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5 Packers who desperately need to develop in 2023

By Brian Sampson

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 18: Eric Stokes #21 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after a play during the first half in the game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on September 18, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 18: Eric Stokes #21 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after a play during the first half in the game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on September 18, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 23: Eric Stokes #21 of the Green Bay Packers looks on against the Washington Commanders during the second half of the game at FedExField on October 23, 2022 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

Eric Stokes

Although Eric Stokes is focusing on getting healthy, he needs to take the next step once he returns to the football field.

He had a solid rookie campaign, seemingly coming out of nowhere to earn a starting spot. Once there, he proved himself a capable outside cornerback who could stick close enough to receivers to bat the ball down when he was targeted.

His sophomore campaign didn’t go anything like that. He was exploited in the passing game and could not have a positive impact. A season-ending injury mercifully ended his second year, but now he has to prove himself all over again.

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