Ricky Jean Francois cut

[Brandon494]

To make room for Allison....very surprising

[Brandon494]

Ricky Jean Francois is being released by the Packers according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. They gave him a $250,000 signing bonus this offseason as part of a one-year, $2 million deal. Now, 16/17ths of his $1.25 million base salary is wiped off their books.

[Zool]

Didn't see that one coming. One game made them super happy about the D Line I guess.

[gbgary]

http://packerrats.com/images/smilies/icon_eek.gif

[Patler]

Ricky Jean Francois is being released by the Packers according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. They gave him a $250,000 signing bonus this offseason as part of a one-year, $2 million deal. Now, 16/17ths of his $1.25 million base salary is wiped off their books.

Jean-Francois is a vested veteran. Isn't his salary guaranteed by having been on the week 1 roster?

I wonder if this means Adams is ready to play, Lowry is 100%, etc.?

[KYPack]

Christian Ringo was released this AM by the Bengals. (If anybody gives a shit)

[mraynrand]

Christian Ringo was released this AM by the Bengals. (If anybody gives a shit)

People in Cincy are none too happy regardless.

[MadScientist]

Christian Ringo was released this AM by the Bengals. (If anybody gives a shit)
Packers might, they released Gunter as well.

[gbgary]

busy day.

[QBME]

busy day.

Fer sure

[Brandon494]

So wait why did we cut two players for Allison to come back?

[gbgary]

So wait why did we cut two players for Allison to come back?

one for one. there's someone coming aboard but who is anyone's guess.

[Brandon494]

one for one. there's someone coming aboard but who is anyone's guess.

They want Ringo's pass rushing ability back maybe or found someone else on waivers? No clue

[KYPack]

Packers might, they released Gunter as well.

Missed that one.

Good guy, no speed.

[Brandon494]

Maybe they calling Gilbert up

[Fritz]

Missed that one.

Good guy, no speed.

Tex...?

Tex?

Maybe his Cowboys will pick up Gunter. That might ease the pain.

Wait a sec...if they cut Gunter AND Francois, does this mean they've found out that Brooks's concussion is serious, so they're calling up Gilbert?

Ruh roh.

[Zool]

Saw a tweet that said RJF release was not seen on he wire yet only Gunther.

[Joemailman]

Maybe they calling Gilbert up

Spriggs has a hamstring injury. They could be looking for a Tackle.

[Joemailman]

Ricky Jean Francois is being released by the Packers according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. They gave him a $250,000 signing bonus this offseason as part of a one-year, $2 million deal. Now, 16/17ths of his $1.25 million base salary is wiped off their books.



Jean-Francois is a vested veteran. Isn't his salary guaranteed by having been on the week 1 roster?




Rob Demovsky
ESPN Staff Writer

Because he was on the roster Week 1, Ricky Jean Francois can still collect the rest of his $1.25 million base salary via the one-time veteran termination pay rule. The only thing the Packers save on is his weekly roster bonuses, which had $375,000 of the $400,000 left available..

[jklowan]

The Packers worked out three linebackers: Donnie Baggs (Texas A&M) Brooks Ellis (Arkansas) Christian Kuntz (Duquesne)

[Brandon494]

The Packers worked out three linebackers: Donnie Baggs (Texas A&M) Brooks Ellis (Arkansas) Christian Kuntz (Duquesne)

They would have to be PS candidates...guess if they like one they could promote Gilbert to the 53 man roster.

[smuggler]

Have to think it's Ringo or someone from the squad.

[KYPack]

I have no feel for what's goin on.

I'll wait til tomorrow & see what happens.

[Harlan Huckleby]

The defensive linemen that the Packers cut seem to be making 53 man rosters. That's a good thing. If Packers like Dial better than RJF, maybe that is good too.

[woodbuck27]

Packers might, they released Gunter as well.

http://www.12up.com/posts/5530518-breaking-packers-release-db-to-make-room-for-suspended-wide-receiver-s-return?a_aid=36476

BREAKING: Packers Release DB to Make Room for Suspended Wide Receiver's Return

" Wide receiver Geronimo Allison is set to return from suspension this week and reclaim his spot on the roster.

