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James Starks and Other 'Next Guys' Have Packers on Brink of Title

ARLINGTON, Texas -- One after another, so it seemed, key members of the Green Bay Packers went down with injuries during the first half of the regular season. The first to drop was running back Ryan Grant in the season opener with leg and ankle injuries. Linebacker Nick Barnett (wrist) and veteran offensive tackle Mark...

Dirty Dozen: Unsung Players Who Could Impact Championship Games

We know Ben Roethlisberger, Aaron Rodgers, Jay Cutler and Mark Sanchez. We know Troy Polamalu, Charles Woodson, Brian Urlacher and Darrelle Revis. We don't know very much about Jonathan Scott, Scott Wells, Tim Jennings or Sione Pouha. Yet each of them, as well as other "unknowns',' may play as big a role in Sunday's...

Week 17 IDP Rankings: Linebackers

When the Patriots drafted Mayo tenth overall in the 2008 NFL Draft, this is the Jerod Mayo they envisioned -- a defensive leader who'd provide a strong tackling presence to complement NT Vince Wilfork in the middle of the 3-4 . Typically, the biggest weakness of the 3-4 is its vulnerability to gouging runs up the middle,...

Week 14 IDP Sleepers: Rocky at the Top

If you started either of my recommended sleeper defensive linemen last week, you probably got a nice IDP boost in a crucial week. Giants rookie DE Jason Pierre-Paul (three solos, 2.0 sacks, PD) and Lions DE Cliff Avril (four solos, 3.0 sacks) were among the top scorers at their position. Pierre-Paul was actually the top...

Week 13 IDP Sleepers: Pickin' on Devin

Last week's recommendations included standouts Dolphins LB Cameron Wake (two solos, sack), Colts LB Pat Angerer (12 total tackles), Jags DB Courtney Greene (11 total tackles, PD) and Charles Johnson -- who was actually a top-five defensive lineman for Week 12. The Panthers defensive end recorded six solos, 2.0 sacks and a...

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05/22/12 Drafting for defense 'was necessary,' Bishop says Source: Oconto County Reporter - Oconto WI When the Packers used their first six picks on defensive players in last month's draft, it was hardly a surprise.
04/17/12 Pre-draft breakdown: Packers need another OLB, too Source: Oconto County Reporter - Oconto WI Once again this April, Press-Gazette Packers beat writer Rob Demovsky will provide a pre-draft breakdown of the Packers' roster at each position heading into the April 26-28 NFL draft.
04/14/12 Arundel tops Northeast in shootout Source: Capital-Gazette Newspaper - Annapolis MD The Wildcats allowed their early lead to slip away against the Eagles, but they converted some clutch goals late in the game to secure a 16-13 victory on Friday.
04/04/12 Five-year NFL draft review: Inside linebackers like... Source: Sporting News Drafting an elite inside linebacker usually gives an NFL teamâwhether it's operating a 4-3 defense or 3-4âlong-term stability.