All Green Bay Packer fans know the goal each season for our Packers, is to win the Vince Lombardi trophy. The current culture in our society has become soft with “effort” superseding winning. I’m not sure when it changed, but I’m guessing sometime in the 90’s. I taught my children to always put forth a […]
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Even With NFL’s Offensive Firepower, Defenses Win Championships
Over the last few decades, the NFL has become more of an offensive game. However, just like the old days, defenses still rule the league, at least in recent years. Even with the rule changes to help the offenses, the defenses are still the reason virtually all the champions this decade were able to win. […]
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Mike Pettine to Employ Aggressive Defensive Scheme
Mike McCarthy officially announced his coaching staff yesterday at a press conference. I have recently talked about how defense wins champions and what the importance tasks are on that side of the football for new GM Brian Gutekunst. Ever since it was announced a few weeks ago that the new defensive coordinator would be Mike […]
The Capers Defense in One Play
Mike Pettine is the Defensive Coordinator and while Packers Nation has rejoiced, some have poured cold water on the hire saying the Packers defensive wows have been caused by a lack of playmakers and that Pettine’s defense is complicated, like Capers’. Both points may are accurate. However, Pettine implemented a completely new defense in Cleveland […]
Packers Should Utilize a 4-3 Defense
The Green Bay Packers have officially hired a defensive coordinator, ex-Cleveland Browns head coach Mike Pettine. While Pettine is more of a base 3-4 coach, he’s known for using various concepts and looks as a head coach and defensive coordinator. Among those concepts are variations on the traditional 4-3 defense. Pettine defense's have been successful […]