But in order for that to happen, the Packers should go after Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. The disenfranchised cornerback has been suspended by the Giants for throwing his coach Ben McAdoo under the bus and isn’t exactly a shining beacon of cohesiveness.
Is it a big decision for coach Mike McCarthy? Sure. Do you heed to your player’s wishes and let him play or do you make him sit to protect him from himself? What McCarthy needs to wrestle with is opportunity. Rookie third-stringer Aaron Jones looked good vs. Chicago and will be up to the challenge of going up against a Dallas defense that has allowed 4.2 yards an attempt this season — which is exactly what the Packers have allowed as well.
In Thursday’s 35-14 dismantling of the Bears, Damarious Randall was benched for ineffective play after the 2015 first rounder showed more coverage warts. The NFL Network reported there was an argument between Randall and a coach and before long, Randall left the entire stadium.
Through four games, Bennett looks nothing his 2016 self. He has lacked explosion, has appeared sluggish and has displayed butterfingers with four drops.
It was a year ago when the Packers entered the season with so much promise on defense.
But then Sam Shields’ head collided with Jacksonville running back T.J. Yeldon early in the second quarter and everything changed.
The Packers are still very good that is the best team on paper in the NFC North. But at some point, something has to change if the Packers want to play into February.
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.