Phillip Daniels is done for the season, Buzbee also hurt (updated)

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by JWsleep

True--wonder how they'll work it? JT on the strong side on passing downs? Demetric against the run?

I meant the guy was the NFL defensive player of the year in 2006--he adds quality on the D line.

I would assume there will be a bunch of rotations trying to create mismatches. We might see JT at DT, same side as A.Carter, for a different look on passing downs. GB is going to need some smoke and mirrors up front, but he's a DL coach so if anyone can work it out, he can.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

I would assume there will be a bunch of rotations trying to create mismatches. We might see JT at DT, same side as A.Carter, for a different look on passing downs. GB is going to need some smoke and mirrors up front, but he's a DL coach so if anyone can work it out, he can.

I think that the position of strong side end is going to disappear this year. Replaced by two pass rushers, both of whom work to get to the QB.

I'm also guessing that this change means less blitzing, and more of a deep cover two. If Carter can be half as good as he was last year, then he and Taylor should be able to combine for about a sack a game, without any pressure added.

This move isn't all that different from Minnesota getting Jared Allen, except that they paid a lot more, Allen is a more complete player, and he'll actually be around in 2010.

But this does make us a much better team this season.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I think that the position of strong side end is going to disappear this year. Replaced by two pass rushers, both of whom work to get to the QB.

I'm also guessing that this change means less blitzing, and more of a deep cover two. If Carter can be half as good as he was last year, then he and Taylor should be able to combine for about a sack a game, without any pressure added.

This move isn't all that different from Minnesota getting Jared Allen, except that they paid a lot more, Allen is a more complete player, and he'll actually be around in 2010.

But this does make us a much better team this season.

As long as we're not running that Cover 2/Tampa 2 Zone crap that GW was running mid-season that got us carved up.

In the passing game, I agree but we've got to face our division folks, plus the Ravens & Steelers who figure to be pretty run heavy as usual. I think if GB stays aggressive in running situations and our secondary stays healthy (Hail Mary full of grace...) we should be OK.