Following their defeat to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 10, the Green Bay Packers’ record dropped to 3-6. Green Bay was only able to muster 19 points while the defence allowed over 200 yards rushing and 23 points, even though the offence looked much better, especially in the first half.
Numerous spectators and commentators brought up Joe Barry’s horribly defective defensive scheme and coaching after and during the game. Packers Hall of Famer Gilbert Brown expressed his frustration with the defense’s performance, especially the defensive line, on his ‘Go Dads Go’ podcast. He declared, “I know how to fix the mistakes they are making. They are fixable.”
Which raises the question: why is Barry unable to resolve the defense’s issues? When questioned about the defense’s shortcomings, head coach Matt LaFleur brought up the awful run defence and the way some packages use edge rushers as cornerbacks. Many people were left with a bad taste in their mouths by his response.
On Monday, LaFleur was asked if he was happy with his defensive personnel, even though they gave up 205 yards rushing and could not get off the field late in the game. He was also asked if he was happy with outside linebackers being used in coverage with just two defensive linemen.
As one might have thought, both Packers fans and content creators did not take LaFleur’s answer (and attitude) well, especially since it came across as defense of defensive coordinator Joe Barry.
