Confessions of a Polluted Mindset - Coaching Themes
The Weekly Packers Brain Drain from Jersey Al.
By JerseyAl
The unthinkable happened in the Packers Universe last Thursday—the Green Bay Packers Organization actually announced their full coaching staff for the upcoming season in the month of March. After years of being accustomed to pairing this announcement with April showers, they have thrown the fans a bone to chew on before the tulips and daffodils start blooming (at least in my area). Two themes are evident when you look at the composition of this season's staff and we'll talk about both in the words that follow.
With Jeff Hafley stolen away by Jon-Eric Sullivan and taken to the Sunshine State, we've been gifted Jonathan Gannon as the new Packers Defensive Coordinator. I say gifted because at least Gannon is a known quantity. He has a very good record as a coordinator and supposedly brings a defense with multiplicity, something we were promised with Jeff Hafley that never really materialized to any great extent. And I use the word "supposedly" because we have heard not a peep from Gannon since his hire. As is their want, the Packers allow coordinators to speak to the media only when and if they are required to do so (Coordinators should be seen and not heard?). However, as many have speculated on, the addition of an "outside linebackers coach" title being handed out is a big hint of a shift to a 3-4 base defense, but knowing Gannon's past, that's only a starting point. When we actually get some words from Gannon, maybe there will be some more clues to decipher.
One theme with the Packers coaching staff in general is the greedy accumulation of assistant coaches with prior experience as coordinators, either in the NFL or at the collegiate level. In addition to the Packers' current offense/defense coordinators, we have Damarcus Covington(Patriots), Luke Getsy(Bears), Cam Achord(Patriots), Bobby Babich(Bills), Noah Pauley (Iowa State), Sam Siefkes(Virgina Tech), Jeff Koonz(West Virginia), John Dunn(UCONN). That's 10 coaches on staff in either current or past coordinator positions. This has to be the most among NFL teams, wouldn't you think? But what does it mean?
The first thing that comes to mind is leadership. You don't get to coordinator level if you haven't shown leadership qualities. With the Packers' propensity for fielding the youngest team in the league (although maybe not this year), having coaches with experience leading multiple groups within a team structure should be a huge benefit to said yung players. The other side of it is, will this create a "too many cooks in the kitchen" situation where they all have strong views that could frequently clash amongst themselves? Perhaps this is an issue on any staff, regardless of coordinator experience or not, but I'd expect it to be more pronounced when so many have had experience being in charge at that level. Of course, handling the strong personalities and remediating any conflicts is ultimately the job of the head coach - the person who decided to hire these people in the first place. LaFleur should know what the positives and negatives of what he's done are and be prepared to manage it all. For sure, he'll have no shortage of people to lean on for opinions if needed.
Next, a prevailing theme among the main new hires is something I've called for over the years. The Packers have been prone to "promoting from within" when coaches leave. While not necessarily a problem or a bad thing, when they move coaches into position groups they don't have a lot of past experience with, that means they are learning on the job. I realize "cross-training" is good for a coach's resume, but I'm not a fan of the practice with regards to short term results. The Packers are almost always in "win now" mode (whether some of you believe that or not!), and in my book, that doesn't mesh well with learning on the job mode. That won't be a problem with these new hires—each has a minimum of a decade experience with the specific position group they will be coaching in Green Bay.
Bob Babich, the new secondary/pass game coordinator, has been involved with coaching defensive backs in some manner going back to 2007 at Eastern Illinois.
Daniel Bullocks, the new cornerbacks coach, has been involved with coaching defensive backs in some manner going back to 2012 at Northern Iowa.
Noah Pauley, the new wide receivers coach, has been involved with coaching wide receivers in some manner going back to 2016 at his alma mater, Minnesots-Duluth.
Sam Siefkes, the new linebackers coach, has been involved with coaching linebackers in some manner going back to 2016 at Univ. of Wisconsin - Platteville.
I'm so glad the Packers have finally started listening to me!
Go Pack Go!
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"Jersey Al" Bracco is the Editor-In-Chief, part owner and wearer of various hats for CheeseheadTV.com and PackersTalk.com. He's a lifetime Packers fan living in the land of the Giants (and Jets). Follow Al on twitter at @JerseyalGBP.
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Comments (53)
PackEyedOptimist
March 25, 2026 at 06:05 am
I've been thinking the same thing, Al. I've always believed that the most-overlooked quality of a Super Bowl champion team is the quality of its assistant coaches.
