4 Packers named to PFF’s NFL Midseason All-Pro teams

Let’s step away from all of the Aaron Rodgers’ COVID-19 drama for a moment and recognize some of the accomplishments from individual players on the Green Bay Packers so far this season.

Although we aren’t at the exact halfway mark of the season thanks to the NFL adding a 17th game, we might as well be. And as a result, Pro Football Focus released their NFL Midseason All-Pro teams this week where four Packers were named as members–two to the first team and two to the second team.

Rodgers, the reigning MVP, didn’t make either the first or second team, as those spots were filled by Tom Brady and Derek Carr, respectively. Another potential snub could include Elgton Jenkins who has had to fill in for David Bakhtiari at left tackle this season and has missed some games of his own.

Four Green Bay Packers were honored with the distinction of being named to Pro Football Focus’s NFL Midseason All-Pro teams.

The guys who did make the cut include Davante Adams, De’Vondre Campbell, Kenny Clark and Corey Bojorquez.

Adams was a no-brainer. He’s the NFL’s best receiver and constantly beats double teams to get open and receive the rock. His route-running is second to none as he can cross anybody up at the line of scrimmage. Furthermore, his concentration and hands rank up there with the best. Top two, not two, indeed. The other wide receivers to make first team include Cooper Kupp and Deebo Samuel (as an offensive flex). Second team receivers were D.K. Metcalf, Tyreek Hill and Ja’Marr Chase.

Before the season started, it would’ve been a surprise to see Campbell on this list, but it’s another easy choice after the first eight games. Campbell has been one of the best players on the Packers’ defense with an ability to positively impact both the running and passing games. He flies all over the field with calculated recklessness. The other first team linebacker is Eric Kendricks while the second-teamers are Darius Leonard and Demario Davis.

Bojorquez is another newcomer who made the list as the second-team punter. Acquired right before the season started, he’s been tremendous in situational punting. He has an elite ability to point the ball near the sideline and deep in the opponent’s territory. We’ll see if he can keep it up with the weather turning.

Last, but not least, is Clark who also made the second team. Clark usually gets off to a slow start, but he’s been tremendous so far this year. He demands constant double teams and makes offenses pay when they don’t give him that attention. His constant push from the middle of the pocket puts tremendous pressure on quarterbacks and running backs alike. Aaron Donald and Cameron Heyward were the first-teamers.