4 Burning Questions Looming Over Packers' 2023 NFL Season

4 Burning Questions Looming Over Packers’ 2023 NFL Season

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur talks with quarterback Jordan Love (10) after he threw an incomplete pass against New Orleans Saints during their football game Friday, August 19, 2022, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinUscp 7mdt6i7kcrq1lbij8c1w Original /

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 19: Darnell Savage #26 and Rasul Douglas #29 of the Green Bay Packers tackle Mark Andrews #89 of the Baltimore Ravens in the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Can Packers Defense Hide Their Safeties?

The Packers are stacked with talent at almost every position on the field, except one – safety.

Throughout the preseason, there’s been a prolonged battle to determine who will start alongside Darnell Savage at the back of the secondary. This situation isn’t ideal, especially considering Savage’s subpar performance last season, where he ranked 87th out of 88 qualifying safeties according to PFF.

It’s still unclear whether Rudy Ford, Jonathan Owens, or rookie Anthony Johnson will secure the starting spot alongside Savage. It wouldn’t be surprising to see this position rotate throughout the season. The Packers lack a solid answer at safety this year and will likely need to use strategic tactics to minimize any potential weaknesses in this area.

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