Green Bay Packers: Ranking Mike McCarthy’s potential replacements

Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels before Super Bowl XLIX against the Seattle Seahawks at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Seahawks 28-24. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels before Super Bowl XLIX against the Seattle Seahawks at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Seahawks 28-24. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 17, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley against the Denver Broncos during the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley against the Denver Broncos during the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Todd Haley: He’s brash, fiery and passionate, but above all, Haley gets results. The 49-year-old Steelers’ play caller initially ruffled some feathers when he instructed Ben Roethlisberger to get rid of the ball quicker in an effort to emphasize the short passing game.

In five seasons in the Steel City, Haley has played a major role in turning a pass-first offense under Bruce Arians into a more complete unit that can put up huge numbers on the ground and in the air.

It’s hardly a coincidence that the Black and Gold have consistently ranked as a top-5 offense in total yards in each of the last three seasons.

One can certainly argue that the Georgia-born and Pennsylvania-raised coach has extended Big Ben’s career as evidenced by the fact that Roethlisberger’s sack frequency has dropped every year since 2013.

When you combine the positive impact he’s had with the Steelers with his past success as Arizona’s offensive coordinator, his brief and disappointing experience as Kansas City’s head coach seems more like a case of the wrong man in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Rodgers recently lamented that no one is holding players accountable for their performances after Green Bay’s recent loss to Tennessee. Haley has the type of fire-and-brimstone personality that will undoubtedly make athletes fear for their jobs. Probability: 25 percent