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Here’s Why an Old Friend Could Help Sack Major Packers Problem

SI Feed·Bill Huber·5 months ago
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The Green Bay Packers have what seems like an obvious problem.

There’s also what seems like an obvious solution.

With the likelihood that Micah Parsons will miss the start of the regular season – the first four games if he opens on the physically unable to perform list – Green Bay’s pass rush appears underpowered.

With Parsons coming back from a torn ACL, Rashan Gary traded to the Cowboys and Kingsley Enagbare signing with the Jets, Green Bay’s edge rushers to start this season combined for four sacks last season.

The lack of a proven pass rush could be an enormous issue. While the Packers won’t face any marquee quarterbacks to start the season, any starting-caliber NFL quarterback when given a clean pocket can pick apart a defense.

General manager Brian Gutekunst could take the passive approach of hoping that the young pass rushers he’s assembled will rise to the occasion.…

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