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Weighing the pros and cons for every Packers defensive coordinator candidate

Mike Pettine is gone, but who will replace him as defensive coordinator? That’s the question the Green Bay Packers are trying to answer this week, and they have identified at least nine possible answers so far.

Head coach Matt LaFleur has already interviewed several candidates for his vacant defensive coordinator position and has conversations scheduled with several more. In all, he’s been in touch with no fewer than nine potential candidates.

Confused about the talking points related to each of them? Here’s a quick rundown on the pros and cons of each candidate.

Joe Barry

What to like: Experience as a defensive coordinator

If you’re hoping for a defensive coordinator who’s done the job before, Barry might be your man.