Last season, the Green Bay Packers had a very disappointing year by going 6-9-1 and finishing third in the NFC North Division.
The team fired Mike McCarthy after a Week 13 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, and it was clear that his relationship with quarterback Aaron Rodgers had deteriorated. Rodgers would constantly call audibles out of his play calls, and everyone understood that the team needed a new direction.
This offseason, the Packers turned to Matt LaFleur from the Tennessee Titans as their new head coach.
LaFleur is a respected offensive mind from across the league. He's a part of the Sean McVay coaching system and has the credentials to lead a successful offense. Before joining the Titans, LaFleur had been a member of McVay's staff with the Los Angeles Rams, and the pedigree is certainly there.
However, LaFleur will not be handling the defensive playcalling duties. The Packers decided to bring back their defensive coordinator Mike Pettine, which allows for less of a learning curve for the defense coming into next season.
Pettine installed a 3-4 scheme and had mixed results in his first year. Jaire Alexander showed signs he will become the top cornerback the Packers desperately need. He was taken in the first round the year prior. Green Bay was ranked 12th overall in pass defense as well, and that was a huge improvement from recent years.
However, their defensive backfield was lacking. The team didn't have very much depth outside of Alexander and second-year player Kevin King. They both missed a lot of time all season long, leaving the secondary depth bare.
They traded away safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix to the Washington Redskins halfway through the season. The team desperately needs to add depth to the secondary.
Chicago Bears safety Adrian Amos could come in and contribute right away.
The strong safety played on one of the league's best 3-4 defenses, collecting 73 tackles along with nine pass deflections and two interceptions.
Even though Amos wasn't the best player in the Bears' defensive backfield, he still had a great season. Pro-Football Focus gave him an 82.7 ranking. putting him 8th overall among safeties.
Though he isn't the greatest in zone coverage, he's still quite serviceable and versatile within a defensive scheme.
Acquiring Amos this offseason should be a first priority for the Packers. Since he has played in the NFC North over the past few years, he knows the tendencies of all the teams in that division.
Plus, he would provide stability at a position the Packers desperately need. If Alexander and King are healthy, all the team needs in the secondary is quality safety play.
The Packers have a lot of key decisions to make this offseason, as they'll try to quickly turn things around in LaFleur's first season on the job.
Bringing in Amos would be a vital step for improvement.
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