Green Bay Packers: 5 good things that happened in 2020

ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 6: Aaron Rodgers #12 and head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers talk on the sidelines during a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on October 6, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. The Packers defeated the Cowboys 34-24. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 22: Darnell Savage #26 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates a fumble recovery during the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts in the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 22, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Packers’ good thing no. 2. The emergence of young defensive players

It’s safe to say the Packers’ defense is stacked with good young talent. It’s beginning to look like that young talent is ready to contribute at the highest level.

Jaire Alexander has taken yet another step in his third season and has emerged as one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL. He’s been amazing all season long and is capable of taking any wide receiver in the game completely out of the equation. Behind him in the secondary, Darnell Savage is really starting to figure the game out. He’s been playing great over the last month and has become a real difference-maker for this defense. Upfront, Rashan Gary has taken a positive step forward after a slow rookie campaign. Gary looks like he could be a real player in the very near future. This could be an elite core next season.

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