Erik Walden Takes Turn In Spotlight (Mike Spofford)

titmfatiedNo Code

Erik Walden Takes Turn In Spotlight
packers.com
Mike Spofford on January 3, 2010

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“He showed up big,” linebacker Desmond Bishop said. “He had a phenomenal game. When guys step up like that and play big like that, it makes it easy for all of us. I appreciate him going out there and making plays.”

...two plays after helping defensive end Howard Green finish up a sack of Cutler, Walden came on a delayed blitz up the middle and buried Cutler for an 11-yard loss to force another punt.

“I was reading the center, and as soon as he looked away, there was a gap that came open and I just took it and made the play,” said Walden, who has put in a lot of extra time with position coach Kevin Greene since arriving in Green Bay.

“I’ve got a great coach. I have to give a lot of credit to ‘KG.’ He pulled me to the side, he kept it real. He told me, ‘If you can’t do this, you can’t play for me.’ So I took that to heart and I’m trying to get better every day to help my team.”continue

1/3/114:26 AM

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FedyaMember

Erik Walden said:

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I’ve got a great coach. I have to give a lot of credit to 'KG.'

Apparently he doesn't want to give credit to MM.

1/3/115:40 AM

michiganjoeMember

The jump he got on his red zone sack was fantastic. He did a poor job with contain on the one long run by Forte, but overall brought a lot of energy and appears to have a great motor.

1/3/116:00 AM

BorisPerson Man Camera Dildo Shop - NFLFU®

Kevin Greene is my new favorite position coach.

1/3/116:28 AM

BTPMember

One of my biggest fears is that we lose Kevin Greene this offseason to another staff

1/3/116:32 AM

PakrzFREEZE!

Kevin Greene will get a shot at DC sooner than later, but he's only been a coach for a few years. I don't think he'll get an opportunity just yet.

1/3/118:31 AM

Johnny BoyMember

To keep this staff all it takes is $$$. Lets face it the Packers are going to be a SB threat for the forseeable future. Why leave for some dreck in a less desirable city except for money or a HC gig. QB coaches are more likely to move up than O-cordinators in my mind. Should be similar on D.

1/3/1110:24 AM

ilcuquiTHE F*** WITH FASHION

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Originally posted by Pakrz:
Kevin Greene will get a shot at DC sooner than later, but he's only been a coach for a few years. I don't think he'll get an opportunity just yet.

Greene stays as long as Dom stays. Greene loves the man. He still calls him "Coach Dom".

1/3/1110:36 AM

IowacheeseKeen Insight

The Dominator and the entire Defensive staff have earned there paychecks and then some.

I am quite sure ROTTT understands this and will continue to compensate them well.

1/3/1110:37 AM

GBFanForLifeLarge Member

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/112790314.html

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Spygate: In what could be a preview of next week, Capers used linebacker Erik Walden as a spy for Cutler.

When he went with a three-man rush, he had Walden play a middle linebacker position that allowed him to follow Cutler and make sure he didn't get very far scrambling. He put a pretty good lick on the Bears quarterback along the Packers sideline after he tried to run out of bounds.

"We ran that defense some with Erik, basically," Capers said. "Cutler's a good runner with the football and so we had a little plan where Erik had Cutler."

1/3/1110:56 AM

BorisPerson Man Camera Dildo Shop - NFLFU®

I could see Dom doing that with Clay or possibly Bishop to keep an eye on Vick.

Oh wait, I forgot, Reid already said "Vick might not play..."

1/3/1111:08 AM

PakrzFREEZE!

I hope we see Woody at the line of scrimmage again next week. His instincts make him a very disruptive player in that position.

1/3/1111:14 AM

Satori"...going where the climate suits my clothes"

Bishop is much too slow for the role of Spy

Walden and Woodson = WWII

1/3/1111:24 AM

CitizenDanMember

Walden is a testament to how can it pay dividends to make depth a priority as Thompson has. This team was constructed to withstand injuries and instability, and the coaches have a great sense for how to plug ordinary guys in and give them a simple job (in Walden's case, spend the afternoon spying on Cutler) while the playmakers do their thing.

