Latest Jeff Hafley News

Nebraska returns to the bowl season at a familiar place (but only to its oldest fans)

Dec. 27, 2024 09:42 AM EST

The last time Nebraska sat out the bowl season for seven years in a row, the Big 12 was still the Big 8, the 10 schools in the Big Ten didn’t include the Cornhuskers, and Yankee Stadium was still the House that Ruth Built. That slump ended with an appearance in the short-lived...

Green Bay's recent dominance on defense has Packers believing they can make a deep playoff run

Dec. 24, 2024 14:52 PM EST

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Even though their long-shot hopes of winning the NFC North have vanished, the playoff-bound Green Bay Packers believe they can make a legitimate run at their first Super Bowl appearance since their 2010 championship season. A rapidly improving defense gives...

Cooper making big difference for Packers defense in his rookie season

Dec. 20, 2024 17:26 PM EST

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper has made the most of his limited opportunities. The Packers can’t wait to see what the rookie second-round pick from Texas A&M will do next. In his return after missing three games, Cooper...

Packers must try to maintain the pass-rushing prowess they showcased in Seattle

Dec. 16, 2024 17:28 PM EST

Green Bay needs to establish a more consistent pass rush to have a chance of making a deep postseason run as a likely NFC wild-card team. The Packers’ 30-13 victory at Seattle on Sunday represented a major step in the right direction. Green Bay (10-4) constantly...

Packers' improving run defense ready for challenge against NFC North-leading Lions

Dec. 03, 2024 18:32 PM EST

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Defending the run has been one of the Green Bay Packers’ weaknesses over the last several years. Not so much lately, though. Green Bay limited San Francisco to 16 carries for 44 yards in a 38-10 rout of the 49ers on Nov. 24, with two-time...

Packers' pass rushers attempt to make statement as they open post-Smith era against struggling Bears

Nov. 13, 2024 17:33 PM EST

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

Oct. 18, 2024 11:30 AM EDT

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...