After visiting the #Packers, DT Ricky Jean Francois is signing a 1-year deal for $3mil with GB.

[Dantés]

I am hoping that not resigning peppers or Jones marks the transition back closer to a traditional 3-4.... I respect the vision capers and Co had. But I am a huge dline fan, and the 2-4-5 really doesn't pay enough attention to the trenches imo. It always seems to become apparent when the great teams play us.

All 3-4 teams are running more nickel than base defense at this point. What you're taking issue with is a league wide trend that's been steadily progressing for several years.

 

[brandon2348]

Draft TJ Watt and then best corner available

I'm still dreaming Haason Red**** somehow falls to us.

 

[SoonerPack]

We had to have this signing for many reasons. Since we're going with the Siskel and Ebert theme, 2 thumbs up.

 

[7thFloorRA]

Datone signed for more......eat it Vikes!!!

 

[Arthur Squires]

He could spot start honestly...

I'm fine with a rotation of Ricky/Daniels/Clark/Guion/Worthy...

He has a somewhat similar body to BJ I would presume

that rotation on DL is pretty solid i think

Jerel Worthy??? Who is Worthy?

 

[sschind]

Yes sir. I like the idea of filling these holes and then going after high impact players in the draft that fit our greatest need. DEFENSE. In particular LB and CB. It may be wise to trade a future draft pick or mid rounder to go after 3 starting level players by close of day 2

my suggestion to you would be to pre-dial a 91 when Goodell announces our pick. If we take anything other than a CB or a LB you are going to have a stroke and need all the time you can get.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Jerel Worthy??? Who is Worthy?

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[Zartan]

Not bad good eye Ted. Now if you can release Guion then you can really make me a happy camper Teddy.

 

[Packer Fan in SD]

IIRC, if we release Guion we will recover about the same in cap space as Frenchy will count against. Perhaps another move is coming? At least let me dream a little here before you bring the torches.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

Good signing by Thompson. While Jean Francois doesn't offer a lot rushing the passer he's an excellent run defender.

Keep Guion, he's not breaking the bank and he adds another experienced body to the line in case an injury happens. I'd rather throw him in as a replacement than some rookie.

Keep Guion!. Need this type of depth all across the roster.

The Packers should release Guion, dapecially as he didn't even perform at a decent level in 2016.

If we sign that o-lineman from the Titans, Bell, we should be set up very nicely for the draft. Ted just has to hit on our picks.

Unfortunately Thompson still hasn't addressed the team's biggest weakness.

I'm fine with a rotation of Ricky/Daniels/Clark/Guion/Worthy...

I guess you're talking about Lowry as the Packers traded Worthy nearly three years ago.

IIRC, if we release Guion we will recover about the same in cap space as Frenchy will count against.

The Packers would save close to $3.3 million by releasing Guion. I expect that move to happen at some point after the draft.

 

[Curly Calhoun]

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Packer fans should be excited by this signing, if for no other reason, that the Peanut Butter & Jelly Dance is coming to Titletown:

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[Pokerbrat2000]

Packer fans should be excited by this signing, if for no other reason, that the Peanut Butter & Jelly Dance is coming to Titletown:

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Sadly, Now the NFL will probably flag him for excessive celebration for doing that dance.

 

[elcid]

Stoked with this extra body on the DL, If we pick up one athletic Linebacker in FA (Brown or in a slightly worse scenario, Levy) I feel like we can be a complete team after the draft. Plus such a pickup would lead to Clay not being pegged at OLB and can be moved around.

 

[Dirty Sanchez]

Seriously though, this guy's new nickname has to be "Frenchy".

I don't know man...............with the "Ricky Jean" thing going on, he really may be a NASCAR driver.

 

[El Guapo]

What is the word on DeAndre Levy. He's been fantastic but I know he is coming off a bad injury. He did return at the end of the season. He is poison or just asking for too much? Pre-injury I would have lobbied for him no questions asked!

I like the RJF signing. It's nothing spectacular but depth is always appreciated.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

Stoked with this extra body on the DL, If we pick up one athletic Linebacker in FA (Brown or in a slightly worse scenario, Levy) I feel like we can be a complete team after the draft. Plus such a pickup would lead to Clay not being pegged at OLB and can be moved around.

The Packers will most likely at least lack a shutdown cornerback to be considered a complete team entering next season.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

What is the word on DeAndre Levy. He's been fantastic but I know he is coming off a bad injury. He did return at the end of the season. He is poison or just asking for too much? Pre-injury I would have lobbied for him no questions asked!

Levy has only played in six games over the past two seasons because of injury. I guess a lot of teams are reluctant to sign a player like that.

 

[brandon2348]

Sadly, Now the NFL will probably flag him for excessive celebration for doing that dance.

So now we.got "Peanut Butter Jelley" to go along with "Cap'n Crunch" lol.
We definitely added some characters. Should be fun.

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[Mondio]

What is the word on DeAndre Levy. He's been fantastic but I know he is coming off a bad injury. He did return at the end of the season. He is poison or just asking for too much? Pre-injury I would have lobbied for him no questions asked!

I like the RJF signing. It's nothing spectacular but depth is always appreciated.

Pre-injury he would have been a day 1 signing. Not sure what he has left to invest in though

 

[HardRightEdge]

So now we.got "Peanut Butter Jelley" to go along with "Cap'n Crunch" lol.
We definitely added some characters. Should be fun.

You'd hope these guys bring a little fire to the proceedings.

 

[elcid]

The Packers will most likely at least lack a shutdown cornerback to be considered a complete team entering next season.

While I know that it's rare for a first round CB to immediately become a shutdown corner, I'd feel like if we were to sign a linebacker we are able to double dip early on CB in such a loaded class. Increased competition between our young CB's has to result in one becoming a solid starter and CB1 next to House. At least the position would not be as exposed, or wishful thinking, a weakness this way.

Back to Francois, this guy is going to be a great addition to our locker room. Love this guy's mentality.

 

[tynimiller]

The Packers will most likely at least lack a shutdown cornerback to be considered a complete team entering next season.

I agree we still don't have a bonafide shutdown. However sadly House did upgrade our outside DB play....and still may grab a starter in draft.

 

[brandon2348]

I agree we still don't have a bonafide shutdown. However sadly House did upgrade our outside DB play....and still may grab a starter in draft.

While I like the Packers making corner a priority in the draft and developing one I don't like the idea of a rookie taking us to the promise land at one of the most important positions on the field.

 

[Vince Lombardi]

Levy has only played in six games over the past two seasons because of injury. I guess a lot of teams are reluctant to sign a player like that.

He's from Milwaukee. They could probably sign him pretty cheap. Why not take a flyer on him?

 

[ThePerfectBeard]

While I know that it's rare for a first round CB to immediately become a shutdown corner, I'd feel like if we were to sign a linebacker we are able to double dip early on CB in such a loaded class. Increased competition between our young CB's has to result in one becoming a solid starter and CB1 next to House. At least the position would not be as exposed, or wishful thinking, a weakness this way.

Back to Francois, this guy is going to be a great addition to our locker room. Love this guy's mentality.

This is why I thought it was a great idea to sign Barwin. It would have taken the pressure off of finding a good pass rusher and corner in the same draft. Now, we're basically gambling on hitting both in the draft. I'm not saying Barwin would have been a world beater, but I think he could have done a decent job replacing Peppers, in the locker room and on the field.