AJ Hawk released by GB

[srrono]

acording to 610am

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/117271913.html

[kiwitexansfan]

WOW, that is a surprise.

Wouldn't mind kicking his tyres.

[HOU-TEX]

Pretty sure he'll be going back to GB. He was going to be due a $10.5 escalator and the Pack wanted it off the books. They can re-sign him to a more friendly deal if they wish

[Honoring Earl 34]

Originally Posted by HOU-TEX

Pretty sure he'll be going back to GB. He was going to be due a $10.5 escalator and the Pack wanted it off the books. They can re-sign him to a more friendly deal if they wish

He was ordinary .

[HOU-TEX]

Originally Posted by Honoring Earl 34

He was ordinary .

I agree, and I reckon the Pack does too. He might check FA, but if GB offers he'll likely go back. Who wouldn't?

[Dutchrudder]

He did play at Ohio State, maybe he'll go to Cleveland to play in a 4-3

[Ole Miss Texan]

Originally Posted by Dutchrudder

He did play at Ohio State, maybe he'll go to Cleveland to play in a 4-3

No, he'll hold a press conference and get everyone on their toes... Cleveland fans and the State of Ohio all excited... and then go sign with Miami.

[Honoring Earl 34]

Originally Posted by Dutchrudder

He did play at Ohio State, maybe he'll go to Cleveland to play in a 4-3

[srrono]

Originally Posted by Honoring Earl 34

He was ordinary .

111 tackles 3 int 1 sack 10 passes defensed thats ordinary?

[Honoring Earl 34]

Originally Posted by srrono

111 tackles 3 int 1 sack 10 passes defensed thats ordinary?

http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorysta...seasonType=REG

[JPPT1974]

This is a shock! But a team will pick him up in no time!

[Hagar]

Ordinary or not, he'd make a good addition to our linebacking crew. Put him and Demico on the inside with Cush and Baldwin on the exterior, we'd have one of the best LB units in the league.

Of course, we don't look at FA that could help our team.

[thunderkyss]

Originally Posted by Hagar

Ordinary or not, he'd make a good addition to our linebacking crew. Put him and Demico on the inside with Cush and Baldwin on the exterior, we'd have one of the best LB units in the league.

Of course, we don't look at FA that could help our team.

I agree, with AJ Hawk inside, we could put Cushing outside.

& we'd have the two best LBs from the 2006 draft..... sorta.

But another class of 2006 player in Houston... hmmmm.....

[srrono]

Originally Posted by Honoring Earl 34

http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorysta...seasonType=REG

http://www.nfl.com/teams/greenbaypac...seasonType=REG

he led GB in tackles

[CloakNNNdagger]

This is why Hawk was released. I would think that the Pack will rewrite his contract for a more reasonable sum, and Hawk will resign.

A.J. Hawk: The injury to Barnett gave Hawk, who was either splitting time or not playing at all in nickel, the chance to play 100% of the downs. He did that for the final 16 weeks, contributing as much as he has in five seasons. As the junior partner to the talkative Barnett for four-plus seasons, Hawk's personality was submerged to an extent. With Barnett out, the calls came through Hawk. According to teammates, he communicated promptly and succinctly. He still isn't a heavy hitter, rates as a mediocre blitzer (one "pressure" every 19.6 snaps, worst on the defense), often gets stuck on blocks and is a step slow to the sideline. He's steady in coverage, having not given up a TD pass since Week 5 of 2008. Now Hawk's future is uncertain. The Packers won't pay him the $10 million base salary due him in 2011, but if he's on the roster by the first day of the league year (March 4, if labor accord is reached) that amount is guaranteed. He cannot play OLB in a 3-4. Grade: B-minus.

[srrono]

Originally Posted by CloakNNNdagger

This is why Hawk was released. I would think that the Pack will rewrite his contract for a more reasonable sum, and Hawk will resign.

you may be right but he did get his ring and gb kinda treated him bad during the seasun I think he even asked for a trade at one point so he may not go back to gb and he is a ilb in the 34 but he would be a plus in houston

[Honoring Earl 34]

Originally Posted by srrono

http://www.nfl.com/teams/greenbaypac...seasonType=REG

he led GB in tackles

So he's their best player ?

[srrono]

Originally Posted by Honoring Earl 34

So he's their best player ?

he may not the packs best player but he would help the texans? I think so Ryan & Barwin coming off injury he makes our LB core better.

[CloakNNNdagger]

Hawk will be a Packer again.

The Green Bay Packers have released linebacker A.J. Hawk after the former first-round pick was scheduled to earn $10 million in 2011.

"With A.J., the business side of the game is driving this decision," general manager Ted Thompson said in a statement. "We're hopeful that we can continue to work with A.J. to have him be a part of our team in the future."

Hawk, drafted fifth overall in 2006, had 111 tackles in 2010 after finishing with less than 90 tackles in each of the previous two seasons. Hawk also had three interceptions this season and has played in all 80 regular-season games since 2006 with 77 starts.

What they have left off is the stats related to what the Pack is most disappointed in with Hawk.............his blitzing inability and his accompanying poor sack numbers (1/2 in 2010).

[srrono]

Originally Posted by CloakNNNdagger

Hawk will be a Packer again.



What they have left off is the stats related to what the Pack is most disappointed in with Hawk.............his blitzing inability and his accompanying poor sack numbers (1/2 in 2010).

He plays ILB he really isnt going to have high sack totals but he is good in coverage 3ints last yr his coverage skills could be a positive