Green Bay— Defensive line, the Green Bay Packers' most underrated position group last season, took some shots in the off-season but an appreciable drop-off isn't expected.
Mike Trgovac, a veteran position coach used to squeezing more from less, is optimistic despite the abrupt leave-taking of B.J. Raji and the four-game suspension of Mike Pennel.
"I think we're going to be fine," Trgovac said. "Hopefully, you end up playing more nickel than anything, but I think we're going to be OK."
The Packers were aligned in their 3-4 base front just 17.7% of the snaps, a trend borne out by their decision to keep just five defensive linemen on their opening roster the past two years.