http://pocketdoppler.com/2009/02/28/free-agency-con/ The Wisconsin Sports Blog Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:27:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://pocketdoppler.com/2009/02/28/free-agency-con/comment-page-1/#comment-1662 Mike Sat, 28 Feb 2009 21:11:17 +0000 http://pocketdoppler.com/?p=583#comment-1662 If you believe TT and M-3, it's not all that different that they can't make do with what they have. But I read this morning that they will likely lose Colin Cole. While Cole wasn't a great player, losing him will certainly be a blow to their depth on the D-line. So, it would seem logical that they would at least do some shopping in the second tier. Unfortunately, that is not going to satisfy TT's many detractors. If you believe TT and M-3, it’s not all that different that they can’t make do with what they have. But I read this morning that they will likely lose Colin Cole. While Cole wasn’t a great player, losing him will certainly be a blow to their depth on the D-line. So, it would seem logical that they would at least do some shopping in the second tier. Unfortunately, that is not going to satisfy TT’s many detractors.

]]> http://pocketdoppler.com/2009/02/28/free-agency-con/comment-page-1/#comment-1661 Jon Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:42:50 +0000 http://pocketdoppler.com/?p=583#comment-1661 I agree to some extent, although when the team makes a dramatic change in defensive philosophy it would seem like an ideal time to be a more active participant in free agency. Do the Packers really feel that their front seven, as is, will adapt quickly and effectively to a 3-4 when few if any of these guys have played in a 3-4 system? I understand that the philosophy has been to build through the draft, but they have been building a 4-3 defense through the draft and not a 3-4. Perhaps the Pack will look to some second-tier free agent types to build some depth with folks more familiar with the new system. If they sit tight they are sure putting a lot of faith, and pressure, in the new coaching staff. I agree to some extent, although when the team makes a dramatic change in defensive philosophy it would seem like an ideal time to be a more active participant in free agency. Do the Packers really feel that their front seven, as is, will adapt quickly and effectively to a 3-4 when few if any of these guys have played in a 3-4 system? I understand that the philosophy has been to build through the draft, but they have been building a 4-3 defense through the draft and not a 3-4. Perhaps the Pack will look to some second-tier free agent types to build some depth with folks more familiar with the new system. If they sit tight they are sure putting a lot of faith, and pressure, in the new coaching staff.

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