GREEN BAY (WLUK) — The Green Bay Packers’ coordinators met with the media Monday to discuss some of their big headlines this offseason.
We knew soon after the team’s 2024 season ended that special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia would return for a fourth season in Green Bay after he signed a contract extension. The decision to extend Bisaccia was puzzling, considering the 2024 season was filled with a lot of special teams blunders.
Bisaccia spoke on his decision to stay in Green Bay and was candid about the mistakes that occurred during the season.
“I had tremendous conversations with Coach LaFleur and the direction we’re going. I felt like I’ve failed him at times with some of the things and the ways in which we’ve played,” Bisaccia said. “I just think we’ve given up 3-4 big plays in three seasons and my thoughts was that it kind of cost us the game.”
With one full year as defensive coordinator under his belt, Jeff Hafley feels like he’s in a good spot. He’s optimistic about where the Packers’ defense is at and excited about the versatile pieces added through free agency and the draft.
Aside from his squad’s second half performance in the playoffs against the Eagles, he’s happy about how his defense played down the stretch.
“Probably the biggest thing is, I felt we were playing really hard at the end of the year. Like, we were really physical. We were really running to the ball. Guys were playing confident. Guys were communicating. And I just felt like we came alive,” Hafley said. “Throw out the numbers, the statistics and where we were. I think we played harder than our opponents at the end of the year. And we were more physical, and that’s what I’m most proud of and appreciate most with the guys.”
The Packers’ offensive line is going to look a little different in 2025, with the free agency signing of left guard Aaron Banks and Elgton Jenkins seemingly moving to center.
“I think he’s open to it, based on the conversation we’ve had with him,” offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich said of Jenkins’ potential move.
Really the biggest question is who will play left tackle? Rasheed Walker is the incumbent, but knows coaches want to get last year’s first round pick Jordan Morgan in the mix.
“Every day you’ve got to earn your spot. That’s what I like about the competition we have in our offense right now. Everyone is going to have to show up and play well in order to keep their spot because there’s a bunch of good, young players that are ready,” Stenavich said.
Both veterans and rookies are back in town continuing offseason workouts. OTAs will begin at the end of this month before mandatory minicamp takes places June 10-12.