Green Bay Packers: 3 training camp position battles to watch

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CHICAGO, IL – NOVEMBER 12: Green Bay Packers cornerback Kevin King (20) breaks up a pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy (15) during an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears on November 12, 2017 at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

1. How will the cornerbacks shape up?

Green Bay’s secondary was putrid last season. The unit allowed 3,789 yards through the air, 23rd in the NFL and 30 touchdowns, tied for 31st in the league. They struggled forcing interceptions, compiling only 11 and allowed 211 first downs via the pass game, second-worst in the NFL. Opposing teams completed 67.8 percent of their passes and averaged nearly eight yards per pass.

As a result, the Packers put a heavy emphasis on fixing this unit during the 2018 NFL Draft. With their first round pick, they selected Jaire Alexander. The 5-foot-10 corner may lack size, but makes up for it with his aggressiveness and athleticism.

In round two, the Packers added to the depth chart by selecting Iowa’s Joshua Jackson. Jackson lead the nation in interceptions and the Packers are hoping his ball hawking ability transitions with him at the next level.

The two rookies join a depth chart which includes; Kevin King, Tramon Williams, Davon House, Quinten Rollins, Lenzy Pipkins, Herb Waters and Donatello Brown.

Last season Rollins only played in six games, and failed to record an interceptions for the first time in his career. He suffered a torn Achilles and was placed on injured reserve. Rollins’ best chance to making the roster is if he changes positions.

Pipkins, Waters and Brown all had opportunities last season but showed their deficiencies. However, out of all three corners Pipkins has the best opportunity to see significant playing time.

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The Packers will not open up the 2018 regular season with all nine corners on the roster. However, King, Williams, Alexander and Jackson are locks to make the roster. Out of those four, King and Williams are most likely be starters.

There is a ton of uncertainty surrounding this unit because of how young and inexperienced the depth chart is. However, a bounce back season from King and solid rookie production from Alexander and Jackson could quickly revamp the Packers’ pass defense.

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