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Green Bay Packers: 5 reasons they’ll win Super Bowl XLIX

By DJoumbarey A. Moreau

Sep 22, 2013; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) looks to throw a pass during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2013; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) looks to throw a pass during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 9, 2012; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) lines up across from San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kyle Williams (10) during the game at Lambeau Field. The 49ers defeated the Packers 30-22. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2012; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) lines up across from San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kyle Williams (10) during the game at Lambeau Field. The 49ers defeated the Packers 30-22. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

3. The Secondary

The secondary for the Green Bay Packers has gotten better.

Cornerback Sam Shields recorded four interceptions last season and helped the secondary remain well. Being the workhorse that he is, Shields caused offenses to have problems throwing to his side since he is so relentless with his effort. Last year he gave the wide receivers he matched up against have migraines, as he also had 16 pass deflections.

As for the safety position, the Packers have also addressed that need by drafting Safety Ha’Sean Clinton-Dix from Alabama.

Since Clinton-Dix can play either safety position, the stud safety will be used in a myriad of ways. What makes Clinton-Dix special is his ability to stop the run. He anticipates rushing attempts well, and can cause backfield losses and excel in run stopping. Also, Dix this season will be assigned to guard the slot receivers on offense from time to time. His versatility only helps plug up a big gap for the pass defense of the Packers.

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