Packers Hire New Defensive Coordinator: Jeff Hafley, formerly Head Coach, Boston College

[Pokerbrat2000]

Bottom line for me. The Transfer portal and NIL Money has changed the landscape of College Football forever. Until they figure out a better way to regulate both, the rich will get richer and the poor will get poorer. Basically, the Powerhouse programs are going to get the best proven players.

Back to Hafley. I actually am more and more impressed with this guy as I read more about him. I wouldn't be surprised if Gute drafts one of his former players at OSU or BC either. One guy that jumps out at me, who Hafley coached at OSU is DE Javontae Jean-Baptiste. I remember seeing him play at OSU and thought "Oh great (eye roll), the Buckeyes have another NFL caliber DE!"

I am really hoping that the Packers finally landed a great DC, it could propel this team to a SB a lot faster than anyone would have anticipated.

Jeff Hafley’s college players provide insight into the Packers’ new DC

Several prospects who played for Hafley spoke at the Combine in recent days and discussed how the Packers’ new defensive coordinator got them ready for game day.

www.acmepackingcompany.com

 

[Heyjoe4]

Bottom line for me. The Transfer portal and NIL Money has changed the landscape of College Football forever. Until they figure out a better way to regulate both, the rich will get richer and the poor will get poorer. Basically, the Powerhouse programs are going to get the best proven players.

Back to Hafley. I actually am more and more impressed with this guy as I read more about him. I wouldn't be surprised if Gute drafts one of his former players at OSU or BC either. One guy that jumps out at me, who Hafley coached at OSU is DE Javontae Jean-Baptiste. I remember seeing him play at OSU and thought "Oh great (eye roll), the Buckeyes have another NFL caliber DE!"

I am really hoping that the Packers finally landed a great DC, it could propel this team to a SB a lot faster than anyone would have anticipated.

Jeff Hafley’s college players provide insight into the Packers’ new DC

Several prospects who played for Hafley spoke at the Combine in recent days and discussed how the Packers’ new defensive coordinator got them ready for game day.

www.acmepackingcompany.com

A great offense will take a team far in the regular season. In the playoffs, it seems the teams with the best D win. That certainly seems to have been true in the SB. This year is a good example. KC had a sold offense, Patrick Mahomes makes sure of that. Their D was superb and largely responsible for getting them another Lombardi.

Rodgers and Favre rarely played with great defensive units. Sometimes it came down to the inability to make one stop with a game on the line.

So yeah, I hope Hafley is the real deal. It's been a long time since GB had a great DC.

 

[gopkrs]

I watched the final four games this year and they were very good. I suppose that will get better as they put more teams in the running. Bowl games have sure taken a hit. Not like it used to be at all. Especially, imho, because it is all about how much money they can make and not for only the teams with better records. Or maybe conference winners. It was bound to happen. Like too many bs bowl games. But I sure believe that Universities should be for the students. That's where the money should go. To hell with the rich and powerful alums that can't think of a better place to put their money.

 

[Poppa San]

I mean; OK, guys, welcome to Wisconsin, and I'm glad to have you... but what do you want here? It's not like we're a Top 5 or even Top 10 team who's in the BCS every year..... what's in it for you?

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[rmontro]

Wow, fifth in hotness, that's pretty good.

 

[Heyjoe4]

I watched the final four games this year and they were very good. I suppose that will get better as they put more teams in the running. Bowl games have sure taken a hit. Not like it used to be at all. Especially, imho, because it is all about how much money they can make and not for only the teams with better records. Or maybe conference winners. It was bound to happen. Like too many bs bowl games. But I sure believe that Universities should be for the students. That's where the money should go. To hell with the rich and powerful alums that can't think of a better place to put their money.

The BCS and now the CFP were the beginning of the end for relevant/traditional bowl games. The Rose Bowl was always the Big Ten champ versus the PAC 12 champ. And it meant something.

Now I like that there is at least a better way to determine a national champ on the field rather than polls. It's still at least somewhat subjective as to who gets in the CFP, but probably 80% accurate.

So now we're stuck with a million bowl games, star players don't play ahead of the draft, and so the CFP is about all worth watching. Yeah some of the games present some good matchups, but that's more by luck than design.

 

[McKnowledge]

I don’t wanna face the wrath of the thread enforcers, but is there any interest in Green Bay signing Devin White.

