I find the last question especially compelling since there’s really no way to predict the wild world of the NFL coaching carousel. In Green Bay, Matt LaFleur figures to be a good bet to be the head man for the Packers next season, but as the Packers limp toward the finish, it’s hard to say he’s a 100%, stone-cold lock.
It’s even less sure that defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is going to be calling the defense next season. Hafley was a hot name in the coaching search last year, and figures to be again this season. Already, he’s been connected to both the New York Jets (who, for the record, haven’t even fired their head coach yet) and the New York Giants. Given his growing reputation, it seems like he’s going to get a head coaching gig sooner or later, whether it’s this offseason or next.
How will the Packers handle coaching staff turnover? Who will they find to fill vacancies? Is there any chance they could improve through coaching changes?
All we can do is wait and see if they even have to make a switch.
The Jeff Hafley coaching buzz continues to build.
The newest face on the Packers’ defensive line is an old friend.
Elsewhere on the defensive front, Lukas Van Ness is having a solid season outside of the time he’s missed due to injury.
Jacobs is seemingly running out of gas as the season winds down.
The Steelers have been trying to put the AFC North away for a month but just can’t seem to get the job done.
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