Packers: Three more breakout candidates for 2018 season

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DENVER, CO – AUGUST 26: defensive back Kentrell Brice #29 of the Green Bay Packers runs with the football after intercepting a pass as Josh Jones #27 looks to block in the first quarter during a Preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 26, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

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Brice is an intriguing player currently on the Green Bay Packers roster. He’s another safety who can play at linebacker. Morgan Burnett and Josh Jones played the majority of the safety/linebacker hybrid last year. Now, Brice will be playing a good amount of snaps at the two positions with Morgan Burnett gone.

Even with Jones and Burnett in front of him on the depth chart, Brice did get a good amount of playing time in 2017. He played in 95 percent of defensive snaps in three of the six games he played in, per Pro Football Reference.

The problem with Brice is he only played in six games last year. An ankle injury ended his season in late October. He will be ready to go for the 2018 season.

Coach McCarthy had high praise for Brice earlier this offseason. He expects Brice to compete for a starting job in 2018.

McCarthy spoke very highly of @KentrellBrice. Said he's been back in the building working out.

"I look for him to fight for a starting position.”
— Matt Hietpas (@MattyHip) March 27, 2018

Clearly, he is going to be a huge part of the defense going forward. His versatility will allow him to be on the field for a good majority of games. He just has to stay healthy.

Brice is an easy candidate for a breakout season in 2018. Being versatile will be huge for the amount of playing time he will get.

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