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Sam Holman

1 year

Went back and rewatched the games against the Rams, Dolphins, and Vikings, then wrote a bunch of words about how Joe Barry is using his two-high defensive structures to counter opponents week-to-week. Take a look!

Creating A Versatile Defense: The Joe Barry Approach

Joe Barry's unit has secured 9 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and 7 interceptions over that stretch, holding its three post-bye opponents to an average of

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Sam Holman

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2 years

Some really cool stuff on Love from Darius Slay on his podcast/YT show. Slay's obviously played a long time, faced a lot of QBs. Imo this type of unprompted praise isn't nothing. "Green Bay got a bright, bright future . . . cuz buddy was slinging it."

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3 years

Rodgers really just took all the goodwill he built up with Packers fans following the offseason and yeeted it into a friggen volcano

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1 year

Don't worry Justin, Aaron may be gone but Josh Myers is still here :)

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1 year

#Bears DT Justin Jones blasted #Packers fans today, calling them... 1) "Shi*ty" 2) "Obnoxious" 3) "Half of them don't even know football." Jones wishes Aaron Rodgers was still there so they could beat him. 🍿🍿

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Sam Holman

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2 years

Christian Watson at the end of the first half this week:

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

Packers fans would probably hate it but Ndamukong Suh would actually be a really nice add on the DL. He's still good despite his age - durable, too.

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

Ends up being a 1st down anyway but Christian Watson absolutely COOOOKS Jaylon Johnson at the bottom of the screen

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

Bro I just want to see Jordan Love 😭😭😭

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

Bruh watch a single packers game im begging you

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2 years

@Sam_DHolman I don’t understand the hype around Kenny Clark, look at his numbers they are ok but not elite. They need a force like Aaron Donald who is a game changer. I would be for an upgrade in the draft

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

Casual TJ Slaton masterclass (sound on)

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

Wrote about why I think the Packers should try to re-sign Whitney Mercilus.

Packers Should Re-Sign Unnoticed Free Agent

Green Bay could face some tough free agent decisions this offseason. Read about why they should try to retain OLB Whitney Mercilus.

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

Looks like Jordan Love joined Proactive Sports, the same trainers that Rodgers, Bakhtiari, and a bunch of others use (from Bahk’s Instagram)

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

So, to recap, last night the 2022 Packers rookie class had: 101 receiving yds 9 receptions 9 total tackles (8 solo) 3 PBUs 2.5 sacks 2 TFLs 1 FF And a partridge in a pear tree

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Sam Holman

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2 years

Kingsley Enagbare is going to be #verygood . Tristan Wirfs is one of the best right tackles in the league, and Enagbare (coming from offscreen) beats him clean with a longarm-snatch-swim.

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

Struggling offense gets turned around when the backup QB comes in and executes within the system?🤔🤔🤔🫣

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

Things I'm looking forward to seeing the most next season: Wyatt's first sack Quay's first splash play Christian Watson's first long TD. Reed/Clark/Wyatt all on the field together The first Sul/Jaire/Stokes joint celebration after a pick. Gary destroying people

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

Devonte Wyatt might be facing Ed Ingram and Austin Schlottmann in his first real start LMAOOOO

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

Don't know if it would've mattered given where they were in the game, but . . . man, looks like Rodgers had about 3 other guys open when he threw that incomplete fade to Lazard on 4th down. Great video by @kurt13warner . You can watch the whole thing here:

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

After rewatching Wyatt's game, I thought he played quite well even if the box score doesn't reflect it. At the very least he was decidedly better than last week, despite facing superior competition. I decided to clip every snap he took against the Chiefs starting OL (Thread)

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

I'm a little bit scarred from the hype the DL got last offseason, but still, it's hard not to be excited about what Year 2 Wyatt could look like next to Kenny and Slaton

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

ENAGBARE MEGATHREAD STARTS HERE: This dude is such a fun player. I have no idea how he fell to the 5th round. He constantly finds ways to disrupt the passing game, and put some very nice play vs the run on film. (Cont.)

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

Christian Watson's TDs were awesome, but I loved this catch as well. 3rd down and gotta convert. Watson runs a drag, feels the LB, and slows down to stay open a little longer. If he had kept running, he would've re-covered himself and the throw would have ended up behind him.

