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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Scotland Yard" data-source="post: 729740" data-attributes="member: 5934">Ryan was the Packer's best ILB run defender...until Jones arrived.  True, Jones vs. an OL might be trouble, but, straight up seeking and destroying a RB is Jones forte.  Sure, Ryan might be better equipped to bring down Eddie Lacy week 1. However, Ryan lacks the speed to keep up with the faster backs like Dalvin Cook, Joe Mixon, Elliott, etc. Ryan for sure can do it vs. teams that want to run between the tackles.  But, Jones should be much better against outside runs and end arounds and so on, with the added benefit that he can more readily transition to pass defense on fakes.In any case I agree with you, as I did not call for Ryan to be cut. The question is how valuable is Ryan this season if his snaps are drastically reduced because Jones and Burnett are now taking snaps at ILB?Of course, I've been thinking Jones is going to be a similar player to Leroy Butler since they drafted him and he has been showing that kind of ability so far. Obviously, Ryan has no chance of being that type of impact player, so, to me it is no comparison.The entire NFL is transitioning away from old-time ILB's like Ryan to safety types like Jones, so, I feel confident in my breakdown of the situation.</blockquote>

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