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Based on multiple reports, Pettine agreed to a
contract and will replace Dom Capers after an extensive search
by head coach Mike McCarthy that included former Jacksonville
Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley and Chicago Bears defensive
coordinator Vic Fangio.
Bradley reportedly signed a new contract to remain defensive
coordinator of the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday, and Fangio,
whose contract expired on Jan. 8, could be retained in Chicago
by new head coach Matt Nagy.
Pettine worked as a consultant for the Seattle Seahawks last
season.
The 51-year-old rose to prominence with a smashmouth 3-4 defense
under Rex Ryan as coordinator of the New York Jets and Buffalo
Bills. From there he became coach of the Browns, posting a 10-22
record.
The Packers fired Capers after a 7-9 season ended with Green Bay
ranked 22nd in total defense and 26th in points allowed.
Capers also ran a 3-4 scheme and was a former head coach
(Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans) when McCarthy hired him in
2009.
Pettine served as the defensive coordinator for the Jets from
2009-2012 and the Bills in 2013 and was the head coach of the
Cleveland Browns in 2014 and 2015.
--Field Level Media
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