Packers Snap Counts, Week 1 Defense: Edgerrin Cooper’s time is coming

The Green Bay Packers’ defense got off to a rocky start in Jeff Hafley’s debut as defensive coordinator. On the one hand, his unit got the type of big plays he was looking for from his aggressive approach; the Packers’ three forced turnovers, tying for the most in the NFL in week one with Monday Night Football yet to be played.

But on the other hand, the defense also gave up 34 points and over 400 yards to the Philadelphia Eagles, and in total it cost the team over 11 expected points with its play. That showed the boom-or-bust potential that this defense has — and it’s going to need to get much better and more consistent production from the pass rush in order to make sure that the successes…