Jackson has the tools to be a solid physical corner, but he needs to get his technique under control, and that should have happened by now. Unfortunately it hasn’t worked out, as Jackson’s lack of straight-line speed and overly physical nature more often result in long plays or PI penalties. Josh JacksonĢ020 Stats (12 games): 21 solo tackles, 26 combined tackles, 2 PDs, 0 INT, 0 FF, 0.0 sacksīoth Jackson and Alexander were high picks in the same draft class, and Jackson’s 10 PDs as a rookie gave everyone reason for optimism that the team had their corner duo of the future. Should he falter, rookie Shemar Jean-Charles is waiting in the wings, but Sullivan wasn’t a problem in 2020 and shouldn’t be one in 2021. A better scheme would leave him less exposed to burners, and in outside coverage, and he can be a real contributor. Sullivan is a game run defender, and while his straight line speed is lacking he posted elite explosion numbers which serve him well in the tight spaces of the slot. That’s all fine and good, but he was also occasionally torched, and minor injuries would often sap his already lackluster speed to an unplayable level. His 6 yards per pass ranked 18th in all of football, and he also posted a healthy 56% success rate despite more than doubling his snap count from the previous season. Chandon SullivanĢ020 Stats (16 games): 32 solo tackles, 41 combined tackles, 6 PDs, 1 INT, 0 FF, 0.0 sacksĬhandon started off struggling in the NFC Championship Game, but he rebounded and had a nice game overall, which was a nice microcosm for his good, but inconsistent season. Guys like Alexander don’t come around often. If he isn’t extended soon, the team is making a huge mistake. He’s worth every penny of that, and at just 24 years old, he should remain a dominant force for the foreseeable future. He may never put up lofty interception totals like Charles Woodson once did, but it’s also a different game than in Charles’ day, and Alexander’s ability to lock down a side (or a zone) is unparalleled.Īlexander is an absolute bargain this season, but if he isn’t extended, his fifth year option is expected to land somewhere north of $13 million. He allowed a measly 4.5 yards per pass, good for second in the NFL. Over those 70 targets, he had a 64% success rate, good for 3rd in the NFL according to Football Outsiders. Usually a team’s best cover corner won’t face many targets as smart quarterbacks look to other options, but Jaire somehow led all members of the Packer secondary, facing 70 targets. What more can be said about Jaire Alexander? His talent has been on display since he was a rookie, but few Green Bay corners have ever had a season as good as his 2020 campaign. Jaire AlexanderĢ020 Stats (15 games): 40 solo tackles, 51 combined tackles, 13 PDs, 1 INT, 1 FF, 1.0 sacks There was certainly better, cheaper talent available (like Bashaud Breeland), and while Eric Stokes will likely take over across from Alexander, the problem with having Kevin King on the team is that you may end up having to play him. King doesn’t cost that much, and he’s familiar with the Packers, but given that Mike Pettine has been replaced by Joe Barry, bringing him back was a strange decision. The two simply don’t complement each other, and any intelligent defensive coordinator is going to scheme to Alexander’s strengths. In addition to everything else, King is a poor fit for a defense featuring Alexander, as King prefers press man to Alexander’s excellence in zone. King was once a phenom of an athlete, but constant leg injuries have sapped his speed and shiftiness, and even his height has deserted him, as he’s now struggling in the red zone. King was the polar opposite of Jaire Alexander, ranking 64th in success rate, 63rd in yards per pass, and not making up for any of his poor play down-to-down with any impact splash plays. We all know Kevin from his most recent stint of getting absolutely torched by Tom Brady and the Bucs receivers, which was the proverbial cherry on top of his worst season as a professional. Good gravy, did I not think I would be writing about Kevin King. CBs on the 90-man roster Kevin KingĢ020 Stats (11 games): 45 solo tackles, 57 combined tackles, 5 PDs, 0 INT, 1 FF, 0.0 sacks That said, one glaring weakness at corner cost the Packers last season, and it will likely fall to a rookie to shore things up. Our look at the Packers’ roster continues on with the cornerbacks, which has quietly become the strength of the defense while the pass rush falters. Seven APC contributors submitted their 53-man predictions, and we have combined those picks into our annual consolidated prediction. In the week leading up to camp, Acme Packing Company will break down the Packers’ 90-man roster and give our predictions for who will make the initial 53 at the end of camp. The Green Bay Packers report for training camp on July 27th, with the team’s first practice coming the next day.
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