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3 solutions to fix Packers’ special teams units this season

By Brian Sampson

Green Bay Packers special teams coordinator Maurice Drayton talks with punter Corey Bojorquez (7) during their game Monday, September 20, 2021 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 35-17.Packers21 16
Green Bay Packers special teams coordinator Maurice Drayton talks with punter Corey Bojorquez (7) during their game Monday, September 20, 2021 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 35-17.Packers21 16 /
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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 20: Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers looks on against the Detroit Lions during the second half at Lambeau Field on September 20, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 20: Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers looks on against the Detroit Lions during the second half at Lambeau Field on September 20, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /

The Green Bay Packers have a major special teams problem. That sentence could’ve been written and accurately applied in any number of seasons over the past decade or so, but the issue has seemingly gotten worse this year.

Head coach Matt LaFleur fired special teams coordinator Shawn Mennenga over the offseason and hired Maurice Drayton in his steed. Unfortunately, Drayton–who was on Mennenga’s staff–hasn’t been quite the fresh blood the team was hoping for and their units have actually gotten worse this season.

The Packers know it’s an issue and are desperately working to solve it. Let us be of some help and suggest three solutions before a mishap costs the Packers in a big way.

Here are three helpful ways the Green Bay Packers can quickly right the ship on their woeful special teams’ units this season.

Solutions for Packers’ special teams: Matt LaFleur gets more involved

LaFleur currently spends a lot of time with the offense and that work has paid off, as they are one of the most efficient units in the entire NFL. However, he may have to start spending some more quality time with the special teams’ units to help get them on track.

LaFleur has demonstrated an ability to blend his own fresh ideas while also taking the input of others. This skill proved useful in building a partnership with Aaron Rodgers and could be helpful in this setting once again. Ultimately, he’s in charge of hiring and firing his coaches and it’s his responsibility when one of his staff isn’t doing their job to par.

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