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<blockquote data-quote="HardRightEdge" data-source="post: 600685"><p>For what it's worth, Palmer played in weeks 1, 2 and 4 in preseason. Which games he might have played at ILB I could not say.</p><p></p><p>While preseason play is better than nothin', beware snaps against 2nd. and 3rd. stringers. If one were to put a lot of stock in those snaps, Elliot would have been a 15 sack man last season instead of a having a handful of unimpactful snaps.</p><p></p><p>Thx, while safety and ILB tend to be the defensive positions where resources are conserved (vs. edge rushers, cover corners and D-Line anchors) I don't think you can call ILB a "less important" position when the team's top edge rusher and play maker had to be moved inside, just as free safety was elevated in importance when Jennings became a 3rd. degree burn victim with nobody better behind him on the bench.</p><p></p><p>When a player has a serious inadequacy, he'll be attacked in the NFL...you can't ignore the need.</p><p></p><p>I have big concerns with Palmer and Bradford. They were drafted to play OLB and that means some edge rushing capability. That potential was misjudged; the moves inside look more like salvage projects. I cannot see the Packers fielding Barrington (who's play experience is limited to 1/2 season) and a gamble with a guy who's never played the position in a money game (and with little experience even in the games that don't count).</p><p></p><p>While the #30 pick is "first round", it's probably more constructive to think of it as in the 25-50 tier. Need and scheme fit separates those guys.</p><p></p><p>I'm somewhat encouraged that kendricks has fallen out of 1st round mocks, having evaporated as a favorite to go to AZ, especially if it's based on physicality concerns. Instincts, technique, a nose for the ball, speed and good feel in zone coverage trump a few lifts on the bench and an inch or two in height, particularly with Barrington having strong side stamped all over him.</p><p></p><p>I think we'd get from kendricks what we got from Dix...a guy who does not project as a Pro Bowler but shows solid competency and solid 3-down starter capability...which is a win at 25 - 50.</p><p></p><p>Like I said earlier, we need to see what free agency brings...in terms of both who we lose and who we gain.</p><p></p><p>Regardless, I'll be shocked and amazed if the Packers take the field in week 1 with Barrington and one of those bench guys.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HardRightEdge, post: 600685"] For what it's worth, Palmer played in weeks 1, 2 and 4 in preseason. Which games he might have played at ILB I could not say. While preseason play is better than nothin', beware snaps against 2nd. and 3rd. stringers. If one were to put a lot of stock in those snaps, Elliot would have been a 15 sack man last season instead of a having a handful of unimpactful snaps. Thx, while safety and ILB tend to be the defensive positions where resources are conserved (vs. edge rushers, cover corners and D-Line anchors) I don't think you can call ILB a "less important" position when the team's top edge rusher and play maker had to be moved inside, just as free safety was elevated in importance when Jennings became a 3rd. degree burn victim with nobody better behind him on the bench. When a player has a serious inadequacy, he'll be attacked in the NFL...you can't ignore the need. I have big concerns with Palmer and Bradford. They were drafted to play OLB and that means some edge rushing capability. That potential was misjudged; the moves inside look more like salvage projects. I cannot see the Packers fielding Barrington (who's play experience is limited to 1/2 season) and a gamble with a guy who's never played the position in a money game (and with little experience even in the games that don't count). While the #30 pick is "first round", it's probably more constructive to think of it as in the 25-50 tier. Need and scheme fit separates those guys. I'm somewhat encouraged that kendricks has fallen out of 1st round mocks, having evaporated as a favorite to go to AZ, especially if it's based on physicality concerns. Instincts, technique, a nose for the ball, speed and good feel in zone coverage trump a few lifts on the bench and an inch or two in height, particularly with Barrington having strong side stamped all over him. I think we'd get from kendricks what we got from Dix...a guy who does not project as a Pro Bowler but shows solid competency and solid 3-down starter capability...which is a win at 25 - 50. Like I said earlier, we need to see what free agency brings...in terms of both who we lose and who we gain. Regardless, I'll be shocked and amazed if the Packers take the field in week 1 with Barrington and one of those bench guys. [/QUOTE]
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