Latest Jeff Hafley News
Packers' pass rushers attempt to make statement as they open post-Smith era against struggling Bears
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay’s new defensive scheme under first-year coordinator Jeff Hafley has produced more turnovers but hasn’t yet resulted in an upgraded pass rush. The Packers have an opportunity to change that this weekend. Green Bay showed confidence...
Major upgrades at safety position spark Packers' surge in takeaways
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The position that ranked among the Green Bay Packers’ biggest weaknesses last year has developed into a major strength. Green Bay underwent an offseason overhaul at safety by signing Xavier McKinney from the New York Giants and drafting Javon Bullard in the...
Xavier McKinney justifies Packers' investment by getting 3 INTs in 1st 3 games with Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — This is just what Xavier McKinney anticipated when he joined the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay signed McKinney away from the New York Giants in hopes he could upgrade a safety position that ranked among the Packers’ biggest weaknesses last season. McKinney...
Packers' defense takes another step forward with eight-sack effort against Titans
Intercepting passes isn’t the only way the Green Bay Packers' defense bothers opposing quarterbacks. When the Packers aren’t picking off throws, sometimes it’s because they’re making sure quarterbacks can't even pass the ball. Green Bay (2-1) sacked Will Levis...
Packers forcing more turnovers under new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — New Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley’s offseason emphasis on forcing more turnovers is paying early dividends. Green Bay’s defense has had five interceptions and six total takeaways through the first two weeks of the season to lead the...
Packers begin home schedule against Colts after both teams lost their openers
Indianapolis (0-1) at Green Bay (0-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Colts by 3½ Series record: Colts lead 23-21-1 Against the spread: Indianapolis 1-0; Green Bay 0-1 Last meeting: Colts won 34-31 at Indianapolis...
Treshaun Ward leads Boston College in 28-13 victory over No. 10 Florida State
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Bill O’Brien cautioned it was just one win. What a massive first win of 2024 it was for Boston College — and for the O’Brien Era. Treshaun Ward totaled 138 yards of offense, including a 13-yard touchdown reception, against his former...
Surprising 2023 playoff run has Packers believing they're capable of bigger things
GREEN BAY PACKERS (10-9) EXPECTATIONS: After their surprising run to the NFC divisional playoffs with the NFL’s youngest roster, the Packers enter this season believing they have a legitimate shot at earning the Super Bowl berth that has eluded Green Bay since its 2010 championship...
At least 9 playoff teams from the 2023 NFL season enter this year with new play-callers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Shanahan's decision to bring in an outsider to run the San Francisco 49ers defense backfired last season when the previously dominant unit took a step back in 2023 under Steve Wilks. The Niners still ended up making it to the Super Bowl but lost to...
