That may be because we are getting back to the approach that Pettine outlined as the core principle golf his D: disrupting the passer.

Unfortunately, SF blew that apart last year by attacking and decimating on the ground, as others have replicated. I believe Pettine made adjustments to try and shore up the run and that those changes significantly hindered that core principle: disruption.

So it doesn’t surprise me that we can pressure the QB. However, until we are able to do that against a good running team that is committed to the run, I’m not sold on anything.

I’ve yet to see us show signs that we can pressure the QB and take the run out of the equation through defense as opposed to offensive points. Show that, and there is a basis for excitement that.

Let’s see how we do that against Henry and the Titans before we see this as real progress rather than just taking advantage against immobile, poor or rookie QBs with dubious O lines. There won’t be too many like that in the playoffs.

Pettine did the right thing--might as well take what the offense gives you. The Eagles are in a class by themselves as far as sacks allowed (53). By comparison, the Packers have allowed only 14, which is tied for second-fewest.

Inconsistent Packer rush needs to send a big shout-out to the Philly O-line for being injured and generally shitty. Our D-line did what is expected against a lesser opponent and for that I am thankful. Like Coldworld said, let's hold off with the ring measurements until we at least play the Titans.

Except for the 4th and 18 TD, the defense played well. They had to adjust to Hurst running ability, and they did that on the last drive.

I agree with the comment about making the defense simpler. One writer said they left Alexander on an island and they should. Makes the defense better.

It almost appears Pettine keeps on making adjustments to the point where aggressive play and not letting players play occurs. Just results in mistakes.

The best defense is a simple defense. They have good players, let em play

Pretty sad that Mike Daniels took to Twitter today to say he's shocked Keke doesn't play more , I guess everyone except Mike Pettine doesn't feel this way , and now word is out the Smiths and Clark had a private meeting with Pettine to ask to make changes and they then have a 7 sack game.

So frustrating...
Does anyone do, or are capable of critical thinking anymore? Seriously... What a useless article if the point is the packers are 28th in pressure. Think people, why? because Z, preston and clarke suck. 28th means suck. Because Keke and Gary haven't developed? What a disservice.

The biggest reason is because when you play prevent defense more than any other team in the league you are going to sacrifice your "pressure" ranking. Hello.

then to make a point that they make the most hay when playing teams that are susceptible to it is once again either dissiving or lazy. The inference being what, that other teams play better against better competition than they do against worse? ALL teams pad stats against weaker opponents, is it not obvious. When you look at stats that do not take into account smoothing, variance from the mean or critical factor adjustments they are incapable of being a stand alone analysis. It's why the all the political polls have been so wrong, lazy methodology. I no longer wonder why people on posts make so many knee jerk, emotional, ultra critical statements, they rely on poor information.

Oh it must be a Pettine problem? What problem? that they win? They are 22-6 in the regular season over the last 2 years. All I heard last year was how bad Arod and our Rec were. Those writers and posters were exposed. The results say the same for the Pettine / defense haters. Who are you going to replace Pettine with? Never hear mention of that. Just lazy statements that lack any substance. get rid of him, with who? Crickets. Sign a Big time WR ok and get rid of who Crickets.

Who is the issue? Gute for the terrible Drafts? FA Signings or lack thereof? pettine for the terrible coaching with the terrible players Gute gets him. Or ML for not getting Pettine to adjust his defense? Or is it because they paid Arod all that money and can't sign anyone else? At least those sheep have been silenced for now but since the clueless masses that need to complain to show how much they know are now on the Pettine and Gute and just Kinda WR when it suits them.

I could go on and on as the next mindless blunder is all the SBs they should have when in fact it has nothing to do with then GM's but everything to do with guys like Favre (who was a godsend) throwing ridiculously imprudent/untimely interceptions. Or Arod laying an egg against the Giants. Or Bostics mental lapse or 4th and 26.How quickly we forget the real reasons let alone how impossible it really is to wina SB.

I add JK Scott to the list now. I get one article where his kicks haven't been very long, then he boots a 60 yarder thats returned for a TD and he is the worst. he's currently graded 6th overall. He excels at hangtime producing the least returns. That is their game. If you want to knock it at least know about it.

I know this is a bit of a rant but my heavens the Packers due nothing but win and I still see 80% of writers and posters complaining about issues with no idea of what is behind them as in root cause analysis.

Its not this guy or Cheeseheadtv but everywhere. Sorry but I will at least make my points to insist on accountability for content.

How many SBs did the best defense to ever take the field win (85 bears).