Bigby vs. Rouse (1 Viewer)

[Colt Of Personality]

I'm curious what are everyone's thought on the chance that Bigby holds off Rouse?

 

[Weiner Dog]

Bigby's performance at the end of the season may have bought him some additional time. I would assume Bigby will enter camp as the starter, but Rouse will be starting no later than Week 4.

Even though Rouse was drafted in the 3rd last year, the guy was considered arguably the best safety in the country after his junior season. The guy regressed his senior season and ran a subpar 40 time and...voila...the Pack nabbed him in the 3rd.

For those who don't know...

Rouse is 6'4" 225lbs with coverage skills. I don't know if there's another safety in the NFL who's this tall. If he lives-up to his potential, he'll be a fun player to watch.

 

[Zoomanji]

Would Collins remain the other starter at safety or could Bigby and Rouse end up ad the 2 starters?

 

[duece2626]

Would Collins remain the other starter at safety or could Bigby and Rouse end up ad the 2 starters?

I would think that Bigby/Rouse would end up being the starters. Collins isn't very good, imo.

 

[pretender]

Would Collins remain the other starter at safety or could Bigby and Rouse end up ad the 2 starters?

I would think that Bigby/Rouse would end up being the starters. Collins isn't very good, imo.

Collins is pretty talented but he had a down year last year. I'm not so sure he will lose his starting job to Rouse. It will be an interesting off season with Rouse and Bigby - Bigby reminds me a little of a poor man's Bob Sanders. He is fearless in his attacks and the man does know how to wrap up and tackle -a lost art. He does have to learn not to take stupid penalties and work more on his coverage. He is out of place more than he should be if he wants to stay the starter. He did hold off Rouse all year though......My 2 cents

 

[The Man With No Name]

HERE is some video on Rouse from college.

 

[redman]

HERE is some video on Rouse from college.

Honestly, that video is not all that impressive. He's definitely big, but I saw a lot of arm tackles that had smaller ball carriers still falling forward, and not a lot of athleticism or game speed. He's built at first glace a lot like the late Sean Taylor, but he doesn't nearly have Taylor's athleticism.

 

[Michael Fox Fan]

I didn't see anything from Rouse this year that leads me to believe he'll take the starting job. In stark contrast, Bigby made a lot of huge plays. Yeah, he was out of position at times - chalk that up to learning curve. But bottom line, Bigby made plays.

 

[Tick]

There was a feeling around 10 weeks in that Bigby was making too many mistakes and would give way to Rouse, but Bigby made so many great plays for the rest of the season that I can't see him getting benched barring a horrible camp.

 

[Mikey16x]

Would Collins remain the other starter at safety or could Bigby and Rouse end up ad the 2 starters?

I would think that Bigby/Rouse would end up being the starters. Collins isn't very good, imo.

Collins is pretty talented but he had a down year last year. I'm not so sure he will lose his starting job to Rouse. It will be an interesting off season with Rouse and Bigby - Bigby reminds me a little of a poor man's Bob Sanders. He is fearless in his attacks and the man does know how to wrap up and tackle -a lost art. He does have to learn not to take stupid penalties and work more on his coverage. He is out of place more than he should be if he wants to stay the starter. He did hold off Rouse all year though......My 2 cents

technically.. he did hold off rouse.. but rouse got hurt 2 games after he started starting...

 

[reg]

HERE is some video on Rouse from college.

Does he do this to all the ball carriers he tackles in the NFL as well?

 

[Mikey16x]

lol rouse is no hitter... we know this though.. he has great coverage skills and at that size.. it could present a ton of problems for QB's... but bigby is def the bigger hitter... no question.

 

[southeastjerome]

bump..

Is it still Bigby vs. Rouse or is it Collins vs. Rouse? Rouse has been putting up solid tackle #'s this preseason. I haven't seen any GB preseason games though. Has he been lining up at SS or FS? Is he running with the starters?

 

[T Bell]

bump..Is it still Bigby vs. Rouse or is it Collins vs. Rouse? Rouse has been putting up solid tackle #'s this preseason. I haven't seen any GB preseason games though. Has he been lining up at SS or FS? Is he running with the starters?

