View Post70% of the Earth is covered by water. The rest is covered by Al Harris.Comment
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I have a feeling Zombo will start because he seems to have the best pass rush ability, and we'll need that more out of that position this year. Really, all three have a shot, and it's virtually impossible to know who will start. We might even have a platoon--depending on opponent and situation."There's a lot of interest in the draft. It's great. But quite frankly, most of the people that are commenting on it don't know anything about what they are talking about."--Ted ThompsonComment
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wow, only 2 rats besides me think Jones wins the job. Or in my case I think he gets the most snaps.The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary -- Vince LombardiComment
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BP had no instincts. Zombo played a little tentative last season but still made plays and held-up at the point of attack. Expect better play this season.Originally posted by Brandon494 View Post
Again, all 3 are good players with a proven ability to make plays. After all, everyone can not be the "claymaker."Comment
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I will be slightly disappointed if Zombo gets the start. He consistently got hooked and hemmed in by Atlanta (thanks to someone else for reminding me of this) so his ability to set the edge against the run (which is supposed to be the best of the 3) has a hole in it. Despite this, if indeed he can play the run best, then he will get most starts in any platoon.Originally posted by HarveyWallbangers View Post
Jones has shown the most pass rush, but he is a year removed from demonstrating it.
I am hoping Walden solves it all, but outside the Bears game, he has shown the least.Last edited by pbmax; 08-08-2011, 11:38 AM.Bud Adams told me the franchise he admired the most was the Kansas City Chiefs. Then he asked for more hookers and blow.Comment
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Even in that Bears game at least 2 Walden's sacks were delayed blitzes from a spy position if my memory serves me. That's not really a skill that will translate to beating LT's around the edge. Jones is certainly a talented speed rusher and I wouldn't be upset if he won the job but I still think Zombo can be the best all around pass rusher of the three... he can just do more.Originally posted by pbmax View Post70% of the Earth is covered by water. The rest is covered by Al Harris.Comment
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I voted for Jones. Yes, he was playing hurt last year, but he stepped up impressively his rookie year after Kampman went down. I like that his strength is pass coverage and defending the flats. With the Packers' defense apparently focused on stopping the pass and letting other teams run (except in short yardage), I think having a player like Jones opposite Matthews would be a bonus.
The caveat to my choice is that he might not be "tough" enough for the spot. Then again, I don't think Burnett is "tough" either, but I'm really excited about what he'll do as a strong safety because of his coverage skills.
Maybe the starting OLB will be who best fits with the starting DE on that end. A balancing of skills.No longer the member of any fan clubs. I'm tired of jinxing players out of the league and into obscurity.Comment
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Jones is a much better all-around player than Zombo.
Some of the guys coming off injury might take some time to get to full form.Comment
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