tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post3729254383216529594..comments2023-09-26T07:20:31.638-04:00Comments on Talkin' S-Mac: Now, Let's Build a Defense!Talkin' S-Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01986228427076682662noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-30532476308418256782009-02-05T14:16:00.000-05:002009-02-05T14:16:00.000-05:00I don't think he's athletic enough, but it's being...I don't think he's athletic enough, but it's being reported today that it's happening...at least it's what they'd like to happen. It's going to be interesting watching this play out.Michael J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12176296782726221826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-1574974675043411892009-02-04T22:06:00.000-05:002009-02-04T22:06:00.000-05:00To me, AK-74 is not an OLB. He an end. I'd be cu...To me, AK-74 is not an OLB. He an end. I'd be curious to hear what others think as well.Talkin' S-Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986228427076682662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-13333988241745793692009-02-04T08:39:00.000-05:002009-02-04T08:39:00.000-05:00Can Kampman play OLB?Can Kampman play OLB?Michael J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12176296782726221826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-26886298695828997102009-02-01T12:16:00.000-05:002009-02-01T12:16:00.000-05:00Agreed, Grammy. However, on occasion, you have a ...Agreed, Grammy. However, on occasion, you have a guy like D-Ware that comes out of nowhere and shows his prowess at the Combine. But, for every D-Ware, you can also get Gholston who went from a top-15 player to a top 5 player due to the combine.<BR/><BR/>I grow fond of those that have a positive end to their senior season. Play well in the Senior Bowl/East-West Bowl. And then have a good combine. DRC is a good example. <BR/><BR/>Either way - Johnson does not appear to be a guy that is going to be selected in the top 10. I really like his game. Terrific talent. Great physique. The type of guy that can put on 10 pounds of muscle to his already established frame. Going to be fun to track over the next 83 days. But, then again, who's counting?Talkin' S-Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986228427076682662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-771100487190045052009-01-29T20:18:00.000-05:002009-01-29T20:18:00.000-05:00I've seen the same thing, Scottie. At the same ti...I've seen the same thing, Scottie. At the same time, I see him being one of those guys gaining ground at the combine. It's amazing how a combine can change a guy's draft status...and it's rarely positive for the team that drafts them.Grammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061493288820088549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-1564482277053130882009-01-28T22:24:00.000-05:002009-01-28T22:24:00.000-05:00Is Michael Johnson tumbling down draft boards? Co...Is Michael Johnson tumbling down draft boards? Could he end up being a 2nd round pick?Talkin' S-Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986228427076682662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-15142144716874948172009-01-26T20:50:00.000-05:002009-01-26T20:50:00.000-05:00I have to say that I'm enjoying what McCarthy is d...I have to say that I'm enjoying what McCarthy is doing to build our defense. He's showing a commitment to bringing in proven performers. Big names. Identities. <BR/><BR/>Dom Capers name speaks for himself. Mike Trgovac has been the DC for Carolina for the past 6 years. Meanwhile, Carolina had been one of the fiercest, toughest defenses in the NFL.<BR/><BR/>And now, Kevin Greene! He'll bring heart, tenacity and will to our sidelines. <BR/><BR/>McCarthy is showing he's serious about building a winner on staff.<BR/><BR/>Now, Thompson must do so through talent acquisition.Talkin' S-Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986228427076682662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-48603291348319021962009-01-26T20:45:00.000-05:002009-01-26T20:45:00.000-05:00Yes, Grammy, I was waiting for your mastery of Nor...Yes, Grammy, I was waiting for your mastery of Northern Illinois...<BR/><BR/>Stack, Sidbury will be an interesting guy to follow over the next 3 months. It'll be great to track where guys like Sidbury, Allen might fall to. <BR/><BR/>I don't know Mouton. Have not seen him. <BR/><BR/>Let the draft mastery commence...Talkin' S-Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986228427076682662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-66633799784766923922009-01-26T17:31:00.000-05:002009-01-26T17:31:00.000-05:00Scottie, you know that if I wasn't so busy wasting...Scottie, you know that if I wasn't so busy wasting my time up in Green Bay during the college football season I'd have a nice little scouting report for you on any and every Northern Illinois football player you wanted. It's the only team you get to watch week in and week out if you don't have cable.Grammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061493288820088549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-45729528663380071992009-01-25T18:40:00.000-05:002009-01-25T18:40:00.000-05:00Ooh, and I think Mouton might have dreads at this ...Ooh, and I think Mouton might have dreads at this point. Have seen him, but can't remember...Stackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07525835033475133809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-49058612684172575252009-01-25T18:37:00.000-05:002009-01-25T18:37:00.000-05:00He's probably a 3rd, 4th