Mike Smith, Green Bay’s excitable outside linebackers coach, becomes even more passionate talking about the Packers’ entire defense. Green Bay invested as much capital — both through free agency and the NFL draft — on its defense as any team in football. In 2018, Green Bay ranked 18th in total defense (354.4) and 22nd in points allowed (25.0). Green Bay then drafted both outside linebacker Rashan Gary of Michigan and safety Darnell Savage Jr. of Maryland in the first round. And for the first time in several seasons, the defensive possibilities in Green Bay appear endless.

Source: Forbes May 28, 2019 13:30 UTC