Excellent article!
(btw, it's "as is my wont," not "want")
TKWorldWide
March 25, 2026 at 06:12 am
(I wont tell if you wont; couldn’t resist.)
Is it insane to expect Gannon to meet the press soon?
dobber
March 25, 2026 at 07:32 am
"a team structure should be a huge benefit to said yung players."
None of us are as yung as we used to be...
SicSemperTyrannis
March 25, 2026 at 09:02 am
Think of the yutes!
JerseyAl
March 25, 2026 at 10:06 am
PackEyed: Haha - I probably haven't used that term in years. But yes, the seemingly random multiplicity of the English language is fun, isn't it?
Cheezehead72
March 25, 2026 at 06:28 am
Good take Al. Your best statement of this article is "Of course, handling the strong personalities and remediating any conflicts is ultimately the job of the head coach". This is one of the reasons I have been wanting a HC that does not call plays. The HC's main job is to manage the three phases of the game and make sure everyone is on the same page. This is a full time job. Yes I am not part of the organization but I wonder how much time MLF has for conflict resolution. Any coach that is worth their weight has a big ego and believes they are always right.
golfpacker61
March 25, 2026 at 08:59 am
At very least Cheeze, LaFleur could cede some duties he has on his plate to someone else so he can actually manage the game. He is trying to do too much and he misses things in game that has hurt and held the Packers back.
SicSemperTyrannis
March 25, 2026 at 09:03 am
I'd think MLF is simply bad at that, and would rather see him delegate in game adjustments. Of course that would be identical to making someone else HC ...
dobber
March 25, 2026 at 12:27 pm
It just makes someone else the offensive play caller.
NFLfan
March 25, 2026 at 07:07 am
I agree with Al that assistant coaching should not be learned on the job.
One of my main concerns, though, are 3 names in pivotal positions, who have known histories of under-performance, ie., Stenavich, Butkus and Getsy. Getsy has been fired @ least once and has not been of interest to any team since his return. I remember hearing that MLF called out Getsy last season for giving a lukewarm effort on the field in one of the practices.
No one seems to know what Stenavich brings and his 'C' grade by players was troubling. And, Butkus?
dobber
March 25, 2026 at 07:43 am
" I remember hearing that MLF called out Getsy last season for giving a lukewarm effort on the field in one of the practices."
This makes no sense.
NFLfan
March 25, 2026 at 08:04 am
It makes perfect sense. Move on.
dobber
March 25, 2026 at 10:38 am
I should know better but...
A senior offensive assistant without a position group being criticized for "giving lukewarm effort" during a practice? That's so out there that it's not believable.
I know you're typically "source challenged" and like to resort to the "I heard" but this is where it would be good to show where this "rumor" comes from and substantiate something for once. I don't think anyone ever challenged Getsy as a QB coach in his past, due to good work with ARod AND working with Love his first two seasons...he didn't succeed as an OC.
13TimeChamps
March 25, 2026 at 10:40 am
She sees and hears things the rest of us are incapable of seeing and hearing. We just have to accept her gift and be thankful she shares it with us.
dobber
March 25, 2026 at 10:58 am
Sounds like me during deer season....
Coldworld
March 25, 2026 at 09:25 am
The counter to this is, where else does a coach learn and develop? One can argue that the best coaches learn by multiple years and also coaching the same position under multiple successful head coaches. However, in football, the best talent is often vying for a head coaching or coordinator role by 40 these days. Progression happens fast. The idea that a position coach is fully formed may in fact mean that he’s simply already proved that’s his ceiling.
NickPerry
March 25, 2026 at 07:22 am
I'm glad Al is staying positive about this Packers team. Personally I'm having a very difficult time buying in to anything with this front office and coaching staff.
Maybe it's because I've had some health issues and am just TIRED of going to different Doctors. Or maybe it's because I've just run out of patience with MLF and Gute.
I just looked up Noah Pauley's coaching career and I have to tell you, it's nothing to get excited about. Not one lick of coaching experience in the NFL...NONE, NADA, ZILCH! At least Sam Siefkes has some NFL coaching experience. Not much but some. These types of hires have always driven me nuts about MLF. The who's who of who the hell are you?
I just don't know HOW Gute fixes all the holes in this roster with no 1st round pick. He has a total of 7 picks with two in the 7th. I hope he trades his 3rd rounder for more picks. With the exception of Kraft, he ALWAYS blows that one.
