A.J. Hawk - the anti-Samson?

[King Friday]

I think we can trace it back to this...

A.J. Hawk decides to start popping the hell out of people...starting with this guy

[Deputy Nutz]

Hawk is playing more aggressive and attacking the line of scrimmage instead of just catching ball carriers and offensive linemen. He isn't worried about getting into his drops quickly. He seems faster at diagnosing the play, and he is showing quickness from sideline to sideline.

That is what I am seeing during the games. I think having come out on Dime is also a big plus to the rest of his game. Part of the improvement in the defense is playing teams that are known to rely more on the run. and implementing a conservative game plan.

[mission]

I honestly really like Hawk this year. Actually typed "love" but decided I'd still like to see some turnovers and the like from him. But if it doesn't happen and he keeps playing like this... it's kind of a contract year even though he has one. It's been said we're going to cut him after this season but he's making it hard to think like that.

Definitely should have lost weight a long time ago.

[Smidgeon]

I honestly really like Hawk this year. Actually typed "love" but decided I'd still like to see some turnovers and the like from him. But if it doesn't happen and he keeps playing like this... it's kind of a contract year even though he has one. It's been said we're going to cut him after this season but he's making it hard to think like that.

Definitely should have lost weight a long time ago.

He's definitely had a hit or two where he demolished the ball carrier and wrapped up. Now if he'd been doing that from year one instead of year seven or eight...

[Zool]

I'd like to see him stop over pursuing in the running lanes. Then I'll say he's playing well this year.

[mmmdk]

I'd like to see him stop over pursuing in the running lanes. Then I'll say he's playing well this year.

Sure and congrats with post # 8000 !

[mraynrand]

Hawk is playing more aggressive and attacking the line of scrimmage instead of just catching ball carriers and offensive linemen. He isn't worried about getting into his drops quickly. He seems faster at diagnosing the play, and he is showing quickness from sideline to sideline.

That is what I am seeing during the games. I think having come out on Dime is also a big plus to the rest of his game. Part of the improvement in the defense is playing teams that are known to rely more on the run. and implementing a conservative game plan.

yup

[run pMc]

Well the only two major changes in our D so far this year are Bishop gone and Peprah for Jennings/McMillan.

You forgot about Nick Perry.

Hawk is off to a better year -- so far. Then again, last season was historically bad for GB's D. Agree he shouldn't be in the dime D, and it's nice to see him blow up guys. If he plays more like he did in 2010 then there will be less Haterade drinkers.

I suspect improvements elsewhere have something to do with his play: subbing in Worthy, Daniels, Merling, etc. has to help Raji, Pickett, etc. play better which affects the LBs. Not sure if/how Bishop's injury has affected his responsibilities. Capers has made some other changes to the defense that are helping. For a rookie from a small school, McMillian hasn't embarrassed himself, and is a better athlete than Peprah. Finally, SF, CHI, and SEA aren't exactly offensive powerhouses. NO will be a good test.

Hawk is never going to be a flashy, 12 sacks, 4 Ints kind of LB. He is what he is...smart, consistent, team player, doesn't get hurt. In many ways, he's like an anti-Merriman.

Hawk is also overpaid, but with Bishop's injury his roster spot is certainly safe this year.

[ThunderDan]

You forgot about Nick Perry.

Hawk is off to a better year -- so far. Then again, last season was historically bad for GB's D. Agree he shouldn't be in the dime D, and it's nice to see him blow up guys. If he plays more like he did in 2010 then there will be less Haterade drinkers.

I suspect improvements elsewhere have something to do with his play: subbing in Worthy, Daniels, Merling, etc. has to help Raji, Pickett, etc. play better which affects the LBs. Not sure if/how Bishop's injury has affected his responsibilities. Capers has made some other changes to the defense that are helping. For a rookie from a small school, McMillian hasn't embarrassed himself, and is a better athlete than Peprah. Finally, SF, CHI, and SEA aren't exactly offensive powerhouses. NO will be a good test.

Hawk is never going to be a flashy, 12 sacks, 4 Ints kind of LB. He is what he is...smart, consistent, team player, doesn't get hurt. In many ways, he's like an anti-Merriman.

Hawk is also overpaid, but with Bishop's injury his roster spot is certainly safe this year.

After Walden was back from suspension Perry has been a situation player.

Yes I am busting Brandon's balls and his Hawk hate. Last year you could pick almost anyone on our D and they had a bad year.

I just went thru the last 5 years of NFL stats and your assumption of 12 sacks 4 INT players doesn't exist.

Here are the players that had 8 or more sacks and 3 or more INTs in the last 5 years:

No one

The closest stat I can find is 8 or more sacks and more than 1 INT in the last 5 years to find any one. They are:

2011 T Suggs 14sacks 2 INTs
2010 J Allen 11s 2 INTs
2010 J Harrison 10.5s 2 INTs
2010 L Woodley 10s 2 INTs
2010 J Peppers 8s 2 INTs
2009 J Peppers 10.5s 2 INTs
2008 T Suggs 8s 2 INTs
2007 J Peterson 11s 2 INTs
2007 S Phillips 8.5s 2 INTs

[Brandon494]

After Walden was back from suspension Perry has been a situation player.

Yes I am busting Brandon's balls and his Hawk hate. Last year you could pick almost anyone on our D and they had a bad year.

I just went thru the last 5 years of NFL stats and your assumption of 12 sacks 4 INT players doesn't exist.

Here are the players that had 8 or more sacks and 3 or more INTs in the last 5 years:

No one

The closest stat I can find is 8 or more sacks and more than 1 INT in the last 5 years to find any one. They are:

2011 T Suggs 14sacks 2 INTs
2010 J Allen 11s 2 INTs
2010 J Harrison 10.5s 2 INTs
2010 L Woodley 10s 2 INTs
2010 J Peppers 8s 2 INTs
2009 J Peppers 10.5s 2 INTs
2008 T Suggs 8s 2 INTs
2007 J Peterson 11s 2 INTs
2007 S Phillips 8.5s 2 INTs

All those guys are OLBs/DEs, not one plays the same position as Hawk.

BTW go look up the SF MLBs Patrick Willis and Ahmad Brooks, both of them surpass that. I'm sure I could find more but I'm just too lazy to do so.

[ThunderDan]

All those guys are OLBs/DEs, not one plays the same position as Hawk.

BTW go look up the SF MLBs Patrick Willis and Ahmad Brooks, both of them surpass that. I'm sure I could find more but I'm just too lazy to do so.

Patrick Willis's (per the NFL site) best sack year is 6 in 2010.
Ahmad Brooks has one career INT. How could he have two or more in one season?
Ahmad Brooks has never had more than 7 sacks in one year?

You're an idiot. The two people you know for sure didn't come close.

[Brandon494]

My fault I thought you meant over a 5 year period but at least I compared him to players of the same position and my dick is bigger! I WIN!

[MJZiggy]

My fault I thought you meant over a 5 year period but at least I compared him to players of the same position and my dick is bigger! I WIN!

Maybe, but I got bigger ballz than all y'all.

[ND72]

I've been enjoying his play. Those who have been on here or JSO long enough to know me know my thoughts on AJ.

[George Cumby]

I've been enjoying his play. Those who have been on here or JSO long enough to know me know my thoughts on AJ.

Put that thing away.