Joe Barry Out!

[Joemailman]

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.

[BrokenArrow]

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.

Rodgers held this team back in ways we will probably never fully understand.

[Upnorth]

I heard that belichek guy in new England was ok on d.

Maybe we should see....

[Fosco33]

Jim Leonhard
Chris Harris
Al Harris
Jesse Minter
Chris Hewitt
Mike Zimmer
Mike Vrabel
Ejiro Evero
Wink Martindale

[BrokenArrow]

And just like that, losing to the Niners suddenly became worth it.

[Joemailman]

Jim Leonhard
Chris Harris
Al Harris
Jesse Minter
Chris Hewitt
Mike Zimmer
Mike Vrabel
Ejiro Evero
Wink Martindale

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.

[Joemailman]

Packers have made it official:

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."

[BrokenArrow]

League officially on notice we are no longer screwing around.

[Joemailman]

League officially on notice we are no longer screwing around.

Tommy Devito contemplating retirement.

[Bretsky]

Say it with me Tex

JIMMY
JIMMY
JIMMY

[Fosco33]

Say it with me Tex

JIMMY
JIMMY
JIMMY

I’ll 2nd that!

[texaspackerbacker]

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..

[George Cumby]

[George Cumby]

League officially on notice we are no longer screwing around.

[run pMc]

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.