Jeff Hafley, former Ohio State defensive coordinator, has been hired by the Green Bay Packers as their new defensive coordinator. Hafley's impact at Ohio State was significant, as the team's defensive performance improved dramatically under his leadership. His coaching style and positive influence on players have been praised by colleagues and former players. Matt LaFleur, the Packers' head coach, expressed confidence in Hafley's ability to lead their defense. The hiring has also garnered positive reactions from former colleagues and players, including Richard Sherman and Adam Breneman.
“When things are really bad and really hard, I need to be the most positive guy in the world.” -New Packers DC Jeff Hafley on Coaching Style In Green Bay ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/YitRB1j31i
New Packers DC Jeff Hafley has coached alongside some of the best minds in football. Kyle Shanahan, Mike McDaniel, Robert Saleh, Ryan Day and more. All those coaches have one thing in common… A great work ethic. Getting to the top of football is not for everyone ⬇️ https://t.co/YAhr6yd4ZU
Richard Sherman to The Athletic on the Packers hiring his former 49ers DB coach Jeff Hafley as DC: https://t.co/OgSYGHTR8R
Tonight’s story on new #Packers defensive coordinator @CoachJeffHafley, with a fun anecdote from a 2019 story on @TheAthletic and really interesting insights into his coaching philosophy (and why listening to players is important) from a 2018 @MaioccoNBCS podcast with him. https://t.co/OM3rPhusuY
Matt LaFleur statement on Jeff Hafley: “Jeff has had success at every stop of his coaching career with an impressive track record of developing players at every level. We look forward to him leading our defense.”
Jeff Hafley is one of the all time great guys I’ve had the pleasure of calling a friend over the last few years. Glad he is back home in NFL.
Jeff Hafley one of the all time great guys I’ve had to pleasure to call a friend over these past few years. Glad he is back home in the NFL.
The story from @PeteThamel on the Packers new D-coordinator. https://t.co/LZE9sfniy2
Jeff Hafley did a fantastic job as Ohio State's DC. He made a big impact in that one season. The Buckeyes went from No. 72 in the country in yards per play the year before he arrived to No. 1 under him. Good hire for the Packers. https://t.co/t2Qfr6nTun
When I think about a great coach one of the first names that come to mind is @CoachJeffHafley the Packers are lucky to have him and he’s leaving Boston College a better place than he found it 🫡