Remember Mike Pettine’s comments about his focus when the Green Bay Packers introduced him as their new defensive coordinator? They were music to the ears of many Packers fans, this writer included.
“We prioritize it,” Pettine said about defending the pass. “I think you have to be sound against the run, but you lose a heck of a lot faster when you’re giving up chunks in the pass game.”
Perfect.
Now, here’s the kicker, and it’s something that has been discussed here at APC and in the comments before: you have to be capable of stopping the run in certain situations, like the red zone or late-game situations.