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Let's talk about comp picks The Packers' impending free agents could potentially generate multiple premium comp picks for the team, and combine week has only amplified expectations.

The Packers' free agents could potentially generate premium comp picks for the team, and combine week has only amplified expectations.

For @theleap.bsky.social: Let's talk about the comp picks Green Bay could get, and why they might not fall where fans expect.

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Packers have more to evaluate than draft prospects at 2026 NFL Scouting Combine The combine begins later this week, and the Packers have much more on their to-do list than just scouting the corners and defensive linemen.

The Colts have given Anthony Richardson permission to seek a trade, per ESPN's Stephen Holder.

I wrote about Richardson earlier this week and why I don't see him as a Packers reclamation project.

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Packers have more to evaluate than draft prospects at 2026 NFL Scouting Combine The combine begins later this week, and the Packers have much more on their to-do list than just scouting the corners and defensive linemen.

The combine begins later this week, and the Packers have much more on their to-do list than just scouting the corners and defensive linemen.

I wrote for @theleap.bsky.social about one of Green Bay's offseason priorities that hasn't garnered enough attention.

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Our story on the big Rich Bisaccia news for anyone who missed it last night:

The Rich Bisaccia era is over in Green Bay. What's next for the Packers? After four seasons in Green Bay, Rich Bisaccia has stepped down. His exit raises several questions, and not merely about who will replace him as the Packers' special-teams coordinator.

After four seasons in Green Bay, Rich Bisaccia has stepped down. His exit raises several questions, and not merely about who will replace him as special-teams coordinator.

For @theleap.bsky.social: The Bisaccia era is over. What's next for the Packers?

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What Luke Getsy's ascension to QBs coach means (and what it doesn't) The Packers replaced departing QBs coach Sean Mannion with an in-house promotion. That decision comes with pros and cons.

The Packers replaced departing QBs coach Sean Mannion with an in-house promotion. That decision comes with pros and cons.

For @theleap.bsky.social: What Luke Getsy's ascension to QBs coach means (and what it doesn't)

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The offseason begins for everyone With Super Bowl LX now in the rearview mirror, the entire NFL has turned its attention to the offseason.

With Super Bowl LX now in the rearview mirror, the entire NFL has turned its attention to the offseason.

Already, some significant developments appear to be underway for the Packers. I wrote about them for @theleap.bsky.social.

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What Brian Gutekunst didn't say this week matters more than what he did Packers GM Brian Gutekunst tackled myriad subjects during his season-closing presser. However, he probably revealed more with what he didn't say than what he did.

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst tackled myriad subjects during his season-closing presser. However, he probably revealed more with what he didn't say than what he did.

I wrote about it for @theleap.bsky.social.

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To clarify on some reporting that’s out there, the #Packers did not fire WRs coach Ryan Mahaffey, a source told @theleap.bsky.social

Sean Mannion wanted to bring Mahaffey to Philly and Green Bay allowed him to leave.

The team could have blocked the promotion but didn’t.

Unpacking the hire of Jonathan Gannon as Packers DC The Packers have hired a new DC, tabbing former Arizona head coach Jonathan Gannon to run their defense. The decision raises questions, and not only those about his past job performance.

The Packers have hired a new DC, tabbing former Arizona head coach Jonathan Gannon to run their defense. The decision raises questions, and not only those about his past job performance.

For @theleap.bsky.social: Unpacking the hire of Gannon as Green Bay DC

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Replacing Jeff Hafley: Which coaches have a path to the Packers' DC job After a successful two-year stint in Green Bay, Jeff Hafley has taken his talents to South Beach. Now, the Packers must identify his successor.

The Packers and Broncos defensive pass-game coordinator Jim Leonhard have "mutual interest," according to @rapsheet.bsky.social.

This echoes @theleap.bsky.social's reporting from earlier this week about Leonhard's candidacy for Green Bay's open DC position.

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What we're hearing about Packers assistant coaches and the 2026 hiring cycle The Packers have a lot on the line over the next three games. For some of their assistant coaches, the upcoming weeks will hold additional significance.

Jeff Hafley (along with recent national reports) pointed directly toward a coach like Sean Duggan being his DC in Miami.

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Christian Parker has reportedly landed the Cowboys' DC job, but the Packers still have plenty of candidates to consider as they search for Jeff Hafley's successor.

I wrote about Green Bay's DC search for @theleap.bsky.social 👇

Replacing Jeff Hafley: Which coaches have a path to the Packers' DC job After a successful two-year stint in Green Bay, Jeff Hafley has taken his talents to South Beach. Now, the Packers must identify his successor.

After a successful two-year stint in Green Bay, Jeff Hafley has taken his talents to South Beach. Now, the Packers must identify his successor.

For @theleap.bsky.social: What we've heard about the Packers DC search and which coaches have a path to the job

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Jeff Hafley's departure kicks off offseason of change for Packers' coaching staff The Packers lost Jeff Hafley to the Dolphins on Monday. His departure won't be the only change to the coaching staff this offseason.

The Packers lost Jeff Hafley to the Dolphins on Monday. His exit won't be the only change to the coaching staff this offseason.

I wrote for @theleap.bsky.social about who could follow Hafley to Miami and what comes next for Green Bay.

