Drafted number 12 overall in the 2019 draft, Rashan Gary was considered a “project” pick. Gary was immensely talented and highly regarded for his skill set. It was clear, however, that he was still very raw. Many doubted that he warranted being selected that early. Coming off injuries that affected his playing time at Michigan,…
Flashback one off-season, and many before – and Packers fans across the internet bemoaned the lack of premium capital used at the inside linebacker position. That was supposed to be the missing link to vault the Packers defense out of mediocrity. Nobody knew it at the time, but the Packers added an All-Pro at the…
The Packers defense was a roller coaster ride during the 2021 season. It shutout the Seahawks and shut down the 49ers in the playoffs and Chiefs in the regular season. Outside of those three performances it was average to bad most of the time. With the level of talent the team is expected to have…
Packers fans are getting excited to see former All-Pro OLB Za’Darius Smith back on the field for the first time since Week 1. On Tuesday, coach Matt LaFleur said he is “hopeful” to get Smith and All-Pro CB Jaire Alexander back on the field Saturday against the 49ers. Za’Darius returned to practice last week and…
Still reeling from a last second loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night, the Browns will come into Lambeau Field on Christmas Day in desperation mode. At 7-7 they are still very much alive in the AFC North, with one loss separating first place from fourth. They are hopeful to have at least…
This is going to feel really weird to write. It’s been a long time since the Green Bay Packers have had a top 10 defense. In fact, the last time it happened was in 2010, when the Packers won the Super Bowl. Year after year, the team from Titletown was held back from reaching its…
When the face of your franchise is a future first ballot Hall of Fame quarterback, and your head coach is one of the brightest offensive minds in the game – a lot of attention goes to that side of the ball. But the time has come for the Packers defense to get the credit it…