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<blockquote data-quote="Voyageur" data-source="post: 1065033" data-attributes="member: 17953"><p>I think the visual test as seen by fans as to what Walker was doing out there is inaccurate. Based on the defense we run, his job was to handle containment after a runner breached the line of scrimmage to prevent the long gains. I don't think he failed at it. He led the team in tackles, and if you noted, 70% of them were unassisted, so it shows he actually was making tackles on guys who had broken containment. That would be extremely rare behind the line of scrimmage, and more often than not in the 2-to-7-yard zone beyond the line. Blake Martinez job was misconstrued just like that of Nick Barnett and A.J. Hawk. Their work would never be laden with highlight reel plays. It's just grind it out in the pits and make those stops.</p><p></p><p>Yet, Walker ended up with 9 tackles for loss which tied him for 2nd on the team. I might add that for someone blitzing out of the A-gap to get a sack is not as prolific as one would think. That's the blitz that would take highest priority for an RB to handle, or a WR, in motion. </p><p></p><p>Walker and often McDuffie would line up in the A-gap on passing downs and create the illusion of a pass rush then drop into their zone of coverage downfield. Often that meant moving quickly into a somewhat deeper position beyond the LOS to hand short crossing routes and at times, so they can slide along the line to stop runners who break LOS containment. The value of this ability won't show up in stats, but to coaches, they know what it is and appreciate players who can handle this thankless job.</p><p></p><p>Above all, don't undersell Walker and/or McDuffie. Both are contributors out there and it's often unseen by most people.</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/green-bay-packers-team-stats?category=defense&season=2024&seasonType=reg&sort=def_tckl&sortOrder=desc[/URL]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Voyageur, post: 1065033, member: 17953"] I think the visual test as seen by fans as to what Walker was doing out there is inaccurate. Based on the defense we run, his job was to handle containment after a runner breached the line of scrimmage to prevent the long gains. I don't think he failed at it. He led the team in tackles, and if you noted, 70% of them were unassisted, so it shows he actually was making tackles on guys who had broken containment. That would be extremely rare behind the line of scrimmage, and more often than not in the 2-to-7-yard zone beyond the line. Blake Martinez job was misconstrued just like that of Nick Barnett and A.J. Hawk. Their work would never be laden with highlight reel plays. It's just grind it out in the pits and make those stops. Yet, Walker ended up with 9 tackles for loss which tied him for 2nd on the team. I might add that for someone blitzing out of the A-gap to get a sack is not as prolific as one would think. That's the blitz that would take highest priority for an RB to handle, or a WR, in motion. Walker and often McDuffie would line up in the A-gap on passing downs and create the illusion of a pass rush then drop into their zone of coverage downfield. Often that meant moving quickly into a somewhat deeper position beyond the LOS to hand short crossing routes and at times, so they can slide along the line to stop runners who break LOS containment. The value of this ability won't show up in stats, but to coaches, they know what it is and appreciate players who can handle this thankless job. Above all, don't undersell Walker and/or McDuffie. Both are contributors out there and it's often unseen by most people. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/green-bay-packers-team-stats?category=defense&season=2024&seasonType=reg&sort=def_tckl&sortOrder=desc[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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