NFL 2018 Squad Preview: Green Bay Packers

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Safety – WEAKNESS

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The Safety position contributed to the Packers' defensive struggles last season. Usually led by the dependable Haha Clinton Dix, the unit struggled in coverage all season. Clinton-Dix was well below his usual level of play, with pundits voicing concerns over his commitment to the team.

He was joined at safety by Morgan Burnett and Josh Jones. Burnett has been a fixture in the Packers secondary for years, but he was allowed to hit the Free Agent market this offseason and was duly snapped up by the Steelers. Josh Jones will fill his starting role in the side, whilst looking to improve on his 2017, where he admitted to not playing to the best of his ability.

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The whole secondary struggled last season as the Packers' pass rush wasn’t very effective, giving opposing QBs the time for their WRs to get open. With an improved pass rush this year, I expect to see the secondary step up their level of play.

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