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On YouTubeNFL Draft 2025: Speedy corner Maxwell Hairston is an ideal fit for Jeff Hafley’s scheme 
Does Jeff Hafley need another corner? Hairston could be that guy. In keeping with the Green Bay Packers’ recent tradition of picking Senior Bowl players, another potential target is Maxwell Hairston, a University of Kentucky cornerback.
Kentucky Wildcats News / WI Sports Heroics / April 22
Green Bay Packers Writer Makes Bold 1st Round Prediction After Nailing Team’s Top 3 Picks in ’24
The latest message from the Green Bay Packers front office suggests that cornerback Jaire Alexander will remain with the team through the draft, shutting down the notion that they would use him as a pawn to gain an earlier or additional pick.
NFL News / PackersTalk.com / April 20
Mock Draft: Who Will The Packers Select at Pick 23?
The NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday night in beautiful Green Bay, Wisconsin! The Green Bay Packers currently hold the 23rd overall pick in the first round of the draft.
The 'First running backs taken in every NFL draft since 2000' quiz
How many of the first running backs selected in the NFL Draft since the year 2000 can you name in five minutes?
Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / April 14
Packers still exploring defensive additions in free agency ahead of the draft with an eye on a chess piece for Jeff Hafley's scheme
The draft is coming, but the Green Bay Packers are not done in free agency yet. Off-ball linebacker-safety hybrid Isaiah Simmons will visit Green Bay on Monday, and he could be an intriguing addition to Jeff Hafley's defense.
Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
NFL News / WI Sports Heroics / April 11
Green Bay Packers Must Fill 'Glaring Weakness' During the NFL Draft
The Green Bay Packers have spent significant draft capital in recent years building a young and ascending supporting cast of weapons around young and ascending quarterback Jordan love.
NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / March 25
A Jeff Hafley Reunion for Packers in New Sports Illustrated Mock Draft
No introductions would be needed. In a new mock draft at Sports Illustrated , the Green Bay Packers upgraded their pass rush with Donovan Ezeiruaku. Ezeiruaku played at Boston College.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 24
Packers could target these Boston College defensive standouts in the 2025 draft to reunite with Jeff Hafley in Green Bay
Jeff Hafley spent four years as the Boston College head coach, enough time to make a big impact on the team's recruiting process. And this year, two of his defensive players have consensus draftable grades—edge defender Donovan Ezeiruaku and interior defensive lineman Cam Horsley.
Green Bay Packers News / The 33rd Team / March 6
2025 NFL Free Agency: Top 5 Targets for Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are a few pieces away from being a Super Bowl contender in the NFC, and they'll have the financial flexibility to take some swings in free agency this offseason.
Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / March 3
Packers lock up player Jeff Hafley loves ahead of free agency, putting former first-rounder's future in question
The Green Bay Packers have made its first big move of free agency, a week after free agency actually starts. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Packers have re-signed off-ball linebacker Isaiah McDuffie.
Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / February 24
Packers' coaching hire could lead to Green Bay signing new defensive pieces to help struggling area
Last year, the Green Bay Packers had to rebuild almost the entire defensive coaching staff when they moved on from Joe Barry and hired Jeff Hafley as the new defensive coordinator.
Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / February 19
One Big Question for Every Position on Packers’ Defense
Jeff Hafley’s first season as the Green Bay Packers’ defensive coordinator was nothing short of a resounding success. Hafley was an unexpected hire in the wake of Joe Barry’s firing, but the defense improved under Hafley’s tutelage.
Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / February 13
Packers Weren’t Tackling Dummies in 2024
The world’s best defensive scheme means nothing if the ball-carrier breaks a tackle to turn a run for no gain into a touchdown. One reason why the Green Bay Packers’ defense played so well in Year 1 under coordinator Jeff Hafley is because of how they tackled.
Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / February 11
Packers top investment must improve in huge area to be truly helpful for Jeff Hafley's defense
Defense was and always tends to be a big priority for the Green Bay Packers in the draft. In this current roster-building model, rookies have to play right away, and that's why linebacker Edgerrin Cooper and safety Evan Williams were allowed to be impactful enough to make the All-Rookie Team.
Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / January 28
Packers face potential loss of an underrated defensive coach who has quietly made a big impact
Defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley interviewed for the New York Jets head coaching vacancy, but the job went to Aaron Glenn. However, it doesn't necessarily mean the Green Bay Packers won't lose any defensive assistant.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 24
NFC Notes: Terrion Arnold, Javon Bullard, Jeff Hafley, Lions, Packers
Lions first-round CB Terrion Arnold reflected on his rookie year and said it won’t be long until he is the best cornerback in the NFL. “It was nothing but experience,” Arnold said, via the team’s website.
Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 23
3 bold additions Packers can make to defense in 2025
The first season under new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley was undoubtedly a success for the Green Bay Packers. It didn’t feel like it at times, of course, and that was especially true as the Packers went 1-5 against their foes in the NFC North, but the stats tell a good story for Hafley’s unit.
Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / January 23
Jeff Hafley & the Packers Defense Set Their Sights On Year 2
The Packers Defensive Coordinator Jeff Hafley is set to return to Green Bay for a second season. Hafley interviewed for the New York Jets Head Coaching job last week but the Jets announced on Wednesday that they are set to hire Detroit Lions DC Aaron Glenn.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 15
Jets to interview top NFC defensive coordinator for HC job
The New York Jets are adding another name to their lengthy list of head coach interviews.
Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / November 24
Jeff Hafley Misses Point About His Packers Defense
After about 15 minutes at the podium on Thursday in which he fielded several negative questions about his defense’s performance at Chicago, Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley had had enough.
New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / November 4
Six coaches who should be on the Saints' radar after HC Dennis Allen's firing
Where do the Saints go from here? These are six candidates who should be on New Orleans' radar as it begins its head coaching search.
Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / October 31
Jeff Hafley Is Delivering Exactly What Packers Fans Wanted
Jeff Hafley has transformed Green Bay’s defense. The Packers lead the league in takeaways this season. They rank 12th in Defense-adjusted Value Over Average (DVOA) in 2024.
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.
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 / PackersTalk.com / February 26, 2024
How Could Jeff Hafley Fail?
I know. No one wants to read this right now. But, I’m a perpetual contrarian. When the team was in the dumps early last season, I was unnaturally optimistic and started my Packers Positives series.
Green Bay Packers News / NFL Analysis Network / February 23, 2024
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.
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.
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