Atari Bigby. . . .

[RashanGary]

Bigby is very inconsistant, but he's a legit playmaker in both the run game and the pass game.


Resume:

- Took Dwane Bowe out of the game in the first quarter of the Chiefs game
- Took Steve Smith (the rookie) out of the Giants game in the first quarter
- Has been a part of several drive ending plays in run support. He knocks running backs backwards like a linebacker
- Is an obvious threat rushing the passer, although he's only had a few chances this year
- Has 4 interceptions
- Has 3 forced fumbles


He also gives up some big plays (esspecially when the pass rush isn't getting to the QB).


He takes heat around here, but after Woodson, I think he's the biggest difference maker in our back 7. Barnett and Hawk are obviously more consistant, but Bigby is a killer who also has a nose for the ball. I don't think any WR's, RB's or TE's put tape in on Monday morning and get excited about lining up accross from Atari Bigby. I think over the course of the game, players remember the big shots they took in the 1st quarter and with guys like Bigby kicking ass on defense, we take the will out of our opponents by punching them in the mouth.

[packers11]

He also took out Al harris

Yea, I think your right though, he does make plays but does give some up...

He's only a first year starter, he has a ton of potential... He just needs to clean up his childish ways when things start to go out of control, because he gets way to many flags...

[oregonpackfan]

Bigby has been an impact player, mostly on the positive side.

I feel confident that with more experience he will eliminate more of his mistakes and become even more of an impact player.

[GoPackGo]

The week i finally drop him from my fantasy football team, he has his best game yet. that's what I get

[Carolina_Packer]

Good post, JH. The problem with the youth movement and success is that we sometimes forget when players are first year starters and that their is a progression to their career and success. I know there have been other threads debating whether this kid has IT or not. There are a lot of smart football minds here, many of whom have played football on some level or another. I can't even imagine the leap from practice squad to competing for a starting job in one year and this guy has some game changing ability? Yes, he's frustrating as hell sometimes in coverage, and I have no idea if that can get much better. Perhaps some of the football guys here can chime in as to whether coverage skills are more instinctive or whether it has to do more with technique, angles, etc. I think with this young kid you've obviously got some talent and ability, now we'll see how much that can be maximized. I think he has lot's of room for improvement and can make those improvements. I would feel discouraged if he had room for improvement, but not a lot of hope for improvement, especially in coverage. I would love to see him become a TE's worst nighmare!

[FritzDontBlitz]

I agree with Bigby's statement that he plays a much better game when he's used in blitzing schemes. I would guess that being called on to rush the passer gives him an outlet for his aggressive nature. The guy just wants to hit somebody, but often will choose the most inopportune moments to unload on an opposing player. In the last two weeks he's been sent in an assortment of blitzes, and he's turned in some awesome plays downfield as a result. Keep sending him, I know Al Harris appreciates having him in the QB's face instead of constantly blasting into him in the open field...

[MJZiggy]

He looks good wet. Nice sig, GPG. And you're right. That's what you get for dumping him...

[MadtownPacker]

El pendejo Bigby did a good job yesterday but those picks where "right place, right time" all the way. Just like last week when Collins popped the raider and the ball went to Bigby. He did catch it so we can't say it was luck. He made the most out of his opportunities. Tthat is good enough for me.

[Noodle]

I'm a big Bigby fan, and I think we can expect a lot of improvement in the coverage area next year. He's athletic enough to perform basic coverage skills, though a little stiff in the hips. He's a safety, not a CB, so you can't expect him to be a lock-down guy. But he's got more than enough tools to cover, and you often see him pretty tight on his guy.

My view is that his coverage problems come from not being assignment sure and from looking in to the backfield too much. If you hesitate or take bad first steps in the NFL, you're going to get beat. The game is going to slow down for Bigby next year, and he's going to have an off-season of coaching up to get his assignments down. He's a keeper, and he provides a nasty that givese the D some character.

[BallHawk]

Considering Bigby is a UFA after the season, here's my stance on him: If he demands too much money we let him walk and we start Rouse. Otherwise, I'd be glad to have him if the price is right.

[Joemailman]

Bigby provides a physical presence at Safety the Packers haven't had in a while. Pass coverage is his weakness and probably always will be. However, you can say that about a lot of good safeties in the NFL. As long as he can learn to avoid most of the mental errors, getting beat from time to time in pass coverage is acceptable.

[Patler]

Considering Bigby is a UFA after the season, here's my stance on him: If he demands too much money we let him walk and we start Rouse. Otherwise, I'd be glad to have him if the price is right.

While do you say he is a UFA at the end of the season?
Won't he be a restricted free agent (RFA)?

[Freak Out]

.....is a freaky looking dude...but he can play and given time he should be a pretty good safety.

[MJZiggy]

Considering Bigby is a UFA after the season, here's my stance on him: If he demands too much money we let him walk and we start Rouse. Otherwise, I'd be glad to have him if the price is right.

While do you say he is a UFA at the end of the season?
Won't he be a restricted free agent (RFA)?

I believe you're correct, Patler (big surprise there...).

[vince]

Bigby's Exclusive Rights Free Agent at the end of the year, which gives him no leverage, except to hold-out, which doesn't do him any good either.