The Packers are targeting free agent Dave Tollefson to play outside linebacker in their 3-4 defense, Adam Caplan reported Friday.

Based on the way the Packers are approaching this offseason, it looks like they might consider running a 3-4/4-3 hybrid-type defense in the same vein as the New England Patriots.

Despite signing Anthony Hargrove and Daniel Muir along the defensive line, the Packers still have a long ways to go to fix holes on defense.

According to head coach Mike McCarthy, he'd like to see more of his 3-4 defense and few subpackages like the nickel defense in 2012.

Tyler Dunne reports that the Packers have begun talks with free-agent Manny Lawson.

Don't expect any grand moves from Ted Thompson to fill the hole opposite Clay Matthews in Dom Capers' defense.

The former 7th round pick for the Indianapolis Colts was in camp with the Detroit Lions this summer.

Aaron takes a look at the different defensive line alignments and how the Packers are testing out their personnel in each one.

Dom Capers will need improved play across the board if he plans on using his nickel personnel against the run as extensively as he did last season.

Outside linebacker coach Kevin Greene has presided over a revolving door of outside linebackers opposite star backer Clay Matthews and none of them have been a true detriment to the defense.

The nose tackles on the Packers' roster are comparatively small in stature, but is that just coincidence?

Brad Jones has the tools to take his game to the proverbial "next level". Cheesehead TV sees good things ahead.

Dom Capers must adjust his coverage schemes to fit the personnel on hand, rather than forcing them to play zone coverage - poorly.

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