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    Why Green Bay has the Best Secondary in the NFL

    McQuade ArnoldBy Updated:No Comments4 Mins Read
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    GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 08: Jaire Alexander #23 of the Green Bay Packers takes the field prior to a game against the Washington Redskins at Lambeau Field on December 08, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Redskins 20-15. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

    Rasul Douglas is back in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The free-agent CB signed a three-year, $21 million deal to remain with the Packers.  This solidifies Green Bay’s top three corner backs for the 2022 season.  Once Jaire Alexander is re-signed it will be the top three corner backs for the foreseeable future.  Even with Darnell Savage’s rough 2021 season, Adrian Amos continues to be one of the best safeties  in the NFL.

    CB1: Jaire Alexander

    PFF’s Highest graded Cornerbacks since 2020:

    • Jaire Alexander: 90.6  
    • Jalen Ramsey: 87.2  
    • Xavien Howard: 84.0

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    Lowest Comp Pct Allowed in Coverage Since 2019, PFF:
    • KC Charvarius Ward 49.8
    • NE J.C. Jackson 51.7
    • LV Casey Hayward 52.3
    • GB Jaire Alexander 53.8

    No matter which way you slice is Jaire Alexander has been one of the best CBs in the NFL since he was drafted.

    CB 2/3: Eric Stokes:

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    • Gave up 5th lowest completion percentage despite one of the most targeted corners in the league (via Sports Info and Solutions)
    • Led rookies in pass breakups (PFF)
    • Led rookies in forced incompletions (PFF)

    He was asked to come in and play CB1 essentially all of 2021 and excelled doing it.  AS A ROOKIE.  This kid being asked to play CB 2/3 for his sophomore season should be more than doable.

    CB 2/3: Rasul Douglas:

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    If you are a Packers fan you know the story of Rasul Douglas.  However If you don’t, here’s a reminder.   The Packers signed him off the Arizona Cardinals’ practice squad on October 6, 2021. Douglas played in 12 games with nine starts for the Packers, registering a career-best five interceptions, two of which he returned for TDs.
    The Pro Bowl alternate also registered 52 tackles (48 solo) and a career-best 13 passes defensed (No. 2 on the team). According to stathead.com, Douglas had the lowest passer rating allowed when targeted (44.5) in the NFL in 2021 among all defenders targeted over 45 times.
    Fun fact: Alexander, Stokes, and Douglas have only played in one game all together. It was Green Bay’s divisional-round loss to San Francisco. Here is what people forget about: The 49ers’ offense scored just six points. As this group gets more experience next season, opposing teams will find it very hard to throw on these guys, especially at Lambeau Field in January.

    Free Safety: Adrian Amos

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    Adrian Amos followed up at dominant 2020 season with another strong one in 2021.  PFF had Adrian Amos at a 92.1 coverage grade in 2020, first among all safeties.  He was also the 4th highest overall graded safety in the red-zone in 2020.  He finished 2021 top ten in most safety categories and boasts a ridiculous 93.3 pass coverage grade since 2019 (PFF).  Amos been the leader of not only the secondary, but the defense since he came to Green Bay. 

    Strong Safety: Darnell Savage

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    Darnell Savage is the one inconsistent component of the secondary that we want to see improve in 2022. Savage took a step back in 2021 and was less consistent. Although he played in all 17 games in 2021, he made 12 fewer tackles, two fewer interceptions, broke up three fewer passes and one fewer tackle for loss than 2020.  Opposing quarterback also had more success throwing to receivers covered by Savage. They completed 64.9 percent of their passes and had a quarterback rating of 117.4, up from just 67.3 the previous season.

    If Darnell Savage can turn 2022 into his 2019-2020 seasons, this defense can be scary good.  Either way, top to bottom no NFL team can match this secondary.  From CB1 to CB3 and both safeties, even with Savage’s struggles in 2021?  No one beats out Green Bay’s depth, talent, or experience.

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    McQuade Arnold is a Sports Columnist and Co-Owner of Wisconsin Sports Heroics (WSH), Gridiron Heroics (GH), and Hardwood Heroics (HWH). He is originally from Superior, WI, and is a die-hard Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Milwaukee Bucks fan. McQuade's work for WSH has been featured on Yardbarker, Bleacher Report, NewsBreak, and MSN.

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