Now this is what I like to hear/read/see!

[Patler]

“I’m an outside linebacker,” Perry said this week after an OTA practice. “I’m playing the position I was made to play.”

After all the talk last year about Perry possibly not wanting to be a linebacker, he seems to have embraced the position. He didn't say he is happy to play wherever the team asks him to play, he said he is playing the position he is best suited for. (Unless, of course, he was using the word "made" to substituted for "forced to"! )

[Fritz]

After all the talk last year about Perry possibly not wanting to be a linebacker, he seems to have embraced the position. He didn't say he is happy to play wherever the team asks him to play, he said he is playing the position he is best suited for. (Unless, of course, he was using the word "made" to substituted for "forced to"! )

Well, as I am sure you suspect, Perry probably would not be familiar enough with that phrasing of "made" to use it. So it seems to me that he's either buying or at least parroting the company line. He said some other things in that article (it's not all about him, it's about helping the team) that were encouraging, too.

Good point in that article, too, about his bull rush being useful in terms of keeping running QB's honest. I believe he was referring to QB's like Kaepernick. Lane discipline, baby.

[Patler]

Good point in that article, too, about his bull rush being useful in terms of keeping running QB's honest. I believe he was referring to QB's like Kaepernick. Lane discipline, baby.

If Perry can drill Kaepernick once or twice like he did Andrew Luck, Kaepernick (or any other QB) might be less inclined to run. Throwing the ball away will look like a nice option.

[MadScientist]

Here's the link to the article:
http://www.packersnews.com/proart/20...gerestricted=1

I definitely like his attitude about losing some weight.

Perry wouldn’t confirm his weight but suggested it was slightly less than last season and that he’d like to get a little lighter to help his endurance.

Last year he acted like his weight wasn't a problem. I may have to change my expectations for him from bust to player.

[rbaloha1]

What do you expect him to say?

Expect Perry to be able to hold the edge allowing others to flow to the ball.

[MadtownPacker]

What do you expect him to say?

Expect Perry to be able to hold the edge allowing others to flow to the ball.

Well he could have bitched and moaned about the change like lots of players tend to do. Seems like he has the right attitude instead.

[HarveyWallbangers]

It seems feelings are mixed on Perry, but I'm still driving the Perry bandwagon.

[3irty1]

It seems feelings are mixed on Perry, but I'm still driving the Perry bandwagon.

I call shotgun.

Love the idea of replacing the worst athlete on the team with one of, if not the, best athlete on the team.

[Patler]

What do you expect him to say?

Expect Perry to be able to hold the edge allowing others to flow to the ball.

Well he could have bitched and moaned about the change like lots of players tend to do. Seems like he has the right attitude instead.

...or, he could have acted like Aaron Kampman did, say virtually nothing, but generally convey the impression that he is displeased about the change in position.

[Brandon494]

I've been on his bandwagon since day one, still think he can be a Lamar Woodley type player for our defense. I honestly believe if healthy we should have a top 10 defense this season.

[Fritz]

...or, he could have acted like Aaron Kampman did, say virtually nothing, but generally convey the impression that he is displeased about the change in position.

Or do what Mike Neal did when he was moved in OTA's to outside linebacker. It's the classic player's response: "I do whatever the coaches tell me to do."

[rbaloha1]

...or, he could have acted like Aaron Kampman did, say virtually nothing, but generally convey the impression that he is displeased about the change in position.

Much different situation since Perry can not smell free agency for three more seasons.

Plus Perry is not a ostrich attempting to play olb.

[rbaloha1]

I've been on his bandwagon since day one, still think he can be a Lamar Woodley type player for our defense. I honestly believe if healthy we should have a top 10 defense this season.

Woodley -- yes Top 10 -- huge stretch

[rbaloha1]

Or do what Mike Neal did when he was moved in OTA's to outside linebacker. It's the classic player's response: "I do whatever the coaches tell me to do."

Fake tough guy could be challenging for a roster spot.

[Cheesehead Craig]

I've been on his bandwagon since day one, still think he can be a Lamar Woodley type player for our defense. I honestly believe if healthy we should have a top 10 defense this season.

Good to see who's in charge of the Kool-Aid on the bandwagon. I like it!