In order to supplement the move, the Packers have cut ties with cornerback LaDarius Gunter, hours after launching ​Ricky Jean Francois out of Green Bay."

Rob Demovsky ✔@RobDemovsky

The Packers also have released CB LaDarius Gunter. That's the official move to make room for Geronimo Allison. http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-40001449-4 … 5:23 PM - Sep 12, 2017

Comment woodbuck27: Finally, Gunter is gone.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Have to think it's Ringo or someone from the squad.

Why would they cut RJF before knowing if they can sign Ringo though? It's a strange move.

[Fritz]

The Packers worked out three linebackers: Donnie Baggs (Texas A&M) Brooks Ellis (Arkansas) Christian Kuntz (Duquesne)

So Brooks is done for the year.

[smuggler]

What an interesting assortment of names. Does TT prefer baggs or kuntz? Only time will tell. Most likely none of the above.

[Joemailman]

What an interesting assortment of names. Does TT prefer baggs or kuntz? Only time will tell. Most likely none of the above.

Kuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuntz!

[Patler]

Interesting that JSO reports Jean Francois having been released, but the Packer website still includes him on the roster. The Packers generally update the website very quickly, and they have Gunter off and Allison on, but also still include Jean Francois.

[call_me_ishmael]

Why would they sign a hobbit in Ringo over RJF anyway? Seems like a bad move when they've valued size at the position all off-season.

[hoosier]

The cutting of RJF is going to turn out to be fake news, I predict.

[hoosier]

Or not: Packers promoted UDF Adam Pankey from PS today. RJF was or will be cut to make room for him.

http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/09/13/packers-promote-adam-pankey-boost-depth-offensive-line/661434001/

[mraynrand]

Tex must be sad to see his pro bowl starting corner get cut. 😀

[texaspackerbacker]

Tex must be sad to see his pro bowl starting corner get cut. ��

It was not a smart move IMO. Say what you want about Gunter being too slow, but he did a damn good job last year against all but a couple of the very best WRs. Randall and Rollins and maybe House are doing better this year. Hopefully they all stay healthy - what are the odds of that? I like Hawkins, but at this stage of his career, he isn't nearly as good as Gunter. Instead we got Pankey - another big clod who couldn't block anybody in the preseason, even the scrubs of other teams.

Just watch, Gunter will resurface as a decent Corner for somebody.

[hoosier]

Turnover at bottom of roster is usually not detrimental to a team's season and most often a good sign: that the GM is looking to improve the team. Gunter was way down on the depth chart for a reason. If Spriggs cannot go they need to be able to dress a third tackle. In a few weeks Pankey may be replaced by someone else who fills a momentary need. No biggy.

[Zool]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/09/13/packers-promote-ol-adam-pankey/

And the other shoe falls.

[Brandon494]

It was not a smart move IMO. Say what you want about Gunter being too slow, but he did a damn good job last year against all but a couple of the very best WRs. Randall and Rollins and maybe House are doing better this year. Hopefully they all stay healthy - what are the odds of that? I like Hawkins, but at this stage of his career, he isn't nearly as good as Gunter. Instead we got Pankey - another big clod who couldn't block anybody in the preseason, even the scrubs of other teams.

Just watch, Gunter will resurface as a decent Corner for somebody.

This is the same guy who said Mike Daniels wasn't our best Dlineman and he was all talk...

[mraynrand]

It was not a smart move IMO. Say what you want about Gunter being too slow, but he did a damn good job last year against all but a couple of the very best WRs. Randall and Rollins and maybe House are doing better this year. Hopefully they all stay healthy - what are the odds of that? I like Hawkins, but at this stage of his career, he isn't nearly as good as Gunter. Instead we got Pankey - another big clod who couldn't block anybody in the preseason, even the scrubs of other teams.

