Starting spot likely waiting for fierce linebacker Poppinga

[pittstang5]

You gotta love Poppinga's Fire and Intensity. Regardless if he starts or not, he brings nastiness to the field, something GB has been lacking for the last couple years. I can't wait to see how he looks on Monday.

[packrulz]

Taylor has been pretty invisible in both camp and the preseason games... I think it's logical to speculate that Poppinga would eventually supplant him.

As for the best lineup - on run downs, I would say Hawk, Hodge, and Poppinga.

Nickel and dime, Hawk/Poppinga, Barnett/Poppinga... I'd at least like to see them have some sort of blitz threat out of the nickel and dime. Right now, w/o Poppinga on the field, they simply don't have much of shot of generating any pressure.

No secondary can cover forever.

you couldn't be more wrong... I have in my hand an article from last weeks Oshkosh Northwestern, where Mike McCarthy says, "One of our biggest playmakers so far is Ben Taylor. He takes on blocks, forces guys back inside, and has been one of our most consistant defensive players."

Brady Poppinga is destined to be a special teamer. Sorry, but Harvey is right. He hasn't done anything. And I saw someone mention something about platooning our LB's??? that's boarderline retardation. You platoon your DL because they become tired quickly, if you haven't played DL before you wouldn't understand why that is. LB's don't get banged around and having to shed blocks on EVERY PLAY. Face it, your starting 3 LB's are Hawk, Barnett, and Taylor. and MAYBE next year, it would be Hawk, Barnett and Hodge. And to say our Nickle would be Hawk/Poppinga or Barnett/Poppinga, is even worse. Our Nickle will be two of 4 guys, Hawk, Barnett, Hodge and Taylor, and I garuntee you Barnett is one of them because is our fastest LB.

Taylor played pretty well last year, the defense wasn't that bad. Poppy is still a project at LB from DE coming off an injury. Watch Taylor on monday night football and you'll see he's not that bad.

[Green Bud Packer]

i haven't been to any practices but if poppinga is out performing taylor at sam he should be given a shot at starting.what poppinga did last year has litttle bearing on what is happening this year. if hodge was playing better than barnett he'd be given a shot at mike but he ain't cuz he isn't. it's to early to start singing praise to ted and mac but i'm liking what i'm seeing.

[Bretsky]

ok, i'm gonna be the dick of the board, cause Brady Poppinga is a special teamer. "fierce Linebacker"??? I saw a marginally good LB last year, and probably our 2nd top LB last year in a very POOR LBing crew. Right now i'd say he's at most the 5th best LB on our roster. He was much like Samkon Gado last year, he was a small "sparkle" in a very dead year. And as it is now, Samkon isn't even a lock to make the team.

ND,

I've been saying this for some time about Popp; he's a fan favorite because of his motor and name but he isn't a starter. I've long called him the most overrated Packer amongst fans because so many fall in love with his name and proclaim him a starter. Glad you could be the Dick and beat me to post all of this though.

Cheers,
B

[Dune]

I don't believe we have the right talent for a 3-4 defense.

We have way too many tackles and i think only 1 could play defensive end (Cullen Jenkins)

Cole, Picket, Allen and Corey Williams sharing time at one spot.

[ND72]

Bretsky,

I do what I can. I'm usually worthy of being "that guy" on here at least once a week.

[esoxx]

Why don't we give him just a little time before he's proclaimed as destined for special teams? He hasn't even completed a year in pro football yet. Not uncommon for a rookie (even one as old as Poppinga) to make assignment mistakes and the like. Then he gets hurt on his first start so what do we really have to judge him by? Not much. Give the guy some time on the field before thinking this guy's Torrance Marshall II. Way too early to make a call on him, either way.

[ND72]

I never said he was the next Torrence Marshall, but WAY too many people are proclaiming him the next Brian Urlacher when he hasnt' do anything to prove he's anything other than Clint Kriewaldt (former UWSP LB now with the Steelers). sorry, but i just don't see anything more than a Special Teams stud, which all teams need, and a guy who could probably spell a LB or something like that. He's a DE moved to LB, with very average speed. Which I laugh about, A.J. Hawk runs a 4.5, and EVERYONE on these boards talks about how slow he was around draft time, Poppinga ran a 4.73, and everyone talks about how "fast" he is...more and more people are proving their football knowledge.

[retailguy]

He's a DE moved to LB, with very average speed. Which I laugh about, A.J. Hawk runs a 4.5, and EVERYONE on these boards talks about how slow he was around draft time, Poppinga ran a 4.73, and everyone talks about how "fast" he is...more and more people are proving their football knowledge.

ND - that's just because he "plays" fast.

I agree with the special teamer sentiments posted earlier. The guy has got a chance but its WAY TOO early to annoint him. Ben Taylor has played well from what I see. Right now Hawk is the "weak link" in the linebacking core. He is just beginning to play well, but has a long way to go. Hawk should be playing well consistently by mid-season - just as Barnett did as a rookie.

[Scott Campbell]

I don't like Poppinga. He played at BYU.

[rbaloha1]

BP at this point is overly aggressive and potentialy a sucker for bootlegs, reverses and play actions as a lb.

His best position might be a rush end -- like a Bryce Paup. With more bulk and pass rush moves he could replace KGB.

As a linebacker he is too undisciplined imo.

[HarveyWallbangers]

BP at this point is overly aggressive and potentialy a sucker for bootlegs, reverses and play actions as a lb.

His best position might be a rush end -- like a Bryce Paup. With more bulk and pass rush moves he could replace KGB.

As a linebacker he is too undisciplined imo.

Good points. Welcome!

[Harlan Huckleby]

I predicted two months ago that Poppinga would be starting for the Packers this fall. Suggestion was met with cold silence.

It's a damn shame that I'm too busy and important to participate regularly in this forum. My wisdom and insight are sorely missed.

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forum > life HH

[Scott Campbell]

I predicted two months ago that Poppinga would be starting for the Packers this fall. Suggestion was met with cold silence.

It's a damn shame that I'm too busy and important to participate regularly in this forum. My wisdom and insight are sorely missed.

So how was rehab Huck?