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The Bow Tie Chronicles: A look at the revamped secondary

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 09: Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers catches a pass in front of Isaiah Oliver #20 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Credit: Stacy Revere

Credit: Stacy Revere

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 09: Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers catches a pass in front of Isaiah Oliver #20 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 09, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Feb 6, 2019

In the 108th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, we discuss the revamped secondary and if Isaiah Olive is ready to take over at right cornerback for Robert Alford, who was released. The team appears to be clearing salary cap space, but general manager Thomas Dimitroff said he didn’t feel any bold moves were necessary in free agency.

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