So, we finally got to hear from the Packers three coordinators, who hadn't done a press conference since the end of the 2025 season. A few things we learned...
Rich Bisaccia
He was happy with the kickoff coverage last year, but not so much with the kickoff returns, specifically the blocking scheme and execution.
There will be a lot of players vying for return duties - Mecole Hardman, Matthew Golden, Savion Williams and the incumbent Keisean Nixon, despite his declared preference to opt out and focus on his goal of being CB1. Bisaccia shrugged that off as frustration after the disappointing season-ending loss to the Eagles.
He feels his special teams haven't fully lived up to the standard he expects them to reach. He mentioned they've given up big plays that he feels cost them the game. He mentioned the missed field goal against the 49ers, the Nixon fumble and a missed field goal against the Eagles, and the Chicago trick punt return fiasco. He put these in the context of feeling like he "failed" LaFleur in these instances. If nothing else, you can't say he's not self-aware.
Adam Stenovich
He has had conversations with Elgton Jenkins about moving to center and said he thinks Jenkins is "open to it." When I first saw that reported in a tweet from Rob Demovsky, my immediate reaction was that's very different that what we had been told by Gutey - that Jenkins is moving to center. However, once I listened to the interview, I learned that Demovsky cleverly left out some additional commentary from Stenovich:. "He's open to it, excited about it, ready to go." Very clever Rob...:
Stenovich was asked if the move to center had anything to do with why Jenkins was not at OTA's. Stenovich said no, Jenkins was not there for "other reasons." Did he have a few more strip clubs to hit up? But seriously, Jason Wilde reported that because of his move to center, Jenkins is looking to rework his contract, which has two years left but no more guaranteed money. He turns 30 in December and may feel the Packers will let him walk after this season. He may want some kind of guarantee that he won't just be one and done after agreeing to change positions.
"Everyone's going to have to show up and play well to keep their spot because there's a bunch of good young players that are hungry." Steno said this after discussing the competition on the offensive line, but it likely applies to all offensive players in general. As for the OL competition, he did specify that what they do is choose a "focus" position for each player and then have a secondary spot they will also compete for.
When asked what Jordan Love needs to do to get to the level they need him to be at, the main thing Steno talked about was communication, specifically player-to-player communication on the field, making sure everyone is on the same page at all times.To me, Love is a bit of a quiet guy with a calm demeanor. While it's difficult for me to really know, I get the sense that maybe when things are going south, he may not verbalize his thoughts in an attempt to keep that sense of calm. That, "don't let them see you sweat" mentality. It's just a guess, but I think they would like him to be more direct in holding his teammates accountable if they make a mistake. And no, I'm not talking about an Aaron Rodgers death stare, just say what needs to be said so they're on the same page going forward.
Jeff Hafley
He felt the defense played harder than their opponents and were more physical towards the end of last season.
He said they interviewed "a lot" of coaches for the defensive line coach opening. Called DeMarcus Covington a "really good teacher." Maybe he can teach LVN some actual pass rush moves.
Key Hafley words on repeat throughout the presser: Versatility, consistency, evolve
Said Edgerrin Cooper "looks different." Evidently he's closer to 240 lbs now and they will be working on getting his alignments right, so he's not just relying on pure athleticism to make plays.