Packers Only Hope: Greene’s Fire Catches On

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Published: June 22, 2009

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... takes on a tough task: to mold the current group of outside linebackers, who are completely unaccustomed to the 3-4, into your prototypical outside rushers, wreaking havoc for quarterbacks and running backs alike. 

It's a task that Greene takes head on, as he always has during his 15-year NFL career.

As a player for four different teams, Greene was a tough assignment for anyone to block. With 160 career sacks, he ranks third all-time in NFL history behind Bruce Smith and Packer great Reggie White.

Perhaps a more interesting statistic is that he is first all-time among linebackers, playing a part along with Lawrence Taylor in revolutionizing the position itself during the 1980's.

Clearly, Greene has the 3-4 outside linebacker position down to a science and brings a world of experience to the table. However, the experience is not the only asset of value Greene provides. One of his most outstanding qualities is his Bleacher Report - NFL
Article Source: BleacherReport.com


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