@PeteThamel: Sources: Boston College coach Jeff Hafley is expected to become the new defensive coordinator of the Green Bay Packers. Hafley has brought BC to bowl eligibility in three of his four years.
Thamel is a senior college FB writer for ESPN so there may be something to this.
EDIT:
@AndyHermanNFL: Worked under Robert Salah in 2017 & 2018 in San Fran.
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That LaFleur hired a buddy, reeks of a cronie MM type hire. Which is not good.
I hope this guy proves me wrong. Because it just loos like there were much better candidates out there.
Talk about under the radar.
BC not a high ranking defense in terms of scoring in 2023. Three teams went over 40 on them, one of them over 50. Those were big school teams but not ranked. Highlight was holding #22 SMU to 14 in their win in a bowl game.
Waiting for media to fill in the backstory cuz this looks painfully meh right now.
So MLF hired another buddy. How comfortable.
@packerboi posted:That LaFleur hired a buddy, reeks of a cronie MM type hire. Which is not good.
I hope this guy proves me wrong. Because it just loos like there were much better candidates out there.
Takes two to tango.
"A long time friend of LeFleur"?
BC not going anywhere in the current pay to play NIL.
Good for him to GTFO. No more tummy rubbing 18-20 year olds and recruiting non stop including you’re own roster. College football is a mess right now unle$$ you are one of the be$t de$tination$
Guessing he was an unexpected available dude and it had to happen quietly and fast.
A who? "Cronie hire" and a new Jardiance gal in the same day. I don't think my heart can take it!
So according to local ESPN radio in MKE, Hafely mounted a 22-26 record at BC and grew quite cynical over the NIL and the state of college football today.
He also got tired of the recruiting game involved in today's college game and wanted out. However, it was also possible that Hafely would have been fired unless he really turned things around at BC.
So his coming to back to NFL and GB gives him job security and one of his bff's makes the hire.
Yikes. Again, I want to like his hire but this does not sound like a guy who was going to be heavily recruited for an NFL DC job anytime soon.
Why do I feel like somewhere Joe Barry is laughing his ass off...
Sounds like this guy is gonna have a short leash on this board.
Will the Packers change to a 4-3?
Packers fans can expect to see a LOT more in 2024:
— Ken Ingalls - Packers Cap 💰 (@KenIngalls) February 1, 2024
-Hand on the ground 4-man defensive fronts
-Press man cornerback coverage
-Roaming center field free safeties
Basically, the complete opposite of what we've been used to.
Well I guess we shall see if he can handle the big boys- if not it may well be mlf’s ass next time…totally on script to pick a dude not only not in left field but in a different township…typical packers smartest guy stuff
Jeff Hafley got to Ohio State and immediately impacted the defense. They were the best unit in CFB that season, sure with a lot of talent, but they ALWAYS have talent.
— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) January 31, 2024
They were not as good as soon as Hafley left. https://t.co/MO2A9YsGP8
Great nugget from @JuMosq
— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) January 31, 2024
Hafley’s two assistant DB coaches with the Browns were were Bobby Babich and Aaron Glenn. Ryan Downard, the Packers’ current DBs coach, was also a defensive assistant for the Browns.https://t.co/uszV03CkIj
From the BC football site:
— Paul Bretl (@Paul_Bretl) January 31, 2024
Hafley’s defense in 2021 was 3rd in passing yards per game allowed and top 30 in the country in total defense, red zone defense, first downs allowed, third down rate, team passing efficiency and defensive TDs. They also led the ACC in fewest penalties.
Per Matt Schneidman, Hafely believes in a lot of press man coverage. Not a zone, soft AKA bend don't break guy.
That would be a big change from Barry. And something that Jaire would be loving.
Say more.
I hate him.
It would be refreshing to no longer see DBs lining up 10 yds off the LOS on 3rd and short. Hope he crushes it!
@Pakrz posted:Say more.
On Hafley: pic.twitter.com/Ug0X0Rtz6j
— Andy Herman (@AndyHermanNFL) January 31, 2024
No idea what Hafley will run in Green Bay and still don’t really think it matters, but Boston College ran a 43 and Saleh who he worked under ran a 43 as well.
— Andy Herman (@AndyHermanNFL) February 1, 2024
DAGGER!!!!
Good stuff here, currently live:
BINGO!
I had him on my bingo card 😂
I like that most people are all worried 😫 "cronie hire" etc....
This is like hiring Saleh, without hiring Saleh
There is no reason for anyone on any platform to make judgments 20 minutes into a person's tenure. Doesn't mean he'll be good...but for them to talk now is stupid
Live right now
@Boris posted:Live right now
I don’t mind listening. But those comments in the chat are ridiculous at best.
@R MaN posted:There is no reason for anyone on any platform to make judgments 20 minutes into a person's tenure. Doesn't mean he'll be good...but for them to talk now is stupid
You must be new here
I have a right to hate things for irrational reasons.
It’s in the Geneva Convention.
@Iowacheese posted:You must be new here
Far from it. I’m talking about Twitter (X) not here.
Not sure what to make of this hire yet. But look at the facts. Most of MLF’s preferred candidates are unavailable. Two guys from Baltimore likely spoken for, Durde on hold in Dallas with Quinn still in play for Was HC job. Evero likely staying at Carolina, Staley is Barry 2.0. 👎 That leaves Christian Parker, who has no DC or playcalling experience.
Jeff Hafley presumably does have playcalling experience as a college DC/HC + NFL experience. His familiarity with MLF was clearly a factor.
“Coach over scheme” is what Peter Bukowski has been preaching. Let’s see if this guy can bring the heat. 🔥
Coach Jeff Hafley (BC) Press Coverage DB Thread
— Chris Haddad (@chrisvIQtory) February 11, 2023
Why press coverage - eliminates route tree, forces WRs to declare now
Inside release - slant, dig, post (wide split)
Outside release - go,comeback (wide split) pic.twitter.com/N1Z1SF2KBl
Would love to know what Gutekunst thinks about this selection.
Gute doesn't think. Gute knows.
@titmfatied posted:Would love to know what Gutekunst thinks about this selection.
You'll find out tomorrow. He has a presser at noon.
As for me, I'm whelmed.
I wanted a younger hire, someone hungry with something to prove. I'm fine with giving this guy a chance if it means guys will be put in better position to do what they do best. It became pretty clear in these playoffs that teams who fail to pressure a qb pay dearly for it when it matters most. KC rendered mvp Lamar Jackson impotent by chasing his ass down. Give the young athletes on our defense the chance to hunt.
Interesting