Packers make final decision on Joe Barry

In three seasons under Joe Barry, the Packers are 24th in EPA/play and 30th in success rate. Even investing most of its resources on defense, the team was still 27th in DVOA in 2023.

Barry's track record

Joe Barry, 53 years old, has worked in the NFL since 2000, when he was hired as the San Francisco 49ers' defensive quality control coach. After spending six seasons as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebackers coach, he had his first DC experience with the Detroit Lions between 2007 and 2008. He came back to the Bucs in 2009.

After two years in college football between 2010 and 2011 as USC's linebackers coach, he held the same position for the San Diego Chargers for three years. Between 2015 and 2016, he had his second DC stint with the Washington Commander s.

Between 2017 and 2020, he worked under Sean McVay for the Los Angeles Rams. His defensive coordinators during this period were Wade Phillips (2017-2019) and Brandon Staley (2020).

Barry's performance (by DVOA) 

• 2007 Lions - 30th
• 2008 Lions - 31st
• 2015 Washington - 21st
• 2016 Washington - 25th
• 2021 Packers - 22nd
• 2022 Packers - 20th
• 2023 Packers - 27th

Options

Two names have been immediately linked to the Packers, according to Sports Illustrated's insider Albert Breer. They are Carolina Panthers' defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and Tennessee Titans' pass-game coordinator Chris Harris — both interviewed for the Packers in 2021.