Packers defensive solution: Use Xavier McKinney and Evan Williams in two deep shell coverage MORE to stop tight end seams and quick passing game. Jeff Hafley must adjust scheme to clog middle of field and force QBs to hold the ball longer, giving pass rush extra time. The trade-off: more vulnerable to run, but solves biggest weakness.Rob Ralph breaks down the tactical adjustment the Packers defense desperately needs. After getting torched by tight ends like Trey McBride and struggling with quick passing attacks, the solution lies in Hafley's San Francisco/Seattle scheme tree roots: two deep safety shells.The Problem:❌ Tight end seams destroying Packers coverage (Trey McBride 2 TDs, etc.)❌ Quick passing game exploiting soft zones❌ Crossers finding too much space in middle of field❌ Linebackers playing too deep in zone coverage❌ Opponents completing quick throws before pass rush arrivesThe Solution - Two Deep Shell Coverage:✅ Drop McKinney & Evan Williams into deep shells more frequently✅ Put safety in the middle of the field (takes away tight end seams)✅ Clogs the middle and eliminates easy throws over linebackers✅ Forces QBs to hold ball longer waiting for routes to develop✅ Gives pass rush extra half-second to get home (crucial!)✅ McKinney elite at reading routes - perfect fit for this role✅ Jeff Hafley already comfortable with this scheme (49ers/Seahawks tree)The Trade-Off:⚠️ Makes Packers MORE vulnerable to the run⚠️ Teams can attack with more gaps in box⚠️ Must trust front 7 to handle run game⚠️ Could expose if opposing team commits to ground gameWhy This Works:Packers pass rush is elite (Micah Parsons, Rashan Gary, LVN)Just need extra split-second for pressure to arriveTakes away the "easy button" quick throwsForces offenses into longer developing playsPlays to McKinney's strengths (elite route recognition)Evan Williams developing well in deep coverage roleWhen to Deploy:Obvious passing situations (2nd/3rd and long)Against tight end-heavy offensesWhen facing elite quick-passing QBsRed zone defense (compress field even more)Scheme Background:Jeff Hafley learned under Pete Carroll (Seattle) and worked with Kyle Shanahan scheme tree. Two deep shell coverage is foundational to both systems. Hafley is ALREADY comfortable coaching this - just needs to deploy it more frequently against teams exploiting middle of field.Bottom Line:The Packers can't keep surrendering easy completions to tight ends over the middle. Two deep shell coverage with McKinney and Williams solves the biggest defensive weakness while playing to the team's pass-rushing strengths. Yes, it makes you vulnerable to the run - but that's a trade-off worth making when you can't stop the pass.Subscribe for more Packers tactical breakdowns! Analysis every Monday, Wednesday, Saturday.Follow us on social:https://x.com/SoundsGoudaaahttps://x.com/olsonjord