Call it the “shotgun approach.” Ted Thompson added his twelfth defensive lineman to the roster on Wednesday with his signing of DE Phillip Merling, who spent the last four years with the Miami Dolphins. Of the four (non-Packer) veteran free agent signings by Thompson this offseason, three have been defensive lineman: Daniel Muir, Tony Hargrove, and now Merling.
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Packers 2011 Training Camp: The Best Positional Battles to Watch
But it will also be home to several intriguing and important positional battles that will determine who starts and who rides the bench to open the year. Let’s go in-depth to breakdown some of the Packers best battles to watch during training camp.
3 Main Themes Emerge From Green Bay Packers 2011 NFL Draft
3 Main Themes Emerge From Green Bay Packers 2011 NFL Draft
Green Bay Packers 2011 NFL Draft — Seventh Round, No. 233: DE Lawrence Guy
With the 233rd pick in the 2011 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers selected Arizona State DE Lawrence Guy.
2011 Draft Prep: Green Bay Packers Needs by Position – Defensive Line
In this next installment of our 2011 Draft Prep series looking at the Green Bay Packers’ needs by position, we are going to analyze how the defensive line currently stands. Strengths, weaknesses, depth, and uncertainties will all be examined to determine the urgency of need in regards to next season.