A Scout’s Take on Defensive Linemen in the Draft Who Might Intrigue the Packers

March 14, 2015   ·   Bob Fox   ·   Jump to comments

When the 2015 NFL draft takes place on April 30, the Green Bay Packers will be looking to improve their defense first and foremost. The three primary positions that the Packers are looking to improve are at inside linebacker, nose tackle and cornerback.
The biggest weakness defensively for the Packers in 2014 was the team's inability to stop the run. In fact, after Week 9, Green Bay was ranked dead last in the NFL in rushing defense.
That was when the Packers made a significant change in their approach about stopping the run. Defensive coordinator Dom Capers moved outside linebacker Clay Matthews inside on running downs, plus markedly increased the playing time for second-year linebacker Sam Barrington.
Between that and the improved play of nose tackle Letroy Guion, the Packers were much better at stopping the run in the second half of the season. By the end of the season, the Packers improved to the point where the team was ranked 23rd in run defense.
That was a ni...

Read Complete Article at Bleacher Report - NFL
Article is property of BleacherReport.com