LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 12: Head coach Robert Saleh of the New York Jets watches during warm-ups prior to the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) – The Green Bay Packers have added a former NFL coach to their offensive analysis staff as the team looks to improve it’s preparations each week.
According to head coach Matt LaFleur, former Jets head coach Robert Saleh has joined the Packers staff in a “fluid” role that will involve helping the offense prepare for games by bringing a defensive perspective to the film room. Saleh was in attendance during practice on Wednesday and will be working with the team through Friday. It remains to be seen if he’ll keep working with players in person or be working remotely in the coming weeks.
“Thought it was a good idea to bring him here. He’s helping us on the offensive side of the ball, I think that’s always a good deal to have that defensive perspective on that side of the ball. Just taking a look at some of the things we’re doing,” LaFleur said on Wednesday.
“It’s a good opportunity for him to learn and also for him to help us and give us perspective on how teams might see us, might defend us. Certainly, can find holes or vulnerabilities in the defense that we’re playing. That’s how we’re going to use him,” LaFleur added.
LaFleur added that Saleh would not be contributing to the defense and that Jeff Hafley, the defensive coordinator in his first season with the franchise, has his full “trust.” In 2022, the Packers brought in Aubrey Pleasant, a former NFL defensive back, in a similar capacity as an offensive consultant.
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