Packers: 12 steps towards fixing the team’s biggest problems
By Evan Siegel
11. Identify who the slot cornerback is
Mike Pettine has tried a number of different players at the position so far in his first year in charge of the Green Bay defense.
Josh Jackson, Jaire Alexander and Kevin King have all seen time as the slot defender in passing situations. None of them have faired particularly well. The Packers have actually done a decent job defending the boundaries so far this season, but the slot position has been lacking.
Right now, Alexander is the most physically prepared to play the position. Jackson belongs on the outside because of his longer and stronger frame that he can use to bother bigger receivers.
Alexander is the fastest cornerback the Packers have, and showcased his rare shiftiness and agility at Louisville. Of course, the Packers wouldn’t be having this problem if they didn’t let Casey Hayward out the door for a maddeningly affordable contract.
12. Make a change at head coach
The way the Packers have performed in 2018 so far is pretty clear evidence that this team is not in title contention, which is just inexcusable for a team as well positioned to do so as it is. The Packers were humbled on opening night against their arch rival, and were gifted a dropped interception by Kyle Fuller that saved their bacon.
Three missed field goals by Daniel Carlson saved the Packers again in Week 2, and Rodgers’ heroics against the 49ers gave them the win against the 49ers.
As currently constructed, the Packers don’t stand a chance against the elite teams of the NFC. The 49ers weren’t even mentioned as potential playoff contenders before the season, and that was before they lost their starting quarterback, running back, and several others to injury.
Raheem Mostert repeatedly gashed the hapless Packers on Monday night. The 49ers are Mostert’s seventh NFL team.
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It is time for change in Green Bay. The Packers need to hire a fresh mind who can properly execute a modern day offense. Josh McDaniels will get the most hype, but the Packers are better served looking at coaches who can provide unpredictability and versatility in all three phases of the game.