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By: Packers May Use Inside Linebackers At Outside Linebacker | Total Packers

Packers May Use Inside Linebackers At Outside Linebacker | Total Packers — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:26:01 +0000

[...] Press Gazette’s Mike Vanermause and several other media types have called outside linebacker the Packers’ most pressing need of the offseason. For the record, I’ve repeatedly said [...]

By: SBT

SBT — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:31:32 +0000

I have watched Spoon for 4 years (Mizzou fan relocated to Milwaukee) and think he will make a very good 3-4 OLB. He played last year at around 250-255, but has slimmed down a bit. He runs a 4.5 40 and covers the field very well laterally. He has a nose for the ball and makes big plays. Plus, by all accounts, Spoon is a natural team leader with unquestioned character.

You can bet that Russ Ball (Packers VP), who used to be on Mizzou’s coaching staff (Head Weight Coach) has studied much film on Spoon. I think he’d be a good fit, but don’t know if the Packers are looking him at #23.

By: 3-4 Pass Rushers Aplenty, May Mean Packers Trade Down | Total Packers

3-4 Pass Rushers Aplenty, May Mean Packers Trade Down | Total Packers — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:28:52 +0000

[...] previously discussed the possibility of the Green Bay Packers opting for a pass rusher in the first round of the NFL Draft simply because the top-flight offensive tackles may be off the [...]

By: Vijay

Vijay — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:46:28 +0000

Spoon is a bona-fide playmaker who blossomed as the season went on and shined in Senior Bowl practice and flashed in that game. The thing I love about the kid is that he is vocal – lead type, border line cocky about his talent (probably refers to himself in the 3rd person) and have really good speed and coverage abilities. Yes, he IS a 3-4 OLB in the making – a bit slight and in need of further development but a nice change of pace to compete with Brad Jones as a starter opposite Matthews. Hughes is an interesting possibility but I thought his play tapered off towards the end of his last season and he seems to be a bit overrated as a playmaker at the next level.

By: aussiepacker

aussiepacker — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 05:30:33 +0000

Man i think jerry hughes is gunna be a real gamer. Would love to see him in the green and gold.

By: jeremy

jeremy — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:04:50 +0000

@ karam

Every highlight of Witherspoon I see he is stand up rushing the passer, stopping the run, or covering the flat. He’s 6’1″ and 235, almost exactly the same as James Harrison. That sounds like a possible 3-4 olb to me. What secret info on him do you have.

By: aj karam

aj karam — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:20:18 +0000

what are you talking about!!! do you even know what type of player witherspoon is? no way he will be an OLB in 34 scheme! by the way you’r the first person in the whole world who thinks witherspoon can be an OLB in 34 scheme congrats!!! lo0o0o0o0l