Packers , as of now, lost Wilson (306), Jolly(320) and Pickett(340)
Raji(340) replaces Pickett, Guillon(315) was brought in, Thorton(304) 3rd rnd draft pick.
Those are essentially the changes other than Peppers(287).\ who will be playing all over the line and Lb positions.
If Pennel(332)UDFA would happen to make the team, The Packers may be younger and quicker, but they sure aren't going to be "smaller".
"younger and quicker" will be a good thing if these guys learn their assignments and as said above are sure tacklers.
You did hit on the "turnover" issue, which it has been proven over time, a team that creates more turnovers than they give up will be successful more times than not.
Originally Posted by: StarrMax1
What's cool StarrMax, is McCarthy is really emphasizing TOs, creating TOs on D, and preventing TOs on O with added drill work. Thought that was really good to see, and I would imagine the drilling they are doing in this regard is a daily occurrence.
I loved the Jolly story, and what he brought to our D prior to needing rehab. But, the guy did not do too much last season. Had some flashes early, then kind of petered out. CJ Wilson never really did anything here, and that is a big reason why he rode the bench for most of last season, then found himself looking for work. Pickett, holy shit do I love this player. He was one of the most unheralded best interior linemen in the NFL, for years. Just did a veteran, yeoman job, and the end of his career finally caught up with him. I could still see him added later should we suffer great injury to our line, but that seems improbable. He could still bring it if we needed, and I'm sure he would love to have the chance to play with this lineup in GB.
Glad you mentioned Guion, as I almost forgot about him, but he has size as well, and sounds pretty damned stoked to be playing on the same team as Aaron Rodgers. He will have great motivation to make this team, and I could possibly see him bouncing Worthy out if Worthy doesn't show well this TC.
Seems like we have more highly motivated players on this DL, looking for a ring.