Packers relying on inexperienced cornerbacks to step up after Douglas’ departure

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers rookie cornerback Carrington Valentine often looked to veteran Rasul Douglas for advice as the seventh-round draft pick from Kentucky attempted to make a successful transition to the NFL.

Valentine now has the biggest opportunity of his young career but no longer has Douglas around to guide him.

The trade of Douglas to the Buffalo Bills this week while 2021 first-round draft pick Eric Stokes remains on injured reserve leaves the Packers depending on some inexperienced…