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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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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 19: Kevin King #20 of the Green Bay Packers runs with the ball after recovering a fumble in the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field on December 19, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

Packers who need to step up 2: Kevin King

Jaire Alexander has firmly established himself as one of the very best cornerbacks in the entire NFL no matter what ESPN says. He can shut down an entire side of the field or wide receiver depending on if the defense is going man or zone.

That means his counterpart on the other side of the field will see a lot of targets. Tom Brady mostly stayed away from Alexander in the NFC Championship game and had tons of success targeting the likes of Kevin King when he did.

The frustrating part is King has all the tools to be a successful corner he’s just maddeningly inconsistent. If King can step up and play his game on a weekly basis Green Bay’s defense will be all the better for it. He’s going to continue to see tons of action and it’s imperative he starts playing better if this defense wants to reach their ceiling (and if King wants a massive payday next offseason).

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