And on defense, Stevenson’s absence had left a void too large to ignore.The young corner — known for his physical style and swagger — had been nursing a shoulder injury…

frustration, the Chicago Bears finally got the sight they’d been waiting for — a healthy lineup jogging back into formation. The chill of Lake Michigan air bit hard across the…

Playing cornerback in Green Bay is a psychological marathon. The Packers’ defensive tradition — from Charles Woodson to Jaire Alexander — casts long shadows. Every new arrival is expected to…

Hafley’s first year as coordinator has been a trial by fire. His aggressive, press-man principles demand precision — and communication breakdowns have cost the Packers games. Recognizing that, the staff…

In interviews, Hobbs often references the mental side of football — a topic he says players underestimate until adversity hits. “You’ve got to have amnesia out there,” he explained. “You…

“He’s got that fighter mentality,” said Hafley. “But sometimes you’ve got to fight smarter, not harder. He’s learning that balance.” It’s a lesson many great corners learn only after failure….

But in Green Bay, that same fire sometimes turned into overreach. “He’s got that fighter mentality,” said Hafley. “But sometimes you’ve got to fight smarter, not harder. He’s learning that…

Coaching Evolution: How Green Bay’s Staff Is Adjusting Hafley’s first year as coordinator has been a trial by fire. His aggressive, press-man principles demand precision — and communication breakdowns have…

“He’s like a sponge,” said Sydney Brown. “Dude’s in my ear every day asking about depth, leverage, coverage calls. He’s serious.” That hunger — combined with his natural instincts —…