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6 X-factors for Packers ahead of 2022 NFL season

By Brian Sampson

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) /
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Nov 21, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs the ball as Green Bay Packers free safety Darnell Savage (26) and cornerback Rasul Douglas (29) defend during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

X-factors for Packers: Darnell Savage

The Packers’ defense already projects to be very good–they have great starters at all three levels and have the potential to dominate opposing offenses this season.

One of the bigger question marks on the team, however, is which version of safety Darnell Savage will they get? Savage was very good over the second half of the 2020 season, but regressed in 2021. The coaching staff is still confident in the type of player he can become, but Green Bay needs to see that immediately in 2022.’

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Savage could play a versatile role in the Packers’ secondary that could see him lined up in the slot, close to the line of scrimmage, as the deep safety and anywhere in between. He struggled in coverage last year and was exposed on a few occasions. However, if his potential can meet his production, he has the ability to push this defense from good to elite.

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