Feb 8, 2021 9:44 AM
Green Bay Packers Head Coach has made a choice for his new Defensive Coordinator and it’s 50 year old Joe Barry.
Actually, it’s LaFleur’s second choice as he initially offered the job to 39 year old Jim Leonard, the Defensive Coordinator of the University of Wisconsin Badgers but Leonard turned down the offer following a pair of interviews to return to Madison where he has produced one of the top collegiate defenses in the nation over the past four years.
So it is Barry who will succeed Mike Pettine who’s contract was not renewed after a three year run in Green Bay under both Mike McCarthy and Lafluer for his first two years on the job. Barry and LaFleur were together on Sean McVay’s first coaching staff with the Los Angeles Rams in 2017 when LaFleur was the offensive coordinator and Barry was the assistant Head Coach in charge on linebackers.
Packers Reportedly “Leaning Toward” 1 Defensive Coordinator Candidate
Alek Arend
A closeup of a Green Bay Packers helmet.
The Packers need a new defensive coordinator, and head coach Matt LaFleur is zeroing in on one potential candidate.
Green Bay opted to not renew former defensive coordinator Mike Pettine’s contract with the organization this off-season, which wasn’t all too surprising. Pettine’s defense underwhelmed throughout the postseason.
The Packers are now in need of a new coordinator on the defensive side of the ball. Green Bay is reportedly “leaning toward” Joe Barry.
Barry was the Rams’ linebackers and assistant head coach during the 2020 season. He spent time together with LaFleur in Los Angeles in 2017.
I knew we couldn't go a month into the off-season without a Carr or debate/rumor. Let's just put it out there. I like Carr. I was a fan of his at Fresno State and I was excited when he beat.