Defensive Grades and Final Thoughts of the Packer Season

Here we go with Part 2, you can read Part 1 now

Defense C- They were not good all year, at the end of the season I believe that a Tosa West offense could of had two touchdowns on them. Bob Sanders needs to be on his way out of Green Bay and now there are reports that every linebacker position will be up for grabs next year. Granted you still were without Cullen Jenkins, Nick Barnett, and Atari Bigby but they should of been better.

Aaron Kampman A- He had a great year at defensive end and may have not had the numbers that he has had in the past couple of years because he was the only player on the line that rushed the quarterback. He is a staple of our defense.

Mike Montgomery D+ Montgomery had a chance to step up and become a player after they release KGB, which he did not. He proved he is no better than a back-up this year.

Ryan Pickett B I thought Pickett had a modest year, there werent as many problems stopping the run as there were with the pass. I thought Pickett looked solid throughout the year, also stayed very healthy.

Johnny Jolly B Jolly alot like Pickett wasnt bad. I also think he can take over Pickett's spot in the near future as the number one and proving to be more of an impact than the first round pick Justin Harrell.

A.J. Hawk C Has A.J. Hawk coming closer to a bust? I mean he cannot cover the flats for shit and really can only make plays to stop the run plus also is very good tackling.

Brady Poppinga C Once again another linebacker who wasnt great against the pass, they let running backs catch passes out of the backfield and Poppinga I dont believe is a starter on this Green Bay team.

Nick Barnett/Brandon Chillar B-/C+ Barnett's impact in defending the pass was way more than anyone us ever thought but he really did have a quiet season before getting hurt. Chillar did a good job stepping up in Barnett's place.

Charles Woodson A He had a great year and earned a Pro Bowl spot for it. He is proving to be an ageless wonder as he hasnt been slowed down. He was a lockdown corner who was asked to play in some many different spots throughout the year.

Al Harris B+ Harris had a good year and still is the number one cornerback despite Woodson's year. Harris is still has some years behind him and is a lockdown corner.

Nick Collins A What a difference a year makes for Collins. He looked like the weakest link last year but now he is a Pro Bowler looking strong. Collins makes plays in the run/pass game.

Aaron Rouse C Rouse didnt have that great of a year and I expected big things from Rouse. I thought he could be a powerful combination with him and Bigby last year. Obviously I was mistaken.

Heres to next year.

-Charlie.