Green Bay Packers Suprise Fans with Hiring of Jeff Hafley.
If you bet on Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley being the Green Bay Packers next defensive coordinator, you probably won big. Last week, head coach Matt LaFleur shocked many by tabbing the now-former Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley to replace Joe Barry. Today, we will break down what the Packers have in Jeff Hafley.
From all reports, it looks like Matt LaFleur did his due diligence when finding a new defensive coordinator. At least five, not including Jeff Hafley, candidates reportedly interviewed for the opening. Those candidates are Brandon Staley, Bobby Babich, Christian Parker, Zach Orr, and Dennard Wilson.
At no point was it reported that Hafely even interviewed for the job. In fact, there was no indication that Hafley was even interested in leaving Boston College for the Packers. That is why when news leaked that Hafley would be the next defensive coordinator, it surprised many.
The Packers tried an out-and-up, hoping to get Pittsburgh to bite on the out route. But LaFleur said the coverage the Steelers played wasn’t ideal for that concept and he thought Love should’ve looked to throw backside instead.
“The DB made a good play, tipped it,” Love said. “Terrific play by him.”
On the second, Love drove the Packers all the way to the Pittsburgh 16-yard line with three seconds left on the clock for one final play. On the right side, the hope was a corner route would clear out some coverage to allow for an in cut underneath, but the Steelers stayed home and safety Damontae Kazee picked it off at the goal line.
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