1/3/1112:46 PM

GreenBayLAMember

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Originally posted by Boris:
Kevin Greene is my new favorite position coach.

Who does he replace? Camden? Slocum?

I was pleased to see a lot of Walden flying around on Sun.

1/3/111:12 PM

FANtasticMember

quote:
Originally posted by Iowacheese:
The Dominator and the entire Defensive staff have earned there paychecks and then some.

I am quite sure ROTTT understands this and will continue to compensate them well.

Hope so, these defensive coaches have done an outstanding job. And you look at the growth of guys like Bishop and Raji and Williams...it's a priority that Ted keep this group together.

1/3/111:21 PM

CJSMember

Greene is coaching a position he once played and doing a great job of it. Assuming being a DC is a long-term goal for him, I think it will be a couple more years before he's ready.

As for spying Vick, agreed with Satori that Bishop is not the man. Whoever it is needs to have some speed and quickness. I like what the Vikings did sending a DB on almost every play.

1/3/111:25 PM

PackdogMember

quote:
Originally posted by Boris:
Kevin Greene is my new favorite position coach.

With the staff Capers has assembled, it's a tough choice....Greene, Whitt, Perry , Trgo, etc.....all excellent coaches.

Even Clements, Robinson, and McAdoo on the offensive side are guys that have impressed with how they've brought players along.

1/3/111:38 PM

TDMember

Walden could be one of those finds like James Harrison who was a unsigned and cut player.

1/3/111:38 PM

turnip bloodMember

This is Kevin Green's second year as a coach. As cuqui said Green is tied to Dom. For the next few years he will working for Dom.

1/3/113:13 PM

PackidermMember

quote:
Originally posted by Iowacheese:
The Dominator and the entire Defensive staff have earned there paychecks and then some.

I am quite sure ROTTT understands this and will continue to compensate them well.

As I mentioned in the 11-1 thread, the defensive staff deserve raises.

1/3/115:12 PM

titmfatiedNo Code

Walden Is Hall Of Fame's Featured Player Of The Week
packers.com

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Green Bay Packers linebacker Erik Walden finished with a team-high 11 tackles and his first two career sacks en route to the team’s 10-3 win over the Chicago Bears, earning selection as the Packers Hall of Fame Featured Player of the Week. The exhibit contains memorabilia from the game, including a game ball autographed by Walden.

I thought Masthay should have been the guy this week.

1/3/116:36 PM

Dr._BobMember

Can't believe Greene wouldn't want to stick around to keep coaching Matthews, at least for a little bit longer.

1/3/118:22 PM

SmedleyMember

quote:
Originally posted by Boris:
Kevin Greene is my new favorite position coach.

I hope we can keep him around for a little while.

1/3/119:30 PM

Ghost of LambeauMember

quote:
Originally posted by Boris:
Kevin Greene is my new favorite position coach.

When he graduated from our high school, I never envisioned any of what he has become. He walked on at Auburn and made himself into the player he became. And now into the coach he has become. He comes back every few years and spends time with the students. I hope he stays in GB forever. He has done a heck of a job.

1/3/119:41 PM

FandameMember

Love Greene and want to keep him around a long time, but TT is even more important because he finds guys like Walden to give to Greene. With all the injuries, TT has signed a couple guys who were considered other teams' scraps (Walden, Green, for example; Shields as an undrafted FA) who have been major contributors for us. TT may not hit on all cylinders all the time (what has Nance done lately?) but overall, he's been excellent this year.

1/3/119:41 PM

Ghost of LambeauMember

Lets throw Zombo, Bishop (getting his assignments straighten out), coaching up CJ Wilson and Wynn to make them respectable, Charlie Peprah (spell?) dumped by 2 other teams since last leaving GB - there have been a number of things happening here. I'm impressed.

1/3/119:53 PM

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