Should this be Woodson's last year in Green Bay

pollino14 · Joined: 14 Jan 2006 Posts: 15146

Let me start by saying, I have a ton of respect for Woodson. The guy is a pros pro. But lets cut to the obvious...

1. He can't cover anyone anymore. Woodson gets beat like he stole something multiple times a game. He simply cannot keep up with the younger cats anymore. He's a very big liability out there.

2. He s good for at least 2 PI calls a game. Every game... Because he can't cover anyone, he always grabs an arm or something, and the refs always calls it, and it's the most frusterating thing ever.

3. He's an ineffective blitzer, not a major thing but these announcers keep praising him for it, but I really don't see it.

Woodson was great in his prime, but this is a young man's sport, and father time catches up with all of us. Williams/Shields/Heyward/House would be more than sufficent next year. Heck, we prob will be looking for a corner again early in the draft.
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DavidatMIZZOU · Joined: 09 Apr 2009 Posts: 6036 Location: The ZOU

I think so. One of my favorite players ever. But this has been a trend for a while and honestly I don't know how it changes.
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Pugger · Joined: 01 May 2010 Posts: 4321 Location: N. Fort Myers, FL

It is sad to see for sure. He should only be used near the LOS from here on out. We'll be better served to have him get after the QB and RBs. I''m wondering if we'll see more of this once House returns?
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IrishGreen · Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 30798 Location: Wisconsin

I don't think so. I still think he could be a good dime back and mentor type. He would need to take a significant paycut though, obviously.
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ArodFanboy · Joined: 29 Dec 2008 Posts: 2345

If he takes a substantial paycut, I wouldn't mind bringing him back as a role player. It's becoming increasingly obvious to me that his days as a full time starter are numbered and probably should be done with now. His big play mentality was great before he slowed down, now that he has it's more of a problem then a plus. He's still going to excite us with turnovers every once in a while, but the number of penalties he rightfully warrants out there prove to me he is finished as a starter.
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MrBobGray · Joined: 08 Jan 2007 Posts: 1528

Not really sure yet, but I'll say this:

Had Woodson hung on to any of the several chances at a pick he had, we probably aren't having this conversation. Lost in the terrible game yesterday is the fact that the coaches can only put players in the right position so many times, and our players simply didn't capitalize on it at all, Woodson and Williams especially.

Title Town USA · Joined: 19 Jan 2009 Posts: 15338 Location: Wisconsin

I'd love to see Woody stick around after he does retire. Asst. DB coach to begin with.
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umphrey · Joined: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 1015

I dont know, Ive been sick of the holds and DPI for some time now. I dont really like the defensive philosophy of "give up yards until the QB makes a mistake", either, which Woodson seems to represent at this point in time.

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GBPackers79 · Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 19236 Location: New Jersey

He can't play his current role.

Let's bring Joe Porter back.
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incognito_man · Joined: 11 Jan 2007 Posts: 26371 Location: Madison

He still is a good football player.
He is NOT worth his contract.

So, if he doesn't drastically cost less, yes it should be his last year.
If he's willing to take less, he still has a spot as one of our best 53.

Sandybaby716 · Joined: 11 Mar 2007 Posts: 3526 Location: Rhode Island

Voted for him to not return next season primarily because of his salary. Frankly, he would still be solid as a dime back, as there are certain things that he brings to a defense that are irreplaceable. I rather hope that one of our coaches (likely Perry) gets offered some sort of DC job so Woodson can take that role should he choose to retire. Maybe even make a new role on the coaching staff where he trains players for the unique responsibilities in our nickel package that made him DPOY and a SB champ.
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nfldraftguru1 · Joined: 07 Feb 2009 Posts: 8035 Location: eau claire, wi

Not at his current salary. He'll have to take a substantial paycut to remain on the team IMO. He's still solid covering the slot and TEs, but his days of jumping routes and returning INTs for TDs may be over because his speed is starting to be a liability.
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