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I read a similar article on Harrell at the JS Online. Apparently, he's now 320 with 305 pounds being the goal. Said he's had "too much bbq." Seems like he could lose that with camp, but maybe he'll add even more on his upcoming trip to Jamaica. According to Harrell and MM, the main goal is...

Saw a little blurb on the JS Online Packer Daily blog which had a link to Tarkenton's comments on the current Favre saga. I knew there was always a reason why I liked Tarkenton. lol Tarkenton was apparently interviewed on an Atlanta radio station and asked about it: Sports Radio Interviews...

from what I've seen, you have to ask whomever is referring to "techniques" to explain their system because there are several different numbering systems, although all are similar. It would be good to know what the Packers mean by it when they use the terms. Anyone know the Packers' exact...

Ran across an interesting article from the Sunday NY Times talking about some rules changes for the upcoming season. Apparently, the wedge formation used on kickoff returns is ruled out, as too violent and leading to too many injuries. Instead of a wedge of 3 blockers, I guess it's being...

I saw a depth chart a while ago at the JS Online. With Tauscher gone, it looks like a big question will be who starts at RT. Packers depth chart - JSOnline It looks like the line will be: LT Chad Clifton LG Daryn Colledge C Jason Spitz -- seems like Wells could still be in the mix...

thanks for the link. ... When I was reading the piece I had the same thoughts as you on Collins being the "QB" of the defense and making the calls. It'll be interesting if he can do that? But, I suppose they could always have someone else make the defensive calls?

I'm not sure I agree that man coverage gives more security against big plays. Maybe if you double cover an opposing top WR, then you might be able to limit his effectiveness, but it comes with a cost as the other receivers have one less DB to go against. There were a couple key times last...

I would like to drink the Cool-aid, but will keep myself on the wagon for a while. thanks for the responses, btw, .. I enjoy your posts. I'd like to see the Packers play some more coverage zone. You mentioned Pittsburgh with their zone play over their 3-4 versus Baltimore with their mostly...

I'm not sure that I'd go along with discounting his subpar and worsening defenses when he was a HC versus a DC. If anything, a HC has more say than a DC. That's why I question how much credit he should get when he was DC at PIT when Cowher was HC. He seems to have been somewhat successful in...

yes, I agree with those questioning his cover skills. My understanding is that the 3-4 obviously rushes the 3 down lineman and then varies which of the LBs to rush the passer so as to keep the offense guessing where the rush is coming from. The other LBs will often drop into zone coverage...

To whomever said that Capers was a "defensive genius", ... could you let me know why? I'd like to believe that but in looking at his record, it seems very mixed. There's no doubt he's experienced and knows what he's doing. And, although he's had some real successes, he's also had a number of...

In case anyone didn't see it, I ran across this article from a couple days ago at CBS Sports relating to the 3-4 and Capers: After 6-10 season, Packers bank on Capers' 3-4 being D cure - NFL - CBSSports.com Football I'm not exactly sold on this change at this point, but I think it will be...

I hope I'm wrong, but I didn't see what all the high acclaim was for Raji. I'm no expert, but after watching him play in the Music City Bowl and the Senior Bowl, I didn't see what all the hype was about Raji. So, I'm not so sure if Larry Brown is wrong about him being a bust. I really hope he...

What's everyone think of the change from the 4-3 base D to the 3-4? I'd like to learn a little more about the 3-4. I found some interesting basics on it at wikipedia American football strategy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Does anyone have any thoughts on how Dom Capers will use it...

Hello everyone, I'm a Packer fan and Aaron Rodgers is my fav. I watched him play all through college and have been following him since. I am also pulling for Desmond Bishop to do well. We all went to the same school, although I was there a fair number of years before them. (Dare I even...