Wimbushed
The Packers got an eyeful of a former Georgia Tech linebacker Saturday night, and it wasn't Keith Brooking. It was his backup, rookie free agent Recardo Wimbush. In his first NFL game, the Jackets' all-time leading tackler had a team-high six tackles, registered an interception, a 10-yard sack, and broke up a pass.
Wimbush is No. 3 on the depth chart at the weakside/inside linebacker position position behind Brooking and Twan Russell. Despite Wimbush's physical shortcomings -- he lacks great strength, size (he's listed at 6 feet 1, 228 pounds) and isn't especially fast -- Falcons coaches like his instincts.
"My objective is just to give 100 percent every single play," Wimbush said. "I feel very comfortable. The coaches have helped me out a lot."