Ranking the Room: NFC North Safeties

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ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 17: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix #21 of the Green Bay Packers jogs off the field after being defeated by the Atlanta Falcons 34-23 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 17: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix #21 of the Green Bay Packers jogs off the field after being defeated by the Atlanta Falcons 34-23 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

3. Packers: Haha Clinton-Dix, Josh Jones, Kentrell Brice, Jermaine Whitehead

Overall, the Packers do not sit too far ahead of the Detroit Lions. However, while the Lions seem to only have a very strong starter, the Packers look to have two good starters. Haha Clinton-Dix has had his ups and downs over his career. However, he is certainly viewed as a better than average safety, and this year will have a true position and running mate in the secondary.

The Packers move their secondary around a lot with players such as Micah Hyde and Morgan Burnett. However, Josh Jones is likely to be true in the box safety. He is a tackling machine who took some snaps at linebacker last season. However, the position is now carved out for him, and the combination of Clinton-Dix next to Josh Jones should be strong for years coming.

The reason the Packers are not much farther ahead of the Lions is their depth. This has been a team that has been able to stabilize somewhat decent depth over the years. However, right now they have some questions. If either Brice or Whitehead was asked to step into the fold for some serious snaps, huge questions would appear.