Scholarship table
Not sure Barry was the problem tonight. As Rico said they need another edge rusher and a ILB.
LVN as a second year player and Rashan Gary aren't going to cut it? Need a first round DB, OL, and LB... RB anywhere. Team is pretty solid everywhere else.
MLF checking off all the boxes...Fired the DCFired S&CPackers signed another K already
Every spot on defense should be in play but the focus should be right down the middle. NT, off-ball LB, S. CB definitely a need but start there
I’d like to see more mid-range jump shots
and slaps of five
https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/platform/amp/2024/1/27/24052968/green-bay-packers-christian-parker-defensive-coordinator-news-rumors-resume-coaching-history-broncos
Please, no.
Why? Not saying good or bad. He gets rave reviews and the Broncos secondary had two pro bowlers and their defense went from hot trash to good by the end of the year.But I get the hesitation
His resume is incredibly thin. Surtain was the 9th overall pick, so hardly magic him becoming pro bowl level. Simmons was pro bowl in ‘20 prior to Parker’s arrival. The Broncos were 29th overall defense, 22nd passing defense, and 27th scoring defense this past season. The Patriots are the only other team who’s given him an interview. There are so many better qualified candidates than a guy who was our quality control coach 4 years ago.
Ejiro is far and away my first choice among those that have been DCs before. Really don't want a retread former head coach.I'd love to see them look at the assistants who can prove to be adaptable. There are some former Packer players who might be in that mold - Marquand Manuel & Al Harris. Harris gets knocked down because of the playoff game, but the reality is that the Packers have had the answers for Dan Quinns system. How Harris differentiates would be key. Hewitt from Baltimores staff is another. I would have also gone after Umich DC Minter, but reality is he was probably always tied to Harbaugh
Who are your candidates? Not saying you’re wrong about Parker. He could be a great DC, he could be a bust.I think coordinator hires are going to younger and younger guys across the board. My first choice would still be Ejiro Evero, though I’m not sure he’ll be an option
Martindale would be my top choice, but concern with him is he hasn’t left his last two jobs on very good terms. Seems like he’s difficult to manage. But he can coach aggressive defenses. The Buffalo assistant they interviewed seems intriguing. Buffalo had a lot of injuries this year on that side of the ball and were still very competitive. McDermott isn’t a great head coach, but is a solid defensive coach that he’s learned from. Evero would probably be fine too. Not saying Parker can’t do it but why take such a big gamble when they’re going to be serious contenders next year? It’s time they get this hire right finally.