packfanfb Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 To be fair, MLF doesn't have a great track record with decision-making in high pressure situations... So hiring Barry sounds about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltarich87 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 You'd at least hope that a coach can get the most out of what he has with his players, and that was largely why Pettine was fired IMO. Those Detroit teams were terrible but you'd like to think a good coach could have gotten more out of his guys than....historically terrible. If this is indeed the route LaFleur goes, this move inspires little confidence that Barry is a guy who will be any better than Pettine was as maximizing the talent he has Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
{Family Ghost} Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 If you are going to hire some old retread candidate then get Wade Phillips on the horn. That guy has actually had legit success in the NFL, and is renouned for the huge season one improvements. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaximusGluteus Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 (edited) If Joe Barry is hired I might actually quit football for real. What the ****. EDIT: No, I refuse to believe MLF is going to go that route. It has to be someone blowing smoke. Edited February 6, 2021 by MaximusGluteus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaximusGluteus Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 (edited) double post Edited February 6, 2021 by MaximusGluteus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leader Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 29 minutes ago, Packerraymond said: Come back to us. We're sorry. Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluePacker Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 So was it a money issue? If it "wasn't the right time" to go to the NFL then why interview? This sounds like some drama, and now I'm worried they are going to "settle" for a different DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leader Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Conor Patrick - Packers fans about to be big mad that they trashed Mike Pettine and his #9 overall defense to hire... Joe Barry Aaron Nagler - Yeah, it’s shaping up to be a good day to log off. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugger Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Chili said: From my point of view in terms of opportunity for Leonhard he won't get a better one than this imo. He is not going to go straight to Head Coach in the NFL from college as a DC especially as a defensive guy. Its usually college HC that make the jump straight to NFL HC. 1. He remains in-state 2. Defensive system, players and staff are already in place for him. 3. Significantly larger pay 4. Immediate shot at Superbowl which can provide a massive career boost. 5. Wisconsin Head Coach is only 55. Why not spend a few years in the NFL before the Wisconsin HC job opens up? I am very surprised he turned it down. He is not going to get a DC opportunity this perfect again. Might tick one or two boxes elsewhere but nothing like this. If he didn't feel like this was the right time he is better off honing his skills in Madison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packfanfb Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 My favorite Joe Barry moment. Of course this is the guy we want: Detroit News columnist Rob Parker asked Marinelli if he wished his daughter married a better defensive coordinator, taking a shot at his son-in-law Joe Barry, after Sunday's 42-7 loss to New Orleans. https://www.benningtonbanner.com/local-news/marinelli-doesnt-find-reporters-joke-funny/article_18245e3b-cdeb-572f-8714-3df85d9f46ee.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrimiv Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 I expect part of the issue was Leonhard wondering why MLF wanted him in the first place after letting one of his primary mentors (Pettine) walk. By all accounts, Leonhard and Pettine are still friends, and I am sure Leonhard had some reservations about stepping in as his replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire12 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, BluePacker said: So was it a money issue? If it "wasn't the right time" to go to the NFL then why interview? This sounds like some drama, and now I'm worried they are going to "settle" for a different DC. Probably a mixture of factors. Money security likes the college game/dynamic of coaching > pro game Insight from Pettine Not meshing with MLF Hard to know if the fit is right without interviewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leader Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Just now, Mazrimiv said: I expect part of the issue was Leonhard wondering why MLF wanted him in the first place after letting one of his primary mentors (Pettine) walk. By all accounts, Leonhard and Pettine are still friends, and I am sure Leonhard had some reservations about stepping in as his replacement. P***y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugger Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 42 minutes ago, Mr. Fussnputz said: Why in the world doesn't MLF just wait until after the Super Bowl and grab some one off KC or TB? I really like the aggressive play TB showed us. Isn't that what MLF wants? I wouldn't be surprised if he now does just that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire12 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Mazrimiv said: I expect part of the issue was Leonhard wondering why MLF wanted him in the first place after letting one of his primary mentors (Pettine) walk. By all accounts, Leonhard and Pettine are still friends, and I am sure Leonhard had some reservations about stepping in as his replacement. Possible Pettine gave Leonhard insight on how MLF operates. There were some dynamics that might not be favorable that we don't fully know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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