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Message: <blockquote data-quote="TJV" data-source="post: 489288" data-attributes="member: 4300">I disagree "there's as much uncertainty behind Hawk as Raji" for the following reasons:  Since Pickett is listed as the starter at LDE, he's not actually "behind" Raji at NT. The only "true" backup NT who doesn't affect another starting position is Jordan Miller who will likely struggle to make the roster. Miller was released by the Bears in August and was out of the league until the Packers signed in December. I'm hoping they've uncovered a diamond in the rough but it would be foolish to count on it. So as the roster stands today, there are only two players physically suited to start at NT and perhaps another in Miller.  Yes DJ Smith is coming off an injury but if he does return healthy IMO he would be about as good as Hawk - so for me only his recovery is in question. Also, if it is in the plans to waive Hawk and they'd like Brad Jones to challenge for that starting spot or be available as insurance, how easy will it be to keep him? I don't have any objective evidence to back this up so it is purely speculation but I believe the "ace in the hole" at ILB is Manning. They traded up for him for a reason and IMO that reason was he has a chance to bring the kind of athleticism to the position we've been hoping for. And then there's Francois and Lattimore. Francois started two games in 2011 and had 2 INTs, 3 passes defensed, and one forced fumble. He's been with the Packers for 3 years and played in 35 NFL games, almost all as a ST'er. Lattimore has been with the team for two years and has played in 23 games all as a STer (as far as I know). Yes, I'm sure the staff have reasons why Francois hasn't been given more of a chance from scrimmage but compare this commentary, whether you buy my analysis of the individuals or not, to the one above on NT. Of course the bigger question regarding ILB is the return of Bishop. If neither Bishop nor Smith return healthy of course they would want Hawk on the roster (they probably do no matter what). But beyond that, the situation at ILB is better not just because there are more bodies available, but because there's more experience and potential available than at NT.   I've got to post this again just so there's no misunderstanding: I think Hawk is going to play under the terms of his current contract in 2013. I just wish that weren't the case (paycut). </blockquote>

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