Along with Quay Walker and with the release of D Campbell, White offers a young veteran with championship experience at OLB.

A veteran defense supplementing (hopefully) a potent youthful offense sounds like a great recipe.

As the defense ages, the offense will mature, and GB will have developed an organizational philosophy.

 

[Heyjoe4]

I don’t wanna face the wrath of the thread enforcers, but is there any interest in Green Bay signing Devin White.

Along with Quay Walker and with the release of D Campbell, White offers a young veteran with championship experience at OLB.

A veteran defense supplementing (hopefully) a potent youthful offense sounds like a great recipe.

As the defense ages, the offense will mature, and GB will have developed an organizational philosophy.

I liked that idea too, until someone pointed out that he's a head case. He has the athletic profile of an outstanding LB and a SB ring. Just sounds like he wouldn't fit in with the Packers, or maybe a lotta teams. Kinda telling that he's still available.

If he stays unsigned long enough, he may be willing to sign a one-year "prove it" deal. I'm not sure. Once a head case.....

 

[McKnowledge]

I liked that idea too, until someone pointed out that he's a head case. He has the athletic profile of an outstanding LB and a SB ring. Just sounds like he wouldn't fit in with the Packers, or maybe a lotta teams. Kinda telling that he's still available.

If he stays unsigned long enough, he may be willing to sign a one-year "prove it" deal. I'm not sure. Once a head case.....

Do have any sources?

This is the 1st time I heard of this…

 

[Heyjoe4]

Do have any sources?

This is the 1st time I heard of this…

Just hearsay from the forum, and I had not heard that either. I think he was a first round pick by the Bucs and I thought he played up to his billing. It is strange that he's still unsigned though. Then again, he may be looking for too much money.

And after Jacobs and McKinney, I don't think Gluten has big money left. He's also likely thinking he can fill the rest of the holes via the draft - OT, another S, LB, Edge. But a proven LB would certainly be good for the team.

Maybe someone else can chime in on White.

 

[AmishMafia]

Just hearsay from the forum, and I had not heard that either. I think he was a first round pick by the Bucs and I thought he played up to his billing. It is strange that he's still unsigned though. Then again, he may be looking for too much money.

And after Jacobs and McKinney, I don't think Gluten has big money left. He's also likely thinking he can fill the rest of the holes via the draft - OT, another S, LB, Edge. But a proven LB would certainly be good for the team.

Maybe someone else can chime in on White.

I heard he was demanding ridiculous money - over $20M per year. He isn't near worth it IMHO. He is a great team leader and I thought he was an interesting character pre-draft. Seems to have changed. Saw where Mike Daniel's tweeted if the Pack signs him they will be SB bound or something similar. Didn't watch much Bucs, but I thought White got benched for a while though he was healthy. Think it's a pass except for a get-your-head-out-of-your-**** 1 year vet min deal.

Ps every time I see your posts I think of the Hendrix song and when I read it, it's in Jimmy's voice.

 

[Heyjoe4]

I heard he was demanding ridiculous money - over $20M per year. He isn't near worth it IMHO. He is a great team leader and I thought he was an interesting character pre-draft. Seems to have changed. Saw where Mike Daniel's tweeted if the Pack signs him they will be SB bound or something similar. Didn't watch much Bucs, but I thought White got benched for a while though he was healthy. Think it's a pass except for a get-your-head-out-of-your-**** 1 year vet min deal.

Ps every time I see your posts I think of the Hendrix song and when I read it, it's in Jimmy's voice.

OMG that's hilarious! What a great song - and musician.

And yeah if White is looking for $20 mil/year he'll be looking for a while. I liked him a lot pre-draft and thought he was holding his own in TB. We'll see, but I think the splash signings are over for the Packers. Nice to finally have some cap space to carry.

 

[Thirteen Below]

Ps every time I see your posts I think of the Hendrix song and when I read it, it's in Jimmy's voice.

Same here. Because it's social media, my mind fills in the blanks and sings "Hey, Joe, where ya goin' with that opinion in your hand".

 

[Poppa San]

I don’t wanna face the wrath of the thread enforcers,

So why didn't you post this in the FA thread instead of the new DC one?

 

[PikeBadger]

Do have any sources?

This is the 1st time I heard of this…

It's been splattered across the airways on the NFL Network. He is not good at following coaches instruction.

 

[DoURant]

Hafley press conference today... I just really enjoy listening to him talk football, so passionate.

