2025 Green Bay Packers Thread

[The Sultan]

Packers have plenty of money.

[Hards Alumni]

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.

[jficke13]

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.

I always want to add secondary for depth at a minimum.

[Hards Alumni]

I also think the Packers need to look at an interior DL.  While he hasn't fallen off yet, Kenny Clark is 29 next year.

[GB Warrior]

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

[CreightonWarrior]

MLF checking off all the boxes...
Fired the DC
Fired S&C
Packers signed another K already

[Uncle Rico]

MLF checking off all the boxes...
Fired the DC
Fired S&C
Packers signed another K already

I'd like to see more mid-range jump shots

[Jockey]

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

Definitely back seven.

There are only 2 safeties under contract, so we know that position will have big changes.

[Spotcheck Billy]

I'd like to see more mid-range jump shots

and slaps of five

[Uncle Rico]

and slaps of five

In that same vein with an honest thought, better tackling would be nice to see

[GB Warrior]

MLF checking off all the boxes...
Fired the DC
Fired S&C
Packers signed another K already

Fire Bisaccia

[wadesworld]

MLF checking off all the boxes...
Fired the DC
Fired S&C
Packers signed another K already

Yeah, another kicker who stunk from beyond 40 in college.  12/23.  Great!

[Herman Cain]

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/aaron-jones-sees-special-future-for-packers-will-he-be-part-of-it

[Uncle Rico]

https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/platform/amp/2024/1/27/24052968/green-bay-packers-christian-parker-defensive-coordinator-news-rumors-resume-coaching-history-broncos

[HutchwasClutch]

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.

[Uncle Rico]

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

[HutchwasClutch]

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.

[HutchwasClutch]

Myth of Denver defensive improvement late season too. Lit up by Detroit for 42 Dec 16 and followed up by allowing Bailey Zappe a 117 rating a week later.

[The Sultan]

Honestly I'm more worried about style and scheme than the length of the resume here.

[Uncle Rico]

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.

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

[GB Warrior]

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

[Uncle Rico]

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

Agree on Hewitt

[HutchwasClutch]

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.

[Hards Alumni]

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.

Evero said no I believe.  BB from Buffalo would be my first pick, but everyone raves about Christian Parker as well.  Watch an interview or two with the guy and I think you're mind might be changed.

As for Wink?  Nah, no thanks.

[Hards Alumni]

Packers need serious help at the interior line positions, and can afford to dump some expensive guys.  Bahk is 100% gone, and I wouldn't be surprised if they move on from Devondre and Preston Smith.

Based on some of these grades the Packers are actually kinda loaded at the edge.

Also, it should come as a surprise to no one that Aaron Jones is the Packers best player.  When he was out the offense sputtered and they lost games.  With him, they're a much more dynamic team.