10 years ago, Edgerrin Cooper would have been selected in the first round, and nobody would have given it a second thought. Even with the devolution of perceived linebacker value in the NFL, Cooper ideally fits the modern prototype with his straight-fire speed, awareness to the ball, and ability to do everything from killing run fits to excelling in coverage. New Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley’s job will be to mitigate the rogue elements of Cooper’s hell-bent style with the richness those attributes bring to the field.
