Report: Packers Interested in Ravens DL Arthur Jones

The Packers have expressed interest in the Baltimore Ravens defensive linemen that's set to become a free agent.

The Green Bay Packers are interested in upcoming free agent defensive lineman Arthur Jones, according to Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun.

Per Wilson:

Jones has long been expected leave the Ravens via free agency because of how expensive he would be to retain. He had 53 tackles and four sacks last season and is regarded as an ascending player who could fit into 3-4 or 4-3 defensive schemes.

The Packers are just one of several teams that have reportedly expressed interest and no deal appears imminent.

Jones could re-sign with the Ravens at any time but couldn't sign with another NFL team until Tuesday afternoon at the earliest.

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RCPackerFan's picture

March 10, 2014 at 07:59 am

He would be a perfect fit for the Packers. They need a player like him.

They also are reportedly interested in Lamarr Houston as well.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000332259/article/report-packers-ey...

Either way, if they could resign Raji to play NT. Add either Houston or Jones, I believe that will help the defense.
Raji's best position is NT. Getting him back there will be a good move IMO.

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Evan's picture

March 10, 2014 at 09:58 am

A starting d-line of Arthur Jones - BJ Raji - Datone Jones would be pretty nice, imo. With Jolly, Daniels and Worthy as backups.

Speaking of former Ravens, Daryl Smith would be awesome too.

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L's picture

March 10, 2014 at 10:56 am

Where does Boyd fit into that list?

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Evan's picture

March 10, 2014 at 11:19 am

Oh, right...I forgot about Boyd.

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lebowski's picture

March 10, 2014 at 11:42 am

in place of Jolly

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HankScorpio's picture

March 10, 2014 at 08:08 am

Unless everything I've ever read about Capers approach is wrong or he is going to massively alter his approach, I don't see big $$ DEs as good FA value. NT is a different story. Capers' defensive approach counts on a NT that can really control the center of the line.

But DEs are just meant to occupy blockers to let the LBs be free to roam and make impact plays. With LBs that have shown little knack for making impact plays, it would seem that upgrading LB would be a bigger priority, IMO. In what Capers likes to do, DEs are more placeholder than playmaker. You don't make a big investment in placeholders. You make a big investment in playmakers.

Something doesn't add up.

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WisconsinRob's picture

March 10, 2014 at 10:20 am

Jenkins really is the exception to the rule for Dom Capers. And Jolly was ideal in that he occupied blockers and interrupted passing lanes by batting passes down.

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HankScorpio's picture

March 10, 2014 at 01:45 pm

This is unconvincing. Not even a little bit convincing. I'm sure it sounded good to you but it seems like the dumbest justification imaginable for a free agent spending spree on DEs.

If they like the way Jolly disrupts passing lanes, why not just re-sign Jolly on the cheap? Or find another late round fatbody and tell him to put his arms up (like Jolly)? Putting your arms up is a skill that commands top dollar? Give me a break.

Doesn't Mike Daniels give them the same kind of pass rush they got from Cullen Jenkins?

And, of course, it doesn't touch the real point I made...that 3-4 LBs are meant to make plays and the Packers lack playmakers at LB.

BTW..The Steelers 3-4 defense (which is the 3-4 flavor Capers runs) used guys like Kimo van Oelhoffen and Brett Keisel at DE. Both played their role well but were hardly keeping opposing OCs up at night.

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PackerBacker's picture

March 10, 2014 at 11:26 am

You could make the argument that the problem is that the DL they have now (with the exception of Daniels) are just place holders. That's holding this defense back. They need some guys who don't just hold their ground, but play in the backfield.

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HankScorpio's picture

March 10, 2014 at 01:27 pm

But don't they ask all their DL to cover two gaps? If so, the scheme is really preventing them from penetrating to some degree, at least.

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Jamie's picture

March 10, 2014 at 02:14 pm

I could be wrong, I'm going off of the reports that came out during the combine, but I suspect the Packers are looking to implement a scheme adjustment that provides more opportunity to rush the passer from the interior.

This is something they cannot do without the horses....e.g. they are looking to sign an explosive and versatile guy that has proven ability to get to the QB and make plays vs the run as a DE in a 34 and/or a DT in the 43.