at the latest.He's probably a 3rd, 4th at the latest.Stackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07525835033475133809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-26378741638270481322009-01-25T18:36:00.000-05:002009-01-25T18:36:00.000-05:00In retrospect, I would probably have to move Sidbu...In retrospect, I would probably have to move Sidbury up, but I would be willing to do so.Stackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07525835033475133809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-12445634117457730892009-01-25T18:13:00.000-05:002009-01-25T18:13:00.000-05:00Gentlemen, A birthday has passed recently and it h...Gentlemen, <BR/><BR/>A birthday has passed recently and it has left Stack with untold wealth. Over the course of the past year, things were good, things were bad, and everywhere in between. At the end of the year, you appreciate that it is, and strive to better enjoy that. And let me just say I've been appreciating a smoke on a cold day and a couple shots of whisky to shush the cold from my skin. <BR/><BR/>Most of my best thoughts about the Pack happen in one of two places. Without fail, they come in bed and they come in the shower. Makes me think I should work from home. Anyway, so I'm the rinse cycle of my shampoo and it dawns on me that we've added an identity to our football team. Dom Capers is, as Scott so aptly put, a name. The guy carries experience and has experienced success. Earlier, I wanted to see Sean McDermott interviewed for the job. It seems that Philly ended up denying his request, but I feel the point is moot. We added a name you can hand a hat on in defense and we're going to the 3-4. <BR/><BR/>The New Orleans match up is just too good isn't it...? Sean Payton who wanted the Green Bay job so badly he still holds it against the Packers versus McCarthy...Greg Williams who took the NO job after the Pack had him in for talks versus Mr. Second Choice Dom Capers...Oh, too tasty! This match up is going to have some venom for the next couple of years. <BR/><BR/>I'm just going to put this out there...I have a small inkling of a feeling somewhere within me, no more than the smallest hunch, but I will not be surprised if in a month the phrases Terrell Suggs and Dallas Cowboys appear in the same sentence. Just saying. <BR/><BR/>There is no way Julius Peppers ends up in Green Bay. I'd be at front of the line to sign up for that, but it is just not happening. First of all, he would have to hit the open market, because parting with picks for him is a mistake. Secondly, we're talking about premium FA penny, it is unlike TT. Period. <BR/><BR/>Dansby has been a FA prior to this, TT has never made a play at him or even held an interest from anything that I've ever read. And I like Dansby. I don't see why we're not at least marginally interested, raised my interest the first time around, though he might have been an RFA at that time. <BR/><BR/>Bart Scott can play with anyone, anywhere. Bart Scott is everything we wish Brady Poppinga would be...the guy leads with his body into the play. He's less concerned with making the play himself as making his best sacrifice in the run of play. He'll blow up the fullback or run to spot and hit the Guard in the thighs as he accelerates through the spot. He's a smart football player. An attacker. Outstanding role player, a guy who isn't better than those around him, but makes those around him better. <BR/><BR/>Angelo Crowell is a guy that has fascinated me for years. Has everything physically, size, speed...and has made plays here and there, but have never really made an impact. He'd be a guy that I would have a real interest in. If Capers and Moss can unlock him, hey...could be Brian Williams. <BR/><BR/>Atogwe? A FA? Gotta check that out. Have seen him take some bad angles on occasion, but the guy comes up with the football. A playmaker. A smart guy. It would be too good...<BR/><BR/>More and more, I think we are on tenuous footing on defense. Put it this way, I have more faith in Ruvell Martin than any guy at #5 on our D depth chart.<BR/><BR/>Which brings me to the meat of the post. I am assuming that we will not be free agent players, and thus approach the draft with all apparent areas of need. <BR/><BR/>1. B. J. Radji - NT<BR/>Our most glaring need is at the NT position. Pickett is going to play the nose, Jolly may be able to play the nose, but we need someone there to anchor. Two years ago, we went 13-3 and Ryan Pickett was caving guys at the line. I was on the verge of buying his jersey. Last year, he's playing too many snaps and he's the guy getting caved. This is our most pressing need, holding point in the 3-4, Pickett will return to form if he gets help, Jolly should see the field but should not be the only legit option going into the season. The guy is a stud. He's worth the #9. We need him. <BR/><BR/>Would of course think long and hard about Michael Johnson, Malcolm Jenkins, and Everette Brown at this point. <BR/><BR/>Strange to think, we might be seeing what Jeremey Thompson can offer from the OLB/DE position. <BR/><BR/>2.) Clay Matthews Jr. - LB<BR/>Love this guy. Works hard. Still seems to be early in his physical development. Has the frame and room to fill without losing quickness. Physically ascendant. Familiar with the 3-4 scheme. Knows how to play football, would contribute on D and special teams. You know the bloodlines, Dad and Uncle were seen giving him pointers after the Senior Bowl practice. Maybe a bit of a reach here, but I doubt it. You know he won't make it past 58. <BR/><BR/>3a.) Matt Shaughnessy - DE Wisconsin. Similar in size to Johnson (6'6" 253#), without the elite athleticism. Still Shaughnessy gets it done. I think he might be at home in an outside role, never seemed like the prototype 4-3 end, which he played at Madison. Outstanding awareness, good athleticism. Gets it, bright kid, plays hard, and always, always gets his hands up to block passing lanes. One of the best at it. Deflects a lot of passes at the line. I'd love to see him coming off of our edge, particularly on a twist where the end rushes upfield and the OLB comes inside on the Guard...