Grading the Packers: Cornerbacks
Our grades are focused on performance relative to the salary cap. There might not have been a bigger bargain in the NFL than Rasul Douglas.
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Player grades are a staple series of stories at the end of every NFL season. Ours are different, as we grade based on their impact relative to the salary cap. That’s because the cap is such a big part of building a roster. Not only must a team’s high-priced players deliver but it must have some of its less-expensive players outperform their contracts.
Generally, the Green Bay Packers got high marks from both groups in posting their third consecutive 13-win season, though too many fell flat in the playoffs.
This series continues with the cornerbacks. All salary data is from OverTheCap.com. Analytical stats are from Pro Football Focus and Sports Info Solutions.