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Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is more interested in Green Bay’s playoff run than pursuing head coaching jobs. At least right now.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Green Bay Packers are preparing for a juicy playoff rivalry game. Green Bay will take on Chicago on Saturday in a game that is hugely important for both organizations. One Packers coach openly declared that he is locked in and focused ahead of the big game.<\/p>\n

Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley made it clear on Wednesday that he is focused on Green Bay’s playoff run.<\/p>\n

Hafley declared that he’s more committed to extending Green Bay’s playoff run than dreaming about a head coaching job, per Packers reporter Ryan Wood.<\/p>\n

However, that did not stop the talented DC from admitting that he would love to become a head coach again in the future.<\/p>\n

\u201cWould I someday like to be a head coach again? Absolutely, for sure,\u201d Hafley said.<\/p>\n

Hafley was previously the head coach at Boston College from 2020 through 2023 before joining the Packers.<\/p>\n

Could Jeff Hafley be a candidate for the Giants’ head coaching job?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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If Hafley does decide to become a head coach again, he could get at least one interview during this hiring cycle.<\/p>\n

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that there’s some buzz around Hafley being connected to the Giants’ head coaching job.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut I’ll go with Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley,\u201d Fowler wrote when asked who is most likely to be hired this offseason.\u201dHe’s part of the cluster of strong defensive-minded candidates this cycle. He seems to have some traction in New York, too. I’ve heard his name linked to the Giants’ job a few times in my calls over the past week, and I expect him to be on their list. Hafley is also a geographical fit as a Montvale, New Jersey, native.\u201d<\/p>\n

New York has a star-studded defense with pass rushers including Brian Burns, Abdul Carter, and Kayvon Thibodeaux. It is easy to imagine Hafley cooking up a ferocious defense with the Giants.<\/p>\n

But as Hafley said himself, that’s a discussion for later. His focus right now is entirely fixed on the playoffs.<\/p>\n

Next up for the Packers is a road playoff game against the Bears on Saturday at 8PM ET.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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