Matt LaFleur spills the beans on intriguing coaching staff detail that may explain the Packers’ decision

LaFleur revealed the details during his press conference at the Annual League Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. The Packers interviewed several candidates, but the combination of experience and new blood was good enough for LaFleur to choose Achord.

Weird situation

Rich Bisaccia left the Packers on Feb. 17, much later than a usual parting of ways would happen. LaFleur said he didn't talk to Bisaccia about the reasoning. The coordinator didn't retire, though, opting to take a similar position at Clemson.

“After I made the decision to move in a new direction, Coach [Dabo] Swinney approached me with the opportunity to come back to a place that holds special meaning for me and my family," Bisaccia said. "I’m thrilled to be able to return to the Clemson community and serve this program in any way I can."

Recently, general manager Brian Gutekunst also mentioned that the Packers were not expecting Bisaccia's departure, especially so late in the process.

New special teams staff

In addition to Bisaccia, the Packers also lost former assistant special teams coach Byron Storer, who left to become the new Cleveland Browns special teams coordinator. The only member of the special teams staff who remains is Cory Harkey, promoted from ST quality control coach to assistant special teams coach. Former defensive assistant Jeff Koonz will also be an assistant special teams coach.

The Packers also gave assistant head coach titles to quarterbacks coach Luke Getsy and outside linebackers coach/run game coordinator DeMarcus Covington.