Xavier McKinney Already Making His Mark in Green Bay

Ron Wolf had Reggie White.

Ted Thompson had Charles Woodson.

Brian Gutekunst’s conversation for his premier free agent signing was more complicated

Za’Darius Smith, Preston Smith, and Adrian Amos were all candidates.

A new name has entered the chat.

Xavier McKinney.

Yes, this is probably a little premature, because it’s only been three games.

It’s premature, if you haven’t been paying attention.

McKinney is off to a historic start in Green Bay.

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Xavier McKinney is making his mark early.

Wm Glasheen – USA Today

He’s made his mark with three interceptions in the first three games.

McKinney is the first player to do anything like that since 1978.

It doesn’t stop there. McKinney hasn’t been making big plays at the expense of giving them up.

According to PFF – McKinney has caught three passes this season, he’s given up two completions.

The passer rating when targeting him is 28.1, meaning quarterbacks would be better off throwing the ball into the stands on every play than throwing anywhere near him.

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