Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine came to Green Bay to be part of Mike McCarthy’s coaching staff
Muhammad Wilkerson Jersey , but neither McCarthy’s departure during the 2018 season nor the hiring of Matt LaFleur to replace him gave Pettine cause to leave
the organization.Pettine will continue running the defense in 2019 and said it
was an “easy decision” to return when he spoke to the media from Packers
headquarters on Monday. Pettine had LaFleur’s brother on his coaching staff with
the Browns and said he felt “common ground” with the new head coach despite not
working together in the past.The defensive staff has seen some changes with
linebackers coach Patrick Graham leaving to become the Dolphins defensive
coordinator and defensive passing game coordinator Joe Whitt departing for a job
in Cleveland. He said that he had no issues with Whitt, but LaFleur wanted to
bring in some of his own people by way of explaining the change.During his own
press conference on Monday, LaFleur noted that the Packers have a young staff
for the most part and that he will look to Pettine for advice about some head
coaching matters because Pettine once held the job in Cleveland. Pettine said he
has a “thick book” of things to share from that experience and that he’s happy
to share them with LaFleur as they go through their first year on the same
sideline. As the 2019 NFL Combine came to an end, the Packers’ divisional rivals
conducted their own interviews with this year’s top talent."WhiteFanposts
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around the divisionTrevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY SportsIf one thing was learned
from the NFL Combine
Womens Kyle Murphy Jersey , the Green Bay Packers are certainly doing their due diligence in scouting this year’s best prospects.Green Bay interviewed players
of multiple positions anticipated to be selected over the first two days of the
draft, including several tight ends, running backs and offensive linemen. With
pass rusher a priority for the Packers this offseason, Florida’s Jachai Polite
was among the players most scrutinized by Green Bay during the NFL
Combine.Around the NFC North
Womens Za'Darius Smith Jersey , Green Bay’s rivals were also busy meeting with players of interest. While the tight ends were hot commodities throughout
the division, the three kickers represented at the Combine received their fair
share of attention from two teams in desperate need.Some of those interviewees
from the past week are detailed in today’s rundown.Detroit Lions (Pick #8
Overall)Lions meet with Josh Allen at NFL CombineLooking to replace Ezekiel
Ansah on the edge, Detroit interviewed Kentucky’s Allen. Although he figures to
be a top-five selection, Allen could be a player that piques the Lions’ interest
in a trade-up scenario.Lions meet with first-round tight end prospects T.J.
Hockenson
Bart Starr Jersey , Noah FantDrafting a tight end at the eight pick seems unlikely, but Detroit spoke with Iowa’s dynamic duo of tight ends. Each could
potentially have moved their way into the top 15.Lions have formal combine
interview with NFL draft’s top OL prospectJonah Williams could make the third
offensive lineman drafted in the first round by the Lions in four
seasons.Minnesota Vikings (Pick #18 Overall)Report: Vikings meet with top 2019
tight end prospect at the CombineThe Lions have company. Minnesota also sat in
with one of Iowa’s top tight ends.Vikings interview 3 kickers at combineAfter
striking out on Daniel Carlson last year, the Vikings formally met with a trio
of this year’s top kickers in search of a quality addition.Report: Vikings
interviewed tackle Dalton Risner on Wednesday nightA possible guard or tackle
for Minnesota, the Kansas State product Risner is a rising name that met with
the Vikings.Chicago Bears (First Pick in Round 3)Chicago Bears: Recapping day
two of the NFL CombinePicking for the first time late in day two
Za'Darius Smith Jersey , the Bears have targeted a slew of running backs to complement Jordan Howard and Tarik Cohen.Bears meet with newest Notre Dame
offensive line prospect at NFL combineChicago met with the latest Irish
offensive lineman to enter the draft after being coached by current Bears and
former Notre Dame offensive line coach Harry Hiestand.Bears meet with all the
kickers at the NFL CombineAfter confirming that Cody Parkey will be released,
Chicago cast its net on the Combine’s kicking prospects and might be battling
Minnesota for the top specialist on the market.
