Packers Sign LB Stryker Sulak
The Green Bay Packers announced they've signed rookie LB Stryker Sulak.
He made some news last month when the 6th round pick in last April's draft was released by Oakland before training camp even began.
To make room for Sulak, they placed TE Tory Humphrey on I.R. with a broken arm, which ends his season. This move doesn't surprise me; they need that roster spot and can't hold it open for a 3rd string TE who might be able to play again in several weeks.
So why would the Packers want a guy that not even the Raiders wanted? I don't think Sulak has any chance at making the team, absent an outstanding showing during the preseason games. But the Packers are a little thin at linebacker at the moment. LB Nick Barnett is still being held out as he recovers from knee surgery. Rookie 7th round pick LB Brad Jones has missed all of training camp with a hamstring injury. And rookie 1st round pick LB Clay Matthews has been in and out of practice with his own hamstring injury. Sulak's here to provide depth. And he'll get an outside chance at actually making the final 53 man roster.
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Does anyone have any scouting report links on Sulak?
"I’ll give him a badge and he can be my deputy." -Sheriff Melvin appoints Deputy Braun
He's a guy that we wanted at ROTB (Cardinals blog) even after he was cut
He like most college DE’s turned OLB’s. He’s undersized but has alot of pass rush potential. Here’s what we said about him before the draft:
Stryker Sulak (6’5, 251): Sulak’s an accomplished player with four years of starting experience and he even thought about going pro after this junior. He’s improved each year as at Missouri but most scouts still slap the overachiever label on him and wonder if he’ll have the ability to hold his own in space. He’s dealt with some injuries during his four seasons but in 53 games he’s still managed 38 tackles for loss and 22.5 sacks, including 15.5 & 10.5 respectively his senior year. Projected Round: 7th
Pros – Sulak’s a decent athlete with slightly above average speed and quickness but he makes a difference with his non-stop motor and burst to close on the ball carrier. He’s got good instincts and awareness and is a hard worker.
Cons – Sulak’s not going to blow anyone away with his athletic ability and he’ll have to get stronger to maintain the point of attack. He hasn’t been asked to drop into coverage very often but he looks uncomfortable and stiff in space.
He’s probably a stretch to make the roster since he joined so late but you can never have enough OLB’s in a 3-4 and you shouldn’t have any problem stashing him on the practice squad for a year.
Be careful....to a hammer, everything looks like a nail.
from cdsdraft.com:
Overview
14GP 29ST 26Asst 55TT 15.5TFL-106Yds 10.5Sacks-94Yds 6PD 6QBH 6FF 2008 — Second Team All-Big 12
At the combine, Stryker did 22 reps on the bench, had a 31" vertical jump, 9’5" broad jump, ran a 7.31 3-cone drill and a 4.58 20yd shuttle.
Strengths
Long, angular athlete with good quickness and decent agility. Deceptive strength and speed, and pursues to the whistle. Good on stunts and twists. Good pass rusher who gets to the QB and forces quick throws. Plays with attitude and hustles. Active player who gets in on a lot of tackles. Works to strip the ball and creates turnovers.
Weaknesses
Not big enough to play down and doesn’t have experience at LB. Disappears for stretches. Gets driven off the ball by bigger linemen and must be on the move to be effective. Lacks elite quickness.
Projection
3rd round. Looks like an ideal 3-4 OLB, but has no experience in this role. Will be drafted, though, as his attitude and fire, and patience on his new coaching staff’s part, should produce a player that will be in the league a long time. As for most rookies, special teams will be his early ticket

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