UPDATE: (02/26/2015)
The Packers released 2006 first round draft pick A.J. Hawk after nine seasons with the team. Hawk leaves the Packers as the franchise's career tackles leader with 1,118. Hawk earned one trip to the Pro Bowl in 2010.
UPDATE: (02/16/2015)
Reports have confirmed tweets sent out by Packers tight end Brandon Bostick that his time with the team has come to an end.
Thankful To Spend The First 3 Years Of My Career In GB. Unfortunately My Time There Has Ended. I Appreciate The Support From Everyone In GB!
— Brandon Bostick (@Bostick11) February 16, 2015
Brandon Bostick's time in Green Bay will best be known for the mishandle of an onside kick attempt in the NFC Championship game against the Seattle Seahawks. Bostick played a hand in a series of Packers' mistakes that led to an epic season-ending collapse. Bostick will not get an opportunity to redeem himself in Green Bay.I wish Brandon the best of luck in the future. Brandon made a mistake, but he owned up to it after the game.
UPDATE: (02/12/2015)
Head coach Mike McCarthy announced several coaching changes for the 2015 season:
- Head coach Mike McCarthy is giving up his offensive play calling duties
- Offensive coordinator Tom Clements has been promoted to associate head coach (offense) and will handle the play calling duties
- Wide receivers coach Edgar Bennett has been promoted to offensive coordinator
- Quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt will coach both quarterbacks and wide receivers
- Ron Zook will take over the special-teams coordinator position recently vacated by the dismissed Shawn Slocum
- Jason Simmons has been promoted to special-teams assistant
- Jerry Montgomery, former Oklahoma defensive line coach and co-defensive coordinator, has been hired as a defensive assistant
- Mike Solari, former San Francisco 49ers offensive line coach, has been hired as the assistant offensive line coach
The biggest change of all is head coach Mike McCarthy giving up play calling that he has done since he was hired in 2006. This is a big move for the organization. A move that could propel to success in the future. There is a tremendous amount of respect and trust in Tom Clements. This move will allow McCarthy to focus on more of the team preparation for offense, defense, and special teams.
