dusktreader
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Reading through Packer forums and their subreddit, they seem to think that Britt is going to have his hands full with Clay Mathews and Julius Peppers. It seems to me that Cliff Avril's speed rush should have prepared Britt a bit for what he will face against Matthews. I think that's going to be a huge challenge for him, and doubtless he will get beat a few times. That's where my faith in Russell Wilson kicks in.
However, it seems like Packer fans are really high on Julius Peppers. I can't help but think that Peppers has lost a step. He's 34, and the Bears cut him when they couldn't find a trade. It looks to me like the Packers went balls deep on an aging Defensive end that they are going to try to re-purpose as a Leo pass rusher. He's spent his whole career playing out of a 4-3 and now he has to learn a 3-4.
I don't think it's going to work out well for them. I am anxious to see how Britt handles pressure from 2 long time vets with a reputation for creating sacks, but I have a sneaking suspicion that this game will be the one where he proves why he was selected as starting Right Guard over a long-time NFL starter.
However, it seems like Packer fans are really high on Julius Peppers. I can't help but think that Peppers has lost a step. He's 34, and the Bears cut him when they couldn't find a trade. It looks to me like the Packers went balls deep on an aging Defensive end that they are going to try to re-purpose as a Leo pass rusher. He's spent his whole career playing out of a 4-3 and now he has to learn a 3-4.
I don't think it's going to work out well for them. I am anxious to see how Britt handles pressure from 2 long time vets with a reputation for creating sacks, but I have a sneaking suspicion that this game will be the one where he proves why he was selected as starting Right Guard over a long-time NFL starter.