All articles tagged with #safety position
As the 2024 NFL Draft approaches, the Green Bay Packers' general manager Brian Gutekunst has shown a tendency to double dip at positions of need and return to schools for players. Speculation suggests the team may target the safety position and offensive linemen, potentially selecting multiple players from the same university. However, ultimately, Gutekunst's final decisions will determine the team's draft strategy.
The New England Patriots have signed safety Kyle Dugger to a four-year contract extension worth $58 million, solidifying his role as a defensive leader and committing to him as a vital part of the team's future. With Dugger's extension, the team's safety group still faces questions, including the future of Jabrill Peppers and other players in the mix. Despite a drop in production in 2023, the Patriots feel optimistic about Dugger's outlook and have shown confidence in their 2020 draft class by securing his long-term commitment.
Brian Belichick will remain as the safeties coach for the New England Patriots, providing stability to the coaching staff amidst significant turnover. His retention ensures continuity in coaching for the team's defensive unit, particularly at the safety position, and may influence the decision of impending free agent Kyle Dugger. Despite recent changes in the coaching staff, the Patriots-Belichick relationship appears to remain intact, reflecting a sense of stability within the organization.
The San Francisco 49ers fear that safety George Odum will miss the rest of the season due to a torn biceps. Odum will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury. The team has already lost All-Pro safety Talanoa Hufanga to a torn ACL and will need to address the safety position by either adding a player from another team's practice squad or finding a free agent. Odum has been a key contributor on special teams and a valuable safety for the 49ers.
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.