Why Erik Walden will start over Bjoern Werner
The Indianapolis Colts drafted Bjoern Werner in the first round of the draft, but Erik Walden will probably get the nod over him at the start of the season.The Indianapolis Colts have been busy this offseason, especially on defense. One move they did was getting Erik Walden for 4 years (16 million). They invested quite a bit into him. Then a month later, the Colts decided to draft...
Breaking Down the Indianapolis Colts' Draft Picks
The Colts had a nice draft, with some solid players that could be impact players in the near future. 1st Round -- Bjoern Werner -- Defensive End / Outside Linebacker -- Florida StateA lot of people are saying that Werner will have a tough transition to stand up outside linebacker. Here's the thing, the guy is so athletic and so versatile that I bet you a switch would be quite...
Breaking Down the Indianapolis Colts' Draft Picks
The Colts had a nice draft, with some solid players that could be impact players in the near future. 1st Round -- Bjoern Werner -- Defensive End / Outside Linebacker -- Florida StateA lot of people are saying that Werner will have a tough transition to stand up outside linebacker. Here's the thing, the guy is so athletic and so versatile that I bet you a switch would be quite...
Breaking Down the Indianapolis Colts' Draft Picks
The Colts had a nice draft, with some solid players that could be impact players in the near future. 1st Round -- Bjoern Werner -- Defensive End / Outside Linebacker -- Florida StateA lot of people are saying that Werner will have a tough transition to stand up outside linebacker. Here's the thing, the guy is so athletic and so versatile that I bet you a switch would be quite...
Breaking Down the Indianapolis Colts' Draft Picks
The Colts had a nice draft, with some solid players that could be impact players in the near future. 1st Round -- Bjoern Werner -- Defensive End / Outside Linebacker -- Florida StateA lot of people are saying that Werner will have a tough transition to stand up outside linebacker. Here's the thing, the guy is so athletic and so versatile that I bet you a switch would be quite...
Breaking Down the Indianapolis Colts' Draft Picks
The Colts had a nice draft, with some solid players that could be impact players in the near future. 1st Round -- Bjoern Werner -- Defensive End / Outside Linebacker -- Florida StateA lot of people are saying that Werner will have a tough transition to stand up outside linebacker. Here's the thing, the guy is so athletic and so versatile that I bet you a switch would be quite...
Colts Team Needs (As of March 20th)
The Colts have made a lot of signings in free agency and have addressed a lot of needs. I breakdown the position that needs the most attention (i.e draft picks, free agent signings) and the ones that need the least.Offensive GuardDonald Thomas is a solid addition, but he's nothing special. He should be a fine guard though, and I doubt many will have to worry about him. The problem...
What are the Colts doing?!
Well, the Colts decided they needed to go out and add some players via free agency. As I stated a few days ago, this was a good free agent market for the Colts, as there were several players that suited the Indianapolis needs. The Colts definitely tapped the free agent market, but they didn’t ever seem to look for the top names on the market. Compounding the problem, they paid...
Indianapolis Colts making questionable moves in free agency
The Indianapolis Colts have been on a wild tear to sign free agents for top dollar contracts. The only problem has been that their free agent signings haven't been top tier additions to their team. The recent activity has many wondering exactly what is going on in Indianapolis. Below is a list of free agents signed so far by the Colts with contract details. [H/T to Rotoworld...
The Colts have spent $31,535,333 in Cap Dollars
The Colts have spent $31,535,333 in cap dollars.This leaves the Colts with about 13M dollars left to spend on the draft and some other free agents.The Colts have the option of taking some of that space and rolling it over for next season. If they have 5M left, they can choose to roll it over to next season, adding 5M to their cap space next year. The Colts have spent money this...
Colts Agree To Terms With Packers LB Erik Walden
Outside linebacker Erik Walden's tour of unrestricted free agency lasted less than an hour Tuesday before he departed the Green Bay Packers for a substantial contract with the Indianapolis Colts.
Walden, 27, said he received a four-year contract from the Colts that averaged $4 million per year and was worth close to $16 million.
"Where I come from, it's a blessing...
Packers News: Erik Walden bolts for the Colts
The Colts gave Walden $16 million
Who says there’s no such thing as exciting free agent news in Green Bay?
Former Packers outside linebacker Erik Walden raised some eyebrows today by reaching an agreement with the Indianapolis Colts on a contract worth $16 million over four years. Walden, 27, expects to be a starter opposite Robert Mathis, according to Bob McGinn on Twitter.
In...
Walden agrees to leave Packers for Colts
Outside linebacker Erik Walden is now a former member of the Green Bay Packers.
Just one hour after free agency began, Walden, 27, struck a deal with the Indianapolis Colts.
Colts owner Jim Irsay announced the news on his Twitter page.
According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Walden agreed to a four-year, 16 million contract with Indianapolis.
