Quote Originally Posted by Joemailman View Post
Packers defense is on pace to give up just 41 passing plays of 20+ yards and 2 passing plays of 40+ yards. Last year was 61 and 8. 2011 was 71 and 10. 2010 was 44 and 8.

An improved pass rush is a factor, but I think it's mostly improved safety play.
Burnett is a different player this year. How many times did we see him in some discussion with another DB last year after giving up a big play?

I think there is something to the theory that he was trying to do too much last year/didn't trust the help/was flat out scared by his partner.