The Green Bay Packers believe they’ve added one of the better special teams players in the NFL in safety Rudy Ford, who signed with the team on Wednesday after being released by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday.
General manager Brian Gutekunst admitted his team has operated a little differently in terms of addressing the annual special teams issues in Green Bay, and signing a player like Ford – who should immediately become a core special teamer for new coordinator Rich Bisaccia – fits the plan.
The Packers especially like Ford’s ability as a gunner on coverage units.