Walden was suspended for Week...
Walden agrees to leave Packers for Colts
Outside linebacker Erik Walden is now a former member of the Green Bay Packers.
Just one hour after free agency began, Walden, 27, struck a deal with the Indianapolis Colts.
Colts owner Jim Irsay announced the news on his Twitter page.
According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Walden agreed to a four-year, 16 million contract with Indianapolis.
Walden was suspended for Week...
Erik Walden: 2012 Green Bay Packers Evaluation and Report Card
Erik Walden
1) Introduction: Packers outside linebacker Erik Walden came into the 2012 training camp with slim odds of staying on the roster. The team had just drafted Nick Perry with their first round pick and Perry would surely get every opportunity to start opposite Clay Matthews. The team also saw undrafted rookie Dezman Moses emerge durin camp and it looked lik Walden...
A Green Bay Packers Spy Story: WHODUNNIT?
Erik Walden and Clay Matthews – Packers Spys?
I spy… a blitz?
The impetus for writing this post was to determine once and for all, how much actual “spying” of Colin Kaepernick did the Green Bay Packers do and who was involved? On twitter after the game, there was a wide disparity of opinions on this topic. Some bemoaned why the Packers didn’t employ a spy, others claimed...
Packers Defensive Struggles Go Beyond Capers
Are Dom Capers’ days in Green Bay over?
Before you read further, I want to make one thing clear: This post is not a defense of Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers. After the Packers got shredded for almost 600 yards on Saturday night, Capers cannot be defended.
Go ahead and call for Capers’ firing and criticize him all you want. He deserves it.
However, Green Bay’s problems...
Packers 24, Vikings 10: Wild Card Game Balls and Lame Calls
Clay Matthews and the defense stepped up big and the Packers are on their way to San Francisco.
“Revenge is a dish best served cold,” or so the saying goes, and the Green Bay Packers got their revenge against the Minnesota Vikings by winning their NFC Wild Card game 24-10 a week after the Vikings beat the Packers 37-34 which cost Green Bay a first round bye.
The Packers spotted...
Packers Outside Linebackers: Erik Walden vs. Nick Perry
Erik Walden celebrates. Jay Cutler cries.
Before the season started, Jersey Al posted this about Packers outside linebacker Erik Walden. Jersey Al said the following about Walden early in the post:
Erik Walden can flat out rush the passer. When Walden is turned loose to pursue the red meat known as NFL quarterbacks, he performs like a hungry lion.
I wasn’t as high on Walden as...
Packers Reinstate LB Erik Walden, Release CB Brandian Ross
The Packers reinstated LB Erik Walden from his one-game suspension and released CB Brandian Ross.
Walden was suspended for violating the leagues persona-conduct policy. He was charged with disorderly conduct-domestic abuse last Thanksgiving after a dispute with his girlfriend.
A fifth-year pro, Walden played in every game with 15 starts last season and had 60 tackles, three...
Packers' Walden returns after suspension
GREEN BAY, Wis. With his one-game suspension over, Packers linebacker Erik Walden was reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and re-joined his teammates on Monday.
Walden was arrested late last season on a domestic abuse charge and spent the entire Thanksgiving weekend in jail. Though the charges were later dropped, Walden was suspended by the league eight months later and...
Packers' Walden returns after suspension
GREEN BAY, Wis. With his one-game suspension over, Packers linebacker Erik Walden was reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and re-joined his teammates on Monday.
Walden was arrested late last season on a domestic abuse charge and spent the entire Thanksgiving weekend in jail. Though the charges were later dropped, Walden was suspended by the league eight months later and...
Packers make room for LB Erik Walden, cut CB Brandian Ross
Packers linebacker Erik Walden re-instated
As the Packers turn the page on Erik Walden’s one-game suspension, they’ve cut cornerback Brandian Ross to clear room for the 27 year-old linebacker.
Ross was inactive for Sunday’s game against the 49ers, but the Packers will likely try and keep him around on the practice squad. Teams have 24 hours to put in a claim for Ross before...
AllGreenBayPackers.com Staff: Final 53-man Roster Predictions
Packers 53-Man Roster Predictions:
(Note: With regards to suspended player Erik Walden, our prognosticators had the option (as the Packers do) of either adding a 53rd player for week one or going with 52. If going with 52, then there can be no third year practice squad players (Anthony Levine and Graham Harrell are eligible). In either case, Walden will not be used in our roster...
In defense of Erik Walden: Packers Third Best OLB
Packers Linebacker Erik Walden
Sometimes I feel like I’ve been living alone on Walden Island. While everyone around me seems to give zero respect to Packers outside linebacker Erik Walden (is he the new Jarret Bush?) , I believe he has a talent just waiting to be brought to the forefront. It’s something I noticed all last year, and with a little luck, the results would have made...
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