Packers waiting for Fackrell to Produce

[Fritz]

Yeah, Aaron Rouse. Had all the tools, physically. I think he made one incredible interception and return during one game, maybe a preseason game. But he just weren't a player.

[3irty1]

Yeah, Aaron Rouse. Had all the tools, physically. I think he made one incredible interception and return during one game, maybe a preseason game. But he just weren't a player.

I remember that. It was in the red zone against Peyton Manning.

[hoosier]

That was a huge gaffe by Manning, or maybe a no-give-a-shit gift in a game that was already out of hand.

Fackrell showed something last year. He seemed to disappear late in the season but before that he was getting pressure.

[Joemailman]

Yeah, Aaron Rouse. Had all the tools, physically. I think he made one incredible interception and return during one game, maybe a preseason game. But he just weren't a player.

Really stiff hips. Looked great running straight ahead. Changing direction was a real issue.

[Joemailman]

Fackrell showed something last year. He seemed to disappear late in the season but before that he was getting pressure.

Yes he was. Like a real Packer, he then had a hamstring injury. I think his inability to keep weight on was a factor too.

[Smidgeon]

Yeah, Aaron Rouse. Had all the tools, physically. I think he made one incredible interception and return during one game, maybe a preseason game. But he just weren't a player.

It's been too long since pick 6s were common for the Packers. When was the last one? 2-3-4 years ago?

[Joemailman]

It's been too long since pick 6s were common for the Packers. When was the last one? 2-3-4 years ago?

Randall and Rollins each had one in 2015.

[call_me_ishmael]

I fully, 110% expect to see the Packers pick up another OLB at cut down. There is no way they go in with Banged up Biegel, the two starters that are oft hurt, and Elliot, who also has an injury history I believe.

[wist43]

Fackrell was on my "do not draft" list...

Standing for the team photo - he looks the part; but, he simply doesn't have a single "quick twitch" muscle in his body. The plays he made in college - he barely made; I think it was obvious from the git-go that he wouldn't be able to compete at the NFL level.

When it comes to evaluating LB's - it seems like TT is always on the lookout for players that played the game the way he did, i.e. smart, technically sound, but in the end unathletic with a complete inability to actually make a play.

You would think that after all these years TT and the staff would be able to do some self-scouting and get this shit corrected, but they never do.

[Fritz]

I fully, 110% expect to see the Packers pick up another OLB at cut down. There is no way they go in with Banged up Biegel, the two starters that are oft hurt, and Elliot, who also has an injury history I believe.

This does seem like perhaps the weakest area on the team. It's like back in the day. Spahn and Sain and pray for rain.

But what kind of dregs are going to be available at cutdown? Even solid OLB's are in short supply in the NFL, specially ones who can rush the passer a little bit.

Is it too late to convert Christian Ringo?

[hoosier]

Yup, TT builds his draft board around boring, bad athletes. That is why the GBP haven't made the playoffs for eight years running.

[call_me_ishmael]

Ahmad Brooks is available. He is the perfect stop gap type guy. Would sign him immediately if off-the-field and health checks out.

[pbmax]

Ahmad Brooks is available. He is the perfect stop gap type guy. Would sign him immediately if off-the-field and health checks out.

Yes he is.

Ahmad Brooks on the way out in San Francisco

[red]

Ahmad Brooks is available. He is the perfect stop gap type guy. Would sign him immediately if off-the-field and health checks out.

i loved that guy in college and wished we had gotten him in the supplemental draft that year.

guy never lived up to the hype, but he was a decent player

he is 33 though

but its not like we have a backup on the roster at OLB

[swede]

Fackrell was on my "do not draft" list...

Standing for the team photo - he looks the part; but, he simply doesn't have a single "quick twitch" muscle in his body. The plays he made in college - he barely made; I think it was obvious from the git-go that he wouldn't be able to compete at the NFL level.

When it comes to evaluating LB's - it seems like TT is always on the lookout for players that played the game the way he did, i.e. smart, technically sound, but in the end unathletic with a complete inability to actually make a play.

You would think that after all these years TT and the staff would be able to do some self-scouting and get this shit corrected, but they never do.

I did a lot of draft study that year, and I never could figure out why everyone had the kid rated so highly. He was old, thin, and, as noted above, he kind of barely made plays. Oh well, for every Fackrell there's a Lowry.