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

Tbh I don't think this is on Jaire. GB audibles to a Drop 8 cvg - looks like a version of Cover 2. You can even see Amos slapping his thighs - which imo is signalling "squat" tech to Jaire (referring to how he should play the C2 flat). He's SUPPOSED to play aggressive on the flat

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

3 years

In his previous stints as DC, Joe Barry has faced the Bears 6 times. In those games, he is 4-2. His defenses have gotten: 13 interceptions (!) 14 sacks (!) 8 FF (!) and have allowed: 22.8 PPG 60.8 completion percentage. Happy Bears week, #Packers fans.

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

De'Vondre Campbell's movement skills in coverage are so impressive. Stays step for step on this whip route from the #3 receiver in empty (Tyler Boyd). So glad to have @Came_Along_Way re-signed for years to come!

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

Watching GB-MIA and im very sorry to confirm that Adrian Amos is cooked

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1 year

Theo Ash

@TheoAshNFL

1 year

Another video: I have become convinced Jordan Love is actually good. I made a video explaining why. It’s time for you to take the Jordan Love pill; prepare yourself for another smooth transition at QB in Green Bay

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Sam Holman

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2 years

Enagbare blows up the LT then bends around the edge for the pressure.

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

QUAY WALKER MEGATHREAD PT. 2 Was able to watch South Carolina and Tennessee. I have a couple clips from the SC game, but most are vs. Tennessee. I thought that might be the best tape from Quay I've watched so far. Dominant stuff.

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@Sam_DHolman

1 year

Aaron Jones really That Guy (watch til the end)

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Sam Holman

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2 years

Underrated part of the Doubs TD: Njiman shutting down Von Miller. Great first step and independent hands helps him ride Miller around the edge. Njiman's hand usage has taken a noticeable step this year imo

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

Feels like Reed's pass-rush game really started to click vs the Bucs. Starts with an awesome forklift move, then splits the double team.

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

People were really blaming Quay on this TD lmao

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

ITS JAXON SMITH-NJIGBA AGAIN

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tired: Packers have a type wired: Jordan Love has a type 😈 @JuMosq @TylerDBrooke

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Sam Holman

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2 years

Jordan Davis + Kenny Clark + TJ Slaton on the same field together would be the closest man has ever been to god

Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

Everyone is talking about how the packers should trade up for a receiver and no one is talking about how they should trade up for JORDAN DAVIS

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

I really hope the Packers can figure out how to make Brenton Cox work, because he's got some JUICE

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

11 months

Incredibly excited to let everyone know I'm joining the @EWUFootball staff as an Offensive Analyst!!

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@Sam_DHolman

1 year

Joe Arrigo

@joearrigofsm

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#Packers fans, Aaron Jones, Christian Watson, and Romeo Doubs are going to join Jordan Love in Cali to workout and start to try and get their timing down according to @ArmedDangerQBS

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Sam Holman

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1 year

This quote got a lot of run already but it was one of the more interesting parts of the interview to me. Based on the structures they played on defense, "simplifying" meant going back to their base install coverage stuff - C2, Qtrs, C8 - the stuff they were playing in preseason.

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

Man, this year might the most excited I've ever been for TC/preseason. A young WR/TE corps, Love, the young DL we've built, how last years rookie class looks, seeing what we've got in Odumegwu, seeing if Cox can make it. There's so much mystery around this version of the Packers.

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

If Jordan Love does take the reins this offseason I'd love to see GB prioritize getting a ball-winning pass catcher. Love is willing to put the ball up and trust his guys - it's something that's popped up on both his college and NFL tape imo.

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

I KNOW this aint the dude trying to talk trash

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

Lol people need to realize that the only way to have Jaire shadow JJ is to have him in man coverage on every snap. Any DC who plays that much man is going to be killed with Mesh routes, Over routes, and rub concepts.

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

So @PatMcAfeeShow is just a giant piece of scum as well as a stale suckup, huh

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

3 years

@ezlazar Uh oh bro. Looks like you lost a mil. Let me know when I should send you my PayPal.

