Adam Stenavich Staying Put as Packers Miss Window for Change at Offensive Coordinator
The Green Bay Packers have been busy reshuffling their coaching staff this offseason, but one name that’s still in the building - and still drawing plenty of fan frustration - is offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich.
Despite a 2025 campaign that left a lot to be desired offensively, Stenavich is set to return in 2026. And with the last of the NFL’s open offensive coordinator jobs now filled, the Packers may have missed their cleanest shot at turning the page.
Let’s be real: Green Bay’s offense in 2025 didn’t exactly light it up. While head coach Matt LaFleur continues to call the plays, Stenavich has remained the face of an offense that regressed in both production and consistency.
After ranking fifth in total offense and eighth in scoring in 2024, the Packers slipped to 15th and 16th, respectively, last season. That drop-off wasn’t just about play design - it was about execution, health, and rhythm, all areas where the offensive coordinator’s voice matters.
Injuries certainly played a role. Losing tight end Tucker Kraft to a torn ACL was a blow.
The offensive line was banged up too, with Zach Tom, Elgton Jenkins, and Matthew Golden all missing time. That kind of instability up front can derail even the most well-crafted game plans.
But even with those caveats, the offense never quite found its groove, and fans were left wondering if a new voice might help unlock the unit’s full potential.
There was a window for change. Stenavich had options this offseason, including interviews with the Houston Texans and even a head coaching interview with the Chicago Bears.
He also reportedly sat down with the Tennessee Titans before they ultimately hired Brian Daboll. But the most intriguing landing spot might have been Seattle.
The Seahawks were viewed as a strong fit for Stenavich, especially with his background under Kyle Shanahan - a connection he shares with former Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. Stenavich interviewed twice for the job last offseason, and when Kubiak left to take the head coaching gig with the Raiders, the door opened again.
But this time, Stenavich didn’t even interview. Instead, Seattle is expected to hire 49ers tight ends coach Brian Fleury, effectively closing the last open OC seat in the league.
So what does this mean for Green Bay?
It means LaFleur is doubling down on continuity. Stenavich has been on staff since 2019 and took over as offensive coordinator in 2022.
Since then, the Packers have only cracked the top 10 in total offense once. Yet LaFleur’s loyalty has remained firm - even to the point of letting quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion walk to become the new offensive coordinator in Philadelphia.
There’s no question that LaFleur’s fingerprints are all over this offense, but the lack of fresh input has started to wear thin with fans. The idea of bringing in a new offensive coordinator wasn’t just about change for change’s sake - it was about injecting new ideas into a unit that’s been stuck in neutral.
With the Raiders also filling their OC spot this past weekend by hiring Andrew Janocko, the carousel has stopped spinning. Stenavich is staying in Green Bay, and unless something unexpected happens internally, the Packers are rolling into 2026 with the same offensive leadership that left fans wanting more last year.
That puts the pressure squarely on internal growth. If LaFleur and Stenavich are going to silence the critics, it’ll have to come from within - through player development, better health, and sharper execution.
The pieces are there. But after missing a prime opportunity to retool the coaching staff, the Packers are betting that continuity, not change, is the key to unlocking their offense next season.