They definitely have issues to address. Some of it was just poor play that we probably won't see throughout the season. Example - Greg Jennings getting beat twice in single coverage for INTs. The second was a great play by the DB, but Jennings should have at least broken up the pass on the first one. We've heard repeatedly that our offense loves those one-on-one battles and trusts the WRs to make the play. Jennings failed to do so twice.
My second issue, with Capers, is two-fold. First off, he had no answer for the delayed routes by RBs and TEs that absolutely gashed the defense. Secondly, and please tell me if I'm off base here, but I am TIRED TIRED TIRED of these sub packages. I thought the entire purpose of having a big 3 in the 3-4 was to eat up blockers to help with the pass rush. How the hell are our blitzes supposed to get to the QB when we have 1 or 2 down linemen pushing? It seemed like every time we had 3 big guys on the line, a positive play happened. This would help explain why the Packers reportedly performed so poorly on defense in long down and distance situations, when the nickel variations saw the field. I also realize that Capers showed more 3-4 this week than in the 3 prior weeks (combined?), but I think that was a result of him realizing what I'm complaining about. I'm not saying abandon the sub packages entirely. I just want to see more 3-4. Raji/Pickett/Jenkins/Neal are all quality guys that I want to see on the field more.
Saying that, a win is a win. I'll take it. They have issues to address, which is a good thing. Time to evolve and improve as a team.
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