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sports2 years ago

"Analyzing Packers' Defensive Vulnerabilities and Bright Future After Heartbreaking Playoff Loss to 49ers"

The Green Bay Packers' 24-21 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Playoff game highlighted defensive struggles, particularly in the middle. Darnell Savage had a tough game, missing an interception and struggling in coverage, while the linebackers also faced challenges. The offensive line held up well, but the team's future may see significant changes. Aaron Jones had a strong performance, but the Packers fell short in a closely contested game.

via Acme Packing Company|
#darnell-savage#divisional-round#green-bay-packers
sports2 years ago

"Packers' Eric Stokes Placed on Injured Reserve"

Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes has been placed on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury, just after returning from a foot injury. Head coach Matt LaFleur expressed disappointment for Stokes, who only played four snaps before getting injured again. The Packers have signed Corey Ballentine and Robert Rochell to bolster their secondary in response to the injuries.

via NBC Sports|
#darnell-savage#eric-stokes#green-bay-packers
sports2 years ago

Packers' Safety Competition: Uncertainty and Inexperience, but Confidence and Consistency Sought

The Green Bay Packers are pleased with the competition for their starting safety position, with only one player in the room having played a significant number of snaps. While Darnell Savage is expected to fill one spot, the other is up for grabs between Rudy Ford, Tarvarius Moore, and newly signed Jonathan Owens. The Packers are looking for a two-way safety who can cover and tackle, and the competition could last until the start of the regular season.

via Packers News|
#darnell-savage#green-bay-packers#rudy-ford
sports2 years ago

Packers sign Jordan Love to one-year extension instead of fifth-year option.

The Green Bay Packers have agreed to a one-year contract extension with quarterback Jordan Love worth up to $22.5 million, including $13.5 million fully guaranteed. The extension comes after the Packers declined to pick up the fifth-year option on Love's rookie deal, which would have paid him a guaranteed $20.272 million for 2024. The Packers plan to make safety Darnell Savage a bigger part of their defense this year after his role fluctuated last season, and they renegotiated his contract to free up additional salary-cap space.

via ESPN.co.uk|
#contract-extension#darnell-savage#green-bay-packers
sports2 years ago

"Packers' 2023 Draft Dilemma: Balancing Present Needs with Shaky Safety Position and WR Prospects"

The Green Bay Packers are likely entering a rebuild phase after missing the playoffs in 2022, and the safety position is a concern. While they have some players with starting experience, they lack long-term stability and need to add at least one player capable of starting games at safety in the 2023 NFL draft. The draft class of safeties is small, with few players with true experience playing in two-deep systems, but the Packers have 10 draft picks to work with.

via Packers Wire|
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sports2 years ago

"Packers' 2023 Draft Strategy: Building for Success on Both Sides of the Ball"

The Green Bay Packers have an open spot at safety with Adrian Amos unsigned, but have several in-house candidates to potentially fill it. Darnell Savage remains a cornerstone on which Green Bay's back end will be built. The Packers' secondary is more settled at cornerback, where Jaire Alexander recaptured his Pro Bowl form after missing most of the 2021 season with a shoulder injury. With Eric Stokes still on the mend, the Packers' initial plan calls for Rasul Douglas starting on the perimeter and Keisean Nixon handling nickel cornerback.

via Packers.com|
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sports2 years ago

"Packers' 2023 Success Hinges on Improved Performance from Three Veterans"

The Green Bay Packers are hoping for internal improvement from certain veterans in 2023, including safety Darnell Savage, linebacker De'Vondre Campbell, and center Josh Myers. Savage had a disastrous season in 2022, but showed improvement when playing as the nickel. Campbell took a step back after his breakout season in 2021, but the Packers hope to see better tackling and improved production from him. Myers was inconsistent in 17 starts last season and may face competition for his starting spot. The Packers are also dealing with the impending departure of quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

via Packers Wire|
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