Just watch, Gunter will resurface as a decent Corner for somebody.

That's the spirit! Never say die. I'm sure Gunter will latch on to some depleted roster before the season is over. Maybe Belicheat will convert him to a safety and he'll make the pro bowl.

BRING BLACK MICHAEL HAWTHORNE!

[Teamcheez1]

Here's the thing that concerns me: We only have 5 defensive linemen on the current roster. One or two guys get nicked up, and we suddenly very short across the front.

10 offensive linemen are now on the roster unincluding Barclay on IR.

[hoosier]

There are five on the roster and only two will be on the field at a time. Depth is a little precarious until Adams is ready to play, but assuming that happens fairly quickly five doesn't seem like far too few. Maybe the real silver lining in RJF's demise is that the team thinks Adams is almost ready.

[gbgary]

Here's the thing that concerns me: We only have 5 defensive linemen on the current roster. One or two guys get nicked out, and we suddenly very short across the front.

10 offensive linemen are now on the roster unincluding Barclay on IR.

i could be wrong but i think it's 11 now. it was 10 of the original 53. panky makes it 11.

yes i'm wrong. it's 10-1 now.

[texaspackerbacker]

i could be wrong but i think it's 11 now. it was 10 of the original 53. panky makes it 11.

And none of them can block there way out of a paper bag on run plays, and none of them are anything special at pass blocking either. Heaven help us if Rodgers wasn't so damn good at avoiding the pass rush. Hundley, who is more mobile than a lot of QBs, couldn't even keep from getting sacked way too many times. Plus they are all big fat nothings on kick offs, kick returns, and covering and receiving punts.

[hoosier]

Rodgers was at least partially at fault on many of his sacks against Sea. He rediscovered the quick hitting plays in the second half, which will be the key against Atl.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Rodgers was at least partially at fault on many of his sacks against Sea. He rediscovered the quick hitting plays in the second half, which will be the key against Atl.+1 The neighbors barely heard me shouting at the TV "Throw the damn ball!" in the 2nd half. :-)

[Brandon494]

Rodgers was at least partially at fault on many of his sacks against Sea. He rediscovered the quick hitting plays in the second half, which will be the key against Atl.

Continues to be the only weakness in his game...you would take with a former WR at RB he would look for the check down more often.

[Brandon494]

Gunter claimed by the Panthers

[Brandon494]

Gunter claimed by the Panthers

[Brandon494]

Damn Lions signed Ringo to their PS

[Harlan Huckleby]

Damn Lions signed Ringo to their PS

Which means the Packers can sign him to their active roster if they think he has an NFL future better than their guys.

[Teamcheez1]

Damn Lions signed Ringo to their PS

We could have signed him back to our practice squad instead of the Lions. There are no waiver claims for practice squads. Either he didn't want to be here, or we didn't want him on the practice squad.

[Bossman641]

Glad to see gunter gone. for this defense he was never going to be more than the 5th cb. time is better spent coaching up some young guys with speed

[MadScientist]

Glad to see gunter gone. for this defense he was never going to be more than the 5th cb. time is better spent coaching up some young guys with speed

I wouldn't put it that way, since by all accounts Gunter was a good guy who made the absolute most of his abilities.

I would say that I'm glad that the Packers have 6 better/faster players than the guy who lined up against J. Jones in the NFCC game.

[Joemailman]

Gunter never figured out how to use his size to his advantage. Al Harris wasn't fast, but he knew how to disrupt the timing of pass patterns in the first 5 yards. I never thought Gunter did.

[MadScientist]

Gunter never figured out how to use his size to his advantage. Al Harris wasn't fast, but he knew how to disrupt the timing of pass patterns in the first 5 yards. I never thought Gunter did.

Young Al ran a 4.45, Gunter 4.65. Older, slower Harris was also a master of the hold on every play strategy until they give up and stop calling it (similar to Seattle's CB's these days).

[Bossman641]

I wouldn't put it that way, since by all accounts Gunter was a good guy who made the absolute most of his abilities.

