3 Key Packers Questions for Second Half of the Season

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) is hugged by head coach Matt LaFleur after throwing a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter of their game at Lambeau Field Sunday, November 5, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Green Bay Packers beat the Los Angeles Rams 20-3. /

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Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry is shown during organized team activities Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in Green Bay, Wis. /

Do They Have the Right Coaching Staff in Place?

Matt LaFleur will have a couple of years to figure this out with Love as his quarterback. This question is primarily geared toward Joe Barry and the defensive coaching staff.

Green Bay has invested a ton of resources into their defense–they have eight first-round picks on their roster. Unfortunately, they aren’t seeing the results to match. They rank 15th in points allowed per drive, 18th in rushing yards allowed per attempt, and an abysmal 28th in turnover percentage.

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Barry loves to play passive defense and keep big plays from happening. This has led to them getting gashed on the ground time and time again, as well as being unable to keep teams from converting on third downs. Yes, the offense has their issues under LaFleur, but he can’t let that cloud his judgment about the defensive coaching staff at the end of the season.

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