First Round Pick 2019, Rashan Gary

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Yep. Hollman looked solid too. Keke was alright. And Jenkins was invisible, so that’s a good sign.

Jenkins was the second best blocker beside Lucas Patrick.

[Bretsky]

Jenkins was the second best blocker beside Lucas Patrick.

That is GREAT NEW

Jenkins is a key guy here; they drafted him partly because he can play multiple positions.

Injuries will happen on the OL

he'll be valuable if he's good enough to be our plug and play guy at C, G, and maybe even OT occasionally

[pbmax]

That is GREAT NEW

Jenkins is a key guy here; they drafted him partly because he can play multiple positions.

Injuries will happen on the OL

he'll be valuable if he's good enough to be our plug and play guy at C, G, and maybe even OT occasionally

Just be gentle here, I am only three series in.

[Fritz]

OLB coach Mike Smith said they were playing such a mobile QB so they were asked to just do straight rushes to push the pocket without taking too many risks. So that explains some of the predictability and lack of production.

Outside pass rush probably gonna be focused on contain again with Lamar Jackson and Robert griffin next week.

Blah, blah, blah.

[bobblehead]

That is GREAT NEW

Jenkins is a key guy here; they drafted him partly because he can play multiple positions.

Injuries will happen on the OL

he'll be valuable if he's good enough to be our plug and play guy at C, G, and maybe even OT occasionally

Jenkins is backing up both guards and the center and technically RT as Turner will slide over if Bulaga goes down. Then I guess Pankey? is backup up LT. Not sure, but I think he is next up at LT.

Jenkins also could end up starting at LG, but I wouldn't if its close. If you start him and any injury happens you move 2 guys.

[RashanGary]

Listened to Pettine today. They’re working Gary in the preseason as the full OLB role, something he hasn’t done much or so that’s a work in progress. As the season opens they plan to put Gary in positions that take advantages of his strengths more. In short, Gary is gonna be a part time fresh legged pass rush demon. I’ve been saying that for a while, that he’s just gonna be a pass rusher in his first year. Even Zadarius took time to round into a complete player. Everyone takes time. Gary is in a perfect position to make a huge pass rush impact tho. And I do expect it.

[Fritz]

Listened to Pettine today. They’re working Gary in the preseason as the full OLB role, something he hasn’t done much or so that’s a work in progress. As the season opens they plan to put Gary in positions that take advantages of his strengths more. In short, Gary is gonna be a part time fresh legged pass rush demon. I’ve been saying that for a while, that he’s just gonna be a pass rusher in his first year. Even Zadarius took time to round into a complete player. Everyone takes time. Gary is in a perfect position to make a huge pass rush impact tho. And I do expect it.

Clay Matthews 2009 - his rookie season. 10 sacks, one forced fumble, three fumble recoveries (one for a touchdown), 17 tackles-for-loss, 21 QB hits.

[RashanGary]

Clay Matthews 2009 - his rookie season. 10 sacks, one forced fumble, three fumble recoveries (one for a touchdown), 17 tackles-for-loss, 21 QB hits.

Even in a part time role, 10 sacks is doable for Gary and everything else too. He’s gonna be in on the best plays so his stats should be good, especially pass rush stats. Probably less tfl cuz he’s gonna be mostly a pass rusher.

Gary and Zadarius came in as DL converting to OLB. Clay was a pure linebacker. But still, I do think as a rookie pass rusher, Gary has as much talent as Clay. And in the long term he will develop into a complete player.

[Joemailman]

https://packerswire.usatoday.com/201...tent=home-hero

Asked by reporters if he’s seen progress over two preseason games from the Packers’ talented young edge rusher, defensive coordinator Mike Pettine didn’t hesitate.


“Oh, without a doubt. We’re pleased with where he is,” Pettine said Saturday at Lambeau Field.

Pettine explained how the Packers are throwing everything at Gary early and letting him learn on the fly during camp and the preseason, with the anticipation that they’ll narrow it down and allow him to do what he does best once the regular season arrives.

“Just teaching him the outside linebacker position, we knew that he was going to be a little bit of a work in progress. We’re teaching him all of it,” Pettine said. “There are some things he’s doing now he won’t be doing in the regular season. As we get closer, we’ll hone that down and get him in positions where he’s ready to excel.”

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Clay Matthews 2009 - his rookie season. 10 sacks, one forced fumble, three fumble recoveries (one for a touchdown), 17 tackles-for-loss, 21 QB hits.

Someone posted the results for a lot of rookie pass rushers and those numbers are high. Sometimes it helps to be the specialist off the bench that no one is watching on film.

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I also want to note for the record that wist has been back and forth on this guy like a sine wave.

[call_me_ishmael]

I also want to note for the record that wist has been back and forth on this guy like a sine wave.

Yep. But not me. I am president of the Gary fan club. I dunno, I just find it hard to believe that a dude with that much physical skill who puts in the work will fail. Maybe not a franchise tag type guy, but at the very least an above average starter. Normally with these exceptional athletes that don't pan out it seems to be due to injury or lack of work ethic. It really does not sound like the work ethic is a problem here.

[Bretsky]

Yep. But not me. I am president of the Gary fan club. I dunno, I just find it hard to believe that a dude with that much physical skill who puts in the work will fail. Maybe not a franchise tag type guy, but at the very least an above average starter. Normally with these exceptional athletes that don't pan out it seems to be due to injury or lack of work ethic. It really does not sound like the work ethic is a problem here.

Just curious; how closely do you follow college football and more specifically the Big Ten

[Teamcheez1]

Just curious; how closely do you follow college football and more specifically the Big Ten

When did the Big Ten start playing football? News to me.

[Fritz]

https://packerswire.usatoday.com/201...tent=home-hero

Apparently Gary is new to the idea that not quitting on a play is a part of playing OLB in the NFL.

You know, people got so excited - Gary letting it be known he wants to be great, thst he asked Z Smith to hang out to watch tape, blah blah blah. All part of getting that image he wants people to see out there as the narrative. But there he is, an NFL rook, and he's clearly come to camp out of shape, and he appears to have quit on a couple of preseason plays. Now there's the path to greatness, that relentless pursuit to be the best.