The Green Bay Packers received numerous inquiries and applications for their open defensive coordinator position, including one from a devoted fan of the team. Surprisingly, the fan’s submission reached the desk of team president Mark Murphy, who responded with a remarkable gesture afterward.
Dan McDermott shared this incredible story on X, previously known as Twitter, recounting how his cousin Bill applied for the DC position in Green Bay. It is not uncommon for fans to jokingly apply for coaching positions during each hiring cycle, but what sets this apart is the team president’s recognition of a fan’s application and his decision to write them a personal note explaining that they were not selected for the job.
Murphy did just that and even commended Bill’s application, which apparently included a comprehensive cover letter. The letter, written on official Packers cardstock, read: “Bill, Thank you for submitting your cover letter and resume for our Defensive Coordinator position. Although your fantasy football experience is impressive, I regret to inform you that we have chosen a different path. I hear the Bears have an opening – you seem to be a perfect match for them. Thank you once again. Sincerely, Mark.”
Murphy’s playful jab at the Bears in his letter added a nice touch to the interaction.
While Bill’s aspiration of becoming an NFL coach remains a dream, he now has quite the story to share with his fellow Packers fans for years to come.
As for the Green Bay franchise, they ultimately hired Jeff Hafley, the former head coach of Boston College, as their new defensive coordinator. Hafley had a record of 22-26 during his four seasons at BC. It is possible that the upcoming fifth season could have been a pivotal one for Hafley, and the opportunity to transition from the college game to one of the top assistant positions in the entire NFL may not have been a difficult decision to make.
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