The Green Bay Packers introduced Joe Philbin as the team’s offensive coordinator on Wednesday morning, as the veteran NFL coach has officially returned to the team for a second go-around in that position.
However, he and his head coach are treating it like it is his first day with the team.
Both Philbin and Packers head coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media on Wednesday and they confirmed that the reunited duo will be starting from scratch regarding the team’s entire offensive playbook. “We’ve taken a little bit of a back-to-basics approach on offense,” McCarthy said, adding “we’re building the playbook the way you would if it was the first year on staff.