When the Green Bay Packers signed veteran defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois to a one-year deal on March 23, it appeared to be a solid but unflashy addition to bolster depth on the defensive line.
However, as the season inches closer, the possibility that Jean Francois will make considerable contributions in 2017 continues to grow.
One of the most promising trends to emerge from the young 2016 season has been how stout the Packers have been against the run.
No one would have predicted it a few months ago, but through the first quarter of the season, it hasn't been the St. Louis Rams or the New York Jets but the Green Bay Packers who have boasted the NFL's strongest defensive front.
But do you realize just how good the Packers have been in run defense so far this season—or how consistent?
The Packers defensive line, WR Davanta Adams, CB Quinten Rollins and WR Jeff Janis have received plenty of hype this offsesason. Should we ride the Packers hype train with these players?
In our best-case scenario, Raji reverts back to his old Super Bowl XLV form, while in our worst-case scenario, free-agent addition Letroy Guion fails to make the Packers' roster.
With B.J. Raji and Ryan Pickett scheduled to become free agents in March, the Packers are looking at a pair of second-year players to step up their level of play.
The Packers have four defensive linemen set to become free agents: B.J. Raji, Ryan Pickett, Johnny Jolly and C.J. Wilson. Not all four figure to be back.
There are arguably eight defensive linemen worth keeping on the Packers roster this season, but can they really afford to keep both Jolly and Boyd around?
Packers defensive lineman Mike Daniels is working to overcome the perception that he's undersized in a profession that boasts players who are much taller and heavier.
On today's show, Andy is joined by PFF's salary cap expert - Brad Spielberger to discuss the expectations for Jordan Love's new contract, Green Bay's new contracts from the offseason, and what to expect from Eric Stokes' fifth-year option. Don't miss it!
Aaron is back from Orlando and ready to chat with Packers fans worldwide about everything that transpired this week at the NFL's annual owners meeting.