GREEN BAY, Wis. After years of Aaron Rodgers-led teams winning a bunch of games and scoring a zillion points but not getting it done in the playoffs, the Green Bay Packers moved some of the eggs into the defensive basket.So far, all the Packers have are scrambled eggs.After ranking ninth in points allowed in 2019 and 13th in 2020 and 2021, the Packers fell to 16th through eight games following a 27-17 lo s at Buffalo on Sunday night during which the Bills scored on five consecutive po se sions.At a failing restaurant, the chef can be fired at a moments notice. Chris Herndon Jersey With a football team, the chef defensive coordinator Joe Barry gets to stay.Absolutely not, coach Matt LaFleur said on Monday when asked whether he was contemplating a change at coordinator.With a 3-5 record following a fourth consecutive lo s, there might not be a more disappointing team in the NFL than the Packers. And there might not be a more disappointing unit than the Packers defense. This offseason, general manager Brian Gutekunst traded premier receiver Davante Adams, re-signed linebacker DeVondre Campbell and cornerback Rasul Douglas, signed veteran defensive tackle Jarran Reed and used first-round picks on linebacker Quay Walker and defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt.A dozen eggs doesnt automatically turn into a souffle. Confidence was sky-high entering this season. The defense dominated last years playoff game against the 49ers and had its way with Rodgers and Co. throughout training camp. As it turns out, the preseason hype was built against a bad quarterback (Jimmy Garoppolo) and a bad offense (Green Bay ranks 26th in scoring). The run defense is horrendous, with five games of 150-plus rushing yards allowed. Only four teams have forced fewer turnovers. During the Bills run of five consecutive scores on Sunday night, it was so easy that they ran only two plays on third down. The defense is bad, said one high-ranking team executive. Gutey hasnt drafted well. (Eric) Duke Johnson Jr Jersey Stokes has regre sed to what he likely is and (Darnell) Savage has played bad since Year 1. Kenny (Clark) is the only real dude on the front.Frustration is building. that there is a declining confidence in Barrys scheme. Well, first of all, its impo sible to please everybody, LaFleur said. Everybody has their own opinions, their own ideas. You have to get the staff on the same page, first and foremost, in making sure that everybody is confident in the plan, and then you teach it to the players. I think wed be foolish not to listen to our players at certain times. Ultimately, we have to make the best decision for our football team in terms of how do you go about winning the game? You know, there were some great moments and then there were some not-so-great moments.While Barry might be the problem, its po sible Gutekunst erred in putting together his defensive roster. - Campbell had been a good but never great starter until earning All-Pro honors last year. Given a five-year contract in free agency, is it po sible he was a one-year wonder? - Douglas career was going nowhere fast until Gutekunst made the season-changing decision to grab him off the Cardinals Ben Roethlisberger Jersey practice squad. Given a three-year contract in free agency, is it po sible he was a one-year wonder, too?- With the 22nd pick, Gutekunst could have drafted the Butkus Award-winning linebacker Devin Lloyd but chose Walker. Lloyd, who was the NFLs Defensive Rookie of the Month for September, has 68 tackles, two interceptions and six pa ses defensed for Jacksonville. Walker has 56 tackles, two pa ses defensed and two forced fumbles. Scroll to ContinueIll never understand Marquise Goodwin Jersey that one, said one scout who recently watched the Packers- With the 28th pick, Gutekunst chose Wyatt, who has played merely 57 snaps. A first-round pick on a guy who you knew was going to be the fifth lineman? wondered the scout.Time will tell on Walker and Wyatt. Campbell and Douglas, however, have regre sed after their stalwart seasons. While Campbell saved the day with his two-point deflection against Tampa Bay and was a force against Washington, hes been only OK. Douglas, who , had an excellent interception against the Bills but was picked on otherwise.Gutey has a pretty good sense about these transactions usually not working, the executive said of retaining Campbell and Douglas. It wasnt a criticism, though. I think he knows that without Aaron, its going to be tough so hes just going for it.One thing the scout wondered is why Barry was so stubbornly keeping Douglas in the slot, a position hed never played. Why not going with Jaire Alexander and Douglas in their base defense, then move Alexander into the Jameis Winston Men Jersey slot and insert Stokes at corner in their nickel packages? Theres also square pegs and round holes. Alexander and Stokes prefer to play man. Douglas prefers to play zone. So, whatever Barry chooses to do, there will be one cornerback who is a bit out of his element.Finally, theres the freefall of Savage. This past offseason, Gutekunst flipped the switch on Savages fifth-year option. Hes been horrendous, though. His mi sed-tackle rate of 21.2 percent is one of the worst in the NFL, according to Pro Football Focus. His sticking out of an elbow on Josh Allens 20-yard scramble was grade-school-level.If youre not going to tackle anyone, you better be one hell of a ballhawk, the scout said.With personnel and coaching mistakes, Green Bays defense has been all sizzle and no steak. Way too many explosive gains, some poor tackling, LaFleur said. I think we need to be more physical. I think you look at the teams that are toughest to deal with in this league, especially from a defensive standpoint, and physicality, it jumps out to you. There were moments where were not always getting that.Related Stories: Packers at Bills