Overview
- Brian Daboll was fired earlier this week after multiple blown double-digit leads, with Mike Kafka elevated to interim head coach.
- Kafka is engaging the defense in practice, stressing communication and operational standards while introducing minor weekly adjustments.
- Bowen publicly took responsibility for late-game collapses and said both preparation and on-field roles will be tweaked.
- Players emphasize continuity under the current coordinator and scheme, with changes focused on efficiency and clearer calls.
- The approach gets an immediate test against the Packers, with five defensive starters on the injury report: Bobby Okereke, Paulson Adebo, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Rakeem Nunez-Roches and Tyler Nubin.