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The Green Bay Packers not only added two very talented safeties through the draft to ensure that there would be a worthy player opposite Xavier McKinney for next season and beyond, they also added a cornerback in the 7th round that was once thought of as a first round draft pick. Javon Bullard Javon Bullard…

The 2024 NFL Draft might be loaded with offensive talent, but Packers’ fans could once again see the team go defense in the first round. What looked like a promising Green Bay secondary just a couple years ago now presents itself (again… again) as arguably the most troubling unit on the roster. Iowa cornerback Cooper…

Chris Lempesis is back with part four, the final installment, of his series examining the season that was for the Green Bay Packers, and also taking a look at the offseason that lies ahead. In this edition, he takes a look at the back end of Green Bay’s defense, the corners and safeties, and the…

“It’s gonna be Strap City. We might as well go ahead and start marketing that right now.” Those were the words from Packers all-pro cornerback Jaire Alexander on July 31st. Alexander has never been one to mince words with the media, and especially with opposing players on the field. His confidence in himself and the…

With the 232nd pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers selected Carrington Valentine, Cornerback, Kentucky. A team with a plethora of talent at cornerback, picked another corner in the seventh round. You immediately think “alright, project guy, special teams, likely practice squad, maybe he’ll be something in a few years.” You rarely…

An unheralded signing this offseason was defensive back Keisean Nixon. Coming over from the Raiders, Nixon signed a 1 year deal in March. Initially thought of as a core special teams signing, Nixon is positioned to contribute significantly on defense as the dime corner. The combination of special teams and defensive support is a critical…

When the Packers selected Eric Stokes in 2021 there were some mixed reviews (as with every first round pick they take). While everyone knew Green Bay needed an upgrade over Kevin King, there were also concerns at linebacker, defensive line, offensive line, and of course wide receiver. After Jaire Alexander got injured in week 4,…