Packers News Report: Packers have two of the league’s best defensive linemen
The latest Green Bay Packers articles from around the internet.
Good morning and welcome to the Packers News Report for Thursday, July 5.
The Green Bay Packers will kick off training camp in exactly three weeks time. And for those of you counting, the season opener is now just 66 days away. Also, the countdown to the NFL’s regular season opening contest between the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons is now at nine weeks.
In today’s Packers News Report, the latest NFL defensive line rankings, including both Mike Daniels and Kenny Clark inside the top 10. Also, why Aaron Jones’ two-game suspension won’t change Mike McCarthy’s plans at running back, and much more.
Let’s get started with the Packers News Report for Thursday. Here’s a roundup of the latest articles from around the internet.
Packers news and notes from around FanSided
Mike Daniels, Kenny Clark make top 10 in NFL defensive line rankings (Lombardi Ave)
Keegan Jackish continues his NFL positional rankings with defensive linemen. Green Bay’s Mike Daniels and Kenny Clark were outstanding last season, and both belong inside the top 10. But how high in the rankings are the two Packers?
Aaron Jones suspension won’t change RB-by-committee approach (Lombardi Ave)
Green Bay will miss second-year running back Aaron Jones for the opening two games of the season. They are divisional games, too, against the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings. Despite that, it won’t change Mike McCarthy’s plans to take on a running back-by-committee approach. Ty Montgomery and Jamaal Williams will lead the way, and an opportunity could arise for second-year running back Devante Mays.
More news and notes from around the internet
Aaron Rodgers’ 10 best plays from the 2017 season (PackersWire – Zach Kruse)
Blue 58 podcast, episode 88: Why the Aaron Jones suspension matters (The Power Sweep – Jon Meerdink)
Ranking the NFC North position groups: Defense (Acme Packing Company – Shawn Wagner)
B/R’s NFL Re-Draft: Who would go in Round 1 if every player were available? (Bleacher Report – Brad Gagnon)
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