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5 Green Bay Packers who need to step up in 2021

By Brian Sampson

Nov 1, 2020; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive end Dean Lowry (94) reacts after sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) in the second quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2020; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive end Dean Lowry (94) reacts after sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) in the second quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 16, 2021; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers safety Will Redmond (25) against the Los Angeles Rams during the NFC Divisional Round at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Packers who need to step up 4: Will Redmond

Green Bay loves to use a fifth (and sixth) defensive back whether that be a third corner or safety. However, they’ve struggled to find that guy who has earned consistent playing time.

Behind the dynamic duo of Adrian Amos and Darnell Savage has been Will Redmond. Redmond earned that third safety job last season and is the leading candidate ahead of Henry Black and Vernon Scott to be the third safety once again.  Redmond was okay in coverage but struggled mightily in the tackling and run defense department. If Green Bay’s defense wants to stop being the Achilles heel they’ve been for a decade now, guys like Redmond will have to step up in their sub-package roles.

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