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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Deleted member 6794" data-source="post: 780455">The Packers should bring in a veteran free agent (Ayers most likely being the best available) if Gilbert and Biegel aren't up for the task before using Wilkerson as an edge rusher for the majority of the snaps.Matthews isn't explosive enough to play weak side linebacker in a 4-3. While it's true most linebackers struggle to cover elite tight ends and receiving backs he wouldn't be able to keep up with average ones.Perry was definitely a better fit for a 4-3 coming out of college but after losing weight during his stint with the Packers currently is best suited to line up at outside linebacker in a 3-4.Ryan is an above average linebacker against the run but struggles in coverage. Burks on the other side could be a nice complement to Martinez and Ryan as he might excel on passing downs.Burks might end up being the best coverage linebacker on the roster. I definitely don't want to have him on the field on running plays though.Matthews didn't record a single tackle playing inside linebacker for 120 of 135 (88.9%) snaps for two consecutive games late in the 2015 season vs. Oakland and at Arizona. Needless to say he was moved back on the edge the following year.Matthews should solely be lined up inside to rush the passer. Unfortunately he hasn't been any good from there lately either.</blockquote>

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