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[Heyjoe4]

I heard he was demanding ridiculous money - over $20M per year. He isn't near worth it IMHO. He is a great team leader and I thought he was an interesting character pre-draft. Seems to have changed. Saw where Mike Daniel's tweeted if the Pack signs him they will be SB bound or something similar. Didn't watch much Bucs, but I thought White got benched for a while though he was healthy. Think it's a pass except for a get-your-head-out-of-your-**** 1 year vet min deal.

Ps every time I see your posts I think of the Hendrix song and when I read it, it's in Jimmy's voice.

Hafley press conference today... I just really enjoy listening to him talk football, so passionate.

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Now that I see Hafley - and I agree with your comment - I don't recall any memorable Joe Barry pressers. That may be because there weren't any, or Joe was just not very memorable, or I'm just so happy that he is gone.

That's not the same as saying Hafley will be a great DC. He'll have to prove it. I believe he will.

(Sorry Amish. I unintentionally added you to this post. But do you hear Jimi's voice?)

 

[Curly Calhoun]

Hafley press conference today... I just really enjoy listening to him talk football, so passionate.

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I'm excited to see what his defense looks like...I would not be shocked if they struggle with the new system in the beginning, but if this defense transforms from liability to asset be season's end, I'll be delighted.

 

[Krabs]

I think the thing I liked the most about the press conference was the fact of how much he talked about fundamentals and technique. Nothing else matters if they aren't learning the fundamentals. Scheme goes out the window without them. You can just tell how excited he is and as the saying goes, enthusiasm is contagious. I like what I'm seeing out of him. I feel confident it is going to carry over on the field.

 

[DoURant]

I'm excited to see what his defense looks like...I would not be shocked if they struggle with the new system in the beginning, but if this defense transforms from liability to asset be season's end, I'll be delighted.

I agree, there will probably be some growing pains, it won't be all unicorns and rainbows starting out. I'm looking forward to having a new, young, fresh face for a DC... no more Capers, Pettine, Barry.

 

[Krabs]

One thing I didn't realize was that in the past they kept all Pettine's guys. They only one that was replaced was Pettine with Barry. At least from my understanding. Maybe a couple guys left with him, but from what I read they basically just adopted Pettine's philosophy, so it really wasn't that big of a change. This will be a completely new system. I like the idea of it being more attacking. Yes, they might give up some big plays, but I'd rather get after the QB then sit on those soft zone coverages and get picked apart.

 

[Sanguine camper]

When you play soft, its nearly impossible to stop a team from scoring on the last drive of the first half or game. It's hard enough to stop a team when they have 3 downs but when they are in a 4 down situation, a soft defense is always going to give up the play to keep the chains moving. Having an attack defense is especially appropriate when the offense can stay on the field and keep a healthy time of possession. That philosophy isn't new. Lombardi's defenses played attack mode. They gave up big plays but took the ball away consistently and had a lot of sacks and tackles for loss.

 

[GBkrzygrl]

Now that I see Hafley - and I agree with your comment - I don't recall any memorable Joe Barry pressers. That may be because there weren't any, or Joe was just not very memorable, or I'm just so happy that he is gone.

That's not the same as saying Hafley will be a great DC. He'll have to prove it. I believe he will.

(Sorry Amish. I unintentionally added you to this post. But do you hear Jimi's voice?)

It is obvious that Jeff is much more outgoing than Joe was. You can see the excitement in his face and it's contagious.

But I agree. Only time will tell whether or not his defense will be effective.

 

[Heyjoe4]

It is obvious that Jeff is much mire outgoing than Joe was. You can see the excitement in his face and it's contagious.

But I agree. Only time will tell whether or not his defense will be effective.

Hafley's style and appearance certainly fit in with this total youth movement in GB. If he grew a short-cropped beard he'd look like the preternaturally young MLF.

 

[milani]

When you play soft, its nearly impossible to stop a team from scoring on the last drive of the first half or game. It's hard enough to stop a team when they have 3 downs but when they are in a 4 down situation, a soft defense is always going to give up the play to keep the chains moving. Having an attack defense is especially appropriate when the offense can stay on the field and keep a healthy time of possession. That philosophy isn't new. Lombardi's defenses played attack mode. They gave up big plays but took the ball away consistently and had a lot of sacks and tackles for loss.

They certainly did.