Get Ready For Muhammad Wilkerson

[Joemailman]

If you can get a motivated, special player on the cheap, you do it, and figure out the scheme stuff later. Packers had a lot of success with three fat boys on the line in 2010. I would have no problem with that at all. Play the best 11 guys and let the positions work themselves out.

That said, I guess I don't see a true gamer changer there ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Maybe not a game changer. But Wilkerson , Daniels and Clark would be a hell of a trio. A top defensive line gives the players playing behind them a better chance to be game changers.

[Bretsky]

Maybe not a game changer. But Wilkerson , Daniels and Clark would be a hell of a trio. A top defensive line gives the players playing behind them a better chance to be game changers.

Add an elite pass rusher or ILB in round one and the defense would be on its way !!

[call_me_ishmael]

Add an elite pass rusher or ILB in round one and the defense would be on its way !!

I totally agree with Joe, and I think that's exactly what they're going to do. Surely one of either the dude from UTSA, the white guy from Boise, or Landry will be available when they pick in the draft - I hope anyway. I think they'll sign Wilkerson and extend Jordy a year, while lowering his cap number big time for this year and next. He'll get a full guarantee, a golden parachute for if he doesn't make the team next year aka a way to spread out the cap hit. Jordy's a good community guy and Packer person, they'll do right by him.

[bobblehead]

and we play a 3-4 where almost none of the pass rush comes from the fat guys up front

Big MW got 12 sacks from the 3-4, so if we got THAT version he would be a huge boost.

[bobblehead]

Maybe not a game changer. But Wilkerson , Daniels and Clark would be a hell of a trio. A top defensive line gives the players playing behind them a better chance to be game changers.

Agreed. If the 5 OL can barely handle the 3 down linemen then your LB get to match up on TE and RB. That leads to pressure making House look like a player.

[pbmax]

http://packerstalk.com/2018/03/07/is-wilkerson-worth-the-risk-for-the-packers/

I think its important to keep in mind that he was benched for part of the December 3 game against the Kansas City Chiefs because he was late to the team meeting the day before. You know, that last run through before an actual game? Kind of important as you install your defense and discuss specifics. I’d be more magnanimous about the whole incident, but it appears to not be an isolated event. He was benched all together and did not travel with the Jets to the game against the Saints a few weeks later for the exact same reason.

And if you look further back in his career, you start to see a pattern emerge. It was one of many episodes of tardiness or absence during meetings. Per reporter Connor Hughes, there were five instances last season where Wilkerson was late or didn’t bother to show up.

But this tardiness isn’t something new. This is a pattern that dates back to 2015. He’s been benched for a quarter in 2015 and 2016 for not {sic} tardiness to meetings.

[pbmax]

Same article:

And is he still the Muhammad Wilkerson that is capable of pulling down double digit sacks in a season? Has that Mo existed since he broke his leg in the season finale in 2016 as well as nursed shoulder and toe injuries since that time? Or is that Wilkerson come and gone and all the Packers will get is a worn out version of that former beast?

Free agency is a gas!

[woodbuck27]

Same article:

And is he still the Muhammad Wilkerson that is capable of pulling down double digit sacks in a season? Has that Mo existed since he broke his leg in the season finale in 2016 as well as nursed shoulder and toe injuries since that time? Or is that Wilkerson come and gone and all the Packers will get is a worn out version of that former beast?

Free agency is a gas!

Does anyone know when he'll be in Green Bay for that visit?

[woodbuck27]

https://elitesportsny.com/2018/03/06/new-york-jets-time-atone-past-mistakes-defensive-end/

" Muhammad Wilkerson was a player the Jets counted on to be that difference maker. Drafted out of Temple in 2011, Wilkerson was good enough to warrant a big contract in the 2016 offseason. However, consistency and off the field issues led to his recent release. "

[woodbuck27]

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WilkMu00.htm

Muhammad Wilkerson NFL Statistics.

[woodbuck27]

https://scout.com/nfl/packers/Article/Muhammad-Wilkerson-Leaves-Green-Bay-Without-Contract-from-Packers-115869301

Wilkerson Leaves Green Bay Without Contract

Muhammad Wilkerson is headed to New Orleans and Kansas City after a “great” visit in Green Bay.

Bill Huber - Mar 8, 7:36 Pm

[woodbuck27]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2018/03/10/free-agent-defensive-lineman-

Free agent

Defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson will visit the Redskins

By Kimberley A. Martin March 10 Email the authormuhammad-wilkerson-will-visit-the-redskins/?utm_term=.1fee71cc13a6

[Joemailman]

I'd give him 5M with incentives for more. That's assuming that Pettine, who coached him, thinks he can get something out of him.

The defensive lineman is signing with the Green Bay Packers, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Wilkerson will play under a one-year deal worth $5 million, plus $3 million in incentives, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported.

[pbmax]

OK, now that is a free agent deal. Nice vet signing. I'm OK with this one, risky player and all.

[pbmax]

Tom Silverstein @TomSilverstein
Wilkerson’s first choice all along was to play for the #Packers. He took a one-year deal and will have a chance to prove he’s the player he was. #Packers should be getting a motivated player.