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5 early Packers’ breakout candidates for 2022 NFL season

By Brian Sampson

Oct 28, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Green Bay Packers safety Darnell Savage (26) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 28, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Green Bay Packers safety Darnell Savage (26) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – NOVEMBER 21: Darnell Savage #26 of the Green Bay Packers attempts to intercept a pass intended for Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – NOVEMBER 21: Darnell Savage #26 of the Green Bay Packers attempts to intercept a pass intended for Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /

Packers’ breakout candidate: Darnell Savage

We’ve been seemingly waiting for Darnell Savage to break out since he was drafted and it hasn’t quite happened yet. And similar to past years, the coaching staff is very high on him entering this season.

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Savage had a great second half of the 2020 season that many were hoping would carry over into last year. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen and the safety took a step back in his play. With his rookie contract coming to an end after the 2023 season, he’ll need to quickly make that next step a reality. Savage has the theoretical ability to play all over the field, including in the slot matched up with receivers. Now he just needs to put that into reality.

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