Packers compound significant problem with another questionable decision on the coaching staff
The Green Bay Packers' special teams were a big problem in the playoffs—and the performance in the regular season could have been better than in years prior, it was not great either. However, special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia isn't going anywhere. According to Tom Silverstein, the Packers gave Bisaccia a contract extension. The deal not […]
The Green Bay Packers' special teams were a big problem in the playoffs—and the performance in the regular season could have been better than in years prior, it was not great either. However, special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia isn't going anywhere.
According to Tom Silverstein, the Packers gave Bisaccia a contract extension. The deal not only keeps the veteran coach as the assistant head coach and special teams coordinator, but makes him an even more powerful assistant as a game management adviser.
Silvertein mentioned that there was a rumor that Bisaccia could retire. But now his deal, which would expire after the 2025 season, was extended through 2026. That gives Bisaccia the motivation to stick around.
Even though Bisaccia hiring was praised in 2022, the performance hasn’t been as good as expected—and his track record wasn’t that good as a special teams coordinator, although he did a good job as an interim head coach.
The decision to add a game management adviser role to Bisaccia's responsibilities is particularly interesting. In 2021, he took over the Raiders HC interim job in Week 6. From that point on, the Raiders were 29th in "go rate," which means how often teams go for it when they should based on gaining at least 1% of win probability. That means Matt LaFleur may look even more conservative in 2025 than he was in 2024.
Around the league
Rich Bisaccia has been in the NFL since 2002, and with the Packers since 2022. A former Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach, he was initially hired by Green Bay as a special teams coordinator only. One year later, he was promoted to assistant head coach.
Over the last two years, he was interviewed twice for the Indianapolis Colts head coaching position, and also generated some interest from the Dallas Cowboys.
Another move
The Packers will hire Luke Getsy back. The former wide receivers coach, quarterbacks coach, and passing game coordinator will be an offensive senior assistant.
He spent the last three years as an offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears and Las Vegas Raiders. Fired in each of the last two years, he was brought back by the Packers during the season as a defensive consultant. Now, he's back to the offensive side.
There are two positions still open on the staff, quarterbacks coach (Tom Clements retired) and defensive line coach (Jason Rebrovich was fired).]
Offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich and passing game coordinator Jason Vrable are reportedly generating interest around the league, but so far they are still with the Packers.
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