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5 Packers on thin ice entering 2022 mandatory minicamp

By Brian Sampson

Oct 11, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) participates in warmups prior to the Ravens' game against the Indianapolis Colts at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) participates in warmups prior to the Ravens' game against the Indianapolis Colts at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Krys Barnes, Green Bay Packers
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – NOVEMBER 28: Krys Barnes #51 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with teammates after recovering a fumbled punt catch by J.J. Koski #17 of the Los Angeles Rams during the third quarter at Lambeau Field on November 28, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

Packers on thin ice entering mandatory minicamp:  Krys Barnes

Since starting as an undrafted free agent rookie back in 2020, Krys Barnes has done nothing but free fall down the depth chart. The Packers signed De’Vondre Campbell last summer who quickly established himself as the starter. This year they used their top draft pick on Quay Walker who fully expects to take over the other starting spot alongside Campbell.

Leaving Barnes further and further down the depth chart, he’ll have to prove himself once again. He’s a solid player, but someone who is definitely better suited to be a backup instead of a starter. Barnes will get some opportunities on the field if Walker or Campbell gets hurt, but he needs to shift his focus to special teams. That’s still a huge area of need for the Packers and they desperately need one to take it seriously and excel.

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