The Green Bay Packers coach has expressed his openness to bringing former offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett back to the team. Hackett was dismissed from his role as Denver Broncos coach last month after spending less than a year in the role.
“I think I’ve definitely entertained all that,” LaFleur said on Monday of Hackett’s proposed return. “I think you can never have enough great coaches, and certainly you guys know how I feel about Nathaniel and the job he did here. But again, just getting started into the evaluation phase. I did talk to him after he got let go in Denver. I know that he needs some family time as well.”
LaFleur and Hackett worked together to improve the Packers’ frontline from 2019 until 2021. While Hackett served as offensive coordinator, LaFleur was known to call offensive plays as well in an effort to get the most out of the players.
Aside from the prospect of Hacket’s return to Wisconsin, LaFleur also spoke of the confidence that he has in the abilities of defensive coordinator Joe Barry. The Packers have missed out on a playoff spot this season.
