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3 Ways Kevin King Impacts Green Bay Packers 2017 Defense

By Bret Stuter

May 5, 2017; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Speedy Noil (81), cornerback Kevin King (20), wide receiver Machi Dupre (19) and safety Cameron Brown (32) during the Green Bay Packers rookie orientation. Mandatory credit: Mark Hoffman/Journal Sentinel via USA TODAY Sports
May 5, 2017; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Speedy Noil (81), cornerback Kevin King (20), wide receiver Machi Dupre (19) and safety Cameron Brown (32) during the Green Bay Packers rookie orientation. Mandatory credit: Mark Hoffman/Journal Sentinel via USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 25, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Kevin King (20) celebrates a defensive stop against the Washington State Cougars during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Huskies won 45-17. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Kevin King (20) celebrates a defensive stop against the Washington State Cougars during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Huskies won 45-17. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /

Improvement III: Versatility

The versatility of Kevin King is perhaps his greatest, yet less discussed, attribute. He has the skillset to play either cornerback, slot corner, and even at the safety position.  While that may not strike anyone as a vital aspect when preparing for the season, it’s ultimately one of the most valuable traits of any NFL player.

The NFL season spans 17 weeks and 16 games.  Over the course of a season, players get dinged, bruised, and sore.  All the while,  reserve players improve their skillset in weekly practice.

Imagine the scenario where a cornerback improves, and a safety falls to a season injury. What will the front office do?  With King on the roster, the Packers have options to shift King to the vacancy, and backfill with a player more comfortable in a cornerback position.

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Long Term Fit

King is not a one-and-done player for the Packers. He is a long term solution to the pass defense. As such, his versatility and ability to plug-and-play in multiple roles add incredible depth to the team going forward.

He even has a solid makings of a great pass blitzer.  He possessed the right height, wingspan, and speed have devastating effects on the unsuspecting offense. Ultimately, former Washington Huskies cornerback Kevin King is a football defender who happens to play cornerback.

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