2013 Packers Starting Defensive Line: Who Ya Got?

[pbmax]

I am putting it down in writing.

Pickett starts the season backing up Raji at NT. Someone will claim the RDE from him in base Oakie. Eagle Oakie probably keeps Pick at NT, Raji would stay at 3 tech.

But base D snaps will flow to Jones (or possibly Neal) from Pickett and not from Wilson.

What say you?

[3irty1]

I expect so many combos for different downs and distance that its tough call to make. Last 3 years the thing to do on 1st and 10 (aka our starters) was trot out a nickle with our fatties in the middle: Raji and Pickett. This allowed us to keep Woodson in the slot. With Woodson gone, and Brad Jones emerged as a cover linebacker I think we'll see more of a 3-4 filled with pass-stopping personnel in situations where we used to have a 2-4 full of run-stuffing personnel. My guess is that line will consist of Wilson/Neal, Raji, Jones/Daniels. Pickett will still be there to spell Raji and on the field with Raji in situations that call for serious beef.

[Brandon494]

Raji, Picket, Jones is what I would put out there but we have a couple of options at D-line so who really knows. I could also see Neal, Raji, Jones if they want to keep Raji at NT. I really hate the Pickett at DE and would not mind at all if he does backup Raji at NT to keep them both fresh.

[hoosier]

Pickett/Raji/Jones. I don't think they really use the 3-4 enough to use Pickett as Raji's backup at NT. If Raji needs more rest, he can rotate with Neal and Jones in the nickel.

[Mazzin]

Personally, I'd love to see Dial Tone, Raji (pick backup) and M. Neal. I feel we would get a good amount of pressure from our d line if we field these ruffians.

[Fritz]

Personally, I'd love to see Dial Tone, Raji (pick backup) and M. Neal. I feel we would get a good amount of pressure from our d line if we field these ruffians.

On first down and ten, how about Neal, Raji, Wilson?

[pbmax]

Personally, I'd love to see Dial Tone, Raji (pick backup) and M. Neal. I feel we would get a good amount of pressure from our d line if we field these ruffians.

Yeah, I forgot the option to bench BOTH Wilson and Pickett and replace with Jones and Neal.

[jklowan]

Yeah, I forgot the option to bench BOTH Wilson and Pickett and replace with Jones and Neal.

no one think Jolly is in the mix, look out for the purple dank machine

[Joemailman]

Pick, Raji, Jones. I'd be worried about Neal, Raji, Jones getting gashed in the run game.

[Mazzin]

I don't see why neal, and Jones couldn't play the run??? Raji no worries there

[Mazzin]

Also fritz with all the love Datone got after being drafted, I would personally be a little bothered if he didn't get the start, bump the package apparently he has to much talent to be off the field.

[rbaloha1]

IMO if the packers d-line is going to have success jones needs to start pronto and boyd and jolly also need to be part of the rotation pronto.

[Iron Mike]

Personally, I'd love to see Dial Tone....

That's pretty effin' funny. Repped.

[RashanGary]

Ultimately, it's about getting our guys in positions to succeed. Pickett is a good player, but he's a 2-gap run stopper. I think he has to play NT. Considering we play so little 3-4, I think Pick should be our starting NT in the 3-4 package.

Jones(Wilson in run situations)/Pick/Neal (our best run stopper with two guys that can press the pocket on the ends)

In the 2-4
Raji/(Daniels, Jones, Neal) rotation


I like this because.

A. Pickett is in a spot that accentuates his skillset
B. Raji gets some rest and is in a spot where he's created the most impact
C. It keeps our young guys in one-gap roles where I think they'll excel

[smuggler]

When you say base defense, I take it to mean the defense that's most often used. In that case, I'll guess Jones/Raji/Neal or just Jones/Neal or just Jones lol