Packers To Hire Matt LaFleur As HC

Luke Getsy completed his interview with the Packers. A source said he talked with Matt LaFleur about both the receivers job and the quarterbacks coach job but left town without a deal done yet.

Jason Simmons, who coached the Packers secondary last season, is expected to be retained on Matt LaFleur's staff, sources said.
 
Luke Getsy completed his interview with the Packers. A source said he talked with Matt LaFleur about both the receivers job and the quarterbacks coach job but left town without a deal done yet.

Jason Simmons, who coached the Packers secondary last season, is expected to be retained on Matt LaFleur's staff, sources said.

Did ML see our secondary last season? :oops:

Anywho, it's his staff to build, and hopefully he will let Pettine run the Def like he sees fit instead of micromanaging
 
You have to believe Simmons was in part Pettine's call. Gotta believe that ML is getting significant input from Pettine on what coaches he thinks can get the job done and teach defense the way he wants it.

I actually didn't think the secondary was too bad last year, especially considering the youth and injuries. Didn't seem like we has quite as many outright blown coverages as years past. It seemed like we were more middle of the pack in terms of pass defense as compared to other recent seasons.
 
Did ML see our secondary last season? :oops:

Anywho, it's his staff to build, and hopefully he will let Pettine run the Def like he sees fit instead of micromanaging
I honestly wonder how much of the Packers’ secondary struggles over the last while have been due to a lack of consistent pass-rush/pressure? Nobody can cover NFL WR’s forever. I hope Gute can successfully address this in the off-season. I think that will greatly affect the secondary.
 
To be fair to Simmons, he was the secondary coach but Whitt was the defensive passing game coordinator, so I think it was HIS call on how to use them.
 
Packers are bringing back Luke Getsy as quarterbacks coach, according to sources. Getsy coached the Packers receivers before becoming Mississippi State's offensive coordinator last season.

Packers TE coach Brian Angelichio won't return as first thought. Matt LaFleur has decided to hire #Falcons quality control / asst. OL coach Justin Outten to replace him. Outten and Matt LaFleur were in Atlanta together in 2016, and he played for DC Mike Pettine in high school.
 
ML going with a lot of young unproven coaches hopefully this does not go bad.
 
I am a little surprised that he will be QB coach. But am happy that he has returned. Does anyone know if he will also coach WRs?
 
Getsy is a good coach. He was quite innovative with catch drills and such. Players really liked him and he meshed well with AR.
You can be a good position coach, but when MM has an unimaginative offense, it's hard to really shine.
 
Back
Top