Like most who are plugged into the Green Bay Packers have noted, the major offseason signing this year wasn’t re-signing Pro Bowl running back Aaron Jones or bringing in veteran linebacker De'Vondre Campbell. Rather, it was the hiring of defensive coordinator Joe Barry. The Packers have been searching for that top tier defense since the height of the Dom Capers days, and while presumably it feels like they have all the pieces to do it, they were never able to put it together under DC Mike Pettine. With Aaron Rodgers back under center, the biggest question going into the 2021 season is simply, “Is Joe Barry the answer?” Is he the final puzzle piece for a defense with so much potential? And can he do what Pettine couldn’t, turning this group into a consistently dominant force?
Love this Perri!! Big fan, great article! Really looking forward to what the season holds for this defense and the team in general
Great job Perri. If this defense can develop into a top 10 Defense, the Pack will be a tough out in the playoffs.