Would Jim Leonhard go to Green Bay?
This year, the Green Bay Packers and the Wisconsin Badgers football program have been disappointing. The Badgers are changing things up by bringing in Luke Fickell from Cincinnati. The Bearcats’ head coach will replace interim head coach Jim Leonhard who many thought would have the permanent gig. The Packers will need to shake things up in the offseason too, and they could look to Madison to fix it.
Leonhard felt blindsided by Wisconsin’s decision Sunday. However, the slight could work in Leonhard’s favor if he wants to move into the NFL coaching ranks. Leonhard was interviewed for the Packers’ defensive coordinator job in February of 2021. Joe Barry ultimately won the position.
Packers fans appeal to Leonhard getting the DC job
Barry has fallen out of favor with the Packers’ media and fans. Some fans who are fed up with Barry have a recently dismissed head coach in mind for the defensive coordinator position: Jim Leonhard. Here are the best takes on Twitter of Packers fans advocating for Jim Leonhard to be their next defensive coordinator.
Jim Leonhard, YOU are the new DC of the Green Bay Packers
— Meowscarada Fan Account (@willyadamesszn) November 27, 2022
Honestly, I feel bad for Jim Leonhard, but he will be just fine when he’s named the new #Packers defensive coordinator 🤷🏼♂️ 🤔 #GoPackGo
— Arrick Upton (@ArrickUptonGB) November 27, 2022
So Jim Leonhard to the Packers?
— Kyle Kautzer (@kylekautzer) November 27, 2022
If the packers hire Jim Leonhard I wouldn’t be mad, man knows how to coach LB’s, and an actual defense.
— Jeffrey Battle (@JeffreyBattle19) November 27, 2022
You are funny. I bet Barry keeps the job. Gutey has no balls. https://t.co/3xnLMwveoW
— Joe, the Janitor🏈🪠🧻 (@donDUCKdriver80) November 27, 2022
I would trade 10 years of the Badgers being absolute garbage for Leonhard as the Packers DC. https://t.co/btje7jebRC
— tyler (@tysparkles) November 27, 2022
Leonhard comes to GB. Braelon Allen makes good on the transfer to Michigan rumors.
— Jacob Westendorf (@JacobWestendorf) November 27, 2022
It’s a win for everyone. https://t.co/ZxIIMvn8Uq
So is Luke Fickell getting the Badgers job because Jim Leonhard will be the next Packers DC?
— Nathan Plitzuweit (@GBPlitz) November 27, 2022
Now announce Jim Leonhard as DC for the Packers https://t.co/YPAafxpQbn
— 🍋🍋 (@LaLaLaLuke007) November 27, 2022