GB Starting Defense?

[pbmax]

Richardson was active for just six games after coming off PUP, but by the end of the year was playing a lot, and took quite a bit of time away from Banjo and Jennings. In the final three regular season games, he played 94 of 181 snaps on defense. Jennings played just 87. I think without any changes in safety personnel, they had Richardson penciled in ahead of Jennings for 2014, which is why they didn't bother even tendering Jennings even though he was their starter all last year.

I think the downside to Richardson is the possibility that the coaches agree with PackerRats and would prefer Burnett close to the LOS. Richardson is not at his best as a deep safety.

[Fritz]

And this is why if they draft a safety I am hoping for a centerfielder type.

[red]

And this is why if they draft a safety I am hoping for a centerfielder type.

and that brings us back to haha, the drafts one true elite centerfielder

pryor is more of a SS that has FS skills, and ward is like a hybrid cb/ss/fs, and bucannon is more of a SS

[Bretsky]

He's nothing flashhy but IMO reliable, smart, and assignment ready. Come on TT....just signe him !!

[Joemailman]

He's nothing flashhy but IMO reliable, smart, and assignment ready. Come on TT....just signe him !!

Who?

[SMBASS]

Who?

Lol...I was wondering the same thing. Do you mean Chris Clemons Bretsky?

[CaliforniaCheez]

Don't be surprised if the Packers draft an inside linebacker. Hawk and Jones will have to be upgraded.

They will still draft a D lineman because Pickett and Peppers are old, Raji's attitude and Wilson has to be upgraded. Guion is unlikely to make the team.

They can use a safety also.

With a hole at TE, Center, WR, and back up QB the offense will take most of the picks.

[run pMc]

Don't be surprised if the Packers draft an inside linebacker. Hawk and Jones will have to be upgraded.

They will still draft a D lineman because Pickett and Peppers are old, Raji's attitude and Wilson has to be upgraded. Guion is unlikely to make the team.

They can use a safety also.

With a hole at TE, Center, WR, and back up QB the offense will take most of the picks.

Pickett and Wilson are FA and unlikely to be signed. Guion will take their place and has a good chance of making the team IMO. I agree they will draft a DL though.
I'm not sure they'll bring Francois back they like him but that's a tough injury and they like to stay young. They have Lattimore and Barrington. They could use another ILB so I wouldn't be surprised if they drafted one. I think Jones and Hawk are replaceable.

I also agree they will look at WR and S earlier, with TE and OL in the mid rounds. If there's a QB they like they'll pick one up but I think they like Tolzien and want to develop him.
It will be BPA with TT but I don't expect an all-offense or all-defense type of draft.

[woodbuck27]

rofl! hilarious stuff!

Yea ... really.

[smuggler]

This is a pretty bad ILB draft, unfortunately.

[woodbuck27]

I think the downside to Richardson is the possibility that the coaches agree with PackerRats and would prefer Burnett close to the LOS. Richardson is not at his best as a deep safety.

Damn it TT has to get a real force at safety on board and he needs to get an ILB.

TT has to not neglect the backup QB position as well.

Safety, ILB, a TE to improve our Red Zone Offense and backup QB.

DT, a versatile OLman, WR/Kick returner. (that's seven picks).


I believe unless TT can get exactly what he wants at pick NO. 21; he'll trade down for an extra Rd. 1-4 pick.

TT should also pick a 6'-1 " or taller CB.

Here's the latest mock after the UCF's Pro day from CBSSports.com.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24493247/nfl-mock-draft-bortles-still-on-top-after-pro-day

2014 NFL Mock Draft: Blake Bortles still on top after Pro Day

By: Will Brinson ... NFL Writer

March 20, 2014 4:05 pm ET

[deake]

If, the injury bug stays away, would moving Mathews to the inside and going with Peppers and Perry on the outside be the best use of personnel?

[Tony Oday]

If, the injury bug stays away, would moving Mathews to the inside and going with Peppers and Perry on the outside be the best use of personnel?

NO! CMIII is a premier pass rusher you don't move him inside.

[3irty1]

If Perry goes on a tear I could see it becoming a pretty common thing. He's one of the most movable pieces on the defense so I could see it as an occasional thing to get the fresh bodies some snaps.

[pbmax]

If Perry goes on a tear I could see it becoming a pretty common thing. He's one of the most movable pieces on the defense so I could see it as an occasional thing to get the fresh bodies some snaps.

Matthews rushing inside against Guards and the Center is actually a good thing. He's more frightening there than outside. However, as you say, there hasn't been much alternative to him at OLB other than stunts.

He's not a slam dunk, game changing pass rusher at OLB. He's effective and must be accounted for by the offense. But a good OT can tie him up. Its part of the reason the Packer pass rush disappears for stretches.

Moving him around would be a good development.