Teammate Adrian Amos pointed to an increased comfort level in his surroundings and a greater understanding of the defense as the main reasons why second-year safety Darnell Savage can take a “big jump” for the Green Bay Packers in 2020.
A first-round pick and an All-Rookie Team selection in 2019, Savage will enter Year 2 with an opportunity to develop into a true difference-maker for Mike Pettine’s defense.
“The playbook, knowing what to expect to the following season. Being around your team and your situation, coming into Year 2, we have the same secondary, he knows where I’m going to be, who the corners are.