<BR/><BR/>See Moala's name a lot around this area also, if he is there, he would make an excellent DE in the 3-4...would be a great choice here. <BR/><BR/>3b.) David Bruton - SS Notre Dame<BR/>Guy comes up with the football. There are other compliments that I could pay him, but perhaps none better than that one. A pretty sure tackler. I am subject to a lot of Notre Dame football, Bruton is a guy that I have seen play many times and while he will occasionally miss a tackle or miss on an angle, I never feel uncomfortable with him at the position. As I said earlier, as the game goes on, Bruton eventually comes up with the football. Guy always makes an impact. Football player. <BR/><BR/>4. Bryan Mouton - CB Hawaii<BR/>Can play football. Texas kid. Big heart. Small guy, good athlete. Mature, has life experience with the loss of a high school friend. I like this guy late. <BR/><BR/>5. Lawrence Sidbury Jr. - DE Richmond. This guy can get upfield and pressure the passer. There is video out there on him. Sick spin move. Fluid athlete. Looks like he has a nasty streak to him also. Haven't seen much of him, but what I have seen is real exciting. <BR/><BR/>6a. Donald Washington - CB Ohio State. Like his size, he's capable, Midwest guy. Great environment in which to develop, veteran leadership in place, high level of competition.<BR/><BR/>6b. Nick Reed - DE Oregon<BR/>One of those guys I would like in the late part of the draft. Plays on a good team in a good conference. Doesn't scare or wow you, just shows up in the game and does some things. Guy has a good feel to him. Just want to throw him a jersey and bring him into camp, worry about the "nots" and the measurables after that.<BR/><BR/>Also looks like a guy with whom I used to drink in farm fields as a teenager...<BR/><BR/>7. Britton Colquit - P Tennessee<BR/>Excellent bloodlines, he's a self-entitled knucklehead, but maybe he's seen the end of his football days after the DUI. Maybe a reality check, I don't know, but I'd check him out. If he's cool, I'd take him here to solve our woes. <BR/><BR/>There. I went all defense, which most certainly won't happen, but we're retooling. That's real. Some guys are going to step in, some guys are going to wash out. That's the reality for camp '09. <BR/><BR/>I didn't see this draft being as deep as last year's, or other recent years either. The second round is going to be an important round. Would like to add a good CB early, but don't want to move away from Raji. He'll go if we do. I believe the second is for guys like Clay Matthews, Cushing, Mike Mickens, and probably Sean Smith. I would like to come away with any of those guys, but I have a feeling we're only going to get one of them. <BR/><BR/>That's why we love it.Stackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07525835033475133809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-13508751267577686982009-01-25T15:56:00.000-05:002009-01-25T15:56:00.000-05:00Not sure if y'all have seen what Raji has recently...Not sure if y'all have seen what Raji has recently said, but sounds like he's in for coming to Green Bay. He's quickly gaining on Johnson as my desired choice...Talkin' S-Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986228427076682662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-13400130072480153922009-01-23T20:17:00.000-05:002009-01-23T20:17:00.000-05:00Let the offseason rumors begin...here's one of the...Let the offseason rumors begin...here's one of them:<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Two days after turning down an offer to remain as defensive coordinator of the Panthers, Mike Trgovac has reportedly been hired as defensive line coach in Green Bay. The Packers haven’t made any announcement, and Rob Demovsky of the Green Bay Press-Gazette says they probably won’t until they’ve filled out the rest of Dom Capers’ staff.<BR/><BR/>Before becoming the Panthers coordinator in 2002, Trgovac had spent 16 seasons as a defensive line coach at the college and NFL levels. One of those seasons, 1999, was spent in Green Bay as a member of Ray Rhodes’ staff.<BR/><BR/>Trgovac’s move would add a twist to discussion of the Packers as a potential landing spot for Julius Peppers. Peppers has made it clear that he wants to play in a 3-4 scheme next season. When Capers announced they’d be running his customary 3-4 next season, the Packers became a possibility. How hiring his old coach will affect Peppers’ destination, or if Trgovac’s departure puts the Panthers back in the hunt, will be worth watching.Talkin' S-Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986228427076682662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236498470662179494.post-19737721427223553352009-01-23T00:16:00.000-05:002009-01-23T00:16:00.000-05:00I have been hearing rumblings about the Bears look...I have been hearing rumblings about the Bears looking into Johnson in the first round. Haven't looked much into it lately but that's what I've heard...don't know much about the guy.Grammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061493288820088549noreply@blogger.com