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<blockquote data-quote="brandon2348" data-source="post: 554566" data-attributes="member: 7094"><p>First of all Peppers will be used in a variety of ways — he'll rush from an end spot when the Packers are in base defense, slide inside in nickel, and he can play up as a 6-foot-7 linebacker, rerouting tight ends off the line, covering in short areas or rushing the passer. He is going to play what Willie McGinest played at New England known by some as the elephant position. Some people might say Peppers is to old for this transition. I point people to John Abraham who at 36 switched to a similar role for The Cards and ended up going back to the pro bowl last year. Peppers is cut from the correct cloth for this position and I expect huge dividends.</p><p></p><p>Clay Matthews for the first time will have a similar presence now rushing from the other side which means he will get more one on one match ups. You now have two potential "hall of famer's" rushing from both sides. That alone is going to make the defense better.</p><p></p><p>The defensive line is getting deep and loaded with 1-3 round talent with players that should be taking the next step in development. It is also getting a little faster. Raji is going back to where he was last productive at NT. Capers will be able to rotate multiple fronts which should make a big difference and help production. Especially late in games and on passing downs.</p><p></p><p>Ha Ha Clinton Dix I expect to have some struggles from time to time as he develops but overall I see him being a big improvement in the back end and will allow Burnett to go back to SS where he was more productive. Sam Shield is an ascending "cover corner". Traymon is solid at holding his own on the other side as a "boundary corner". Casey Hayward is back in the "slot" and was 3rd in voting as DROY in 2012. Hyde can line up now on TE's and replace a middle linebacker on passing downs.</p><p></p><p>Hawk, as much I would like to see an upgrade there had maybe his best season last year and I think he can give us one more. If he plays as well as he did last year he'll do. The other linebacker spot is the big X factor. Right now it's hard to predict what will really happen but I have to believe they have some ideas that don't include Brad Jones. At least I hope so. Time will tell. Nick Perry needs to stay healthy and get better otherwise there is now another option with Carl Bradford who before it's all said and done I believe will find his way on the field.</p><p></p><p>Overall I see added talent and depth which creates more versatility for Capers and the defense. With all the new components I see a much better pass rush and a more stable back end. Remember this, We played a hot San Francisco offense in the playoffs with a banged up Packer defense and held them to 23 points. With all that we were only one play from winning that game.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="brandon2348, post: 554566, member: 7094"] First of all Peppers will be used in a variety of ways — he'll rush from an end spot when the Packers are in base defense, slide inside in nickel, and he can play up as a 6-foot-7 linebacker, rerouting tight ends off the line, covering in short areas or rushing the passer. He is going to play what Willie McGinest played at New England known by some as the elephant position. Some people might say Peppers is to old for this transition. I point people to John Abraham who at 36 switched to a similar role for The Cards and ended up going back to the pro bowl last year. Peppers is cut from the correct cloth for this position and I expect huge dividends. Clay Matthews for the first time will have a similar presence now rushing from the other side which means he will get more one on one match ups. You now have two potential "hall of famer's" rushing from both sides. That alone is going to make the defense better. The defensive line is getting deep and loaded with 1-3 round talent with players that should be taking the next step in development. It is also getting a little faster. Raji is going back to where he was last productive at NT. Capers will be able to rotate multiple fronts which should make a big difference and help production. Especially late in games and on passing downs. Ha Ha Clinton Dix I expect to have some struggles from time to time as he develops but overall I see him being a big improvement in the back end and will allow Burnett to go back to SS where he was more productive. Sam Shield is an ascending "cover corner". Traymon is solid at holding his own on the other side as a "boundary corner". Casey Hayward is back in the "slot" and was 3rd in voting as DROY in 2012. Hyde can line up now on TE's and replace a middle linebacker on passing downs. Hawk, as much I would like to see an upgrade there had maybe his best season last year and I think he can give us one more. If he plays as well as he did last year he'll do. The other linebacker spot is the big X factor. Right now it's hard to predict what will really happen but I have to believe they have some ideas that don't include Brad Jones. At least I hope so. Time will tell. Nick Perry needs to stay healthy and get better otherwise there is now another option with Carl Bradford who before it's all said and done I believe will find his way on the field. Overall I see added talent and depth which creates more versatility for Capers and the defense. With all the new components I see a much better pass rush and a more stable back end. Remember this, We played a hot San Francisco offense in the playoffs with a banged up Packer defense and held them to 23 points. With all that we were only one play from winning that game. [/QUOTE]
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