1 - Enforcer
To me, one, or two of the linebackers on your team should be half crazy(Dick Butkus).
Come running out on the field foaming at the mouth(Ray Nietzsche).
With eyes that look like, a scary movie!(Mike Singletary)
If a lunatic fan runs on the field, he levels him!(Mike Curtis)
2 - Leadership
Chris Gizzi carrying flat after Sept 11th!
Von Miller saluting!
Clay Matthews leading the intensity!
What linebackers are on the Packer 90 man roster?
OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS
Clay Matthews - 6'3" - 255 lbs. - USC - Year 9
Nick Perry - 6'3" - 265 lbs. - USC - Year 6
Jayronne Elliot - 6'3 ' - 255 lbs. - Toledo - Year 4
Kyler Fackrell - 6'5" - 245 lbs. - Utah State - Year 2
Vince Biegel - 6'3" - 246 lbs. - Wisconsin - Rookie
Jonathan Calvin - 6'3" - 266 lbs. - Wesley - Year 2
Reggie Gilbert - 6'3" - 261 lbs. - Arizona - Year 1
INSIDE LINEBACKERS
Jordan Tripp - 6'3" - 235 lbs. - Montana - Year 4
Jake Ryan - 6'2" - 240 lbs. - Michigan - Year 3
Blake Martinez - 6'2' - 247 lbs. - Stanford - Year 2
Joe Thomas - 6'1" - 227 lbs. - S, Carolina St. - Year 3
Derrick Matthews - 6'0" - 232 lbs. - Houston - Year 1
Cody Helman - 6'2" - 229 lbs. - Wasburn - Rookie
Josh Letullgasenoa - 6'1" - 252 lbs. - Cal Poly - Rookie
David Talley - 6'1" - 236 lbs. - Grand Valley St. - Rookie
Our #1 Stud?
Clay Matthews - 6'3" - 255 lbs. - USC - Year 9
Clay has has to memorable moments! Click here - Clay Matthews Pitch Perfect
OK, I digress - if you have seen that video or watched "Pitch Perfect" you know Clay should stick to football! But, year 9, the guy needs to make plans! I see the same great "motor" and energy in his play, BUT, I also see the little nagging injuries! Matthews is a race horse out on the field and needs to be handled with care. His window is closing, this year may be his LAST big year!
Nick Perry - 6'3" - 265 lbs. - USC - Year 6
Had a nice season & the Packers have chosen to keep Perry in their plans!
With the window for Matthews closing, the time for Perry is now! He must be a playmaker, a leader. and bring a little swagger! Last year, Perry showed signs, and this year, time to roll!
Next man/men up?
With Julius Peppers and Datone Jones leaving, it is time for Elliot & Mackrell!
Jayronne Elliot - 6'3 ' - 255 lbs. - Toledo - Year 4
Making the team as an undrafted free agent & playing special teams & meaning snaps, Elliot needs to become a player in crunch time!
Kyler Fackrell - 6'5" - 245 lbs. - Utah State - Year 2
The second year player needs to make the next step! For a linebacker, that means smarter and stronger! Emphasize STRONGER! When one rushes against offensive tackles, BIG PEOPLE, one MUST be strong!!! What will happen!
Vince Biegel - 6'3" - 246 lbs. - Wisconsin - Rookie
Rookies! Rookies from Wisconsin! What do we need? A rookie that will bring some energy to the field!!! Has nice size & speed! He compares well with his buddy at Wisconsin - a guy named Watt!(He has a pretty good brother)
Biegel (6-3 1/4, 246) had a strong Scouting Combine with a 4.67 in the 40, 4.30 in the shuttle, 6.92 in the three-cone drill and 21 reps on the bench. For comparison, Watt (6-4 1/2, 252) ran his 40 in 4.69, posted a Combine-best 4.13 in the shuttle, a 6.79 in the three-cone and put up 21 reps.
Wouldn't it be nice if we got the good one!
Reggie Gilbert - 6'3" - 261 lbs. - Arizona - Year 1
Signed by Green Bay as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2016…Started 47 of 57 games played as a Wildcat…
Attended Fairfax High School in Laveen, Ariz. …Sustained a foot injury that hindered his senior season…Registered 58 tackles, 13 sacks and two forced fumbles as a junior…Played on both sides of the ball as a defensive end and tight end…Selected All-West Region by PrepStar and Preseason All-Arizona Defense by 247football.com…Also lettered three years in track…His sister, Vicki Baugh, played for the WNBA’s Tulsa Shock…
Jonathan Calvin - 6'3" - 266 lbs. - Wesley - Year 2
The Packers signed LB Johnathan Calvin on May 5, 2017.
Calvin, 23, played in 26 games with 11 starts at Mississippi State after transferring from Copiah-Lincoln Community College. He saw action in all 13 games with 10 starts as a senior in 2016, leading the team with 55 tackles (23 solo)
So, what do you see? I see, 1 - one of the best all-time linebackers in Packer history. 2 - a linebacker that may be entering a new level of play! 3 - a group linebackers fighting for a future starting job! And, 4 - NO REAL GREAT THREAT. At this time, this group is average a best.
Next up, inside linebackers!
No comments:
Post a Comment