I've got all three guys on my different rosters, Rouse on one and Bigby and Collins on another. My understanding is that Bigby and Collins are the starters, with Collins at FS and Bigby at SS. Rouse is likely the second best S out of the three, but the problem is that he's more of a SS, which is what Bigby plays. Collins is better in coverage, which is why he remains the starter. That's my impression of the situation anyway, though I'd point out that both the Packers' and NFL.com's depth charts list Rouse as a backup at FS to Collins. Rouse sounds to me like the guy to have longer term over Collins; assuming Bigby continues to play well, his starting job is safe for the forseeable future.

 

[trader jake]

bump..Is it still Bigby vs. Rouse or is it Collins vs. Rouse? Rouse has been putting up solid tackle #'s this preseason. I haven't seen any GB preseason games though. Has he been lining up at SS or FS? Is he running with the starters?

I've got all three guys on my different rosters, Rouse on one and Bigby and Collins on another. My understanding is that Bigby and Collins are the starters, with Collins at FS and Bigby at SS. Rouse is likely the second best S out of the three, but the problem is that he's more of a SS, which is what Bigby plays. Collins is better in coverage, which is why he remains the starter. That's my impression of the situation anyway, though I'd point out that both the Packers' and NFL.com's depth charts list Rouse as a backup at FS to Collins. Rouse sounds to me like the guy to have longer term over Collins; assuming Bigby continues to play well, his starting job is safe for the forseeable future.

As a Packer homer this is right on. Bigby has a slight injury right now so Rouse will probably put up some nice numbers to end the preseason against TEN on Thursday as well. Rouse isn't that great is practice but in teh games he is always around the ball and might be worth a look if he ever wins a starting job in Green Bay.

 

[bcr8f]

That height and those long arms. I look for him to replace Collins eventually and make life miserable for QB's over the middle. The guy's got very long arms.

Now though he may replace Bigby if he remains hurt.

 

[Pick]

A banged up group last year and now Anthony Smith in the mix. Any front runners here?

 

[kethnaab]

I'm really interested in seeing how this plays out

 

[trader jake]

A banged up group last year and now Anthony Smith in the mix. Any front runners here?

Collins is the starting FSSS is a crap shoot but the leader in the offseason clubhouse is Bigby

 

[kellumsboys]

any updates on this battle ?

 

[sportsmonkey_j]

any updates on this battle ?

I just read from the Milwaukee Journal sentinal that Bigby is the starter and they expect him to be the Polamalu of their defense. That sounds promising.

 

[munchkin]

any updates on this battle ?

I just read from the Milwaukee Journal sentinal that Bigby is the starter and they expect him to be the Polamalu of their defense. That sounds promising.

It doesn't if you have Rouse on your roster!!!

 

[T Bell]

any updates on this battle ?

I just read from the Milwaukee Journal sentinal that Bigby is the starter and they expect him to be the Polamalu of their defense. That sounds promising.

It doesn't if you have Rouse on your roster!!!

And also if you cut Bigby last year from your other roster.

 

[Warpig]

any updates on this battle ?

I just read from the Milwaukee Journal sentinal that Bigby is the starter and they expect him to be the Polamalu of their defense. That sounds promising.

It doesn't if you have Rouse on your roster!!!

And also if you cut Bigby last year from your other roster.

Patiently holding onto both.

 

[Kool-Aid Larry]

this speculation doesn't sound good for Rouse....

Another option is Rouse (6-4, 223), a third-round draft pick in 2007 who has been far too unreliable, in part because of injuries, and isn’t a lock to make the team.

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/ic/blo...der/index.shtml

 

[T Bell]

this speculation doesn't sound good for Rouse....

Another option is Rouse (6-4, 223), a third-round draft pick in 2007 who has been far too unreliable, in part because of injuries, and isn’t a lock to make the team.

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/ic/blo...der/index.shtml

Where does Rouse's "unreliability" come from? Is he weak in pass coverage?

 

[trader jake]

this speculation doesn't sound good for Rouse....

Another option is Rouse (6-4, 223), a third-round draft pick in 2007 who has been far too unreliable, in part because of injuries, and isn’t a lock to make the team.

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/ic/blo...der/index.shtml

Where does Rouse's "unreliability" come from? Is he weak in pass coverage?

Envision a center fielder in baseball that doesn't get a good read from the crack of the bat...that's Rouse. He also isn't the best tackler, lacks elite speed, and generally has his head up his butt on at least one play a game. Can you tell I'm not a fan of his? Word of caution about Bigby because he's still battling his ankle injury from last season. Check his status around week 3 of the preseason...if he's healthy then get excited.