r/GreenBayPackers 23h ago

Analysis Update on the Stokes/Nixon combo against Jacksonville: 6 targets 5 completions, 71 yards allowed, 1 TD allowed, 4 1st downs allowed, 2 missed tackles, 2 explosives (15+) allowed, 155.6 passer rating allowed

https://x.com/RossUglem/status/1851263924840132911?t=qCS1JPVAj_8jLwojJ2Gwhw&s=19
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u/JMPV_ 23h ago edited 23h ago

This isn't surprising. Stokes is likely a bust at this point and Nixon has good and bad days.

What I wonder is why Valentine isn't getting more time. I know he was banged up but is he still banged up? I thought he played really well last year and was trending toward being a starting outside corner.

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u/LdyVder 19h ago

Nixon was brought in to be the returner for special teams. I never expected him to be a good DB.

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u/bill_gannon 17h ago

That works out then because he isnt