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<blockquote data-quote="TJV" data-source="post: 588623" data-attributes="member: 4300"><p>Even with the way the D played before Clay was switched inside, they’re 12th in scoring D and total yards. They are tied for 7th in takeaways but lead the league in TO differential. Regarding the Bucs game, I remember not all that long ago how Packers fans would complain the D would allow mediocre opposing QBs to look great. IMO the D looked very good against the Bucs, even taking into account who they were playing.</p><p></p><p>I agree leadership is important but IMO “leadership is everything” is overstated. In the NFL you have to talent; for example I think any DC’s defensive backfield would be significantly handicapped with a player like MD Jennings starting at safety. So I place some of the blame for some bad Ds during Capers’ tenure on Thompson and the personnel department. It's a balance of talent and leadership/coaching.</p><p></p><p>As far as Capers’ continuing to learn, I don’t have any reason to disbelieve the reports of McCarthy’s role in the off season in changing the defense. And Silverstein reported that during the bye week, “…McCarthy and defensive coordinator Dom Capers came up with the idea of moving Matthews.” <a href="http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-clay-matthews-moves-to-inside-linebacker-b99387234z1-282102951.html" target="_blank">http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-clay-matthews-moves-to-inside-linebacker-b99387234z1-282102951.html</a> It’s pretty apparent to me Capers has received a couple of "pushes" from McCarthy this season.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TJV, post: 588623, member: 4300"] Even with the way the D played before Clay was switched inside, they’re 12th in scoring D and total yards. They are tied for 7th in takeaways but lead the league in TO differential. Regarding the Bucs game, I remember not all that long ago how Packers fans would complain the D would allow mediocre opposing QBs to look great. IMO the D looked very good against the Bucs, even taking into account who they were playing. I agree leadership is important but IMO “leadership is everything” is overstated. In the NFL you have to talent; for example I think any DC’s defensive backfield would be significantly handicapped with a player like MD Jennings starting at safety. So I place some of the blame for some bad Ds during Capers’ tenure on Thompson and the personnel department. It's a balance of talent and leadership/coaching. As far as Capers’ continuing to learn, I don’t have any reason to disbelieve the reports of McCarthy’s role in the off season in changing the defense. And Silverstein reported that during the bye week, “…McCarthy and defensive coordinator Dom Capers came up with the idea of moving Matthews.” [url]http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-clay-matthews-moves-to-inside-linebacker-b99387234z1-282102951.html[/url] It’s pretty apparent to me Capers has received a couple of "pushes" from McCarthy this season. [/QUOTE]
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