6 Things to Watch for at Green Bay Packers Mandatory Minicamp

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 09: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 09, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 09: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 09, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 09: Keisean Nixon #22 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates after the Raiders recovered a Los Angeles Chargers fumble on a punt return the first quarter of their game at Allegiant Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 35-32 in overtime. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images) /

Who is taking snaps at the Green Bay Packers slot CB position?

As good as this Green Bay Packers secondary can be, one big unknown is who is going to end up playing in the slot?

As I wrote about in a recent article, we know that Jaire Alexander will see snaps there, but even Brian Gutekunst would tell us that Alexander more than likely will move around depending on where the opponent’s top receiver is lined up. And when that happens, there is very little slot experience on this roster to fill in.

In that same article, I would speculate that we could see Eric Stokes in the slot against speed receivers while Rasul Douglas could take over against bigger pass-catchers, including tight ends. This summer, I also anticipate Keisean Nixon and Shemar Jean-Charles getting plenty of reps there as well, in an effort to see if they can provide Joe Barry with some snaps this season.

Once the regular season arrives, my guess is that there isn’t one specific player who is the slot cornerback, as there has been the last few seasons with Chandon Sullivan. Rather, I think it will be a by-committee role with several players contributing, and this summer is the time to find out who those players can be.