Even with the Green Bay Packers’ surprising run in the playoffs, there’s still a lot to improve on. But when it comes to defense, it seems the team has that area covered with the hiring of Jeff Hafley.
During the previous offseason, the Packers’ front office decided to move on from Aaron Rodgers and traded the quarterback to the New York Jets. In the process, Jordan Love found himself becoming Green Bay’s cornerstone in a new era of the franchise.
With the league’s youngest roster behind him, Love was able to lift the Packers straight to the playoffs. During the wild-card round, Green Bay decimated the Dallas Cowboys to secure their match against the top-seeded San Francisco 49ers.
But thanks to costly mistakes made by Love and his team, the 49ers were able to defeat Green and advance all the way to the Super Bowl. There’s a chance that kind of defeat won’t happen next season, especially with Hafley as the Packers’ new defensive coordinator.
Richard Sherman’s Take On Jeff Hafley’s Great Fit With the Green Bay Packers
Richard Sherman once played for Hafley during their time together with the 49ers in 2018. He describes what makes him such a great fit in Green Bay, as explained in an article for The Athletic:
“I think ‘Haf’ is a great coach that focuses on the details. Always has a great plan and adjustments,” said Richard Sherman, who played for Hafley when he was the 49ers’ defensive backs coach in 2018. “His team will see the looks they will see on Sundays throughout the week because of the time he puts in studying and understanding offenses. He’s going to be a great fit.”
Getting Hafley to join Matt LaFleur’s coaching staff is a big win for the Packers. Expect Green Bay’s new defensive coordinator to work his magic on Love and company when the next season starts.
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