For now I'll depend on my fellow CHTV buddies & Al for positive vibes cuz I have nothing.
dobber
March 25, 2026 at 07:34 am
"Not one lick of coaching experience in the NFL...NONE, NADA, ZILCH! At least Sam Siefkes has some NFL coaching experience. "
I'm not bothered by this. Long track record of coaching WR in an environment where they need to be teachers of fundamentals and build from the ground up. I'd actually like to see more assistants with recent work in the college ranks.
Coldworld
March 25, 2026 at 08:00 am
Experience is one thing, but it’s really ability that counts. Football coaching is a merry-go-round in which longevity isn’t always a sign of excellence. Meanwhile some rise fast and deliver.
I’m not going to claim that I know which is true of our new coaching hires, as a group or individually. It does seem though that those leaving were generally taken not evicted and thus thought highly of by someone. Are we better now? I don’t know.
I do know that none of the long standing questions about offensive coaching seem to have been addressed and that generally we only hired because we had to by changes forced upon us. That doesn’t obviously suggest strategic initiative. In that context, the number of ex coordinators could just as likely simply illustrate a desire to play safe and to hire people in need of a chance to reboot.
Ultimately I don’t know if Gannon and his team will be an upgrade or of STs will improve or decline. I don’t see a lot of reason to believe much will be different offensively and, in my mind, that’s a major source of underperformance that has to get better and will be needing to with mostly the same players this year.
Cheezehead72
March 25, 2026 at 08:06 am
I totally agree with you that the offense probably will not improve much and if it does it will not be because of the coaches but more that the OL is playing better. I have been saying that we need change on the offensive coaching staff from top to bottom but all I hear is crickets.
SicSemperTyrannis
March 25, 2026 at 09:08 am
Bupkus ought to be sent to Chicago.
stockholder
March 25, 2026 at 09:42 am
I disagree.
MLf has more than made up for Gute's mistakes.
If your going to go after MLF.
You go after game management.
MLF has done nothing but play the hand he's dealt.
The injury bug and bad contracts are out of his hands.
Cheezehead72
March 25, 2026 at 07:43 am
I actually like the Pauley hire. This guy did a great job at Iowa State as the passing game coordinator and WR coach. An assitant coach does not have to have NFL experience. An assistant has to be able to motivate and teach these men. If he can motivate and teach college players he can do it in the NFL.
And Sam Siefkes is a Wisconsinite. He worked on Gannon's coaching staff so I am sure Gannon wanted him on his staff again.
There is no way Gute can fill the holes on this team in the draft unless he does some serious trading down to pick up extra picks. Last we I said we need to fill holes in these positions.
2 - CBs
2 - DL or 1 DL and 1 Edge
2 - OL
1 - QB
1 - RB
1 - TE
1 - WR
That is a minimum and that is 10 players. Yes it does not have to be in the draft but that is all the holes we have. Yes LBs and Safeties would be nice but we can pass.
Turophile
March 25, 2026 at 08:55 am
We have the addition of St.Juste, so one drafted CB will be adequate.
We have added DL Hargrave, so can get by with one extra DL in the draft.
We have Sorrell and Oliver to compete more in the Edge room already, so the Packers can get by with no additions there.
We got WR Skyy Moore. We have Watson, Golden, Reed, Wicks and Williams already, so a 7th WR is a luxury that can be addressed next year, when there are plenty of extra picks.
Backup QB, RB and blocking TE can be dealt with using later picks.
So what does that give us - here is an example draft.
2, DT (NT)
3, CB
4, C
5, OT,
6, TE
7, RB,
7, QB
7, ILB
That is the bases pretty well covered. Sure you'd like higher picks on some positions (especially OT), but with us missing a prime pick, this isn't a terrible job in filling gaps.
dobber
March 25, 2026 at 10:53 am
"We have the addition of St.Juste, so one drafted CB will be adequate."
I think with the upcoming contracts--Nixon, Valentine, and Melton are all in contract years in '26--bringing in two young CBs makes sense. Right now, they really only have 3 experienced CB, so an injury leaves them thin...two injuries puts UDFAs on the field.
It might be that they lean into volume with UDFAs this year, too. It might be that they really like the UDFAs that they elevated late in the year last year. St. Juste is on a two year deal--I'd argue the process of replacement really needs to start with this draft.
"We have added DL Hargrave, so can get by with one extra DL in the draft"
I think the draft will tell us what they plan to do with Wyatt (and Brooks...both are on expiring contracts) and what they think of Brinson and Stackhouse. NTs take time to grow into the role (unless you're Vita Vea), so a drafted NT probably doesn't pay for '26.