You mentioned we have already have Mike Daniels . EXACTLY!! Isn't he great? But why only have one, when we can have two (or three...Datone Jones)? Just imagine two or three of these guys, which to a QB doesn't look like 1 + 1 + 1 = 3...it looks like 1 + 1 + 1 = 5 (see SEA).

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HankScorpio's picture

March 10, 2014 at 02:38 pm

Well, if the Packers are planning on going to let their DL take a more up the field approach, additional DL help makes more sense. But if they wanted to scrap Capers system, why not scrap Capers along with it?

Since everyone and their brother seems on board with the notion of a spending spree at DL, I have to consider that I'm missing something by thinking that is a waste of cap space. But I'll be darned if I can see what I'm missing.

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Evan's picture

March 10, 2014 at 02:57 pm

I don't think bring in one DE = a spending spree. We're not talking Greg Hardy or Michael Johnson.

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HankScorpio's picture

March 10, 2014 at 03:12 pm

Yeah, "spending spree" might be a bit over the top. But it is TT we're talking about. :)

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Jamie's picture

March 10, 2014 at 04:28 pm

Adding elements to the existing scheme is a far cry from scrapping the scheme.

You may be missing something because you are looking at this in extremes. (e.g. "spending spree", "scrap Capers system")

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HankScorpio's picture

March 10, 2014 at 05:46 pm

Jamie,

I wouldn't call a transformation of the DL from two gapping to one gapping "adding elements". The first point of defense would be doing things the opposite way of what they had been doing. That seems like a pretty fundamental change in the way they do things to me.

If that is what we were talking about, I'll stand by that comment. If it wasn't, I'd be curious to read a better explanation why a position that has always been filled by role players in Pittsburgh is suddenly demanding lots of high draft picks and expensive FA talent when that same system is used in GB.

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Jamie's picture

March 10, 2014 at 06:13 pm

I'm not sure where you've been but they one-gap all of the time. If they feel they can be more productive by increasing this ratio, or just want to have more versatile DLinemen to be more multiple, that by no means indicates a scrapping of the system...they are adding to (and possibly subtracting from) the system.

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HankScorpio's picture

March 10, 2014 at 06:45 pm

They one gap all of the time and they might feel they can be more productive by increasing that ratio, huh?

It would seem difficult to increase the ratio if the starting point is all, wouldn't it?

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Jamie's picture

March 10, 2014 at 10:47 pm

I'm not sure what you're asking, and I'm almost positive you're not sure what you're talking about.

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Evan's picture

March 10, 2014 at 08:23 am

Either would be awesome signings.

When I heard Lamarr Houston, I at first thought Lamarr Woodley...who also might be a decent, cheap signing if/when they lose Neal.

What do people think about Randy Starks? He's listed at 6'3", 305. Could he play DE in the 3-4 or is he strictly a DT.

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Evan's picture

March 10, 2014 at 09:54 am

Thanks. I've been hearing a lot about Starks as likely one of the best FA bargains. But if they're going to grab a former Dolphin to play NT, I'd rather have Soliai

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lebowski's picture

March 10, 2014 at 11:44 am

Let the disgruntled waste-of-space Raji leave and sign Soliai. That works.

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HankScorpio's picture

March 10, 2014 at 01:48 pm

I'm coming around to the point of view that Raji is just plain lazy. If he wanted out of GB, he would have played for a contract from someone else last season. And wouldn't be considering another contract from GB.

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Jordan's picture

March 10, 2014 at 05:07 pm

I don't know what Raji's problem is for sure, but he's certainly not the player they were hoping for. He gets manhandled on a regular basis no matter where he lines up based on my observations since day 1. Pickett played NT much better. Pickett played everywhere better than Raji. Now Pickett is old. A 1 year 4 million dollar offer says it all.

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Jordan's picture

March 10, 2014 at 05:13 pm

And just to add. What's Raji been paid so far? 27 million? Safe to say he wasn't under paid.

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HankScorpio's picture

March 10, 2014 at 07:31 pm

It's easy to sense a trend when you only look at the evidence that supports your preconceived notions. The Packers have signed plenty of guys to 2nd deals that have met or exceeded expectations.

