Hawk or Barnett?

[Partial]

Barnett is a super nice guy. He took a slew of photos last year with my group of friends, shared drinks with us, and even bought a round of shots. We ran into him at AJ Bombers one night. He invited us to a strip club LOL! Really cool guy. Had a super nice sports car parked illegally out front, though.

[3irty1]

I think its been a while since people have seen Barnett while he's on his game. I think everyone can agree that if you take each at the top of their game in their prime, Barnett was better. I think Barnett is back to that level. Its close but I think I'd prefer Barnett.

[Fritz]

Hawk gets hammered by the media for his coverage skills but in reality is no better or worse than Chillar or Barnett. Neither of those two guys would be able to run with Sproles or Forte. Running backs have the edge on almost all linebackers when it comes to routes. Barnett lacks the ability to play within the scheme, especially in the 3-4. Sure he makes plays, but he also allows big plays to happen when he free lances because he doesn't want to take on lead blockers or fill his gap responsiblities.

Hawk does need to pull his pecker out of the sand and start getting into the flow of the game. He is a step slow right now and I haven't seen him make a single solo tackle at or around the line of scrimmage this year. Bishop is also playing more like a street free agent right now than a well payed starting veteran.

Based on what you wrote it sounds less like Hawk needing to pull his penis out of the sand and more like he needs to pull his head out of his anus.

[ThunderDan]

Hawk and Barnett don't play the same position in the 3-4.

When Hawk took over at Mike in the 4-3 the year Barnett was hurt, Hawk had 1 great game and then disappeared. Maybe we would remember Hawk more if he did the Samari dance everytime he tackled someone 5 yards down field.

[vince]

What about Hawk's 40 time.

40 schmorty. I'm talking about linebacker speed and lateral quickness.

[Deputy Nutz]

Based on what you wrote it sounds less like Hawk needing to pull his penis out of the sand and more like he needs to pull his head out of his anus.

No it is all about getting into the flow, and you do that with your pecker.

[Deputy Nutz]

What about Hawk's 40 time.

He Ran a 4.59 and a 4.67. At a Pro Day his Junior year he ran a 4.49. Barnett ran a 4.67
Shuttle Hawk ran a 3.96. Barnett ran a 4.08
Three Cone Hawk ran a 6.82 . Barnett ran a 7.00

Barnett may have played faster or looked faster, but he isn't based on the numbers. Hawk is a bit of a work out warrior so I don't think his numbers translated over to the game.

[MJZiggy]

No it is all about getting into the flow, and you do that with your pecker.

So noted.

[rbaloha1]

He Ran a 4.59 and a 4.67. At a Pro Day his Junior year he ran a 4.49. Barnett ran a 4.67
Shuttle Hawk ran a 3.96. Barnett ran a 4.08
Three Cone Hawk ran a 6.82 . Barnett ran a 7.00

Barnett may have played faster or looked faster, but he isn't based on the numbers. Hawk is a bit of a work out warrior so I don't think his numbers translated over to the game.

Agreed. Hawk is not explosive.

[Zool]

Barnett is a chase and drag guy. Always out in the open so he can actually make plays. Gets stuck to blockers like glue.

[Pack-man]

Hawk, no question. The Packers are #1 in the NFL against the run. I highly doubt if Barnett was here we would be able to say this. Hawk is much stouter against the run and way more assignment sure.

I remember reading an article last year about how the Packer defense took off last year after Barnett went down. Mostly because Hawk took over making the defensive calls and miscommunications stopped!

[rbaloha1]

Hawk, no question. The Packers are #1 in the NFL against the run. I highly doubt if Barnett was here we would be able to say this. Hawk is much stouter against the run and way more assignment sure.

I remember reading an article last year about how the Packer defense took off last year after Barnett went down. Mostly because Hawk took over making the defensive calls and miscommunications stopped!

Another misleading stat -- Packers are #1 due to opponents ease of passing against the Packers.

Also Raji and Pickett are beasts to run against.