I’m one of the last to call for people’s jobs as I believe patience is one of the least-used attributes in sports. However, it’s clear to everyone (for varying reasons) that it’s time to move on from Defensive Coordinator, Joe Barry. Even the hack writer, Ryan Wood, isn’t defending his guy any longer. The premise of not getting beat by the “explosive pass” is great, until you’re killed by giving up easy 6-yard chunks for an entire 120 minutes against two of the worst offenses in the entire NFL.

Entering the Giants game, New York was ranked last in total offense (258.7 yards/game) and 2nd-to-last in points per game (13.3 points/game). Green Bay surrendered 367 yards and 24 points against the Giants. Following that abysmal performance, the Packers allowed 452 yards and 34 points to the 23rd ranked (in yards) offense and 22nd ranked (20.2 points/game) scoring offense. An above-average defense would’ve allowed less in each category to each team. However, the Packers forced one punt against the Baker Mayfield-led Buccaneers — in the 2nd half alone, Tampa Bay had 4 drives resulting in 3 touchdowns and running out the final 4:18…

Positives?

Jordan Love and Jayden Reed flashed again…as well as Tight End Tucker Kraft (#85). Love was able to connect with Reed on a broken play resulting in a touchdown that was incredible – another WOW moment.

That’s really about it. Sitting in a soft zone, even Head Coach, Matt LaFleur, acknowledges that it’s easy to pick apart…yet doesn’t fire the guy that keeps calling this defense. I understand there are injuries and backups playing, however that doesn’t excuse every single player being wide open. If you play straight man coverage, the only way for the receiver to get open is for him to beat his man. I’d much rather have that as it would require a somewhat accurate throw or the pass rush might get to the QB, at least in time to affect the pass if not resulting in a sack.

Now What?

LaFleur made it clear that he doesn’t intend to move on from Joe Barry, at least not during the season. The Packers are still in the playoff hunt, but will need some help along the way – all assuming they finish the season 3-0. The #1 overall pick, QB Bryce Young, hasn’t thrown a TD since November 19th in their game against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 11. Can’t wait for Joe Barry’s defense to surrender a 150 yards on the ground and 2+ TD passes to the rookie that’s struggled ALL season…