Why the Packers are better than last year: D edition

[MadtownPacker]

Holy cryin' out loud.
It just hit me like a ton of bricks...
You're Tank part three!!!
You remain funny....

Tank part 3? There has been more Tanks than there is players on defense.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I don't think so. He was a little too spot on with some of his draft analysis (he liked Jason Huntley, Jalen Reagor, and Brandon Aiyuk). Those were pretty astute.

[GB-Brandon]

I don't think so. He was a little too spot on with some of his draft analysis (he liked Jason Huntley, Jalen Reagor, and Brandon Aiyuk). Those were pretty astute.

Don’t forget too add

Jordyn Brooks
Lucas Niang
Denzel Mims
Quintez Cephus
Quez Watkins
James Proche
Raekwon Davis
Devon Hamilton
AJ Dillon

[GB-Brandon]

We could of plugged a few holes instead of everyone trying to sell themselves on “How were gonna get Luckier than last year”

[call_me_ishmael]

Personally, I predict the Packers aren't done building their DL. I think they need another long boi DE to go into the season. There's gotta be a few walking the streets looking for a squad. Hell, I'd maybe even put in a call to old JP and see if he'd give another another go.

[GB-Brandon]

All Gute did was basically get our HOF QB salty and start a “Civil War” amongst the fan base.

My Oh My how I see people practice amnesia from what was being said around here after the Niners game and the only difference is minus Martinez and plus Kirksey.

[George Cumby]

Tank part 3? There has been more Tanks than there is players on defense.

Well. One can never have enough Shut Down Corners.

[mraynrand]

All Gute did was basically get our HOF QB salty and start a “Civil War” amongst the fan base.

My Oh My how I see people practice amnesia from what was being said around here after the Niners game and the only difference is minus Martinez and plus Kirksey.

I cant think of anyone other than Tex who truly thinks they’ve solved the run ‘defense’ that was gashed by SF. Still it’s one team. Packers probably still believe in their pass focused defensive approach and are probably banking on maturity increase for some on the defense, a better scheme for SF, and a better ball/clock control offense to counter them. I’m skeptical, but that seems to be the plan.

[mraynrand]

Well. One can never have enough Shut Down Corners.

If Brandon starts posting lyrics, then it’s a lock.

[call_me_ishmael]

You know what's going to chap my ass? When Kevin King stays healthy enough this year to earn another contract and then gets hurt again.

[Smidgeon]

The saddest part to me is that the greater internet will never become aware of the legend of tank and his persistence.

[mraynrand]

The saddest part to me is that the greater internet will never become aware of the legend of tank and his persistence.

I hold all of you responsible What have you done to spread the legend of the Tank Duke elf?

[pbmax]

While the basic and obvious among you continue to debate the divas and darlings on offense, the more serious-minded people on this board are asking a question that is still begging for an answer:

How will they play better run defense in 2020? Mike Pettine weighs in and doesn't say a whole lot.

Bill Huber @BillHuberSI
Pettine calls Kirksey a great signing. Has head-start in learning system. Worth it despite injury history.

Bill Huber @BillHuberSI
Run defense was “beyond disappointing” vs Niners, Pettine says. Energy, effort, scheme weren’t good enough.

Bill Huber @BillHuberSI
Without Tramon (for now, anyway), Pettine says he was really good last year. Will he play here, elsewhere or retire?

Bill Huber @BillHuberSI
Pettine says there was never a moment that he didn’t think he’d be back.

Wes Hodkiewicz @WesHod
Pettine identifies Kingsley Keke as a young player who could take a big jump in 2020. Ideally want to take some snaps off Kenny Clark and build the rotation a little more.

[pbmax]

Wes Hodkiewicz @WesHod
Mike Pettine sees Rashan Gary having a "significantly increased role" in Year 2, giving more breaks to the Smiths. "Because of his skill set, we can use him like we use Z on third downs in the tackle spot" #Packers

Pettine owning what happened with the run defense vs. San Francisco. Wrong time to play their worst game. "It was a tough pill to swallow. I hate for it to tarnish what we did during the season, winning 14 games. ... Won't sweep it under the carpet. It's a focal point" #Packers

Pettine identifies Kingsley Keke as a young player who could take a big jump in 2020. Ideally want to take some snaps off Kenny Clark and build the rotation a little more.

Despite Fackrell's departure, Pettine still feels this is one of the deepest OLB rooms he's had #Packers

[RashanGary]

Pettine touched on the secondary playing together in their second year being an advantage, especially Amos and savage. Said Savage showed everything they thought he was last year. Excited to see him in year 2

Said all teams might have to stick with the basics a little longer because of lack of off-season reps.

Keke growth would be huge. Gary as well. You get that, along with a more assignment sure secondary and I think some good things can happen.

Bad matchup with SF last year. But SF lost Buckner and Sanders and replaced them with rookies. Might not run into worst case scenario matchup next year. Might get them at home. They might get knocked off. Just a bad matchup with such a run oriented team. We have a lot better chance if the 9ers regress or get knocked off. Still think they're a bad matchup, but 2020 is a new year.