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Mark Murphy and the Green Bay Packers have successfully hired the 15th head coach in franchise history. After making the tough decision to fire Mike McCarthy in the middle of the season after an embarrassing loss to the Arizona Cardinals, the Packers have brought in a young offensive head coach. Those who hadn’t heard much […]

The Tennessee Titans offense wasn’t all that impressive this year on the offensive side of the ball and new Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur admits it pushed him out of his comfort zone. Packers president Mark Murphy said in the opening press conference the way LaFleur adapted to all the challenges the Titans presented […]

A few hours before the Green Bay Packers offered Matt LaFleur their head coaching job he received a call from Aaron Rodgers the former Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator revealed on Wednesday. “That’s kind of how I had an idea that maybe I was in the running for it,” LaFleur said via ESPN. It makes sense […]

In Packers news not related to Matt LaFleur, word has just come out that the team has granted permission for offensive coordinator Joe Philbin to interview with the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings have been without an offensive coordinator since Tony Sparano died last July. The cause of Sparano’s death was said to be heart disease. […]

Incoming Packers head coach and Skip Bayless’ least favorite person, Matt LaFleur, says that he “can’t wait” to start coaching his team at the Lambeau Field. LaFleur, who spent a year coaching at Notre Dame, on impressions of Green Bay: "It has that college feel about it. … There's no place, in my opinion, in […]

With Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers still recovering from a concussion he suffered during the Packers’ season-ending loss to the Detroit Lions, he will not be playing in the Pro Bowl. As a result, Seattle Seahawks signal-caller Russell Wilson will take his place, according to the Seahawks’ official team website. This will mark the […]

The Green Bay Packers found their new head coach on Monday, hiring now-former Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur for the job. LaFleur was blown away over the fact that the Packers chose him from one of the most prestigious posts in sports: LaFleur: This is a dream come true for me. — Tom Silverstein […]

The Green Bay Packers made a rather surprising decision on Monday, hiring Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur as their new head coach. LaFleur was probably more surprised than anyone else at the Packers’ decision, telling Ryan Wood of The Green Bay Press-Gazette that he was floored when Green Bay offered him the job: “When […]

The Green Bay Packers made headlines with the hiring of former Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur as their new head coach. It appears he has already gotten well-acquainted with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Green Bay finally introduced LaFleur as their next head coach with a press conference. According to ESPN’s Packers reporter Rob Demovsky, he […]

Really does not seem that long ago since the Green Bay Packers were perennial preseason favorites to win the NFC and for good reason. Since the 1993 season, (Brett Favre’s 2nd year in Green Bay) the Packers have made the playoffs 19 times. Compare that to the 20 years prior to the Favre/Aaron Rodgers era […]

Matt LaFleur is, indeed, living his best life. A video posted by Lily Zhao, a reporter for WFRV, features the newly-named Green Bay Packers head coach entering Lambeau Field, with his family. Check it out below. New #Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and his family have entered Lambeau Field. pic.twitter.com/8BULMusnBK — Lily Zhao (@LilySZhao) January […]

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay has nothing but high praise for the Green Bay Packers’ recent hiring of Matt LaFleur. McVay, who worked with LaFleur when he was the offensive coordinator for the Rams, thinks that the team made a fine choice with him. “I talked to Matt when he was going in to […]

The Green Bay Packers have just ushered in a new era in the storied franchise’s history, following the hiring of Matt LaFleur as the team’s head coach. The hire is the first big move of Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst since Green Bay saw its 2018 NFL season end in Week 17, and he does […]

On Monday, the Green Bay Packers decided to hire former Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur as their new head coach. He brings a more modern offensive philosophy and will help utilize the Packers strength on that side of the ball. Former NFL cornerback turned TV personality DeAngelo Hall believes that the Packers made the right decision […]

He mad — he big mad. The Green Bay Packers have just announced that they agreed to a four-year deal — with a fifth-year option — for incoming head coach Matt LaFleur, and while most people seem to be relatively happy with this news, Skip Bayless is less than pleased with this turn of events. […]

