NFL Coaches: the Cream Has Risen to the Top
The league has 32 head coaches, all shapes and sizes – and ages, and personalities, and styles. What seems to matter lately, though, is the type of offense they’ve installed. The four coaches still standing are: Belickick, Reid, Payton, and McVay. All are solid and proven performers. Bill Belichick is the dean of current coaches. […]
Adam Stenavich Tapped as New Offensive Line Coach to Replace Campen
Matt Maiocco with NBC Sports is reporting that the Packers have hired Adam Stenavich away from the the 49ers to become offensive line coach as a replacement for James Campen: The #Packers have hired #49ers assistant offensive line coach Adam Stenavich to become their offensive line coach, per source. — Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) January 18, […]
LaFleur and Hackett Working Together Is Something to Get Excited About
The Packers continue their off-season moves to bolster a team that finished a disappointing 6-9-1 this season. The hiring of Nathaniel Hackett as new offensive coordinator on Wednesday is a controversial move that could pay off. Hackett has LaFleur’s respect – saying he is a “great fit” for the position. I think he may actually […]
For a Preview of the 2019 Packers Offense, Watch the Rams Game
Just over two years ago, on January 12, the L.A. Rams installed Sean McVay as the youngest head coach in “modern history.” Why the qualifier? Well, Curly Lambeau, for example, was a head coach at age 21. The precocious McVay opened the 2017 season with a 46-9 thumping of the Colts, and he has proceeded […]
Who Should Gute’s First Target Be This Off-season? Jordy!
2018 was a strange year for Jordy Nelson. Yes, after a super year coming back from ACL surgery in 2016 (97 catches, 1,257 yards, 14 TDs), Jordy was a shadow of his former self in 2017 (53 catches, 487 yards, 6 TDs). I still don’t understand that decline. At any rate, new GM Brian Gutekunst […]
Aaron Jones: Under-used and Misused
So, we’re all wondering whether the head coaching change will lead the Pack back to the promised land. Though many theories can be explored, I’d start with how the arrival of Matt LaFleur should vault Aaron Jones into his proper place as one of the league’s star running backs. At least we no longer have […]
Nathaniel Hackett to become Packers Offensive Coordinator
Coming off a five year run with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Nathaniel Hackett is going to be Offensive Coordinator next season. Hackett started in Jacksonville with the Jaguars as a quarterbacks coach and was moved to Offensive Coordinator in 2016. New head coach Matt LaFleur has previously indicated that he intends to call his own offensive […]
OL Coach James Campen is Headed to the Browns
This will be the longest tenured coach the Packers are losing during this off season – he was also recently promoted to run game coordinator in 2018. Campen has roots with the Packers but he also has connections with Cleveland Browns GM and former Packer John Dorsey. As a 4th round pick by the Packers in the […]
Relax Fans, Those Who Know LaFleur Best Sing His Praises
Oh my, have you seen how many of the Packers faithful, egged on by some skeptics in the mainstream media, are on edge over the Matt LaFleur hiring? Is the guy ready? Should we have picked someone with prior head coaching experience? Will Rodgers respect a guy who’s only four year older than himself? […]
Time for the Leader of the Pack to Take a Bow
As Total Packers transitions to new ownership, we ought to take a moment and consider the “legacy” of Monty’s enterprise. Yes, there’s a very definite legacy. Beyond the outrageousness and profaneness, an overwhelming theme emerges. I can only speak to the last three years or so, but the rumble of the site throughout that time […]
Add Assistant Coach Joe Whitt, Jr. to the List of Outgoing Packers Coaches – Mike Pettine Will Officially Stay
After 11 seasons with the team, Joe Whitt, Jr. is out as defensive pass game coordinator: Packers now have terminated Joe Whitt Jr., their Passing Game Coordinator. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 12, 2019 Charles Woodson still has his back: I 100% and whole heartedly vouch for joe Whitt jr for any team out there […]
News and Rumors: Zook is out, McCarthy enters chill mode, LaFleur is officially introduced
Special teams coordinator Ron Zook will not return: No real surprise here, but the Packers will not retain special teams coordinator Ron Zook. New coach Matt LaFleur will have a new special teams coach, per a league source. — Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) January 10, 2019 Can confirm that #Packers ST coord. Ron Zook has been […]
Who Is Matt LaFleur: An In-depth Look at New Packers Head Coach
According to reports, the Packers appeared to have found their new head coach, as 39-year old Matt LaFleur has been offered the job: From @NFLTotalAccess: The #Packers are hiring #Titans OC Matt LaFleur, a bright young offensive mind to come in and challenge QB Aaron Rodgers, as their new head coach. pic.twitter.com/bvqCuk0HLD — […]
Bears Choke in Playoffs – Here’s Your Chicago Bears Memes
Come and get your healthy dose of schadenfreude! In case anyone forgot, the Chicago Bears suck and have blown a fantastic opportunity to go all the way to the Super Bowl. Final Score: Philadelphia Eagles 16 – Chicago Bears 15 Cody Parkey killed the Bears’ mascot #PHIvsCHI pic.twitter.com/p7h8qA7jsR — NOTSportsCenter (@NOTSportsCenter) January 7, 2019 […]
Roundup of Current Likely Candidates for Open Packers Head Coach Position
The off-season has begun for the majority of the NFL and with that comes the annual pursuit of coaching candidates to fill head coaching vacancies. The Cardinals, Browns, Bengals, Buccaneers, Jets, Dolphins and Packers have all begun their intensive search. In Green Bay, offensive coordinator Joe Philbin took over on an interim basis after Mike […]
Here Are the Odds of the New Packers Coach – Don’t Hold Your Breath for Favre
BetDSI lists the following: Josh McDaniels +100 Matt LaFleur +250 Jim Caldwell +350 Dan Campbell +500 Mike Munchak +1000 Brian Flores +1000 Chuck Pagano +1500 Joe Philbin +2000 As expected, Josh McDaniels tops the list of new Packers coach candidates that are most likely to get the job. Wouldn’t expect Brett Favre to make the […]
