Injuries are not an excuse. And that's something we all know, we all understand. Nick Perry is a stud, when healthy. The problem is he's rarely healthy. Since he was a rookie he's had a major impact when he's on the field.
The Packers have invested something like 6 straight first round picks on the defensive side. You should get at least 3 starters and by starters I am talking starters that earn the spot, not were given the spot because nothing behind them.
Yeah, yeah, we always pick at the back of the rounds. I don't care. If you have good coaches, they can develop the talent. Look at Joe Whitt Jr, he's developing undrafted free agents into Pro Bowl (yawn) players.
We need healthier players and a better coaching staff to develop them.
If that's not gonna happen, you need to dip into tier 2 free agency players to get the defense solidified.
Last thing -- the 2010 run players were asked what changed that they got so good towards the end of the regular season. (this was while the playoffs were happening) and it was said that they scaled things way back and its easier to just play reaction football instead of thinking.
The best football scheme is where you just beat the man across from you and worry less about other things.