Question about D-LINE...

[packers11]

If everything "goes as planned" how would the D-LINE LOOK???

Run Downs - Jenkins Harrell Pickett Kamp
Pass Downs - KGB Jenkins Williams Kamp

Would that be the lineup ???

[HarveyWallbangers]

I'd say that would be clode. I think Harrell has a shot at getting passing down snaps too, but Williams will be in the game a lot. I like this rotation.

[oregonpackfan]

With any rotation, it is nice to see the Packers now have enouch depth they can rotate fresh bodies into the lineup on hot days, etc.

[RashanGary]

3rd and 1 at the goal line

Jenkins Harrell Pickett Williams




3rd and 2 at the Packers 30

Jenkins Harrell Pickett Williams





2nd and 12 at the other teams 18 yd line

KGB Jenkins Williams Kampman



There are a bunch of lineups and options. Out of 4 starting DL positions, there is a total of 400% time.

Kampman 75%
Jenkins 60%
Pickett 60%%
Williams 60%
Harrell 60%%
KGB 60%
Jolly 25%

Something like that for a rotation. Whenever one guy is down, Cole works his way into the rotation and chances are at least one guy will always be injured. If healthy, the DL rotation will probably go something like this. I think with Hawk, Barnett and Poppinga roaming behind this group, we can have a fairly dominate front 7 if it is the starters or the backups. Basically there will be no easy snaps for the offense.

[RashanGary]

I think Favre is going to feel pretty good if the other team can't keep their offense on the field and their defense is limping at the end of the game. I'm pretty sure Favre, Driver, Jennings, the improved line and company can do some decent things against an exhausted defense.

[RashanGary]

We have so many run stuffers that I'd almost rather treat Kamp and KGB as pass rush guys. Kamp needs a rest at some point and I'd rather he take a breather on a run play and be spelled by a guy like Corey Williams.

[packinpatland]

You are keeping in mind that KGB didn't have a spectacular year last year.
Not to say he isn't capable.

[RashanGary]

I think KGB has about 1 more effective year and he's done unless he gets on HGH which I think he should.

[Bretsky]

I think Favre is going to feel pretty good if the other team can't keep their offense on the field and their defense is limping at the end of the game. I'm pretty sure Favre, Driver, Jennings, the improved line and company can do some decent things against an exhausted defense.

Interesting points, but another view.

ON the other hand out talent positions on offense are painfully thin and we can not afford any injuries at all there. We tend to get our WR's banged up and injured; if either Jennings or Driver gets injured and missed any amount of time I think the opposing defenses may also feel real good about the 3 and outs we'll be seeing from the Green Bay Offense.

[RashanGary]

Nice point B,

I wonder if you looked around the league at teams like Chicago, Minnesota, Carolina, Kansas City, San Diego and others if you'd find 3 #1 starters.

The Pakcers have a good #1 in Driver, a guy who was a good #2 as a rookie before his injury and a bunch of guys after that and who knows. I just don't think every team has 3 starters and we do have 2 IMO.

I just think our WR stuff is exaggerated because the line sucked and it was hard to really play our game.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I don't think we are as bad at WR as Bretsky thinks. Jackson has to be a player for us to be alright at RB, but I like him and I think Morency has a shot at being pretty good too. TE stinks. There's depth on the OL. We have Rodgers behind Favre (hopefully, that's a good thing). We have a major hole at TE, but I'm starting to like this team.

It's key that we stay healthy at starting WR, Jackson is a player, Poppinga takes a step up, our starting corners stay healthy, and one of the young guys at S step up. Should be an interesting team to watch in training camp with all of the young guys.

[RashanGary]

It's funny how Franks was a good TE his whole career and then all of a sudden when he was in pass pro 80% of the pass plays he dropped off.

I don't think it's a solid fact that Bubba has dropped off the face of the earth. He has a hcance to bounce back if teh line can handle themselves without help.

[Bretsky]

I don't think we are as bad at WR as Bretsky thinks. Jackson has to be a player for us to be alright at RB, but I like him and I think Morency has a shot at being pretty good too. TE stinks. There's depth on the OL. We have Rodgers behind Favre (hopefully, that's a good thing). We have a major hole at TE, but I'm starting to like this team.

It's key that we stay healthy at starting WR, Jackson is a player, Poppinga takes a step up, our starting corners stay healthy, and one of the young guys at S step up. Should be an interesting team to watch in training camp with all of the young guys.

You are right; we have to hit on Jackson to have a shot. No doubt about that.
Don't buy into the Morency Kool Aide yet. We have Stocco now so maybe depth will develop at QB Our TE's stink, and we absolutely cannot afford to lose Jennings or Driver. This offense could sink.

[RashanGary]

I think we're fine at WR1, WR2, TE, LT, LG, C, RG, RT, QB

I agree that we have major questions at RB and FB and I'm not too concerned about the FB. Jackson looks good in college and Morency is said ot be in great shape.

We'll see how that group pans out. AGain, I believe the defense is going to carry this team but the Favre/Driver/Jennings lead offense might help out from time to time.

[Bretsky]

It's funny how Franks was a good TE his whole career and then all of a sudden when he was in pass pro 80% of the pass plays he dropped off.

I don't think it's a solid fact that Bubba has dropped of the face of the earth. He has a hcance to bounce back if teh line can handle themselves without help.

Bubba was a good blocking TE his while career. He was never much of a WR threat. He knows how to pick his seam in the zone. One difference from the past is he use to be quick enough to get off of the jam from the LB; now he cannot. When I witnessed him getting jammed at the line, he was done. Early in his career he was great at beating the jam and that resulted in some nice red zone TD's.

Wayne Simmons was the best LB I've ever seen at jamming the TE at the line and eliminating him from the play.

Even when he was suppose to go out, Bubba has been eliminated too much lately.