Last year, Pettine’s led defense ranked seventh in passing yards allowed and 13th in rushing yards allowed. Pretty mediocre stats for a defense loaded with talent. The main issue was the lack of aggressive play-calling from Pettine. The Packers finished 25th in forced turnovers in 2020. So, how do the Packers right the ship with Barry in charge?
A healthy Kenny Clark is vital to success.
Clark is one of the most dynamic players in the NFL. He consistently demands double-teams which opens up the rest of the front-seven to make plays. Last year, he play in 13 games and only registered two sacks after notching six in each of his previous two seasons.