linebacker backers

[wist43]

My first thought was Johnson as well.

I agree that it's looking like Hodges career might be over; Bishop has been fairly steady - if he can get it done on ST's, he'll probably stick; Havner is better than I thought he'd be, but he's probably a long shot; White will probably stick b/c of ST's.

I'm going to try to watch the game again tonight... I'll try to look more closely at the backups.

[Brohm]

I'm thinking we end up with Havner as a back up to Poppinga (size, speed, ST, versatility); Bishop backing up Barnett; and White (or one of the undrafted rooks) backing Hawk.

Hodge could throw a wrench in the last two games.

[wist43]

I'm thinking we end up with Havner as a back up to Poppinga (size, speed, ST, versatility); Bishop backing up Barnett; and White (or one of the undrafted rooks) backing Hawk.

Hodge could throw a wrench in the last two games.

Don't think Hodge even has a chance... he can't run. Watch him during these preseason games, both of his legs stay bent most of the time, he can't change direction at all.

I've got tendonitis in both elbows, the pain can be debilitating. He's got petellar tendonitis in both legs. I think he's a very long shot to make the team, and wouldn't be surprised if his career were over.

[RashanGary]

Bishop looked pretty good against JAX. Maybe we have one good backup LB.

[Carolina_Packer]

Would anyone be tempted to get Trotter for MLB and move Barnett to Poppinga's spot so that Poppinga can come in for certain situations? I've heard Denver and Tampa Bay so far.

[Ballboy]

Pack won't go after Trotter, Pack doesn't sign anyone at or over 30 years old.


I heard he was signing with Tampon Bay.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Trotter isn't that good anymore. Could he help a team? Possibly. However, he's Abdul Hodge slow, and would be a horrible fit for this team. There's a reason Philadelphia cut him before the first cutdown date.