If you’re anything like me and on the computer most of the
day, email threads about the Packers will come up often (and are always welcome). While it can sometimes get heated, I found this personal thread that took place over the course of 20 emails yesterday to be extremely unfiltered and optimistic. So why not share it with other fans?*
Subject: PACK
TM: Their D has got to be better this year right? I mean it
can’t get any worse. Clinton-Dix is a HUGE get. Bigger than
Peppers IMO. IF they can stay healthy—should be a solid unit. I do
think Abbey is going to have a good year too with returning kickoffs and punts
and seeing some WR action. Excited for season to start.
JJ:
I think Peppers is going to be HUGE. A little worried about Clay and his
injury.
TM:
What injury? From last year? Rest him entire preseason.
FH:
I bet Micah Hyde starts at safety.
TM:
F—that I will bet you a 6 pack of Lakefront Riverwest Stein that he does NOT
start. No effing way. Clinton-Dix will start week 1. Book it.
FH:
I’ll take that bet. (Purely on winning the job, not from injury.) McCarthy
loves him some Hyde.
TM:
Ummm—what does Capers think? I think he has final say on who starts on D. Shake
hands…..we have witnesses.
FH:
I know Capers does have final say, but I also know that McCarthy doesn’t make
statements lightly. {shakes hand} YES! First bet of the season. Feels
good.
JJ:
Great bet. MM wants Hyde on the field all 4 downs. Good problem to have if our
D backfield is deep enough that he may not get to play. Outside Corners: Tramon,
Shields. Slot: Hayward. Safeties: Burnett and HaHa. Hyde floats between
slot and Safety. House backup on the outside. Wow.
TM:
F-injuries this year. Also think Bulaga coming back is HUGE as well.
RG:
Contract year players: Bulaga, Tramon, Jordy, Randall, Sherrod, J Bush, Raji,
House, DuJuan, Boykin.
FH:
I have very high expectations for this team, as they do themselves, I would
venture to guess.
JJ:
I would hope that Jordy, Cobb and Bulaga get deals before the season starts if
healthy.
FH:
I actually say you let Sherrod and Bulaga battle it out. Both have injury
questions.
JJ:
Bulaga, when healthy was best RT in the league. If Sherrod is that good, I
would agree. Just haven't seen him play in an actual game in a meaningful role.
Hope is still in 1st rd. OL material.
RG:
Bakhtiari could be the best on the O-Line this year and for years to come. Love
him.
FH:
Bulaga hasn’t played since November of 2012.
JJ:
Good point re: Bulaga. That's right he had that weird hip injury before the
knee. Really hope he gets back to pro bowl form. Would be huge.
FH:
Having Bakhtiari saved the season an equal amount to having Lacy. IMO.
JJ: Can't wait to see what Lacy does in Sophomore campaign.
Such a monster. When does Harris even get on the field?
RG: Also think Carl Bradford will be a stud, and the biggest
steal of the Packers draft.
*Posted with emailers' permission
