While some of the Packers defensive coaching staff will be held over from Joe Barry's tenure, new coordinator Jeff Hafley is bringing in a few key new voices.
Aaron starts a new weekly series with Ben Fennell, talking all things Packers and NFL Draft. To kick things off, the two look at the new hire at defensive coordinator in Green Bay and what role it might play in the 2024 draft. Ben and Aaron also look at the production from this year's Packers draft class.
The hiring of Jeff Hafley as Packers defensive coordinator opens up a lot of possibilities for Matt LaFleur when it comes to which direction he want's to go on the defensive side of the ball.
Despite an up and down season that included a late season suspension, Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst made it clear that Jaire Alexander is part of the Packers plans in 2024.
Aaron checks in with NFL Draft analyst Mike Renner from the 2024 Senior Bowl. The two dive into the importance of the Senior Bowl when it comes to the Packers draft, which prospects have jumped out to Mike during the first two practices of the week and who might be on the Packers radar at their positions of need.
Hafley made his NFL coaching debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and worked with the Browns and 49ers before becoming a defensive coordinator at Ohio State.
Aaron chats with Eric Eager, the VP of Sumer Sports, about how "analytics" has come under fire in the NFL, look at how teams actually apply some of the work done in the space and examine what a Jordan Love contract extension might look like.
Aaron chats with Malcom of Big Mac's Breakdowns to catch up on his review of the Green Bay Packers 2023 rookie class and the two look ahead to the 2024 draft with some of the Packers biggest draft needs.
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has reportedly requested permission to speak with two defensive assistants with the Baltimore Ravens as he continues to look for Green Bay's next defensive coordinator.
A new defensive coordinator won't fix everything when it comes to the Packers defense. Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst has to be ruthless when it comes to overturning the defensive roster and moving on from guys who just aren't pulling their weight.