Green Bay Packers: 5 most disappointing players at halfway mark

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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 20: Kerryon Johnson #33 of the Detroit Lions runs with the ball while being chased by Darnell Savage #26 of the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter at Lambeau Field on September 20, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

2. Darnell Savage

Back to defense, Darnell Savage was supposed to take that vaunted Year 2 leap in 2020. He flashed his potential as a rookie in 2019 and appears to have all the athleticism to succeed in the NFL. Unfortunately, he’s taken a major step back.

He’s far too sloppy in his technique of bringing down ball-carriers, leading to his nine missed tackles this season. He also hasn’t shown the ball skills he had at Maryland, dropping interceptions like the one on Thursday night far more often than not. When he’s at his best, he’s solid at stopping the run and alright in coverage. The Packers need him to improve in both of those categories if they want to reach their potential as a defense.

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