Matt LaFleur, Green Bay Packers
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Ahead of the game, Los Angeles coach Sean McVay was asked about his relationship with Packers coach Matt LaFleur, as Green Bay had just defeated the Bears in the divisional round. Would he be leaning on LaFleur in an attempt to gain any possible edge against Ben Johnson in their upcoming battle?
LaFleur’s little brother Mike is McVay’s offensive coordinator, too. Still, Johnson said Friday he wasn’t worried about information sharing between Matt LaFleur and the Rams. It happens anyway, he said, whether coaches have close relationships or not.
Everyone knows how Ben Johnson feels about Matt LaFleur, and now Rams head coach Sean McVay appears to have taken his stance.
What could a trade between the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers look like if they were to do a deal for Matt LaFleur?
LaFleur coaches Rodgers for four seasons in Green Bay, guiding him to a pair of league MVP awards. By the time Rodgers was traded to the Jets in 2023, the relationship between LaF
At least we now know what the hangup is in the discussions between the Green Bay Packers and head coach Matt LaFleur. The two sides appear to be some distance apart on the length of the contract, not the average annual salary, with the Packers looking for a shorter-term extension (a year or two) and LaFleur hoping for something in the 5-year range.
Green Bay’s coach could ask for between $15 million and $20 million per year. Plus, what we’re hearing about the coaching carousel.
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is expected to get a deal done for an extension and will be in the middle of the NFL.