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<blockquote data-quote="HardRightEdge" data-source="post: 607421"><p>I was critical of the Perry pick because of scheme fit when it happened, and I've seen little to change my mind since.</p><p></p><p>I feel compelled to make a couple of comments as a marginal Perry defense.</p><p></p><p>First, he's pretty good holding the edge in the run game. That's worth something. Then again so did UDFA Frank Zombo in 2010.</p><p></p><p>Perry has a good bull rush. Same with Zombo, who chipped in 4 sacks in the Super Bowl year in rotation with Walden, the same sack count as Perry's season high in 2013 in rotation.</p><p></p><p>Now that I've gotten the damning with faint praise out of the way, I'll get to the aspect of Perry's play I continue to find perplexing. About once per season I've seen him blow off the line, show outstanding lean attacking the edge, leave the OT flat footed, and getting to the QB on time. Why not more?</p><p></p><p>First, I'm reminded of a Capers comment from a couple of years back where he stated his dislike for his OLBs running wide around the pocket, perhaps intending to send a message to Matthews at the time. He demands pocket contain discipline from his OLBs. I don't know what he thinks about inside swim moves where a stunt or DB edge blitz is not drawn up, but I have some idea, even if Matthews is not always compliant.</p><p></p><p>Second, I'm reminded of Jason Babin, a #27 pick in 2004. His first 6 seasons with 4 teams were inauspicious. He was a college DE plugged into various 3-4 and then 4-3 schemes with little to show for it. He was an OK player but with the 1st. round tag hanging over his head as a reminder of the disappointment hanging around the locker room. In year 7, he goes to Tennessee where he was told to just put his hand in the dirt and go get the QB, another instance of the "triumph of the uncluttered mind", as he put up 12.5 sacks and then landed a big contract from Philly where he followed up with an All Pro 18 sack season. This story goes to the point of scheme and responsibility fit, and possible affects of the cluttered mind.</p><p></p><p>So, where are we now? Lets start with the following link which sums up the story:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/green-bay-packers-annual-checkup-nick-perry-032715" target="_blank">http://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/green-bay-packers-annual-checkup-nick-perry-032715</a></p><p></p><p>I had not previously seen the following quote, a scathing indictment by Moss, and uncharacteristic of Packer coaches who don't often call out players in such a blunt fashion:</p><p></p><p>"A month earlier [in June 2014], linebackers coach Winston Moss said, 'Nick Perry, in my book, has done absolutely zero.' That's the type of criticism usually only given for players who have high expectations placed upon them."</p><p></p><p>This view goes some ways in explaining the signing of Peppers who took the job Perry was supposed to lock down as a #1 pick. The cloud of disappointment, the constant reminder of a bad decision, the scheme fit issues, and Perry's failure to take up Moss' challenge last season in his 3rd. season, all add up to this being Perry's last season in a Packer uniform.</p><p></p><p>I wouldn't be surprised if Thompson has tried to trade him but with the offers, if any, not being worth the embarrassment. Perry should get a second shot in a 4-3.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HardRightEdge, post: 607421"] I was critical of the Perry pick because of scheme fit when it happened, and I've seen little to change my mind since. I feel compelled to make a couple of comments as a marginal Perry defense. First, he's pretty good holding the edge in the run game. That's worth something. Then again so did UDFA Frank Zombo in 2010. Perry has a good bull rush. Same with Zombo, who chipped in 4 sacks in the Super Bowl year in rotation with Walden, the same sack count as Perry's season high in 2013 in rotation. Now that I've gotten the damning with faint praise out of the way, I'll get to the aspect of Perry's play I continue to find perplexing. About once per season I've seen him blow off the line, show outstanding lean attacking the edge, leave the OT flat footed, and getting to the QB on time. Why not more? First, I'm reminded of a Capers comment from a couple of years back where he stated his dislike for his OLBs running wide around the pocket, perhaps intending to send a message to Matthews at the time. He demands pocket contain discipline from his OLBs. I don't know what he thinks about inside swim moves where a stunt or DB edge blitz is not drawn up, but I have some idea, even if Matthews is not always compliant. Second, I'm reminded of Jason Babin, a #27 pick in 2004. His first 6 seasons with 4 teams were inauspicious. He was a college DE plugged into various 3-4 and then 4-3 schemes with little to show for it. He was an OK player but with the 1st. round tag hanging over his head as a reminder of the disappointment hanging around the locker room. In year 7, he goes to Tennessee where he was told to just put his hand in the dirt and go get the QB, another instance of the "triumph of the uncluttered mind", as he put up 12.5 sacks and then landed a big contract from Philly where he followed up with an All Pro 18 sack season. This story goes to the point of scheme and responsibility fit, and possible affects of the cluttered mind. So, where are we now? Lets start with the following link which sums up the story: [URL]http://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/green-bay-packers-annual-checkup-nick-perry-032715[/URL] I had not previously seen the following quote, a scathing indictment by Moss, and uncharacteristic of Packer coaches who don't often call out players in such a blunt fashion: "A month earlier [in June 2014], linebackers coach Winston Moss said, 'Nick Perry, in my book, has done absolutely zero.' That's the type of criticism usually only given for players who have high expectations placed upon them." This view goes some ways in explaining the signing of Peppers who took the job Perry was supposed to lock down as a #1 pick. The cloud of disappointment, the constant reminder of a bad decision, the scheme fit issues, and Perry's failure to take up Moss' challenge last season in his 3rd. season, all add up to this being Perry's last season in a Packer uniform. I wouldn't be surprised if Thompson has tried to trade him but with the offers, if any, not being worth the embarrassment. Perry should get a second shot in a 4-3. [/QUOTE]
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