Rich Bisaccia's tenure with the Green Bay Packers has come to an end. Tasked with revamping the Packers’ special teams, Bisaccia now steps away, leaving fans to ponder what's next for the team in this crucial area.
While the Packers' special teams haven't been dazzling, they haven't been disastrous either. The team's focus has clearly been elsewhere, and that's unlikely to change with a new coordinator. The real question is whether the Packers will prioritize special teams moving forward.
The timing of the Packers' search for a new coordinator might not be ideal. Whoever steps into Bisaccia's shoes will face the same challenges he did, such as limited personnel for key roles like field goal protection and kick returns. The organizational approach hasn't favored special teams, and that might continue to be a hurdle.
The next coordinator, whether a seasoned veteran or a fresh face, will likely deliver similar results unless there's a shift in priorities. While there's always a risk things could decline, the hope is for stability or improvement.
Keisean Nixon, a player who has been under Bisaccia's guidance throughout his career, represents the kind of talent that might still shine despite these challenges. Meanwhile, other players, like McKinney, may see fluctuations in their stats, but that’s part of the ebb and flow in this phase of the game.
Ultimately, the Packers' special teams story is still unfolding, and the new chapter without Bisaccia will soon reveal if change brings progress or more of the same.