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Packers’ positional grades at quarter mark of 2021 season

By Brian Sampson

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 03: Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers looks on during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lambeau Field on October 03, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 03: Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers looks on during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lambeau Field on October 03, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 26: Eric Stokes #21 of the Green Bay Packers breaks up the pass to Mohamed Sanu Sr #6 of the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter in the game at Levi’s Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 26: Eric Stokes #21 of the Green Bay Packers breaks up the pass to Mohamed Sanu Sr #6 of the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter in the game at Levi’s Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

Cornerbacks

The Packers look like they got a player in first-round draft pick Eric Stokes. Stokes has played with confidence and speed that has separated him from Kevin King. However, he gave up 10 receptions in Sunday’s contest against the Steelers. King has now missed the last two games, but Green Bay will need him to return soon with a potentially long-term injury to Jaire Alexander. Speaking of Alexander, he hasn’t been as invincible this year, giving up some big plays and touchdowns we aren’t used to seeing.

Grade: C

Safeties

After finishing last year on a hot streak, Darnell Savage and Adrian Amos haven’t quite been able to match that pace. Still, they’re asked to do a lot including play all over the field. Defensive coordinator Joe Barry hasn’t been afraid to move them around and ask a lot from them. Lastly, their backups haven’t been very good.

Grade: B-

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