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Maybe if we had a DC who could disguise our blitzes so everyone in the country watching the game didn't know what we are doing they would be more successful?

I think Angelo has done a fine job in drafting on the Defensive side of the ball. He has struggled in identifying good prospects on Offense, with only a few exceptions.

Yep, I was one wanting Flacco in the 2nd rd last year, I do not think I would have selected him in the 1st, which would have been a mistake in hind sight. He was obviously, again in hind sight, worth a 1st rd selection.

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I am a bit confussed. Why is Holgrem considered a QB guru? He came to the Packers in 1992. Favre came to the Packers in 1992. He did not trade for him. Ron Wolfe did. He might have helped develop him, but Holgrem isn't going to join the staff as a QB coach. So I am not sure what he has done to make him a "draft Consultant" for a QB. I think we have all agreed Angelo's strength has been defense in the draft. He did hit on Forte. However, he might still be benefited by getting a consultant on evaluating Offensive skill players. I just do not see Holgrem being that man.

Last year when MV was QB in Atlanta many said the same thing about the Falcon's WRs. They sucked. They couldn't catch the ball. They couldn't gain seperation. I agreed with the critics. MV was a piss poor QB who was a running back with a strong arm out of position, IMO. As a result their WR cops looked horrible. Now that they have a legitimate QB the same WRs (White & Jenkins) are looking pretty darn good. They might not be Pro Bowl WRs, but I do not see them being criticized as they were last year. What a difference a legitimate QB can make! I suspect if our QB play improved (as well as the protection he is afforded by our OL) our WRs may not be quite as bad as what they would appear to be. Yes, we do need to upgrade. However, if our QB play doesn't improve, our WRs will continue to struggle. Even if we had an Andre Johnson, A Boldin, TJH, etc... if our QB doesn't have the time to allow them to run their routes, and/or if our QB doesn't have the ability to hit them in stride, it will not benefit us that much. agian, just MHO.

So you think we keep Booker? I am not sure. He does not seem to have much left in the tank.

If Marinelli does not get the DC job, and I have heard nothing saying he will not, he will probably get the DL/Asst HC If he is hired as Asst HC you might as well say he is DC for Babich will be a lame duck. Marinelli will be in the driver's seat.

I think they are grooming Beekman as a replacement for Kruetz. He was forced into service as a guard this year and did ok for himself, but I think center is his more natural position.

If I were King, LOL Our starting WRs, at this point, would be Haas, Rideau, & Hester. Bennet as our #4. Get rid of the rest and fill in with draft & FA. I would be willing to bet this group would excel (if we have a QB who has the time and skill to get the ball to them.

My guess is a new DB coach will come in, there are plenty loking for work with all the staffs released.

Gotcha, you are right, my mistake.

I am sure that is what is frustrating Urlacher also. I have no doubt that is why his stats looked so bad this year. He knows he is out of position to perform his best. That is why I knd of understand why he would be so upset. Let's face it, he was never a great interview. He will never be a commentator when he retires. I think that is why he does not like to be interviewed. When he is cornered into an interview, he never seems to come out looking good.

I think it was Garrett Wolfe that got injured and was playing special teams a lot.

I would prefer they try and trade him (Vasher) even if it were for a conditional 3rd. At least we get something out of the cap loss.

I can understand just about all of the Coaching changes announced so far except for this one. Mangini I feel was given a bad deck of cards to play with. His team was playing very good football and it wasn't unit Favre started to throw INTs and reverted back to "bad" Favre that the team began to struggle. If they had kept Pennington, who I always felt was a solid QB (lots of injury problems but still very good) this team would now be in the Playoffs and division champs. Now the entire organization look like chumps. With all the heat Urlacher is getting for suggesting the blame for the defense poor play needs to be spread around I am surprised no one is saying anything about TJ calling out the QB and laying it all on him.

Why not go out and get 2 corners as upgrades, and put Vasher & Tillaman as our Safety Tandem? Just a thought. I know a lot of posters have been saying Tillman would be an excellent Safety. Vasher's play at DB has slipped, but would his ball hawk skills translate into a Safety position? If so why not move him also instead of cutting him.

Give this man a cigar. You are correct. He was placed in a position that took away his best asset, speed.

I agree, this year they had him lined up too damn close to the line of scrimage. He was less effective because of this. I am sure if he could do so he would have a few choice words to say about Babich. I am sure he is frustrated as hell.

He is just frustrated like all the other players, coaches, & fans. He did not point the finger at one individual player. He did not identify any player by name. He is just saying he is tired of everyone pointing a finger at him as if it is his fault the entire defense played bad this year. Should he have said what he did, maybe not, but I do not see it as bad as many are reading it. In another thread it proclaims Urlacher said any one criticizing him does not know football. What he said is those people may not know our defense (meaning the way the schemes are called by the coaches). I agree. I have never seen Urlacher positioned so close to the line of scrimage on just about every single down. He usually, like all MLBs, plays 5 - 7 yrards off the line of scrimage, unless he is going to blitz. This is where he should be so that he can use his beggest asset, speed, and pursue the play. When he is forced to play 1-2 yrds off the line of scrimage in the gap between tackles it negates his ablity to use the speed he has. In the past he has always racked up a bunch of tackles, usually leading the team or maybe 2nd on the list. This year they change his positioning on plays and his performance suffered because of it. If it was Babich that did this, FIRE HIM. If it was the LBC that did this, FIRE HIM.

bowlingtwig, BearFan2000, & Madlithuanian, I have not forgotten you guys. I should have your prizes sent out this weekend. I have been under the weather lately and need to take care of some personal items but I assure you the gift certificates &/or monies will be sent out soon for your winning seasons in our Pick'em Pools. Sorry for the delay.

JC man, take it easy on an old man will ya. I turn 60 in a couple of weeks. I do not think my heart can take this wet dream. To have a staff like that, WOW. Fun to dream, but obviously never will happen. Shanahan will be a HC somewhere in 2009 unless he wants to take some time off. Johnson will never leave Philly unless it is for a HC job. Cowher from what I hear will not be coaching anywhere in 2009, he wants more time off. Excuse me while I take a shower and change my shorts.

I am thrilled JA is pissed. He has shown in the past he is not reluctant to fire coaches and cut players when they are not performing. It should be a very interesting off-season. The DB coach left in a hurry. I suspect there will be quite a few changes made between now and the draft. This could be a very interesting time for the members of the forum. I think we are going to have plenty to talk about, speculate on, and yes, disagreements will be plentiful, LOL.

The flaw in the logic of all of you talking about the changes in 2010 is: Why would we want to hire a new HC and bring in a new QB in 2010 after we win the Super Bowl in 2009 and Lovie is named HC of the year and Orton the Super Bowl MVP?

If he wants to go after a legitimate starting caliber #1 QB fine, but I am tired of washed up QBs being brought in as a stop gap solution. If Orton can develop into a solid starter, fine. If you want to bring in a legitimate starter, fine. I do not want a Garcia or Collins type of QB brought in. I want something more long term. I do not care if it is Orton, Hanie, or a 1st round pick. I just want a permanent soltion so that we can turn our attention to other needs like WR and OL.