I would say that I'm glad that the Packers have 6 better/faster players than the guy who lined up against J. Jones in the NFCC game.

definitely. no problem with his character at all. just think he had a low ceiling.

[Joemailman]

And....he's back?


Ian Rapoport ✔@RapSheet
The #Packers have agreed to terms to bring back DT Ricky Jean Francois, source said. A brief hiatus but now he's back.
4:12 PM - Sep 20, 2017
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[pbmax]

We should cross reference this in the former packer dream thread.

[bobblehead]

And....he's back?

BRING BLACK RJF!!!

[Harlan Huckleby]

I don't think the team needs 3 rookie backup HBs. Make a decision there.

[pbmax]

I don't think the team needs 3 rookie backup HBs. Make a decision there.

Thompson had enough of angry PackerRat voicemails.

[mraynrand]

Thompson had enough of angry PackerRat voicemails.

I was only calling four times a day. I think when I threatened "Tex-style FYI posts" in his voicemail, he acquiesced in terror.

[gbgary]

...you can call him RJ, and you can call him Rick J, and you can call him RJF, and you can call him Ricky Jean, but you doesn't have to call him Francois.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mD5JlMiRsOA/SmoqwV1fEcI/AAAAAAAACpM/3s-0mg1BxEU/s320/rayjohnson.jpg

[George Cumby]

I was only calling four times a day. I think when I threatened "Tex-style FYI posts" in his voicemail, he acquiesced in terror.

"Acquiesced in terror" means Ted got a restraining order against you?

[CaptainKickass]

"Acquiesced in terror" means Ted got a restraining order against you?

No.

It means Ted locked himself in his office and cranked up this while flailing about doing a one man mosh pit and essentially destroying his office.... again:

.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGR0jtA6NXg

[mraynrand]

^^^^ That video reminds me of my old joke:

Q: What's the difference between German Speed Metal and German Death Metal?
A: Attitude

[Fritz]

He's signed. He's cut. He's back.

Like an old girlfriend, Ted will be Facebook-stalking him in three years.

[Harlan Huckleby]

http://live.packersnews.com/Event/Packers_chat_with_Pete_Dougherty_29?Page=0

Hi Pete, What's going on with all of the running backs on the 53 man roster? Doesn't seem like the #3 and #4 guys are playing any kind of significant role on special teams and have yet to take a snap from scrimmage. Why not, instead, elevate a player or two from the practice squad who can fortify other positions that are "thin" because of injuries?
by AZ Andy 1:05 PM

We're only two games into a 16-game season. Running backs get hurt, those other guys will get their chances, and then some. They have to have seven inactives on game day anyway, so elevating guys if they're not then on the game day 46 doesn't do anything. They're going to need all the backs, you can almost guarantee it. It's a long, long season.
by Pete Dougherty 1:08 PM

Eat me, Pete.

[pbmax]

http://live.packersnews.com/Event/Packers_chat_with_Pete_Dougherty_29?Page=0


Eat me, Pete.

Thanks Ted!

[Fritz]

For me, the most disturbing thing about the Atlanta game was the (lack of) defense. I figured the offense would sputter, being without their top two tackles and with the usual early-season feeling-out that always seems to happen in Green Bay, but I had hopes the defense would be a stouter unit, particularly the corners. But that game looked just like the last two against Atlanta. The usual mush soup of loose coverage, lack of pass rush, and general bewilderment.

[hoosier]

For me, the most disturbing thing about the Atlanta game was the (lack of) defense. I figured the offense would sputter, being without their top two tackles and with the usual early-season feeling-out that always seems to happen in Green Bay, but I had hopes the defense would be a stouter unit, particularly the corners. But that game looked just like the last two against Atlanta. The usual mush soup of loose coverage, lack of pass rush, and general bewilderment.

I had hopes that the Packers would stay healthy this year. Those too were dashed last week. Broken coverage schemes, strained hamstrings, broken hands: nothing new under the sun!