Jerry Tagge? Man, I feel for you. I thought Jim Del Gaizo was a sure thing. 
I was there.
Del Gazio lit up one pre-season game IIRC correctly and we thought we had the left-handed Bart Starr.
That daydream didn't last long.
Terdell Middleton
Jake Ryan had more tackles (267-253), 10 more TFL than Stephone Anthony (45.5), one more FF (7) and the same number of sacks (9.5, which was tops for ILBs in this last draft). He also had 7 PDs and 1 INT. 6-3 240, runs a 4.65. Highly productive tackler. Good in zone coverage. Prolific film eater. Incredible work ethic.
I think the kid is going to be alright coming in to sub at ILB when needed and I have some high hopes for him this season. It should be fun to watch him play.
LOLZ.
Really gotta get me one of deez...
I don't trust anyone that gets dating advice from Farmer Ted.
*Also, its a bit disconcerting watching this again realizing that Farmer Ted TOTALLY RAPED Caroline.
X4 has ya covered pboi
Jake Ryan needs more time to learn all the passing game responsibilities, its a huge leap for a rookie.
Originally Posted by CAPackFan95:
*Also, its a bit disconcerting watching this again realizing that Farmer Ted TOTALLY RAPED Caroline.
Whoa... if you recall, neither remembered what happened. Earlier she told Jake she could basically have whomever she wanted.
Needs work in coverage yet, but strong play in the run. Put the FB on his knees.
#Packers @JakeRyan_47 got better as game progressed.. Takes on & sheds FB here. (Yea yea I see you @Mike_Daniels76) pic.twitter.com/w79ck0FoSR
— Ben Fennell (@BenFennell_NFL) December 5, 2015Good stuff, physical play by a ILB not named Matthews. The kid seems to have instincts and he's not afraid to stick his nose in there. As you said Hungry, needs to get up to sped on the coverage responsibilities but very promising thus far.
**side note: the posters that suggested letting Mike Daniels walk are nuts. That video loop is further evidence- difference maker.
The defense has stabilized after a real rough patch. December football is on... Time to play defense. Hopefully he'll continue to elevate his play.
Ryan is looking like a solid pick for us, as is Blake Martinez. Joe Thomas ain't too shabby either! Our ILB predicament looks as if it is sorting itself out. Here's hoping they stay healthy.
Thomas brings serious pop to the Lb Corps... I like that!
Formings of a pretty solid group.
I still don't know that Ryan or Martinez are anything special, but competent against the run is such a huge improvement I'll take it.
Special? We've been looking for a mlb who can run without ****ting their pants, and you are talking about special?
Previous #50 didn't set the bar particularly high, that's for sure. Thomas has been a real surprise and he looks like a completely different player this year.
Linebackers in their first and second year should be all pro's by now.
Goalline posted:Special? We've been looking for a mlb who can run without ****ting their pants, and you are talking about special?
I guess they're OK, but I was really hoping a pair of 4th round picks and a UDFA from S. Carolina State would have surpassed all of Ray Lewis' stats by now.
I don't think it is going out on a limb to say that Martinez, Ryan, and Thomas are all currently playing BETTER than Jamari Lattimore, Brad Jones, DJ Smith, Robert Francois, Nate Palmer, and the immortal AJ Hawk played the inside linebacker position over the past 6 seasons (did I forget anyone among this eminently forgettable group)?
Not since before Desmond Bishop got injured has their been such play at the position. Seeing Ryan flash into the backfield to put a lick on a Lion last Sunday was jarring because I'm just not used to seeing a Packer linebacker do that to anyone.
And to see a #50 in Green and Gold actually running fluidly and staying with a receiver as well as making forceful tackles within 5 yards of the line of scrimmage? Who knew there was more to wearing that number than just being "assignment sure" and jumping on a pile 10 yards past the line of scrimmage to pad a "tackle" stat?
PS I confess I thought Ryan would be a stiff in the AJ mold. Glad I was completely wrong.
Rusty posted:Goalline posted:Special? We've been looking for a mlb who can run without ****ting their pants, and you are talking about special?
I guess they're OK, but I was really hoping a pair of 4th round picks and a UDFA from S. Carolina State would have surpassed all of Ray Lewis' stats by now.
Wait till the diapers come off.
I wonder if my judgment is clouded by a 5 years of watching crap at ILB, but I really think these guys are playing at high level. Not all pro, but better than avg.
Rusty posted:Goalline posted:Special? We've been looking for a mlb who can run without ****ting their pants, and you are talking about special?
I guess they're OK, but I was really hoping a pair of 4th round picks and a UDFA from S. Carolina State would have surpassed all of Ray Lewis' stats by now.
So you expected them to have murdered two people?
SteveLuke posted:PS I confess I thought Ryan would be a stiff in the AJ mold. Glad I was completely wrong.
Give it time. Many people said that Hawk played quite well early in his career. Many, many people. Credible sources.
Fedya posted:Rusty posted:Goalline posted:Special? We've been looking for a mlb who can run without ****ting their pants, and you are talking about special?
I guess they're OK, but I was really hoping a pair of 4th round picks and a UDFA from S. Carolina State would have surpassed all of Ray Lewis' stats by now.
So you expected them to have murdered two people?
{Allegedly}
Jake Ryan has improved in year 2. People expect too much in year 1. Martinez is playing well in year 1, people will expect too much in year 2.
I like what i see also, but I also see the better rb's outrun both these guys in the flat to catch passes, even te's do it...so i am psyched we have a couple non-statues out there, but they are far from complete, but 50 may be able to work on that, he seems quicker and more fluid - ryan is better against the run and he's a better tackler so far...
