Losing a Pro Bowl player at any position is going to have an impact on your squad. Lose two, and you could be in serious trouble. Not so if you're the Green Bay Packers.
Al Harris and Aaron Kampman are elite players, and neither will suit up for the Packers this season barring some minor medical miracle. But the impact may not be as bad you would think.
Bearwith me. I mentioned last week that I believed this defense might actually be better off with Brad Jones starting at outside linebacker instead of Kampman. Against Dallas, without big number 74, the Packers had their best defensive game of the season and Mr. Jones was a big part of that effort.
He is fluid, athletic, and is getting to be assignment-sure. He can make the plays in coverage Kampman couldn't, and even if ...
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Not on Their Knees: Green Bay Packer Injuries Won’t Cripple Playoff Possibility
Posted: 24th November 2009 by Peter Bukowski in NFLComments Off on Not on Their Knees: Green Bay Packer Injuries Won’t Cripple Playoff Possibility