Walden Named NFC Player Of The Week...

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Walden named NFC Defensive Player of the Week
Posted by Tom Fanning on January 5, 2011 – 10:34 am

Packers linebacker Erik Walden was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Chicago Bears this past Sunday.

Walden, who signed with the team as a free agent on Oct. 27, posted the first sacks of his three-year career as he brought down Bears QB Jay Cutler twice in a 10-3 victory that clinched a playoff berth for the Packers.

Walden also recorded a career-high 16 tackles (12 solo), which matched the best total posted by any Packer defender in a game this season. He was part of a defense that limited Cutler to just a 43.5 passer rating as he completed 21-of-39 passes for 168 yards and no TDs with two INTs. It was the third time in the past nine games that the Packers prevented their opponent from scoring a touchdown.

Walden’s two sacks were part of a six-sack day for the Packers, which matched their single-game season high (Week 1, at Philadelphia). It brought Green Bay’s season total to 47, which was tied for No. 2 in the league. That is the best ranking by a Packers team in franchise history

A street free agent picked up a little over 8 weeks ago makes NFC DPOW.

Dan Compers. Your unbelievable.

1/5/1112:35 PM

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chickenboyTic Toc

You are as well Kevin Greene. Great honor for the kid. Congrats!

1/5/1112:40 PM

BorisPerson Man Camera Dildo Shop - NFLFU®

It's more than Capers. Don't forget Kevin Greene and I'd be remiss if I didn't mention Winston Moss. Those guys are completely unheralded.

1/5/1112:44 PM

IowacheeseKeen Insight

F yeah...thats my boy

1/5/1112:46 PM

chickenboyTic Toc

You referring Wyoming State Rep Kevin Green or Packer coach Kevin Greene?

1/5/1112:46 PM

BTPMember

quote:
Originally posted by Boris:
It's more than Capers. Don't forget Kevin Greene and I'd be remiss if I didn't mention Winston Moss. Those guys are completely unheralded.

Spot on Boris. Again one of my biggest fears in that our defensive coaches are going to be targets for other teams this offseason.

1/5/1112:59 PM

packerboiI lick rainbows

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Originally posted by packerboi:
It brought Green Bay’s season total to 47, which was tied for No. 2 in the league. That is the best ranking by a Packers team in franchise history

This with Clay Matthews, Zombo and Jenkins missing starts. And with Barnett, Jones, Chillar all on IR.

These asst's I hope are getting some nice bonuses come the off-season. If not sooner.

1/5/111:13 PM

TDMember

And to think Adalius Thomas was still available?

James Harrison was waived by Pitt and turned into a star. Who knows, maybe Walden becomes a stud LB. I liked what he showed out in space too. He's got a quick first step around the tackle.

1/5/111:36 PM

TdogProspective Member

16 tackles now!! wow, it was 11 after the game wasn't it?
yep, he's got the KGB quick first step - he and Jarius should trade numbers then he'd be KGB II. kidding.

1/5/111:42 PM

KuttencheezeMember

And how about the obligatory..."He fell into TT's lap."

1/5/111:44 PM

RatPackMember

Just a guy.

1/5/111:44 PM

michiganjoeMember

As impressive as his red zone sack was, the one he got on the delayed blitz was almost as good with perfect timing and a great burst. Love his energy and motor and hope to see quite a bit of him in the game in Philly on Sunday.

1/5/111:51 PM

Tequila_MonsterMember

They never shoulda drafted him.

1/5/111:54 PM

HerschelMember

Good for him.

1/5/112:03 PM

NJWISMember

really how does this happen?

I don't understand. Is it the system, untapped potential, desire? How do you go from being a guy on the street to the best defensive player in the NFL(for one week) in the matter of 2 months.

i am amazed.

1/5/113:47 PM

FreeSafetyI wonder what the poor people are doing?

One word....ROTTT

1/5/113:50 PM

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

It keeps happening in GB, so I have to give a lot of credit to the coaches too

Zombo was a nobody hoping to stick on a PS
Walden was at home
Tramon wasn't drafted
Cullen Jenkins was passed over 250 times
Jolly was a 6th rounder
Bigby was cut by 3 teams
Shields couldn't catch a punt or cover a sneeze

We are so fortunate to have the staff, system and attitude to turn these guys into players on Sunday

1/5/113:59 PM

FreeSafetyI wonder what the poor people are doing?

OK, two words.

ROTTT Compers

1/5/114:08 PM

chickenboyTic Toc

Three words:

ROTT Compers Greene

1/5/114:20 PM

PackerFanFanMember

TERRIFYING!
I mean, Really!

1/5/114:24 PM

Cold MarkMember

If TT is so great why didn't he draft these guys in the 1st round.

1/5/114:49 PM

radmanMember

Its nice to see Walden getting recognition for a fine performance.

Here's to many more in the future.

1/5/115:14 PM

GBFanForLifeLarge Member

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/112962659.html

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In another matter, the NFL reviewed the Bears game and credited LB Erik Walden with three sacks instead of two. Howard Green got one taken away. Walken was also credited with 16 tackles, which was jacked up from 11 by a review of the coaching staff.

Seems hard to believe the gameday crew missed five tackles.

1/5/115:16 PM

HerschelMember

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Originally posted by GBFanForLife:
Walken was also credited with 16 tackles, which was jacked up from 11 by a review of the coaching staff.

Looks about right

1/5/115:25 PM

DH13Member

There is nothing scarier than Christopher Walken in lipstick.

1/5/115:35 PM

Salmon DaveMember

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Originally posted by BTP:

Spot on Boris. Again one of my biggest fears in that our defensive coaches are going to be targets for other teams this offseason.

Then I guess we need to go all the way, so that all the other teams have filled their openings before our coaches become available!

1/5/116:50 PM

FarmDogMember

quote:
Originally posted by Satori:

We are so fortunate to have the staff, system and attitude to turn these guys into players on Sunday

That big dude Green was also a pick-up.

1/5/117:04 PM

PackerHawkMember

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Originally posted by packerboi:
Walden’s two sacks were part of a six-sack day for the Packers, which matched their single-game season high (Week 1, at Philadelphia). It brought Green Bay’s season total to 47, which was tied for No. 2 in the league. That is the best ranking by a Packers team in franchise history.

47 sacks? Pffft, that's all Clay Matthews.

1/6/1112:25 AM

"We"-Ka-BongYou ungrateful biscuit eating son of a bitch

it doesn't seem like they have that many sacks, so I'm not buying it

1/6/117:19 AM

PakrzFREEZE!

quote:
Originally posted by Satori:
It keeps happening in GB, so I have to give a lot of credit to the coaches too

Zombo was a nobody hoping to stick on a PS
Walden was at home
Tramon wasn't drafted
Cullen Jenkins was passed over 250 times
Jolly was a 6th rounder
Bigby was cut by 3 teams
Shields couldn't catch a punt or cover a sneeze

We are so fortunate to have the staff, system and attitude to turn these guys into players on Sunday

Absolutely agree. As previously mentioned, Green has performed as well. The emergence of Peprah has really impressed me too.

Kudos to the players but like you said, at some point you gotta look at the coaching staff. They've been lights out.

1/6/118:45 AM

KonKreteMember

Stole a little Walden background info from another board http://www.thephinsider.com/20...-to-know-erik-walden

1/6/1111:27 AM

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