When the Packers defensive unit takes to the field in September it might be almost recognizable in comparison to what we saw last season. Let’s hope so anyway.
I’ve been thinking about some particular players who might benefit the most from the changes defensive coordinator Mike Pettine will be implementing. As I went through the list, I realized that almost every Green Bay defender’s performance could be a marked improvement over last season. Below are a few of the guys who ought to be the happiest due to Pettine’s arrival.
Clay Matthews
Yes, the guy who for years was the heart of the team’s defense has battled injuries for the past three years, but he was also been marginalized by a Dom Capers’ defense that squandered his talents.