{"id":44099,"date":"2026-02-28T23:34:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T23:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=44099"},"modified":"2026-02-28T23:34:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T23:34:29","slug":"packers-turn-to-achord-for-special-teams-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=44099","title":{"rendered":"Packers turn to Achord for special teams fix"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Green Bay Packers have hired Cam Achord as their new special teams coordinator, replacing Rich Bisaccia after years of inconsistent performances. Achord, 39, brings Super Bowl-winning experience from his tenure with the New England Patriots and recent work with the New York Giants. He takes over a unit that ranked among the NFL\u2019s worst in punt returns, kickoff returns, and field goal percentage last season, with hopes of a swift turnaround.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net\/tenant\/amp\/entityid\/AA1Xek3A.img?w=688&amp;h=387&amp;q=90&amp;m=6&amp;f=webp&amp;u=t\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"facet-title\">Cam Achord\u2019s path to Green Bay<\/h3>\n<div class=\"facet-summary\">\n<div class=\"facet-summary-html\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;facetSummary&quot;,&quot;c.i&quot;:&quot;GME4C5CA23&quot;,&quot;c.t&quot;:65}\">The Packers announced Cam Achord as their new special teams coordinator on Friday, filling the league\u2019s last open coordinator position. Achord, 39, began his coaching career in college football before joining the Patriots in 2018, where he won Super Bowl LIII and served as special teams coordinator from 2020 to 2023. He spent the past two seasons as the Giants\u2019 assistant special teams coach before being let go during a coaching change.<\/div>\n<div data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;facetSummary&quot;,&quot;c.i&quot;:&quot;GME4C5CA23&quot;,&quot;c.t&quot;:65}\">\n<h3 class=\"facet-title\">Bisaccia\u2019s late exit complicated search<\/h3>\n<div class=\"facet-summary\">\n<div class=\"facet-summary-html\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;facetSummary&quot;,&quot;c.i&quot;:&quot;GME4C5CA23&quot;,&quot;c.t&quot;:65}\">Rich Bisaccia\u2019s resignation after four seasons came more than a month after the Packers\u2019 season ended, surprising the organization and narrowing the candidate pool. General manager Brian Gutekunst cited Bisaccia\u2019s desire to pursue \u201cother opportunities,\u201d while acknowledging the timing left fewer experienced options. Despite this, head coach Matt LaFleur conducted a thorough search, interviewing at least five candidates before selecting Achord.<\/div>\n<div data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;facetSummary&quot;,&quot;c.i&quot;:&quot;GME4C5CA23&quot;,&quot;c.t&quot;:65}\">\n<h3 class=\"facet-title\">Special teams performance demands turnaround<\/h3>\n<div class=\"facet-summary\">\n<div class=\"facet-summary-html\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;facetSummary&quot;,&quot;c.i&quot;:&quot;GME4C5CA23&quot;,&quot;c.t&quot;:65}\">In 2025, the Packers averaged just 5.6 yards per punt return, ranking 32nd in the league, and 25.2 yards per kickoff return, tied for 22nd. Their field goal percentage stood at 82.4%, placing them 23rd. These struggles, coupled with costly blocked kicks, underscored the need for immediate improvement under Achord\u2019s leadership<\/div>\n<div data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;facetSummary&quot;,&quot;c.i&quot;:&quot;GME4C5CA23&quot;,&quot;c.t&quot;:65}\">\n<h3 class=\"facet-title\">Free agency could aid Achord\u2019s plan<\/h3>\n<div class=\"facet-summary\">\n<div class=\"facet-summary-html\" data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;facetSummary&quot;,&quot;c.i&quot;:&quot;GME4C5CA23&quot;,&quot;c.t&quot;:65}\">One potential move to bolster the special teams is signing veteran returner Gunner Olszewski, who has previously worked with Achord in both New England and New York. Olszewski\u2019s projected market value of around $1.6\u2013$1.8 million makes him an affordable option for the cap-conscious Packers. The free agent tampering period opens March 9, giving Green Bay a chance to quickly reunite the duo<\/div>\n<div data-t=\"{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;facetSummary&quot;,&quot;c.i&quot;:&quot;GME4C5CA23&quot;,&quot;c.t&quot;:65}\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Green Bay Packers have hired Cam Achord as their new special teams coordinator, replacing Rich Bisaccia after years of inconsistent performances. 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