Raynoch Thompson(LB) Signed...

hauschild · Joined: 23 Feb 2005 Posts: 14492

How good is this guy???

"The Green Bay Packers announced they have signed free agent LB Raynoch Thompson (Cardinals). Terms of the deal were not disclosed."

Packerraymond · Joined: 31 Mar 2005 Posts: 11854 Location: UW Oshkosh

He had 109 tackles and 3 sacks in the 2002-2003 season and has only been in the league for 5 years I think he will be an upgrade over Navies

hauschild · Joined: 23 Feb 2005 Posts: 14492

That was good!

Actually, I hope he turns into one of those little-known free agent monsters that propels the Pack into the upper echelons of defenses. I'll bet he actually is pretty good because Arizona has had some defensive talent there that past few years.

I think I like the signing already!

duxrule · Joined: 28 Jan 2005 Posts: 3111

backup by the looks of what I'm seeing.

http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/187665

hauschild · Joined: 23 Feb 2005 Posts: 14492

Looks like he has some issues, but could be very productive ...

http://www.patriots.com/search/index.cfm ac=searchdetail&pid=11325&pcid=76

KiwiFan94 · Joined: 30 Dec 2004 Posts: 9278 Location: Texas

Yeah I think he is just for depth.
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msmre · Joined: 01 Apr 2005 Posts: 20329 Location: Chicago, IL

In college, he was a lot like Thurman style wise. Was seen as a Buccaneer's style player. Not sure how he was in AZ. It seems as if AZ is an abyss for ballers.

hauschild · Joined: 23 Feb 2005 Posts: 14492

He was #7 rated linebacker in 2000 draft.

Positives: Superb athlete with terrific movement skills. Is very quick, fast and agile and has cat-like movements. Gets quick depth on his pass drops. Has the speed to run with backs and makes plays all over the field. Seems to fly to the ball at times. Very, very tough and does an amazing job of playing through pain and healing quickly. Has a mean streak. Long arms come in very handy, especially vs. the pass.

Negatives: Lacks size, especially in the lower body. Does not take on blocks well and tends to run around them. Plays too upright, which makes him even more vulnerable when teams come right at him and prevents him from getting better leverage by getting low. Plays and hits too big and hard for his body and as a result always seems to have some sort of injury. Despite athleticism seems to have some problems with his balance in space and at times falls down in pass coverage.

Summary: Very athletic but undersized "Will" type ’backer who is not in the mold of Al Wilson but has more athletic ability and is just as instinctive.

I'd say he's worth a shot.

rushpacker_56 · Joined: 23 Jan 2005 Posts: 2350

Either way it shakes, I say he is an upgrade over Navies. The one knock I have is that he has not had an interception throughout his carreer.
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hauschild · Joined: 23 Feb 2005 Posts: 14492

Well, then he'll fit right into our defensive scheme!

daintrain28 · Joined: 04 Feb 2005 Posts: 19189 Location: Bettendorf, Iowa

rushpacker_56 · Joined: 23 Jan 2005 Posts: 2350

He is not just for depth. He lost the starting job to stud backer Karlos Dansby. He is much better than Navies.
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KiwiFan94 · Joined: 30 Dec 2004 Posts: 9278 Location: Texas

hauschild · Joined: 23 Feb 2005 Posts: 14492

The more I read about him, the more I like. I think he has the potential to be a dominant force on our defense.

I also like the fact other teams contacted him, but he only visited the Packers, and signed immediately. RT said two major points: a young defense and Jim Bates' scheme.

Good God, I hope we get Thomas Davis now!!!