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

Elgton Jenkins too!

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

@AndyHermanNFL Sorry man i cant I'm working a seasonal job to raise money for the ref bribes

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

3 years

@zadariussmith Z + P + Gary + Clark + Mercilus = nightmares for QBs

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

You know, it really sucks that the Packers haven’t had recent success drafting and developing a somewhat raw yet freakishly athletic edge rusher from the Big 10

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

First snap I watch of Rudy Ford as punt gunner and he does this lol. Dude is a STs stud. Packers haven't had a guy like this in years.

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

There are absolutely reasons to criticize Gute but it’s kind of insane that he’s signed first team All-Pros off the street two years in a row

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

I hereby declare this @JosiahD5 Appreciation Day!

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Sam Holman

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2 years

Just reached over 1k views on my Christian Watson YT video, which is more than I've ever gotten. Pretty cool!

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1 year

@nacholeber

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Sam Holman

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2 years

"Bakhtiari is done"

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Sam Holman

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1 year

Big boy rep from Wyatt. Not only the block shed, but the ability to diagnose it was a run rather than a pass fast enough to make the stop.

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

YOOOOOO I MADE IT BIG TIME

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"Jordan Love looked confident.. I'm sure he's learning a lot being in the QB room with Aaron Rodgers" @DariusJButler dives into Darius Slay's comments about Jordan Love #PMSLive

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

DL tidbit that probably only interests me: Barry and Montgomery have tweaked how the OLBs handle pullers. Previously they've been "spilling," ie. closing the inside gap created by the block (first 2 pics). Vs the Bucs, they started "boxing" (controlling the outside of the block).

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

Welcome back Rudy

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

@SamIAmTrago @ArturBloodshot Blinded?

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

Quay Walker Megathread starts here: So far I love what I've seen from him in run support, coverage, and as a blitzer. In the run game he plays with great processing ability and uses his dominant physical attributes well. (cont)

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

A personal update:

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

@TheoAshNFL real

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Sam Holman

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2 years

Daddy Slaton 🥵🥵🥵

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

The Lions disguise stuff a bit with a version of Cover 2 Invert, but c'mon 12, you've been in the league for over a decade and a half. You have plenty of protection. Your most trusted WR is wide open. THROW THE BALL

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

Rewatching the game, I actually thought Barry’s plan for 18 was quite sound. GB doubled him on the majority of passing plays (70%+). Did it a bunch of different ways too - lots of Fangio’s Zeus call, some Saban Cone stuff, etc. Execution was what really hurt GB, not the gameplan

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

I came, I said “it’s graduatin time,” and then I graduated all over the place

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

lmaoooo

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

Got a bunch of Karl Brooks clips (probably too many tbh), so I think it's time for a film thread. Got a lot from his games but I also scoured Youtube to get what Senior Bowl stuff I could, since that's one of the highest levels of competition he's faced. (🧵)

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

3 years

@Nate_Tice I, for one, welcome our new Manning overlords

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

Yall know who can generate pressure without relying on premier edge rush talent? Brian Flores and Jim Leonhard

zach jacobson

@zacobson

1 year

The trio of Preston Smith, Kingsley Enagbare and Justin Hollins combined for just two pressures last night, according to @PFF . It’d behoove the Packers to add another body — rookie or veteran — into the mix this spring.

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Sam Holman

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2 years

I really like Rudy Ford, man. He's the robber in Cover 1 here. Does a great job hanging in the backside Dig window, then chases down Wilson short of the sticks.

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1 year

Justin Hollins hasn't been as good as Mercilus was last year, but he's been a very solid pickup. Threatens upfield then lowers his head and drives Darrisaw back with a bull-rush.

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Sam Holman

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1 year

Quay shedding the C one-on-one to make the tackle

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Sam Holman

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2 years

Watson taking reps at returner

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Sam Holman

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1 year

Lmao remember when Kentrell Brice was a starting safety?

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17 former Green Bay Packers are set to start on XFL opening weekend

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

Bro we really getting hourly progress reports lmao this is crazy. Is this what Favre watch was like?

Zack Rosenblatt

@ZackBlatt

1 year

Woody Johnson's private plane has landed in California. #Jets contingent headed to meet with Aaron Rodgers.

