Analyzing The Packers 2013 Defensive Linemen

OK, here we go.  Now a long hard look at our defense, starting with the defensive line!

DT & DE's & Years Experience
CJ Wilson - 4
Mike Neal - 4
Mike Daniels - 2
Datone Jones - R
Josh Boyd - R
Johnny Jolly - 6
Jerel Worthy - 2
BJ Raji - 5
Ryan Picket - 13

First, this group does not scare me.  I do not see anyone that can take over a game!  I do not see a possible all-pro, a possible future Packer Hall of Famer!

Starters
BJ Raji
Ryan Picket
Johnny Jolly

Thank goodness Johnny Jolly came back!  He also provided a SPARK!  LEADERSHIP! EXCITEMENT!  One thing this group did was stop the run & at times did it vey well!  One thing this group did not do - pressure the QB!  Johnny Jolly - 1 sack, BJ Raji - 0 sack, & Ryan Picket - 0 sack!  WOW!!  Not very good!  We need to improve this group!!

Other Linemen that saw action - Datone Jones - 3.5 sacks, Mike Daniels 6.5 sacks, CJ Wilson 0 sacks, & Josh Boyd - 0 sacks. To be fair, the 3 starters played mostly 1st & 2nd downs & the subs listed here played more on passing downs.  The diamond in the rough here may be Mike Daniels.  Jerel Worthy was hurt the entire season and we need to see more of him to pass judgement.  Datone Jones should signs, started season injured, so more time must be given to him!  But, he is a #1 pick!  Needs to demonstrate that to us!

I would let Ryan Picket go, he is going into year 14!  I would not re-sign BJ Raji, unless he takes a pay cut!  Here is where I would strongly go after a free agent!  More on that later!

So, as a grade? My final grade - 3 - Needs Help!
My system is four levels 1 - Excellent, 2 - Strong, 3 - Needs Help, & 4 - Scary