Clay Matthews took one for the team last year. When coach Mike McCarthy came to the standout outside linebacker, Matthews accepted the role and the team got better. Matthews’ debut at inside linebacker was Nov. 9 in a blowout win vs. Chicago. He led the team in tackles with 11 and also tallied a sack. […]
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2014 Packers Position Group Analysis: Inside Linebackers
Packers Inside Linebackers: This group severely lacked playmakers. The coaching staff was forced to lean on A.J. Hawk, who has lost significant speed in the last few years. And now with the losses of Hawk and Brad Jones, the only inside linebacker on the roster is the very green Sam Barrington. Where are we now: Here […]
Is Sam Barrington the answer at ILB for the Packers?
By the standards of most NFL teams, the Green Bay Packers had a successful 2014 season. They went undefeated at home, won their division, and were a few plays away from being the NFC’s representative in the Super Bowl. But the fans and the organization itself are used to this level of success, and often, […]
Sam Barrington 2014 Report Card – Packers Player Grades
1) Introduction: Not too many people knew this guy when the season started. But when the season’s final chapter was written, everyone knew this guy. Kind of hard to believe that a seventh round pick is currently the best Packers’ inside linebacker. 2) Profile: Sam Barrington Age: 24 Born: 10/05/1990 in Jacksonville, FL Height: 6’1″ Weight: 240 College: South […]
Packers Xs and Os Film Session: Sam Barrington Arrives
Photo credit: Mark Hoffman/JSOnline Last Sunday, the Green Bay Packers won a very competitive showdown against the New England Patriots in a game that many labeled as a Super Bowl preview by a score of 26-21. The score was on the lower side of things, compared to recent scoring trends, which shows that defenses still do […]