I think Brooks likely leaves as a FA after '26. Hargrave only has a two-year deal, and I've also seen Packers followers like Pete Dougherty expect he'll be cut after the season. Agree: at least one DL in this draft--and I'm less sold on a NT who is only going to play 1/3 of the snaps, and would rather be looking for a rangy 3T who might give 3 down versatility--and I'd be picking one early.
"We got WR Skyy Moore. "
IMO, this is where it gets really hairy due to the possible turnover at WR coming after '26, the contracts being given to WR, and whatever the "window" is perceived to be by management. I liked Moore coming out of WMU, but I'm not counting on him contributing at WR. Even if he did, he's on a one-year deal. Watson, Wicks, and Reed are in contract years.
My guess (not by round, but based on 8 picks), expecting that FA and trades have shifted some of the urgency...
2 CB
2 DL/Edge
2 OL
WR
LB
Coldworld
March 25, 2026 at 02:58 pm
2 CBs seems like an obvious need for us for reasons of youth, contracts and just plain numbers. We really don’t have obviously interesting potential even at the PS level. A NT type who is a wall, but able to collapse and penetrate somewhat seems like the other critical need to me
After that I’m with you on the probability that we adds an edge. However I do not see the need or likelihood of drafting 2OL. One perhaps, but it’s really inescapably essential that one or two of the younger group of Glover, Monk, Jennings, Williams, Dalton, Banks and Barnhart step up and stay healthy to be viable depth.
I don’t see WR as a definite need on the draft this year. I can see us adding developmental prospects, but Walker is likely resigned and then he, Golden and Williams are back in 2027. They really like Shepherd it seems and Neyor has huge physical talent. I could see a late upside pick and similar UDFAs, but also just UDFAs.
I do not see us taking an ILB in the draft unless one falls they are head over heels about at that value (which is true of any position), assuming we are going to a 4:3. We already have Hopper, Johnson and perhaps Oliver behind Cooper, Franklin and McDuffie and I suspect we will only keep 4 if the 4:3 returns, plus Neiman as primarily a STer.
I could see us taking a RB. We have no proven starter in the event Jacobs is hurt. Lloyd is a fingers crossed proposition that it would be foolish to count on. It’s always possible they love one of the PS guys last year, but I saw no sign of that.
2 CBs, A DT, an Edge and an RB and then value is what I think may well be our starting wish list. I also don’t rule out a raw, athletic developmental QB that they think they can stash on the PS and work on for the future. Perhaps I’m underestimating their interest in McCord though.
I want a true blocking TE/FB. There are a few who may be there late in the draft who are big TE sized (not F backs) but have experience and ability lead and in line blocking. Riley Nowakowski-Indiana, Max Bredeson,- Michigan, Will Kacmarek-Ohio State being examples. The last 2 may not get drafted. I don’t hold my breath, unfortunately.
golfpacker61
March 25, 2026 at 09:32 am
"There is no way Gute can fill the holes on this team in the draft unless he does some serious trading down to pick up extra picks. Last we I said we need to fill holes in these positions."
Agree Cheeze, we could make the immediate draft freeing moves and sign Calais Campbell, & Clowney. That would fill 2 huge holes for this year, but we probably lose comp picks. Maybe they arestill available after the draft when the losing comp picks thing is done.
Maybe GB really likes our 2 practice squad RBs, Strong & Martinez, otherwise a cheap #2 RB makes sense and doesn't cost comps.
TE needs and infusion of talent and there isn't much out there right now, probably in the draft and after.
CBs-yes-1 vet & 2 in draft
DL-yes-an Edge & DT
OL-yes 2 please-1 that can play multiple spots-center?
QB-NO-Kyle McCord is way better than any 6th round QB
RB-maybe-unless they like our practice squad RBs
TE-For sure
WR-maybe late or UFDA-sleeper Sturdivant-UCLA
stockholder
March 25, 2026 at 09:56 am
2- CBs They don't grow on trees.
What CB after @50 fits this:
The frame, recovery burst and speed
to develop into a shutdown press corner.
He passed on DeJean- a playmaker with the instincts,
speed and natural hands to make plays in coverage.
DL - Do you realize how many have Foot problems?
And The need is NT- A anchor for the DL
Ryan Pickett- Which one is his comparison.
2 OL- You want a CB - Yet the OL needs depth.
Changing the future isn't win now.
