"Give our team adversity, and watch what happens."
Jeff Hafley's emphatic assertion on December 17 came off as bold but inspiring. The Packers had just lost Micah Parsons, the heart and soul of their defense, to a torn ACL. Vibes at the time were wavering, and there was a lot of trepidation surrounding the defense. Hafley helped stabilize the mood, at least for the moment. "We're all upset about Micah. I get it. I would be upset about any of our players, and I understand the magnitude we're talking about," Hafley said frankly. "At the same time, this is a confidence defense.