Packers hiring LaFleur.

[oldbutnotdeadyet]

I like it. Not a losers retread, but instead, somebody who can infuse some new energy into an aging and predictable packer organization. I've always liked the potential upside of a relatively unknown commodity, since the days of Lombardi.

[oldbutnotdeadyet]

And yes, my avatar is still my current picture....

[Fritz]

We could have done worse; he was probably one of the 3-5 guys I would have been ok with. He may need some time to develop but who knows

I'm with you, Bretsky. He's an unknown, but I like that better than a re-tread like Caldwell (puke) or Harbaugh (simultaneous puke and diarrhea) or taking a chance that Josh McDaniel won't quit ten minutes after his introductory press conference.

[wist43]

My pessimism is solely based on Rodgers... I think he's all but quit.

Doesn't care about the team.

[bobblehead]

so, the guy was the OC for the titans this year

titans offense sucked this year

I'm not nuts about this hire either, but I will say that Marriotta absolutely sucks. The fact they almost made the playoffs with that clown is somewhat encouraging.

[KYPack]

My pessimism is solely based on Rodgers... I think he's all but quit.

Doesn't care about the team.

I always wondered what your pessimism was based on...

C'mon Wist, give the new boy until at least Thursday before you start slagging him.

[bobblehead]

C'mon. The odds with those two things on a team are still below 25%. He did it, he deserves the credit.

I give him credit...as I give him credit for the fiasco against Seattle in the NFCC

[Tony Oday]

AR will tell him to go play with his legos in the corner and let him run the offense. This is Murphy firing himself in 2 years. Terrible pick.

[mmmdk]

As the true Champion I am; I endorse the hiring of Matt LaFleur.

Rats will be rats but some are more puny than others: LaFleur deserves at least one thumb up for now and I won't change that stance until mid-season next season. I've read up on LaFleur and watched some interviews and I like what I've learned about him.

Mark Murphy and Brian Gutekunst are the guys that need to help their new HC; draft better and sign better free agents.

[bobblehead]

I'll give one big reason for optimism. I am maybe the only true fan of the zone blocking run scheme. Every time its paired with a good QB it is wildly successful. Fat Mikes problem with running it early in his career was his death fear of contact in practice so guys didn't really get good at it...however our best seasons running the ball came early on in the fat mike years so.....

[NewsBruin]

I like the upside of this hire. It doesn't look like it will cause any insecurity among the front offices, which is nice. I imagine the early tests will be:

-How he handles the "Holy crap, I'm a head coach!" planning moments.
-How well he knows and advocates his needs to the GM staff.
-If he can bring on and use assistants who are smarter than him in their specialties.
-What rapport he builds with Rodgers and if he can pull rank as necessary if AR reverts back to all-doodle-bomb-all-the-time.

The Flower has the same contract as a first-round draft pick (4 years guaranteed, with a team option fifth). Fortunately, he doesn't bring any dead money with him, so hopefully he's cheap and can be cut if he sucks.

[Patler]

Don't know what to think about it...

Dont think he can fix Rodgers regardless.

Prediction?? Think Rodgers will get him fired within 3 years

Rodgers will not be the Packers starting QB going into the 2022 season, so I think the coach can out last him.

[mraynrand]

Rodgers will not be the Packers starting QB going into the 2022 season, so I think the coach can out last him.

Stockpile picks for 2021 and get that kid from Clemson!

[Teamcheez1]

Interesting that McDaniels has declared no more coaching interviews after his one only interview with the Packers.

[Gotarace]

Love the smell of new blood in the water...Should be a interesting ride. I'm all for giving the man a chance to lead the Packers