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Green Bay Packers linebackers coach and run game coordinator Anthony Campanile interviewed with Liam Coen and the Jacksonville Jaguars for the team’s open defensive coordinator job, the Jaguars announced Tuesday. Campanile, 42, just completed his first season under Jeff Hafley in Green Bay. After spending almost a decade at the college level, Campanile joined the Miami Dolphins … [Read more...] about Jaguars interview one of Jeff Hafley’s top assistants for defensive coordinator job

Hopes are high for the Green Bay Packers defense after a successful first year coached by Jeff Hafley, largely thanks to the playmaking ability of their new safety, Xavier McKinney. After spending his first four seasons with the New York Giants, McKinney signed a lucrative deal to join the Packers and enjoyed a breakout season in which he finished second in the NFL with eight … [Read more...] about Packers S Xavier McKinney calls Quay Walker one of the best linebackers in the league

The Green Bay Packers got incredible production from outside additions during the 2024 season. Free-agent signings Josh Jacobs, Xavier McKinney and Brandon McManus were game-changing additions, and rookie Edgerrin Cooper emerged as a potential future star. While stagnation at quarterback and receiver and a disappointing season from the defensive front prevented the Packers from … [Read more...] about Stars, studs and duds from Packers’ 2024 season

The Green Bay Packers had four different players from their rookie class play over 100 snaps from scrimmage during the 2024 season. One was a rotational offensive lineman, and three others were starters on Jeff Hafley’s breakout defense. First-round pick Jordan Morgan had his season sabotaged by a shoulder injury, but second-round picks Edgerrin Cooper and Javon Bullard were … [Read more...] about Final PFF grades for Green Bay Packers 2024 draft class

Two areas of potential growth for the Green Bay Packers weren’t realized during the 2024 season, and one of Matt LaFleur’s top jobs entering 2025 will be making sure the Packers get more out of two key position groups. While the defense improved overall in Jeff Hafley’s first season, the defensive front took a clear step back, especially in terms of rushing the passer. And a … [Read more...] about Packers DL regressed, WRs stagnated during 2024 season