Linebackers are the next position group up for discussion for the NFC North teams. We have already discussed some 3-4 OLBs in the Edge Defenders article. Now we’ll take a look at 4-3 OLB and ILBs. Green Bay Packers: C- The Packers have some young ILBs with some talent but lacked production and coverage. Jake […]
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The next stop for the NFC North Grades and Needs train is interior defenders. Interior defenders include 4-3 DTS, 3-4 NTs and 3-4 DEs. Let’s take a look how each team stacks up. Chicago Bears: C The Bears had some solid play in their relatively new 3-4 defense. Eddie Goldman is a solid nose tackle […]
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The NFC North Grades and Needs series turns to the defensive side of the ball. In this article, we will take a look at edge defenders. This will include 4-3 defensive ends (Vikings and Lions) and 3-4 OLBs (Packers, Bears). Chicago Bears: D+ The Bears got some pressure from their 3-4 OLBs but the pressure […]
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Guard and centers are not the flashiest positions but they are the next area up for review for the grades and needs series. Let’s take a look. Green Bay Packer: A- The Packers cut Josh Sitton in August but didn’t miss a beat even though Sitton was the 10th ranked guard in the league. TJ […]
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