1 Qb - 1 RB -1 TE- 1 WR? Are Roster management.
You never pass on a impact player.!
golfpacker61
March 25, 2026 at 02:26 pm
"2- CBs They don't grow on trees.
What CB after @50 fits this:
The frame, recovery burst and speed
to develop into a shutdown press corner."
DeAngelo Ponds
Julian Neal
Chris Johnson
Keith Abney
Will Lee
Davison Igbinosun-My Favorite
Malik Muhammed
Tacario Davis
Dayle Everette
Charlie Demmings
Devin Moore
Any could start in GB over what we have now.
Is that enough?
"1 Qb - 1 RB -1 TE- 1 WR? Are Roster management.
You never pass on a impact player.!"
Yes you do when you have had the same biggest needs for 2 years and have done nothing about it, We don't need to draft a QB at all. We don't need to draft an RB or WR until later.
stockholder
March 25, 2026 at 07:21 pm
No- they couldn't start- your dreaming.
Ponds has it . But the packers won't draft a little guy.
They had a problem against Megatron.
So get the little guys out of your head.
3 of your Cbs did well in the senior Bowl.
! is projected as a safety.
That is why I took Stukes.
He did really well.
Unless the pass rush is fixed.
The secondary will get picked apart.
LambeauPlain
March 25, 2026 at 08:22 am
Sam Siefkes has good NFL experience for a young man. Coaching on defense for Mike Zimmer and the Ugly Purple where he met and worked with Gannon for 2 years...then followed Gannon to the Cardinals and coached LBs (quite successfully) for two years before hired to be DC at VA Tech in 2025. He's been focused on LBs most of his young, rapidly ascending coaching career.
I attended his wedding (married a close friend of my daughter) and was very impressed with him. Great listener and engaging. He was coaching on the Ugly Purple at the time and he handled all the ribbing by mostly Packer fans at his wedding reception with good humor and wit.
Cheezehead72
March 25, 2026 at 07:29 am
Maybe this is just a case of semantics but I like coaches learning on the job. I have no problem with an assistant coach coaching a position they never coached before. It brings in fresh ideas and sometimes they are able to teach the players aspects of the game that a coach that has coached that position for many years.
The example I like to use is when the Packers made Edgar Bennett, a RB who never coached WRs, the WRs coach. Think of how he could teach them ball security and RAC.
Plus what message are you giving the players when they see a coach learning new things and learning on the job. Isn't that what the coaches are helping the players do. Its about becoming better all around.
Ferrari-Driver
March 25, 2026 at 07:40 am
I liked the article, but a devil's advocate may ask: "Why are all these coaches who were coordinators no longer coordinators?"
Cheezehead72
March 25, 2026 at 08:02 am
Just like sometimes a very good or great coordinator does not make a good HC; a very good or great assistant or position coach does not make a good coordinator. They have different skill sets.
dobber
March 25, 2026 at 10:59 am
Look at all the turnover, year after year.
NFLfan
March 25, 2026 at 08:10 am
My preference would be hiring an assistant coach who has shown drive and innovation in a junior role.
Sean Mannion comes to mind.
LambeauPlain
March 25, 2026 at 08:27 am
I will believe it when I see it...but with all the coaches on O...4 including LaFleur focused the passing game...maybe LaFleur will invest more of his time coaching the entire team this year.
Yeah, OK, probably slim and none.
golfpacker61
March 25, 2026 at 09:37 am
Not to compare myself to LaFleur but, as a person that pushed away help when I was working because I was worried the boss might like them better, I realize now all I was doing was working harder, not smarter. LaFleur needs to realize he can make the team more successful by taking some duties off his plate.
LambeauPlain
March 26, 2026 at 10:21 am
Agree golf...virtually all NFL coaches work insane hours. Where are they investing those hours?
These two examples don't prove the value of a HC coaching the entire team, but they are indicative for the Packers last two OC minded head coaches: McCarthy and LaFleur.
In 2014, the bottom had fallen out of Capers Defense by midseason. McCarthy got involved with the Defense, moved CMIII to ILB and the D turned around. It was Clay's last, most productive season as a Packer. He should have stayed there...but in 2015 McCarthy gave the reins back to Capers who moved CMIII back outside where he underperformed for 3 years until released.
In 2023, with Barry Ball & prevent defense flopping again, LaFleur spent time with the D late in the season. He insisted more pressures be executed with less soft zone. The defense played much better for a 3 game stretch after it was 6-8...to finish 9-8...beat the Cowboys...and nearly defeat the Niners.
