The Green Bay Packers have garnered a reputation for acquiring defense in the first round of the NFL draft, with seven out of nine of General Manager Brian Gutekunst’s first-round picks for Green Bay being on the defensive side of the ball.
The edge rush group has evolved for the Green Bay Packers in that time. Once figureheaded by pro bowler Za’Darius Smith, Green Bay has a new pass-rushing ace drafted in the first round in 2019. Though Rashan Gary has not executed a complete elite season, it is clear he is capable of putting together dominant stretches.
Rashan Gary Racks Up Sacks In Training Camp Against Green Bay Packers Offense
Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin.
Rashan Gary has racked up 32.5 sacks in his five seasons with the Green Bay Packers, missing half of his games in 2022 with a torn ACL that he impressively bounced back from. Now in the 2024 offseason, he’s been putting in extra work.
Things you love to see from a seasoned vet. Don’t be surprised when Rashan Gary earns DPOY this year and leads the Pack to another Lombardi #gopackgo #winteriscoming pic.twitter.com/S924za1BGU
— C MO (@cmoneycar) June 21, 2024
“Leading the charge for the defensive front was Rashan Gary, who was about as close to unblockable as you’ll see. He was lining up on both sides of the defensive front, using his power and violent hands to make his way into the backfield consistently, logging numerous “pressures” and what looked like several “sacks,” including three in a four play span.
‘Just being able to pin our ears back, not think and fly around,’ said Gary of the new defense. ‘It’s been fun so far the first two days.’ ” – Paul Bretl of ESPN
Rashan Gary is preparing himself for an all-pro season under Jeff Hafley’s “hand in the dirt” style. After being unable to eclipse double-digit sacks in the beginning stages of his career, Gary is primed for his best numbers in the Green Bay Packers. Gary will have to show out to quiet his doubters.
I feel like we say this about Rashan Gary every training camp and yet, once the games start he disappears for stretches and has never had more than 9.5 sacks in a season. https://t.co/zJFfd0gf2b
— Jacob (@NotionsOfJacob) July 23, 2024
