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This defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley’s system breaks without a fast pass rush. If you have been perusing the digital pages of Acme Packing Company over the course of the last month, you are probably more than familiar with the idea that I and a bunch of our other contributors are extremely concerned about the Packers’ pass rush.

NFL News / PackersTalk.com / October 10

How Will the Packers Contain Kyler Murray?

The 3-2 Packers will host the 2-3 Cardinals this Sunday at Lambeau Field. Arizona is coming off an upset victory over the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Week 5.

NFL News / Acme Packing Co / October 4

Packers Film Room: Jeff Hafley’s pressures held Vikings to 3 2nd-half points

The defense gave up 28 in the first half, some of that due to bad field position, but Hafley’s second half pressures played a big role in getting the Packers back into the game.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / October 3

Packers defense is robbing Peter to pay Paul at the start of Jeff Hafley’s tenure

Full disclaimer: Yes, there has been an improvement on the Green Bay Packers defense. It was 27th in DVOA under Joe Barry in 2023, and it has been 19th through four weeks this season.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / September 30

Packers can get reinforcement at key position for Jeff Hafley's defensive scheme

When the Green Bay Packers released their initial 53-man roster ahead of week 1, the big surprises were players that had not been designated to return from injured reserve.

NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / September 27

Jeff Hafley, Kevin O’Connell Will Match Wits in Packers-Vikings Showdown

Kevin O’Connell wasn’t quite 30 years old in 2015 when he got his first NFL coaching job as quarterbacks coach of the Cleveland Browns. The Browns’ 36-year-old defensive backs coach was Jeff Hafley.

NFL News / PackersTalk.com / September 27

Spotlight: Packers' Jaire Alexander Strapped In For Lock Down

Green Bay Packers CB Jaire Alexander is looking focussed and dialed in ahead of this week’s matchup. His revived game couldn’t be coming at a better time with the task at hand this Sunday.

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / September 24

How the Packers defense is shining under Jeff Hafley

The Green Bay Packers defense has taken a dramatic turn this season, showing a relentless edge that's been pivotal in their early success.

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Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / September 24

Turnovers and sacks: Welcome to the new Packers defense

The Packers defense through 3 games is not the same defense we’ve seen in recent years. While some of the defensive stats can be alarming, there is a couple stats that stand out.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / September 24

A Statement Victory led by the Dominant Packers Defense

The Packers’ defense delivered a powerful statement by thoroughly dominating the Titans. Once Jeff Hafley was able to pinpoint the Titans vulnerabilities, he sent the pass rush.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / September 23

Packers defense does exactly what Jeff Hafley emphasized to achieve promising early results

Can you imagine the Green Bay Packers with a top 10 defense? Don’t look now, because it’s early in the season and they’ve faced two struggling offenses overall against the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans.

NFL News / Acme Packing Co / September 20

NFL Picks, Week 3: Can Packers take advantage of Titans’ turnover woes?

Jeff Hafley could get things going again against another turnover-prone offense. Through two weeks of the 2024 NFL season, the Green Bay Packers and Tennessee Titans are on opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to turnovers.

Green Bay Packers News / Packers Coverage / June 19

Jeff Hafley Adapting is Packers’ Most Pressing Defensive Question

The Green Bay Packers made some major changes to their roster during the 2024 NFL offseason. But, the shakeup with their defensive coaching staff, hiring Jeff Hafley as defensive coordinator, is what people are keeping a very close eye on.

Green Bay Packers News / Packers Coverage / June 11

Green Bay Packers Players Excited to Play For Jeff Hafley

One of the major changes that the Green Bay Packers made this offseason was on the defensive side of the ball. Joe Barry, who had been the coordinator the last three seasons, was out.

Green Bay Packers News / Packers Coverage / May 27

Jeff Hafley Named Packers’ Biggest Offseason Move

The Green Bay Packers shocked everyone when they made the playoffs during the 2023 season. In their first season of the Jordan Love era, things went very well, setting what should be a strong foundation for the future.

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / May 8

Packers Defensive Coordinator Jeff Hafley Is Excited About the Team’s New Safety Duo

The Green Bay Packers completely revamped their safety room this offseason. Gone are the top three safeties from last season, Darnell Savage, Rudy Ford, and Jonathan Owens.

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 20

Packers’ new defensive coordinator’s message will get fans hyped

In an exciting turn of events for the Green Bay Packers a while back, the team announced Jeff Hafley as their new defensive coordinator. Hafley, who previously

Green Bay Packers News / NFL Analysis Network / February 23

Green Bay Packers’ Jeff Hafley Reveals Defensive Philosophy

The Green Bay Packers made a major change to their coaching staff earlier this offseason. They moved on from defensive coordinator Joe Barry after three years on the job and some underwhelming production.

Green Bay Packers News / 5 GOATs / February 22

Jeff Hafley calls recent challenges in college football ‘a storm’ after departure for Packers

During his four years at Boston College, Jeff Hafley saw plenty of changes in college football. Of course, it all started with the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 – which had a worldwide impact.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / February 22

Jeff Hafley explains leaving Boston College for Packers DC job

Jeff Hafley surprised many when he left the head coach position Boston College to become the Green Bay Packers’ defensive coordinator. A longtime NFL assistant, it was an interesting decision to leave a Power Conference head coaching job for a coordinator position.

Boston College Eagles News / Yardbarker / January 31

Get to know new Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley

Hafley has been a strong defensive coach at the college level, but Matt LaFleur may have also been impressed by his NFL resume.

Kirk Herbstreit reacts to Jeff Hafley leaving Boston College for NFL

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Boston College Eagles News / 5 GOATs / January 31

Jeff Hafley releases statement after leaving Boston College for Green Bay Packers

Jeff Hafley has released a statement about his decision to leave Boston College to become the Green Bay Packers’ defensive coordinator.

Boston College Eagles News / Larry Brown Sports / January 31

Packers expected to hire Power Five head coach as DC

Packers expected to hire Power Five head coach as defensive coordinator

He is no doubt qualified, having spent seven years as an NFL defensive backs coach before his Atlantic Coast Conference stint. This will, however, be his first NFL defensive coordinator position.

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Boston College Eagles News / Pro Football Rumors / January 31

Packers turn to collegiate ranks for next DC

Packers turn to collegiate ranks for next defensive coordinator

The Green Bay Packers went so far afield for their defensive coordinator hire that even NFL insiders didn't really seem to see it coming.

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Boston College Eagles News / 5 GOATs / January 31

Report: Green Bay Packers to hire Boston College’s Jeff Hafley as defensive coordinator

The Green Bay Packers are set to hire Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley as defensive coordinator to replace Joe Barry, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported.