Green Bay's projected starting 11 on defense for the most part bring experience at multiple positions, allowing for interesting versatility to line up in any formation needed to counter NFL offenses heading into the 2019 season.
Andy Herman of Cheesehead TV highlights what a few of these defenses could look like, as well as his projected 'most versatile' 11:
Using these specific players would give Mike Pettine nearly endless possibilities. The truth is, even within these ten specific formations, most of the players could be moved all around to different sides of the field to create better matchups for the defense.
- Jaire Alexander – Cornerback
- Kyler Fackrell – Edge | Outside Linebacker | Inside Linebacker
- Rashan Gary – Defensive Tackle | Edge | Outside Linebacker
- Kenny Clark – Defensive Tackle | Nose Tackle
- Za’Darius Smith – Defensive Tackle | Edge | Outside Linebacker
- Preston Smith – Edge | Outside Linebacker
- Tramon Williams – Cornerback | Safety
- Blake Martinez – Inside Linebacker
- Darnell Savage – Safety | Slot Corner
- Adrian Amos – Safety | Hybrid Safety/Linebacker
- Raven Greene – Safety | Hybrid Safety/Linebacker
You can see how he projects the defenses to look when they line up at Cheesehead TV by clicking here.
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