om Pelissero
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A change in Green Bay: Joe Barry will not return as the #Packers’ defensive coordinator, per sources.
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om Pelissero
@TomPelissero
A change in Green Bay: Joe Barry will not return as the #Packers’ defensive coordinator, per sources.
Thanks you Jesus! (And MLF, I guess.) Now I can finally exhale.
I'll believe it when it's officially announced.
LeFleur just finished telling the world he was not even on to those evaluations yet, and was going to take his time.
But I hope it's true.
Then an overhaul of the inside linebacker position, and a complete blowing up of the safety position are both in order.
Coming to you live from downtown Green Bay:
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Excellent news.
Wow
Wow, that is great news to start the day!! Who are the candidates folks? I am hoping it someone hella aggressive that the players love to play for. Ideally 45 years old, handsome in a daring kind of way, and someone the players would run through a brick wall for.
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaas!
It seems like MILF has really grown into the leader of the team over the past few years, but took another huge step this year. Matt came out of the Rodgers fiasco a different man. It seems like his stamp is all over the team now, and he is just so much more confident in general.
Tom Silverstein
@TomSilverstein
Can confirm the Joe Barry firing. Also, it was not a housecleaning. He hasn’t fired the entire defensive staff. Should shake out soon if anyone else has been let go.
I heard that belichek guy in new England was ok on d.
Maybe we should see....
Jim Leonhard
Chris Harris
Al Harris
Jesse Minter
Chris Hewitt
Mike Zimmer
Mike Vrabel
Ejiro Evero
Wink Martindale
And just like that, losing to the Niners suddenly became worth it.
I don't think Evero is available for a lateral move. He is getting HC interviews, and if he doesn't get a HC job, I expect Carolina will keep him.
I think Martindale's stock has dropped a bit. Blitz-heavy scheme that gave up big plays and did not stop the run. But if MLF wants someone totally unlike Barry, he would fit the bill.
Not sure Vrabel is looking for a DC position.
Like all the other names.
Packers have made it official:
Quote:
Joe Barry will not return as defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers. Head Coach Matt LaFleur made the announcement Wednesday.
Barry has worked as an NFL coach for 22 seasons, including the last three years as the defensive coordinator for the Packers.
"We want to thank Joe for his commitment and contributions to our success the past three seasons," said LaFleur. "These decisions are extremely difficult and Joe is one of the best men I've had the opportunity to work with in this league."
League officially on notice we are no longer screwing around.
Say it with me Tex
JIMMY
JIMMY
JIMMY
I'm happy about this within limits. The limit is that LaFleur supposedly likes Barry's style of D and will go for somebody who uses a similar scheme. That probably means no "Jimmy" or the guy I chose in the poll as my choice, Aranda. It also would tend to rule out a lot of the others on the list - Martindale, Zimmer, etc..
huh. they actually did it.
now, the next step is really important: don't screw up the DC hire.
As for Barry, poor dude had people razzing him and his family. That's... crossing a line. It's a frigging game. From what I heard he's a great guy and works well with everyone in the building. Someone losing their job is not exactly something I would celebrate under all but the most unusual circumstances.
That said, I think this was the right move.
I wish him luck in the future. Unfortunate that he couldn't change his tune here in GB, but I'm not surprised.
3) Rex Ryan
Thats my top 3. Offer Jim the job right now and if he refuses again, wait a beat on Evero to see if he is available after they hire a new HC. If he isn't available call Sexy Rexy. After that I could go in a lot of directions, but those 3 would excite me.
Its a good week. First Griffin is removed from a job he clearly can't handle, now this. Hopefully we make a more inspiring hire than Doc Rivers. We have the advantage of it being the offseason so we should be able to.
Very happy Barry is out. We need a DC that can use our multiple #1 defensive draft picks play to their full potential.
I understand Jim Leonhard was a hot commodity several years ago, but what has he done since then to improve his defensive coaching skill set in the NFL?
You were right, I was wrong!!!!!
Fangio and Dolphins have parted after 1 year ?
Just got a text that fangio is out in Miami. He instantly becomes a top 2 or 3 contender