First Round Pick 2019, Rashan Gary

[pbmax]

Was listening to Aaron Nagler today who is the Packer Beat Guy. They asked him if he had any takeaways after watching the game and Nagler said....HOLY CRAP.....Kyle Fackrell played a lot of Snaps and Gary hardly played any. He went on to note that athletically they are not remotely close ability wise and is surprised Gary hasn't earned more playing time.

Went on to say they need to figrue out how to being out his ability so he gets on the field more

Fackrell and Gary have a lot of similarities. Gary has a gear Fackrell doesn't though and he gets to it quickly. Fackrell does not do as well on stunts as a result.

Gary did well in his limited snaps, but it wasn't otherworldly. He stunted his way to pressure, which is good but not world beating. Lets see him progress. I would not mind him sharing snaps with Fackrell to increase his presence in the game. But its obvious Pettine wants him in when he will have an advantage.

[bobblehead]

How did the 3 guys I liked do?

Dillard: Didn't start, but played as 6th lineman. Likely stays that way barring injury. Was effective getting push on D.
Burns: Twitchy, 2 QB hits 2 tackles and affected a punt. High reviews.
Sweat: 5 tackles. Not much said about him so likely unspectacular.

So Dillard was used like Gary, Burns is loved by his team and looks great, and Sweat is playing enough and solid, but not special so far.

[RashanGary]

How did the 3 guys I liked do?

Dillard: Didn't start, but played as 6th lineman. Likely stays that way barring injury. Was effective getting push on D.
Burns: Twitchy, 2 QB hits 2 tackles and affected a punt. High reviews.
Sweat: 5 tackles. Not much said about him so likely unspectacular.

So Dillard was used like Gary, Burns is loved by his team and looks great, and Sweat is playing enough and solid, but not special so far.

Bryan Bulaga played great after 5 snaps in the preseason. So you’re doing great knowing it all.

[Patler]

I can't believe some people are worked up about Gary after just one game. The D coaches were working a critical game (any Bear game is critical, but especially so when the Bears are picked to be the class of the division) with 5 new Packers as starters on defense. Fackrell, while not a starter, was one of the players with experience. The game was close through out, just a one score game. The Bears had 3 drives of 3 plays, 2 drives of 4 plays, 1 of 5 plays, 4 of 6 plays, 1 of 7 plays and just one of more than that (13 plays ending in the interception). There was no need to play the rookie very much, so why would you want to?

If this goes on game after game, with Gary playing only a handful of snaps, it might be disappointing, but not if Smith I and II and Fackrell are playing well. The hope is that he will force himself to be played ahead of Fackrell. The fact that he wasn't, and didn't play a lot in his first NFL game, as that game played out, is not surprising.

[mraynrand]

I can't believe some people are worked up about Gary after just one game. .

Sure you can. Some had him as a bust/career over before the first snap.

I agree with your post. The coaches are bringing him along like he’s a rookie drafted as a junior. Much like Stubbys staff did with Clark.

[pbmax]

Took Matthews 6 games to start.

[George Cumby]

I can't believe some people are worked up about Gary after just one game. The D coaches were working a critical game (any Bear game is critical, but especially so when the Bears are picked to be the class of the division) with 5 new Packers as starters on defense. Fackrell, while not a starter, was one of the players with experience. The game was close through out, just a one score game. The Bears had 3 drives of 3 plays, 2 drives of 4 plays, 1 of 5 plays, 4 of 6 plays, 1 of 7 plays and just one of more than that (13 plays ending in the interception). There was no need to play the rookie very much, so why would you want to?

If this goes on game after game, with Gary playing only a handful of snaps, it might be disappointing, but not if Smith I and II and Fackrell are playing well. The hope is that he will force himself to be played ahead of Fackrell. The fact that he wasn't, and didn't play a lot in his first NFL game, as that game played out, is not surprising.

Nor is it concerning.

[Fritz]

Nor is it concerning.

You people are destroying all the hard work I did these past few months.

[Bretsky]

I can't believe some people are worked up about Gary after just one game. The D coaches were working a critical game (any Bear game is critical, but especially so when the Bears are picked to be the class of the division) with 5 new Packers as starters on defense. Fackrell, while not a starter, was one of the players with experience. The game was close through out, just a one score game. The Bears had 3 drives of 3 plays, 2 drives of 4 plays, 1 of 5 plays, 4 of 6 plays, 1 of 7 plays and just one of more than that (13 plays ending in the interception). There was no need to play the rookie very much, so why would you want to?

If this goes on game after game, with Gary playing only a handful of snaps, it might be disappointing, but not if Smith I and II and Fackrell are playing well. The hope is that he will force himself to be played ahead of Fackrell. The fact that he wasn't, and didn't play a lot in his first NFL game, as that game played out, is not surprising.

Watched him enough in college to not like him before he got here. Unlimited ability; disappointing production. Hope that changes

[pbmax]

You people are destroying all the hard work I did these past few months.

I am still seriously concerned.

[Bretsky]

I am still seriously concerned.

Even the cheerleaders have to be at this point )

On the other hand Darnell Savage is producing like a 1st rounder should. He covers up a lot or weaknesses. Dude is going to be an absolute STUD.

[George Cumby]

^ Not afraid of your curse, huh?

[bobblehead]

Bryan Bulaga played great after 5 snaps in the preseason. So you’re doing great knowing it all.

Bulaga at least practiced this season and I wouldn't say he was great. He was our best OL though. I also don't claim to know it all, that is reserved for others. You seem to think that I wanted to start Spriggs at LT so I am now fully aware that you don't read anything I write (or at best, don't retain anything) so its kinda pointless "debating" you.

Why you chose this post where I basically said that only one of the 3 guys I liked did much to claim I'm a know it all speaks volumes about one of us.

[bobblehead]

Watched him enough in college to not like him before he got here. Unlimited ability; disappointing production. Hope that changes

If you rewatched the game and focused on his 6 snaps you have to give him this. He is quick and powerful. He absolutely sent the LG flying on one play coming off a stunt. I am concerned, but still hopeful. His ability is still ridiculous, but yes, I would like to see more production.

My biggest fear is that he can't become an every down player. He has the skills to defend the run and get after the QB, but seems to have problems transitioning if he has to think about both. If all he ever becomes is a really good pass rush specialist its not a complete waste, but if the game slows down and he becomes an every down player, the talent is undeniable,.

[Fritz]

If you rewatched the game and focused on his 6 snaps you have to give him this. He is quick and powerful. He absolutely sent the LG flying on one play coming off a stunt. I am concerned, but still hopeful. His ability is still ridiculous, but yes, I would like to see more production.

My biggest fear is that he can't become an every down player. He has the skills to defend the run and get after the QB, but seems to have problems transitioning if he has to think about both. If all he ever becomes is a really good pass rush specialist its not a complete waste, but if the game slows down and he becomes an every down player, the talent is undeniable,.

Like a really good old-fashioned stripper, he will tease you with little glimpses of what could be, what you really want to see. Maybe, you think, maybe this will be the time those pasties come off and that g-string comes down.