Packers get 'premier athletes' in Rashan Gary, Darnell Savage

wpr
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6 years ago

The Green Bay Packers used the 12th overall pick on Michigan edge rusher Rashan Gary and the 21st overall pick on Maryland safety Darnell Savage during Thursday night’s first round.<p>Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst talked about both Gary and Savage after the first round Thursday night.<p><b>On what</b> …

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It's on the internet so it much be true.

Really I think we will be pleased with both of these players before their careers are over. Unless of course Rashan's arm falls out of the socket.

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PackerTraxx
Senior Member

6 years ago

Gary seems like a high risk high reward type of pick. I like Savage but I don't like the cost of two 4th picks. I was hoping that they could get some O line depth with those, even if they had to settle for Thorlhill at safety. Let's hope both picks are worth the price, then we'll be in good shape.

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Nonstopdrivel
Preferred Member

6 years ago

Considering he is faster than some wide receivers, it will be interesting to see how disruptive he can be not just rushing the passer, but also dropping into coverage. Imagine him getting inside leverage on a receiver and snagging a couple of interceptions per year. If nothing else, he should be able to bat away his share of passes.

nerdmann
Premier Member

6 years ago

Originally Posted by: Nonstopdrivel

Remember that play in the NFCCG against the Bears where BJ Raji dropped back into coverage and sealed the game with a pick 6!? Just sayin. 👍 [twocents]

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sschind
Senior Member

6 years ago

Gary seems like a high risk high reward type of pick. I like Savage but I don't like the cost of two 4th picks. I was hoping that they could get some O line depth with those, even if they had to settle for Thornhill at safety. Let's hope both picks are worth the price, then we'll be in good shape.

Originally Posted by: PackerTraxx

I'd rather they go get the guy they want rather than having to settle. I was hoping for some depth with those two 4th rounders as well but I have no problems if they were used to get a guy they had their eye on all along which I believe is the case

yooperfan
Veteran Member

6 years ago

Gary reminds me of the Jerell Worthy pick except we got Gary at 12.

wpr
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6 years ago

Gary reminds me of the Jerell Worthy pick except we got Gary at 12.

Originally Posted by: yooperfan

I am somewhat concerned too. Give him a chance before you hate him. Jerel only had 14 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks in his only real season in GB. I am willing to say Rashan will have 20 tackles and 5 sacks while playing part time his rookie season. He should outperform Jerel since he is a 1st round pick and Jerel a 2nd round pick.

nerdmann
Premier Member

6 years ago

Jerel was very quick off the snap. Remember he tore up his knee.

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