Bryce Huff had a disappointing performance in the season opener against Green Bay, failing to record any statistical impact despite being a focal point of the pass rush after a significant free-agent acquisition. Fangio noted that Huff played fewer snaps than both veteran Brandon Graham and second-year player Nolan Smith, indicating a need for improvement, particularly in run defense. While Fangio acknowledged Huff's improvement, he emphasized that there were areas where both the player and coaching could have performed better. The coaching staff's strategy involves utilizing Graham effectively on early downs to set up scenarios where Huff can excel in third-and-long situations.