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Reviewing the Packers' 2025 draft class in Year 1 With the Packers' 2025 season in the rearview mirror, how did the team's most recent draft picks stack up to their preseason expectations?

With the Green Bay's 2025 season in the rearview mirror, how did the team's most recent draft picks stack up to their preseason expectations?

For @theleap.bsky.social: Reviewing the Packers' 2025 draft class in Year 1

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A key figure in Jordan Love's development could leave within a year. How will the Packers replace him? Tom Clements will return as Jordan Love's position coach for 2024, but he also just turned 71. When Clements retires, the Packers will have a hard time picking a worthy successor.

A lot of people are learning about Nathan Scheelhaase for the first time this month, but readers of @theleap.bsky.social have had him on their radar for a while.

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Packer HC Matt LaFleur mentioned multiple problems that weren't all on the players. As always, he accepted the blame for those, but that would seem to hint that staff changes are coming even if LaFleur returns.

I wrote about that this morning for @theleap.bsky.social 👇

The LaFleur question isn't the only one hanging over the Packers as the offseason begins The Packers' coaching staff won't look the same next season, and that's true whether they retain Matt LaFleur or not.

The Packers' coaching staff won't look the same next season, and that's true whether they retain Matt LaFleur or not.

For @theleap.bsky.social: The LaFleur question isn't the only one hanging over Green Bay as the offseason begins.

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The 3 questions that will determine the outcome of Packers vs. Bears The Packers and Bears will meet for the third time in the playoffs. The outcome of this "rubber match" will likely hinge on just a few key factors.

The Packers and Bears will meet for the third time in the playoffs. The outcome of this "rubber match" will likely hinge on just a few key factors.

For @theleap.bsky.social: The 3 questions that will determine the outcome of Green Bay vs. Chicago

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The Packers passed on chance to hire lifelong fan as head coach. He went on to help Georgia win back-to-back national titles. Georgia OC Todd Monken grew up a Packers fan and nearly landed their head-coaching position four years ago. Instead, he helped the Bulldogs win back-to-back championships.

Todd Monken is likely now a free agent OC.

Back in 2023, Monken told @byjbh.bsky.social he believed he HAD the #Packers HC job before Matt LaFleur was hired.

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What did the Packers' rookie defensive ends show in Sunday's de facto exhibition? This past Sunday, Barryn Sorrell saw his most extensive workload to date, while Collin Oliver made his NFL debut.

Last Sunday, Barryn Sorrell saw his most extensive workload to date, while Collin Oliver made his NFL debut. For a Packers defense in need of pass rushers, their play holds increased importance.

For @theleap.bsky.social: What did the two rookies show in Minnesota?

I should have clarified:

The Packers signed UDFA Prospectus™ legend Messiah Swinson to the practice squad.

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If the Packers rest starters in Week 18, they can at least get weird If, as expected, the Packers sit their starters on Sunday, they should use the de facto exhibition as an opportunity to experiment with certain players.

If, as expected, Green Bay sits its starters on Sunday, the coaching staff should use the de facto exhibition as an opportunity to experiment with certain players.

For @theleap.bsky.social: If the Packers rest starters in Week 18, they can at least get weird.

Putting Malik Willis' performance against the Ravens in context On Saturday, Malik Willis delivered the best game of his career to date. But for as impressive as he played, his outlook for 2026 remains largely unchanged.

On Saturday, Malik Willis delivered the best game of his career to date. But for as impressive as he played, his outlook for 2026 remains largely unchanged.

For @theleap.bsky.social: Putting Willis' performance against the Ravens in context

These are the Packers' best paths to Super Bowl LX (and they're not easy) No matter how things break, the Packers face an uphill battle to reach Super Bowl LX. Still, some playoff scenarios offer more challenges than others.

No matter how things break, the Packers face an uphill battle to reach Super Bowl LX. Still, some playoff scenarios offer more challenges than others.

For @theleap.bsky.social: These are Green Bay's best paths to the Super Bowl (and they're not easy).

The Packers' special-teams problems are bigger than Rich Bisaccia The Packers would probably benefit from a new special-teams coordinator. However, the organization imposes restrictions on itself that make such changes more complicated.

The Packers would probably benefit from a new special-teams coordinator. However, the organization imposes restrictions on itself that make such changes more complicated.

For @theleap.bsky.social: Green Bay's special-teams problems are bigger than Rich Bisaccia.

I wrote for @theleap.bsky.social about Collin Oliver's outlook in 2025 and beyond 👇

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Packers' injuries require coaching staff to find creative solutions The Packers' injury reports have resembled CVS receipts for much of the 2025 season, but this week presents a heightened challenge on the health front.

It sounds like the Packers will start Jordan Morgan, not Darian Kinnard, at right tackle in place of the inactive Zach Tom.

Readers of @theleap.bsky.social already expected this.

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What we're hearing about Packers assistant coaches and the 2026 hiring cycle The Packers have a lot on the line over the next three games. For some of their assistant coaches, the upcoming weeks will hold additional significance.

The Packers have a lot on the line over the next three games. For some of their assistant coaches, the upcoming weeks will hold additional significance.

For @theleap.bsky.social: What we're hearing about Green Bay's assistants and the 2026 hiring cycle