So, it's a mix of things. Denver lacked a dominating pass rusher in its Super Bowl wins in the 1997 and 1998 seasons. The Packers, on the other hand, are in their first season in that same scheme under Donatell. All signs suggest they'll be counting on a wily use of their scheme and an array of blitzes to pressure the quarterback. If they know we're always going to come, they'll get us.
Balance creates indecision for their players.
That's what we hope to achieve. The Packers have made two changes in their starting lineup on defense since training camp opened, which reflects the problems they're having. Both were at linebacker, where rookie Na'il Diggs replaced Anthony Harris on the strong side, and Nate Wayne replaced Jude Waddy on the weak side in his first practice after being traded from Denver to Green Bay earlier this week. No such changes look imminent on the defensive line, though one player, second-year defensive end David Bowens, is pushing for a starting job. The Packers considered Thierry a slight upgrade from Keith McKenzie, who left the Packers for Cleveland during the offseason.