GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Green Bay Packers want Datone Jones to do what Mike Neal, Julius Peppers and Nick Perry do on defense.
That means the former first-round pick is no longer just a defensive end. In an expanded role, the Packers want Jones to rush the quarterback from various spots on the defensive front, including outside linebacker. It’s what coach Mike McCarthy and Dom Capers call their "elephant" position.
They experimented with it midway through last season and liked what they saw so much from Jones in that role they plan to play him in a variety of positions this season.