GREEN BAY, Wis. — It takes one to know one and Pro Football Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler said the blockbuster trade by the Green Bay Packers this week to acquire Micah Parsons reminds him a lot of when Green Bay acquired a fellow future Hall of Fame defensive star in 1993.
“I remember when Reggie White came through; I had to elevate my game,” Butler said Friday. “A lot of people weren’t going to pick the Packers defense in fantasy football. A lot of people are picking them now.”
Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Kenny Clark (97) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
While Butler said Packers fans are rightfully thrilled by the move to acquire Parsons in his prime, they did have to trade a lot to get him, including defensive tackle Kenny Clark.
“[Clark] did everything right,” Butler said. “He’s been what you want since he came through the door. He proved to America that it’s not about height, size and weight; you can play in this league if you’re a very good player.”
Watch the full interview above.