Green Bay’s ability to win amid a rebuild reflects Matt LaFleur’s leadership and coaching acumen. Despite his boyish looks and youthful exuberance, the Packers’ head man is a masterful tactician and teacher with a unique ability to elevate the quarterback’s play. Whether he has Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love or Malik Willis under center, LaFleur finds a way to win by crafting an offense around the talents of his QB1. Though Rodgers seemingly required minimal management during his last few years in Green Bay, the Packers’ ability to seamlessly transition from a future gold-jacket recipient to inexperienced signal-callers showcased the coach’s depth and versatility as an instructor. 

Green Bay’s development of young players extends far beyond the quarterback room, with the team flourishing behind a collection of newbies on the front line and perimeter. The Packers’ draft-and-develop approach is booming due to LaFleur’s commitment to playing young guys. 

Defensively, Jeff Hafley’s system has enhanced the Packers’ youth movement. The former Boston College head coach has streamlined the scheme to enable young players to grasp the concepts while maximizing their versatility. As a result, the D has become a turnover-obsessed unit that creates chaos for opponents, with the group’s speed and athleticism meshing perfectly with an aggressive scheme. 

Special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia rounds out the brain trust as a kicking-game guru with a knack for producing big plays in the crucial third phase of football. From producing field-flipping kick and punt returns to coming up with a clever gadget play, Bisaccia finds ways to create advantages for his squad with his unique schemes.