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    “Absolutely Not” Packers Fans Rip Coach Who Interviewed For Key Job (Rerport)

    McQuade ArnoldBy Updated:No Comments3 Mins Read
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    Nov 27, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur on the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

    The Green Bay Packers will have a few positions to fill in their coaching staff this off-season.  It is clear that Green Bay is focused on a few areas of weakness that plagued them in 2024.  One of the biggest issues was their defensive line, specifically in regard to getting pressure on the quarterback.

    However, one name who was brought in for an interview isn’t sitting well with Green Bay fans.

    “Absolutely Not” Packers Fans Rip Coach Who Interviewed For Key Job (Rerport)

    Green Bay PackJul 25, 2022; Pittsford, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive line coach Eric Washington gives instruction during training camp at St. John Fisher University. Mandatory Credit: Mark Koneznyers, Eric Washington, Chicago Bears
    Jul 25, 2022; Pittsford, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive line coach Eric Washington gives instruction during training camp at St. John Fisher University. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny

    According to our very own Robin Adams:

    According to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, the Packers have interviewed Eric Washington for their defensive line coach job. Washington served as Chicago’s defensive coordinator this past season.

    2024 was Washington’s first year back in Chicago since he left the organization in 2011. From 2008-2009, he was a defensive assistant with the Bears. In 2010, he promoted to defensive line coach.

    From 2011-2017, he was the defensive line coach for the Carolina Panthers. In 2018, they promoted him to defensive coordinator, a role he held until 2019.

    May 23, 2024; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Eric Washington speaks during organized team activities at Halas Hall Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
    May 23, 2024; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Eric Washington speaks during organized team activities at Halas Hall Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

    As Jones notes above, Washington spent the four previous seasons before 2024 with the Buffalo Bills. From 2020-2021, he was their defensive line coach. In 2022, he added the title senior defensive assistant. Finally, in 2023, he was their assistant head coach as well as the defensive line coach.

    While Chicago’s defense did not perform well overall in 2024, it is worth noting that, in 2023, the Bills ranked fourth in the NFL with 54 sacks.

    Sep 8, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Eric Washington before the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
    Sep 8, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Eric Washington before the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

    Fans weren’t exactly excited to see Washington interviewing for the job:


     

    Jan 12, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) reacts against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half in an NFC wild card game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline
    Jan 12, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) reacts against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half in an NFC wild card game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline

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    McQuade Arnold is a Sports Columnist and Co-Owner of Wisconsin Sports Heroics (WSH), Gridiron Heroics (GH), and Hardwood Heroics (HWH). He is originally from Superior, WI, and is a die-hard Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Milwaukee Bucks fan. McQuade's work for WSH has been featured on Yardbarker, Bleacher Report, NewsBreak, and MSN.

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