Packers hiring LaFleur.

[denverYooper]

Boy, that's a bold proclamation. But, I don't think it's necessarily wrong. Are you implying getting Favre'd aka traded, or what?

It's not a stretch to see the Favre scenario playing out, probably without all of the fake retirements.

My guess is that the vision is to pair him with Rodgers for the next 3 years but start drafting QB prospects to be molded into the next franchise QB behind Rodgers. 2022 is Rodgers's out year, where they could potentially cut him with "only" 11.5 mil dead cap. If they are ready to go cheaper at QB they could be ready to do it then.

[Rutnstrut]

It's not a stretch to see the Favre scenario playing out, probably without all of the fake retirements.

My guess is that the vision is to pair him with Rodgers for the next 3 years but start drafting QB prospects to be molded into the next franchise QB behind Rodgers. 2022 is Rodgers's out year, where they could potentially cut him with "only" 11.5 mil dead cap. If they are ready to go cheaper at QB they could be ready to do it then.

If they stop slacking on building a good defense this could be very possible. You don't need much of a QB with a great D and a good running game. Then again if AR keeps dropping off. That's exactly what he will be, is not that great of a QB.

[denverYooper]

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LaFleur has feelers out on offensive coordinators, source said, but too early to tell whether he’ll get who he wants. He’ll seek someone with knowledge of the Shanahan/McVay type offense.

[denverYooper]

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It's 2022, only one offense exists in the NFL. The Shanavay offense has consumed everything. There is no defense. Teams run play action on 70% of plays. The Patriots win another Super Bowl & a "linebacker" wins SB MVP. Kraft fires Belichick to hire Sean McVay's handsome gardener.

[gbgary]

Boy, that's a bold proclamation. But, I don't think it's necessarily wrong. Are you implying getting Favre'd aka traded, or what?

Packers have an out on his contract after the 2021 season. his 2022 cap hit is $37m (lol) but the dead money is $11.5m...so a savings of $25.5m.

[Joemailman]

Just a little background information on Tennessee's offensive situation this past year.

https://www.profootballrumors.com/gr...rs-news-rumors

Despite Marcus Mariota being frequently hurt, LaFleur helped guide the team to nine wins, with Tennessee ultimately falling just short of the playoffs. LaFleur is only 39, and his hiring continues the trend of teams looking for young offensive gurus as head coaches.

Despite dealing with a nerve injury in his throwing arm that limited him for several games and knocked him out of several others, Mariota averaged the most yards per attempt of his career under LaFleur. While the offense wasn’t nearly as dynamic as the one LaFleur helped build in Los Angeles, it was a lot more creative and innovative than the one Mike Mularkey had been running in Tennessee.

[gbgary]

When are the Packers officially announcing it?

tomorrow

[Fosco33]

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LaFleur has feelers out on offensive coordinators, source said, but too early to tell whether he’ll get who he wants. He’ll seek someone with knowledge of the Shanahan/McVay type offense.

Zac taylor?

Did anyone else interview or ask to interview M4? Why we jump so fast?

[Bretsky]

Zac taylor?

Did anyone else interview or ask to interview M4? Why we jump so fast?

Unlikely they can get Zac Taylor as I don't think the Rams will let him go for a position less than a HC

[pbmax]

Pratik ESPN on the new head coaches four year contract with a fifth year option:

So he's matt lafeur, but there's a chance he can be matt lafive

[Joemailman]

Zac taylor?

Did anyone else interview or ask to interview M4? Why we jump so fast?

I agree with Bretsky that Rams probably won't let Zac Taylor go.

I think we'll find out tomorrow that LaFleur knocked it out of the park with his interview and they didn't feel the need to do any more interviews.

[Bretsky]

GENERAL COMMENT

I think Hoody Genius Jr has little to no chance for this job based on unconfirmed info but info I keep hearing

Hoody Genius Jr has asked for some say in personnell in past interviews and I think had some others in mind for the defensive side of the ball. Many, including those covering the Packers, thought GB wanted the new coach to keep the current DC. Marcia Marcia Marcia is running the show and there was no way he was wanting a coach coming in asking for more than that of a rookie HC with limited experience. And I'm not sure Hoody Genius Jr wanted to walk into a situations with a power hungry President who wants to the GM and the overseer of the Packer Universe

Marcia Marcia Marcia wanted his coach to coach and that's it. And he wants to be the president and GM and run the show. No strong willed coaches were coming to GB. He was going to bring in a rook

LaFleau makes sense. Many have said he has great presence. I listened to 15 minutes of the best Titans guy rave about LaFleaur, and he said from the first time he met him he thought he was head coach material. He just hoped to keep him for 2 years because in his mind he was getting a HC job soon. Also noted the person who will benefit most from this, hands down will be Aaron Jones and then noted to look at how Gurley was utilized two years ago. Also noted lights out work ethic and whether it's Matt Ryan, or Aaron Rodgers, he will be undoubtedly in charge, and he was challenge his QB's.

So I'm conservatively blessing the hire, and realistically I understand there was NO WAY Marcia Marcia Marcia was letting an overly qualified candidate come to GB

[Pugger]

I will pay $5 for a reporter to ask if he is considering changing his name to Mike.

He and his brother should switch first names.

[Pugger]

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

Doesn't care about the team.

If he didn't care about the team why did he come back out and lead the team to a win after he hurt his knee in week one and continue to play even after we were eliminated from the post season?

[pbmax]

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.

I agree, not a retread. I like the chances with a young assistant to grow into the role.