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5 Packers off to a slow start to begin 2022 NFL season

By Brian Sampson

Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury (56) is tackled by Green Bay Packers safety Adrian Amos (31) and free safety Darnell Savage (26) after scooping up a fumble on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinApc Packers Vs Vikings 27833 010222wag
Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury (56) is tackled by Green Bay Packers safety Adrian Amos (31) and free safety Darnell Savage (26) after scooping up a fumble on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinApc Packers Vs Vikings 27833 010222wag /
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DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 13: Adrian Amos #31 of the Green Bay Packers looks on before the first half against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 13, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) /

Packers off to a slow start: Adrian Amos

PFF has not been friendly to either Packers’ safety to begin the year (Spoiler: more on the other safety next).

Amos has been billed as an underrated player for most of his career and is picking the worst time to play his worst ball, considering his unrestricted free agent status after the season. Most of his slow start is due to the abysmal performance against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1 when he allowed three receptions for 47 yards and two touchdowns while also missing two tackles.

Green Bay needs Amos to step up and improve his communication moving forward. If defensive coordinator Joe Barry is going to sit back in a passive zone–and all signs point toward him continuing to do so–Amos and the rest of the secondary need to talk to one another. That’s easier than it sounds, but is a key ingredient to the defense’s success.

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