Getty ImagesThe remarkable rise of Zombo looks ready for a sequel.
(Yes, it’s Frank Zombo, Packers outside linebacker. But if anyone should just have one name, it’s Zombo. Let’s do this.)
Zombo started nine games last year as an undrafted player, including the Super Bowl. An injury to Erik Walden put Zombo back in the starting lineup against Pittsburgh, and he’s stuck there throughout training camp, despite a challenge from Walden and last year’s Week One starter Brad Jones.
Rob Demovsky of the Green Bay Press-Gazette says Zombo has been the “most consistent” of the trio and clearly looks like the favorite to start opposite Clay Matthews against the Saints three weeks from Thursday. (Yes, it’s that soon. Sweet.)
Because this is Green Bay, Demovsky has “records” for all three linebackers in 1-on-1 pass rush drills from camp. Which is awesome. Zombo is 7-7, Walden is 6-11, and Jones is 4-15.
“My pass rush has been great. I think I’m dropping [into coverage] well and I understand the defense,” Zombo said. “So yeah, I feel like in a way it’s my job to lose.”
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What Kevin Greene has done with those outside linebackers is remarkable
his name is zombo??
i think i speak for the NFL when i say that pat angerer has been replaced as the linebacker with the awesomest name.
Zombo…The Killer Guido
1-on-1 passing drill records? That is awesome. The season can’t come fast enough.
Undrafted, plays thru a severe ankle sprain in training camp last yr because he knew that was the only way to make the roster, and pushing to be starter. Great story and the absolutely the kind of football player TT likes.
anything is possible at zombocom
i loved zombo last year. im glad he’s doing well. go pack go!
If i was a Packers fan, i would get his jersey
Gotta love it representing sterling heights michigan! I knew him throughout middle school and high school! Great guy
Zombo..lol I always think of The Munsters when I hear his name.
Dude is a beast! Had big sack on Vick in the reg season running him down like prey and then another huge sack in the SB…coverage skills are getting better. And with that name, sky is the limit…
Ladies and gentlemen Zombo No. 5. Go get em Frank!
You Don’t Mess With the Zombo!
Some people criticized it last year, but I loved it when after a sack or a TFL, he would break out the imaginary sword and slash a Z in the air.
Stay classy Packers!
OK, quick.. what classic TV show had this line: “Zombo, what the hell are you doing with my wife?!”
Always outstanding to see a Central Michigan Chippewas getting the job done!
Maybe he can go on Dancing With the Stars, and do the Mombo.
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One of the best names in the NFL, by far.
“Hey Kids! Eeets ZOMBO!”
Zombo is gonna give QB’s Thrombos.