Think hard, the names may come to you.

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Imma Fubared's picture

March 10, 2014 at 09:43 am

I wonder why they aren't interest in the guy who was a big nemesis for them, Jared Allen. More than likely because its that 3-4 defense they are sticking with.
I still agree with Ketchum, the 3-4 is a cheaper defense that allows a team to avoid paying and seeking high priced DE's. To me that makes sense and is the cheaper route to go even though I hate the 3-4. This is a passing leagues not a run stopping league.

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PackerBacker's picture

March 10, 2014 at 11:30 am

Or does it mean that Pickett, Raji, Neal and Jolly are all free agents and some won't be back? They both need to replace some DL and upgrade the position. This doesn't have anything to do with D. Jones and how he played last year.

Having said that, he does need to take a good step this offseason and be a factor next year.

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HankScorpio's picture

March 10, 2014 at 01:34 pm

Cow,

It is difficult to draw another conclusion. A draft and develop team blocking a young 1st round draft choice with a high priced FA addition sure isn't a vote of confidence. Add in Worthy, who was also an early pick that had a lost 2nd year due to injury and you've got another piece of the puzzle that just doesn't fit the Packers shopping for expensive DE help.

And, of course, that assumes Mike Daniels in not in the base package plans or is being looked at on the nose....both of which may or may not be true.

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Jordan's picture

March 10, 2014 at 05:42 pm

I think it means they watched the Super Bowl and were reminded just how important winning at the line of scrimmage is. Seattle crushed Denver primarily because of what happened at the line of scrimmage. Manning had no time to throw all 4 quarters.

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Jordan's picture

March 10, 2014 at 09:26 pm

I think TT is always attempting to add quality players. Quality depth and quality starters. You never know when or where injuries might occur. Seattle and 49ers are definitely the teams to beat in NFC. Can't have perfect drafts every year. Just ask bill belicek.

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Jamie's picture

March 10, 2014 at 02:17 pm

Dislike not doing a damn thing.

At what point does CHTV do something meaningful re: blatant trolling (see troll copying and pasting the same idiotic comments in the same or multiple posts)?

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4thand1's picture

March 10, 2014 at 05:24 pm

its called reporting. It draws in interested fans. Think I'll go skunk hunting.

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Jordan's picture

March 10, 2014 at 05:26 pm

Wow man. The dude hasn't been impressed with D. Jones. So what. He's got an opinion like everyone else. Not sure if that's trolling. Why so sensitive? Just ignore comments that you don't like or agree with. They gave you a dislike button.

For a fan to have immediate expectations from a first rounder isn't all that far fetched.

Personally, my expectations aren't that high for rookies, but I certainly understand if someone does have higher expectations from a first rounder in the DL trenches and wishes to express their disappointment.

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4thand1's picture

March 10, 2014 at 06:13 pm

I may be out on a limb , but the cowpie is calling out everyone. The Packers have a couple of glaring holes to fill and they know it. I'm betting on some FA signings that will make a difference. Cowpie is hoping they sign no one. He doesn't just bash D Jones, he bashes everything about the Packers. If you're going to troll, at least have the guts to say what team you really support. At least we can have some great comebacks , because cow's probably a vikqueen or thebearsstillsuck fan.

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4thand1's picture

March 10, 2014 at 06:13 pm

I may be out on a limb , but the cowpie is calling out everyone. The Packers have a couple of glaring holes to fill and they know it. I'm betting on some FA signings that will make a difference. Cowpie is hoping they sign no one. He doesn't just bash D Jones, he bashes everything about the Packers. If you're going to troll, at least have the guts to say what team you really support. At least we can have some great comebacks , because cow's probably a vikqueen or thebearsstillsuck fan.

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Jordan's picture

March 10, 2014 at 09:35 pm

I liked the Franklin pick. I didn't like the fumbles. But he definitely flashed. Always best to reserve judgement on rookies til after year two.

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4thand1's picture

March 10, 2014 at 09:43 pm

Maybe you should add honesty to your posts. It must be a troll trait to be a flat out liar. Every player that gets injured is a bust to you. C'mon , tell us who your favorite team is. I won't be too hard on you..................NOT.

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