New Packers DC Jonathan Gannon Says He Will Adjust His Scheme to Suit Players' Strengths
Gannon said the Packers can play a fast, physical, takeaway-oriented defense while adapting to the strengths of their roster.
- New Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Gannon said Monday he intends to adapt his defensive scheme to fit his players' specific talents, stating, "Before scheme, I truly believe it's not what you play, it's how you play."
- Gannon aims to move away from rigid labels like the 4-3 or 3-4 formations used by former Green Bay defensive coordinators Jeff Hafley and Joe Barry, saying, "I don't really get caught up in 4-3, 3-4."
- The coordinator praised the roster's "sweet spot," noting it features high-performing veterans like Safety Xavier McKinney and young players on first contracts while emphasizing keeping the playbook manageable.
- Gannon, who previously helped The Eagles reach the Super Bowl with a franchise-record 70 sacks, takes over a Packers defense that allowed 311.8 yards per game last season.
- All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons, who tore his anterior cruciate ligament last season, aims to return for the 2026 campaign, with a Week 3 or Week 4 return more likely.
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New Packers DC Jonathan Gannon says he will adjust his scheme to suit players’ strengths
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — New Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon says he doesn’t consider himself a “huge rah-rah guy,” but there’s one point the former Arizona Cardinals
New Packers DC Jonathan Gannon says he will adjust his scheme to suit players' strengths
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) New Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon says he doesnt consider himself a huge rah-rah guy, but theres one point the former Arizona Cardinals coach is trying to make sure he gets across.This is his message: You are under no obligation to be the person you were five minutes ago.I said it for the players, but its for us, too, Gannon said Monday during his first media session since taking this job three mont…
Jonathan Gannon building 'new system' for Packers' defense
Green Bays defensive coordinator prioritizes playstyle over playbookMike SpoffordGREEN BAY Jonathan Gannon has raised eyebrows in the past for making comments about not bringing a scheme to a new coaching job.While that may not be accurate in the strictly literal sense, what the Packers' new defensive coordinator means is that it's a players' game, not a playbook one.So as he's spent his f
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