i’d hung on to the idea that the problems with the defense were more of a personnel issue than a scheme issue – and i still do to some degree. this is a very young defense with a few legit stars and a bunch of others.
at the same time, the Packers clearly have some real administrative problems on the defensive side of the ball and the players are getting frustrated, just like the fans. players are starting to make a lot of “quiet” noise that suggest they don’t like being blamed for what’s going on, especially when they play through injury.
– after a bad game against the Giants, De’Vondre Campbell says he won’t play hurt anymore because “when $*!t go wrong they always use it against you.”
– Packers did not place Jaire Alexander on IR, suggesting they thought he could return from that injury before 4 weeks. but he doesn’t. and then when he does it includes messing around with that captain nonsense and getting suspended. he’s making a mess as his approach to leaving town.
this all sure reads like a Coordinator who is pointing fingers at players rather than working with the players. one of those times where even if he’s right he’s ending up in the wrong based on how he’s doing it. LaFleur needs to replace Barry on the first day after the season or he risks losing the defensive half of the locker room more than has happened already.
Vikings…Bears…Packers…it’s a draft pick race!