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Grading Green Bay Packers’ defense heading into bye week

By Brian Sampson

Defensive coordinator Joe Barry is shown during the second day of Green Bay Packers rookie minicamp Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Green Bay, Wis.Cent02 7fsrmjople9oe1w9hjf Original
Defensive coordinator Joe Barry is shown during the second day of Green Bay Packers rookie minicamp Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Green Bay, Wis.Cent02 7fsrmjople9oe1w9hjf Original /
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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 20: Jaire Alexander #23 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after breaking up a pass against Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 of the Detroit Lions during the first half at Lambeau Field on September 20, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /

Secondary

For a group that loves to talk the talk, they don’t walk the walk.

The Packers’ secondary is full of talent that hasn’t played to its potential. Part of that has to do with the coaching, but the players also need to take responsibility.

Jaire Alexander is the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL, but has had some major struggles this season. Rasul Douglas and Eric Stokes haven’t played up to the same level as last year either.

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The major issues are at safety. Both Darnell Savage and Adrian Amos are having awful seasons. They haven’t tackled well nor covered well. Savage has recently been benched in favor of Rudy Ford. Ford has been a revelation for the defense and is playing the position the right way. He’s the only bright spot at safety.

Grade: D+

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