Robert Francois
1) Introduction: Since being picked up by the Packers in 2009, the most action ILB Robert Francois has seen was in 2011. He filled in as the right-side starter for three games when both A.J. Hawk and Desmond Bishop were out with injuries. His performance was admirable, snatching a couple interceptions in athletic fashion, but he hasn’t done much since.
2) Profile:
Robert Joseph Francois
Age: 27
Born: 05/14/1985, in Highlands, TX
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 250
College: Boston College
Rookie Year: 2009
NFL Experience: 3 years
Career Stats and more
3) Expectations coming into the season: Despite the sudden influx of talent at the inside linebacker position, some fans were holding out hope that Robert Francois would be able to build on the limited success from 2011. No one pegged him as starting material, but he could serve as a solid backup in emergency situations and fulfill the needs of the special teams units.
4) Player’s highlights/low-lights: None to speak of, r...
Found February 06, 2013 on
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PLAYERS:
Robert Francois,
A.J. Hawk,
Desmond Bishop,
Ryan Taylor
TEAMS: Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks, Boston College Eagles
TEAMS: Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks, Boston College Eagles
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