Breaking: Green Bay Packers Lose Vital Personnel To Los Angeles Rams Amid Jeff Hafley Hire
The Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams have met five few times over the last decade or so. The two teams were competing for (and won) the last two playoff spots this past season. The Packers are 4-1 against the Rams over the last decade.
Today, however, it was reported that one Packers coach will be continuing his career with the Rams.
Former Green Bay Packers Coach Poached By The Los Angeles Rams
According to Tom Silverstein:
Rams hiring former Packers defensive pass game coordinator Greg Williams, who was among assistants told they could interview elsewhere after Joe Barry was fired.
It was widely reported that Williams would not return to Green Bay as the team undergoes several coaching changes and may even be switching to a 4-3 defense. Prior to coaching in Green Bay, Williams coached cornerbacks for the Cardinals from 2019-2022 and Broncos and Colts DBs.
In 2023, the Packers allowed 335 passing yards per game, ranking 17th in the league. They also allowed 37 passing touchdowns ( including two playoff games).
ESPN.com’s Rob Demovsky reported that the Packers have hired former Chargers defensive coordinator Derrick Ansley as their defensive pass game coordinator. In addition to appointing Anthony Campanile as linebackers coach/run game coordinator, the Packers are building out their defensive staff under new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley.
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Alabama stars the Packers should consider trading up for in 2024 Draft
The Green Bay Packers are in an advantageous situation heading into the 2024 NFL Draft.
Thanks to the Aaron Rodgers trade last season, the Packers have three picks in the first two rounds. They have their first round pick (No. 25), a second round pick from the New York Jets (No. 41) and their original second round pick (No. 58).
That’s a lot of ammo for general manager Brian Gutekunst to work with, and it’s worth noting that if there’s a target earlier on in the draft that the Packers would feel great trading up for — any combination of those three picks could help Green Bay move up significantly in Round 1.
We’re likely not talking top 10, but there’s a world in which the Packers can move up at least 10 spots to grab a premium cornerback or offensive lineman if Gutekunst so desires.
Specifically, there are several players coming out of Alabama who could fall between pick No. 10 and No. 20.
Terrion Arnold, cornerback, Alabama
There’s a world in which Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold could be the best corner in this class. He’s coming off a season that saw him notch five interceptions and 12 passes defended for the Crimson Tide, and he’ll officially be one of Nick Saban’s last secondary recruits. They tend to translate pretty well in the NFL.
JC Latham, offensive tackle, Alabama
With David Bakhtiari questionable to ever play again with a knee injury and even if he does play it may not be in Green Bay, the Packers would be wise to find some tackles (right or left) that can carry them into the future.
Rasheed Walker did a great job at the end of last season at left tackle but if a player like 6-foot-6, 360-pound offensive tackle JC Lathan from Alabama is available in the mid-first round, the Packers should consider trading up to secure their future at the position for years to come.
Kool-Aid McKinstry, cornerback, Alabama
Kool-Aid McKinstry is a big cornerback at 6-foot-1, 195 pounds. He’s the type of player who could play very strong in press coverage and with new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley aboard, the Packers would be smart to find aggressive defensive backs that can help usher in a more aggressive post-Joe Barry era.
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