The Packers chose Gary with the 12th overall pick Thursday night and traded up nine spots to take Savage at No. Since Rodgers become quarterback, the Packers have now spent their first picks on defence in eight straight drafts. He is expected start out at outside linebacker in Green Bay and move around in defensive co-ordinator Mike Pettine’s scheme. Gary and Savage should help a team that also watched longtime rush specialist Clay Matthews leave in free agency. During last year’s forgettable 6-9-1 season, Green Bay was 15th in the league in points, 12th in yards and a woeful 23rd in third-down conversions.

Source: National Post April 26, 2019 02:05 UTC