tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328789579487679553.post3484070422518750727..comments2023-09-09T04:41:25.659-05:00Comments on Tundra Vision: Need vs. BPA: Can We Afford a Luxury Pick Again?C.D. Angelihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01446881989644895333noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328789579487679553.post-74566045729945429332009-04-04T18:36:00.000-05:002009-04-04T18:36:00.000-05:00Hey IBP...glad to see we agree on much of where we...Hey IBP...glad to see we agree on much of where we hope the team goes in a couple of weeks. <BR/><BR/>As for the Winston Moss comment, I didn't mean to imply that I thought there was any intentional sabotage on his part. I've heard good things about Moss...while he may never have the moxie to be an NFL head coach, he is knowledgeable and seems to be a class guy. But I do believe that when your coaches are in disagreement, it creates an unhealthy atmosphere, whether you want it to or not. Players can sense that and some may even take sides.<BR/><BR/>(Hypothetical example: "Hey, Coach Moss, are we going to throw a new blitz package at them this week?" Moss: "No, from what I've been told, we will not be doing that.")<BR/><BR/>MM and TT have been on the same page all along, it seems, and while the mutual admiration society seems a little sickening at times, it sends a very clear message to the team...we are crossing the Rubicon as a team.C.D. Angelihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01446881989644895333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328789579487679553.post-86038968897458073362009-04-01T20:22:00.000-05:002009-04-01T20:22:00.000-05:00IPBprez here - Nice Site, L.A. Well done.If TT we...IPBprez here - Nice Site, L.A. Well done.<BR/><BR/>If TT were to "reach down", I would hope it might be for a guy like ALEX MACK - he can play both Center & Guard. This leaves us with options for backup Tackles if we miss out on someone in the early rounds (however Tauscher was a 7th rounder, wasn't he). As for someone besides Kampman for OLB, I would agree it "seems" shallow for now. What no one is talking about, inside 1265, is who's making headway inside the Practice Field. We have no idea if any of the backups are showing more ability for the 3-4. For a guy like MACK, he's currently slated as the #32 pick, by the Steelers on most boards. Reaching down may force GBP to give the guy more money, but from what I've read the upside is a boon.<BR/><BR/>What I know we shouldn't be doing is going after yet another Cornerback. What do you think of Ron Brace? Personally, I hope Orakpo (go pack go / shut up) would be a game changer almost immediately, pending injuries don't ruin it like it did with CB Pat Lee.<BR/><BR/>I also agree that the Packers probably ARE better than last year's stats indicate.<BR/><BR/>What I question is where Winston Moss thought it beneficial to sabotage our Win/Loss column simply because he disagreed with the DC. What happened to Team First, player or coach second? I would offer that Moss was directly involved with several of our losses, from last year. Shouldn't he then be held accountable? Yet, he was kept and everyone else was let go. THAT, I got a problem with. Especially if it turns out he DID contribute to our Losses.<BR/><BR/>JMHO.... thanks for listening!<BR/><BR/>PS: Yes, we don't need anything from Florida State (Everette) -- we have enough Cornerbacks and potential Cornerbacks as it is.IPBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03931852283204108373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328789579487679553.post-685436750730869452009-03-26T23:19:00.000-05:002009-03-26T23:19:00.000-05:00First, thanks for the comment, Stohman. And I'm g...First, thanks for the comment, Stohman. And I'm glad we agree completely on Raji. I'd be sprinting up to podium with that pick if he is still available at #9.<BR/><BR/>The one thing that I will tip my cap to you on is the idea of drafting a game-changer, regardless of position. I don't think I brought that into my article, and is certainly worthy of consideration.<BR/><BR/>That stated, I still have a hard time with that balance...bringing in a drafted OLB to upgrade...who? Poppinga? Do we cut him now? <BR/><BR/>I don't know if I am making that clear, but the idea of upgrading a position we already have a lot of talent at means you are dropping a starting-caliber player. If you upgrade at OT, DT, or DE, you may not even have to drop a player, because right now the depth chart behind some of those guys are completely empty.<BR/><BR/>Do I think that Poppinga is the answer? No, but I think his talents are far better in use rushing than they are in coverage. The point is that with all these players, there must be a way for Capers to take the ingredients and make it work. But there simply are no ingredients along the defensive line and at TE, and the cabinet will be bare soon at OT and CB.<BR/><BR/>I'm not going to cry if they take Everett, but I'm also going to be very worried about that DL this year.C.D. Angelihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01446881989644895333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328789579487679553.post-14432563029088344652009-03-26T12:01:00.000-05:002009-03-26T12:01:00.000-05:00First I say I couldn't disagree w/ you MORE!!! Ru...First I say I couldn't disagree w/ you MORE!!! Rush OLB is an absolute need!!! You MUST have 2 OLB that can rush the QB in the 3/4. After Kampman name me another of the LB that can be effective on an everydown basis rushing the QB? Surely you don't think Poppinga is the ticket?!! Rush OLB is a NEED, of the highest order.<BR/><BR/>Second, Raji is about 50% chance of being available. Alot of mock drafts have him being available. I hope he is. He would be the IDEAL NT, and the ideal choice for the Pack.<BR/><BR/>Third, since we used to keep 8 or 9 DL when we played 4/3, it is logical to assume they will keep that many LB in the 3/4! Plus LB make the best ST players, and improving the ST is one of the reasons for the switch. McCarthy said himself that a secondary reason for the switch was the expected improved talent on ST!!!<BR/><BR/>StohmanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com