Saturday, June 2, 2018

Time To Talk Defense - Packers 2018 Defensive Line! A Strength?

Could the Packers quietly have one of the NFL's best defensive lines??  What is the evidence?

Mike Daniels - 6'0" - 310 lbs - Year 7 - Iowa
Kenny Clark - 6'3" - 314 lbs - Year 3 - UCLA
Muhamed Wilkerson - 6'4" - 315 lbs - Year 8 - Temple
Montravious Adams - 6'4" - 304" lbs - Year 2 - Fresno St
Tyler Lancaster - 6'3" - 313 lbs - Rookie - Northwestern
Dean Lowry - 6'6" - 296 lbs - Year 3 - Northwestern
James Looney - 6'3" - 287 lbs -  Rookie - California
Conor Sheehy - Rookie

Here is the defensive line group,  Let us start with the leader - Mike Daniels.  Without question, entering year 7, this is the leader of the "Pack"!  Daniels says all the right things!  And, his play has been very good since he was was drafted by the Packers!  But, he is not a super star that can take over  a game.  But, without question, if the Packers are going to be a good defense in 2018 - Daniels will be one reason why!

Next up, Kenny Clark.  Another Packer draft choice, who was only 20 years old when drafted.  At 23, I have a good feeling about Clark in 2018!  My gut says, this will be a break out year for Clark!  Both Daniels & Clark were very good wrestlers!  As an "old" coach, I really believe players need to play other sports.  And, for D-line, a great asset!  Keep a close eye on Kenny Clark in 2018!

New addition - Muhammed Wilkerson.  Already familiar with our new Defensive Coordinator, Wilkerson brings some new attitude to the D-line!  Should help collars the pocket, had a career high a couple years ago!  So, this addition just makes life better for our young defensive backs!

Dean Lowry, entering year 3 had a big jump last year!  I can still see his defensive TD run!  Has gotten bigger & stronger and if he jumps again, our line not only is better, but deeper!!!

Montravious Adams has not had much opportunity so far.  But, with you players behind him, motivation will not be more obvious in 2018!!!!

Rookies - James Looney was drafted, and Conor Sheehy, along with Tyler Lancaster will be fighting for the 53 man roster & the practice squad.

So, I predict, if Perry, Mathews, and back-ups are able to increase the QB sack count, our line of scrimmage on the defensive side of the ball should be one of the best!!!!


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