We’ve all been making a big deal about inside linebacker Jake Ryan, who the Green Bay Packers drafted in the fourth round. We’re also more than sold on the idea of leaving Clay Matthews’ primary position as inside linebacker. Then there’s Sam Barrington, who snatched a starting role in the middle last season and we all assume is the only certainty to start there this season.
But let’s not totally write off Carl Bradford just yet.
Yes, Bradford was a total non-factor as a rookie. Yes, the Packers misused him until the eve of the regular season.