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

Hey guys, breaking news. I just got ahold of the knee MRIs for @ChristianW2017 , @Big_E_14 , and @RobTonJr

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

The Packers keep experimenting with stuff up front. This is the first game in a while that they've called run stunts. Looks like Read-Pop (if RT+RG fan towards the OLB/3t the 3t sets a new edge by getting vertical while the OLB loops inside). Should be a TFL but Enagbare whiffs.

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

Imo Wyatt should be getting more playing time. He's not gonna be perfect, but he's done some nice stuff the last two weeks. Nice hand placement + base to hold the LOS here, creates separation with the inside hand, and draws a holding call as he attempts the block release.

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

Wrote about how @RashanAGary is gonna smash some heads in 2022.

Rashan Gary Set To Dominate

Rashan Gary was already a highly effective player for the Packers defense. Could he take another step in 2022?

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

On the positive side, Toure could've had 160+ yds and 2 TDs if the QB play had been better! He's gonna be good imo.

Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

I would've said coming into this year that Rodgers' ability to ID defenses was one of the Packers' biggest advantages. He's been objectively bad at reading defenses for significant stretches of this year. Toure could've housed this.

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

Packers play in Las Vegas next year, you know that if Rodgers goes to the Raiders the NFL is gonna put that game Week 1 in primetime. They gotta be SLOBBERING at the possibility lmao

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

In conclusion, if you thought Bakhtiari was part of the problem on Sunday, you don't know how to watch football.

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

GB's defense was FLYING vs the run. Quay's blitz and the strong-side slant from Kenny leaves Campbell as a free filler. Misses the tackle, but Fournette is slowed up enough for Dean Lowry (!) to split the dbl from Shaq Mason and Wirfs (!!!) and make the tackle for no gain.

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

I really hope the GB defensive staff gives Quay some chances to rush off the edge soon. IMO he could make a real impact doing that. It's not just his (awesome) physical traits. Multiple times, he's flashed an understanding of how to use his length and hands to beat blockers.

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

Bro Sul is baiting us harder than he baited Justin Fields into that pick 6 a couple years ago

rasul

@RasulEra

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Okay y’all asked for the truth so …

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

Gonna do a quick thread on some of blitzes GB sent Quay on. Some fun stuff! I love watching him blitz, he has such a great feel for how to attack blockers. Here we goooo

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

Alright, I think it's time for a Rudy Ford film thread. Besides his STs chops, Ford brings an interesting profile as a slot DB. The Jags used him in that role a significant amount last year, and he has more size/run D ability than GB slots have had the last few years. (cont)

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

Full credit to @AndyHermanNFL , who caught this first. Absolutely filthy bull-snatch move from Wyatt vs the center.

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

Reed coming off his best game and December Kenny too? Bro we might be able to put Kirk in hell

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

I think my problem with the GB D is that no one is playing fast. They’re reactive, not attacking. Teams like the Broncos are running a lot of the same stuff GB does, but doing it with a completely different attitude. That’s on GB’s coaching.

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

Karl Brooks is an elite value pick. LOVE this one

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Sam Holman

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1 year

He should absolutely demand a trade if Rodgers comes back, btw. Dude has put in the work, he deserves a chance to show what he’s got

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

2 years

I've watched next-to-no film of Jon Ford, but I'm officially a fan because of this clip. Big man caught some AIR

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Sam Holman

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2 years

Another great pass rush rep from Enagbare against Penning at LT. That cross-chop is vicious.

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

I miss Mike Daniels

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Sam Holman

@Sam_DHolman

1 year

From what I understand QB - playcaller meetings during the week are pretty common in the NFL. Whether out of the ordinary or not, skipping out on these meetings randomly is pretty wack. If this is true, no wonder the offense looked disjointed and GB cooled on bringing 12 back

Zach Gelb

@ZachGelb

1 year

I was told Aaron Rodgers and Matt LaFleur would have game plan meetings to give Rodgers more say. Sometimes Rodgers would show to the meeting and other times he would just leave Matt sitting there with no word that Aaron wasn’t going to show up. @CBSSportsRadio