The green bay packers made the decision that everyone was hoping for, and fans were hoping for defensive coordinator joe barry to be fired. the packers’ strong postseason showing wasn’t enough to keep barry’s job. Because the defensive unit was regarded as the weakest link in this talented group. Barry’s fate was sealed by a late season in which players like tommy devito and baker mayfield had their best games of the season and completely failed against the lowly carolina panthers. despite significant capital and effort, the packers defense hasn’t improved much.
Matt lafleur and the staff were patient when it was revealed that a change was required, and now it’s time to take a look at the candidates for green bay’s next defensive coordinator. ejiro evero after carolina fired frank reich, evero was given the opportunity to step in as panthers’ head coach. He is currently in talks with them, but the packers dc vacancy could make a difference. Evero was on green bay dc’s draft list for 2021 before the packers hired joe barry. He may regret this decision now, but it’s better late than never. Evero met with matt lafleur at the rams and the two coaches worked together.with a full roster, the chance of a super bowl appearance may be more appealing than carolina’s head coach, so evero remains a championship favorite. Patrick graham, the raiders defensive coordinator, could be considered for head coaching this offseason, as he is on the seattle seahawks shortlist. But if he doesn’t get the job, the mariners should try to poach him. Graham has had a surprising success as the raiders’ defensive unit ranks 9th in points allowed and 8th in defensive dvoa. In green bay, he previously served as quarterbacks coach and running backs coordinator under mike pattine.
Famartindale didn’t pan out on brian daboll’s staff in new york, but he is still one of the best defensive minds in football, thanks to a potential front office and coaching change in las vegas. Lafleur’s record before joining the giants speaks for itself, as he not only led the baltimore ravens to three consecutive top-10 defensive records, but also helped them win a super bowl.
Martindale’s offensive scheme and flash could be just what this packers defense needs to achieve their next level. al harris, a hall of famer and former pro bowl cornerback, has worked with the dallas cowboys for the past two seasons. Over the past decade, he has had valuable coaching experience with the kansas city chiefs and dallas cowboys.his work at cornerback has drew a lot of attention around the league.
Trevon diggs and daron bland were two of the league’s best quarterbacks, both of whom have led the nfl in rushing at different rates over the past few seasons. would you expect less from a guy who has been one of the best cornerbacks in the sport for more than a decade? Harris’ appointment as defensive coordinator would be a big leap, but he has certainly shown himself to be a good candidate. And switching from fan-hater joe berry to hometown favorite harris would be a welcome change.
