a homecoming for a DE?

by bizzle4 on Mar 2, 2009 10:18 PM CST

Vonnie Holiday was just released by Miami. Though he has aged (now 33) quite a bit since his last tenure in Green Bay he has also has some much need experience at a 3-4 DE. He was only expected to make $2.8 mil and another $1.5 mil in bonuses. So very cheap. Last year he piled up 46 tackles and 3.5 sacks starting 15 games and playing in all 16 of them. I think he would really be worth a hard look! for many of reasons.

1. He is a proven 3-4 DE. Since the draft is upon us and we will debate to go after a DE or OLB. But the problem there is if you draft a player you think will work for the DE spot they might not. If we could get Vonnie then we can just go after a OLB for the 3-4 which to me seems to be easier comparetable to the college OLB rather than a college DE to a 3-4 DE.

2. He will be cheap!!! No big bucks needed for him. And i think going back to the team that drafted him would spark an interest in him.

3. He comes with a new leadership role. He was the captain of the Dolphins last year and has took that responsibility and lead in positive ways

So what does everyone think? Too old? Or a good cheap fit?

Poll

Should the Packers go after DE Vonnie Holiday?

Yes, Bring him back to GB-- he brings the 3-4 DE we need

58 votes

No, he has aged would rather try the draft

12 votes

Nope didnt like him the first time in GB

4 votes

74 votes | Poll has closed

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I think we need to sign this guy. Like you said right now we’re looking at whether we wanna draft a DE or OLB and there is no way of knowing if these guys will fit in the system. I think it’s easier to find a 3-4 OLB than a 3-4 DE and it would make it easier for TT. We know what we’re getting with him which is a solid guy who has played in the system before. Sign him

by packallday555 on Mar 2, 2009 10:43 PM CST reply actions