While the Green Bay Packers have fallen well short of expectations in 2022, two previously overlooked players have brought excitement to a season where there hasn’t been much to cheer about.
Of course, we’re talking about cornerback Keisean Nixon and safety Rudy Ford.
Both players are in their first seasons with the Packers. Initially, Nixon and Ford were brought in as reinforcements for a special teams unit that was dead last in Rich Gosselin’s annual rankings. However, thanks to the hiring of Rich Bissacia and an emphasis on finding more specialized players in free agency, this season Green Bay’s special teams is currently ranked 16th, according to Pro Football Focus.