LeotisHarris
March 25, 2026 at 08:37 am
As long as this group of highly successful coaches addresses the Packers pad level, we'll be fine.
SicSemperTyrannis
March 25, 2026 at 09:19 am
There is no I in pad. I'd think a coach working with any player on a rookie contract from the standpoint of "here's what you need to do to get paid" would get results.
greengold
March 26, 2026 at 11:27 am
Unless there's a "Maxi" in front of it...
Moving on.
bjkdad44
March 25, 2026 at 09:23 am
😂😂😂
GregC
March 25, 2026 at 08:40 am
The hires all seem to make sense. The new DC is the one that could make or break this team. I think Gannon has the potential to be an upgrade over Hafley, who was good, but maybe a little overrated, in my opinion.
The Rich Bisaccia resignation does leave a bad taste. If they knew he was wavering, they should have forced him to make his decision sooner. Apparently they all had such respect for him that they were willing to give him time and risk being hung out to dry after all the best candidates had already been hired. I recently learned (per Tom Silverstein) that Bisaccia's dad and Brian Gutekunst's dad are friends, which kind of puts a new twist on the whole situation. That's why I used "they" instead of "LaFleur." I wonder if it was a group decision.
Coldworld
March 25, 2026 at 09:29 am
If Gute was to be given control of coaching decisions, this year was an obvious opportunity passed up on. Moreover, I doubt he’d have gone out and praised the importance of Bissacia so openly were he in the know.
GregC
March 25, 2026 at 10:01 am
I think Gute praising Bisaccia openly, as he did before Bisaccia's resignation, falls exactly in line with Gute having a lot of respect for Bisaccia on a personal level and lobbying for him to return for another year.
SicSemperTyrannis
March 25, 2026 at 09:32 am
In terms of Hafley being overrated, this will always be impossible to gauge: he had GB 9-3-1 and winning against Denver, until Micah went down. When's the last time this team had that good of a start?
Not a single win after that can always be pinned on Hafley, but is that reasonable? You can say a great coach rallies the team no matter what, and you can't find a great team effort after this. Individual effort, yes.
To a degree you can apply this same thing to trading for Micah, for those still on the fence. Had he not gotten hurt that would've been better. Had refs ever called holding that would've changed games.
GregC
March 25, 2026 at 10:30 am
I thought Hafley was maybe a little too content to sit back and let Parsons do his thing. Edgerrin Cooper was relegated to playing a standard LB role, rather than being used as a chess piece like he was as a rookie. The success of the defense early in the year was clearly due to Parsons, as far as I could see.
NFLfan
March 25, 2026 at 10:38 am
There were no upgrades on the Offensive coaching staff-since MLF is reporting to Policy, I consider this a Presidential lapse--where are Policy's expectations, questions, feedback, accountability re: MLF's recurrent in-game problems? Millions and millions of dollars out the door when Groundhog Day returns.
dobber
March 25, 2026 at 11:03 am
I heard that Policy was guilty of "giving a lukewarm effort " on the Titletown sledding hill.
canadapacker
March 26, 2026 at 12:00 am
Lots of negativity ninnies keeping on dumping on Gute and Lafleur and everyone. Without looking at the
W L record over the past years and the transition from an MVP to another potential MVP QB
I believe that despite what the changes are defensively - and even if we dont have the greatest of draft - I believe that we will have a terrific offense , And we will need that while the D gels - and we wait to have everybody back in the lineup,
greengold
March 26, 2026 at 11:44 am
Great article, Al. Hits on important strengths brought into 1265. There's a lot to like with many of the assistant coaches as well - a number of which are now maturing into their roles after having gained experience with other top programs/teams/situations. Hey, it is good to see the Packers raising their game a bit at the coaching level.
Leadership is a top-down thing. Like yourself, I've been looking forward to these kinds of positive & proactive changes by LaFleur in rounding out his coaching staff. He needs all the help he can get. That's not a cut, either. No one can do it all. This shows that there was a proper self-scout done after 2025, which was necessary for MLF.
The continuity he maintains as HC is going to pay dividends for everyone on this offense as a result, and improvement will likely be realized by having two Assistant Head Coaches in Getsy and Covington to bounce ideas off of instead of just Rich Bisaccia.
Alberta_Packer
March 26, 2026 at 01:00 pm
This ingress of new coaches has the appearance of low cost shopping