The Green Bay Packers entered this upcoming offseason with uncertainty. The dismissal of Mike McCarthy forced the Packers to hire Titans offensive coordinator Matt LeFleur. But there are two major concerns that the Packers must face. The first is whether or not their quarterback, Aaron Rodgers can be durable for the next few years. Second, if the […]

It’s officially official: Matt LaFleur has signed a four-year contract with the Green Bay Packers with a fifth-year option. Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network broke the news on Twitter, saying that the Packers “got their guy” and that their offer was a “strong one” for a first-time head coach. Done deal: The #Packers and […]

Matt LaFleur has been hired as the new head coach for the Green Bay Packers after an extensive search that included quite a few highly qualified candidates. The weird part of the move is how quickly the Packers seemed to make the decision. After reports broke that the Packers were considering who they wanted to […]

It pays to have friends. Especially when it comes to new Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur. According to a report by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Tom Silverstein, Rams coach Sean McVay was responsible — at least partly — for Matt LaFleur becoming the soon-to-be Green Bay head coach. Been told that #Rams coach Sean […]

Matt LaFleur was one of the more intriguing coaching candidates in the NFL heading into the offseason and he landed what many believe was the most prestigious job open. After doing quite a few interviews with different candidates, the Green Bay Packers hired LaFleur to be their new head coach. The pressure is on for […]

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has been a popular name among teams looking for a new head coach this season. There is speculation that he may be staying put with New England, especially now that the Green Bay Packers appear t0 have found their new head coach, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL […]

Per NFL.com’s Ian Rappaport, the Green Bay Packers will likely retain their defensive coordinator Mike Pettine. New head coach Matt LeFleur had said that Pettine would still tentatively allow Pettine to keep the position unless he chooses otherwise. #Packers DC Mike Pettine, still under contract, was on new coach Matt LaFleur’s list when he presented during his […]

The Cleveland Browns in their search for a new head coach have spoken to Mike McCarthy and his camp, but will not make a decision as of Monday afternoon. According to Rob Demovsky of ESPN, the Browns are looking to interview other candidates. They are still going to interview others for the position. The Browns […]

The Green Bay Packers have found their next head coach after parting ways with longtime head coach Mike McCarthy earlier in the season. The #Packers are hiring former #Titans OC Matt LaFleur as their new head coach, source said. ESPN on it first. They’ve made the first hire. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 7, 2019 […]

When a prestigious organization like the Green Bay Packers needs a head coach, the available candidates will obviously prefer them to most other teams that are also in need of one. That also provides the Packers with the luxury of picking from a long list of candidates, and it appears that they are narrowing their […]

Josh McDaniels nearly left the New England Patriots last offseason when he originally accepted an offer to become the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. However, when everything was said and done, McDaniels decided to back out of the deal that was agreed to in order to remain the offensive coordinator for the Patriots. According […]

Rob Demovsky of ESPN is reporting that Patriots’ offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is “very much a possibility” in the Green Bay Packers’ head coach search. The Packers interviewed McDaniels as well as Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur and former Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase over the weekend. They’ll be deciding who to bring […]

The Green Bay Packers are in need of some help in their secondary, and Bleacher Report’s Maurice Moton thinks New York Giants safety Landon Collins could be the man for the job. Collins is set to enter free agency this offseason and is widely considered one of the best safeties in the league. The general […]

This year’s All-Pro voting for the 2018 NFL season came with its fair share of snubs. Among the more notable was that of Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams. Adams was undoubtedly one of the best wideouts in the league this season. Unfortunately, he fell just two votes behind Kansas City wide receiver Tyreek […]

The Green Bay Packers will interview Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Todd Monken for their head-coaching job on Saturday night, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Monken has been the Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator for three years, also serving as the wide receivers coach in 2016 and 2017. In spite of the fact that Tampa Bay […]

There was a time when Muhammad Wilkerson was one of the most feared pass-rushers in the league. Those days are long gone. As a matter of fact, Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report feels that the Green Bay Packers should move on from Wilkerson this offseason, as the impending free agent had a very disappointing year […]

Green Bay Packers are in the market for a new head coach heading into the 2019 season following the firing of long-time head coach Mike McCarthy. The Packers have recently been connected to former Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase, and he is reportedly set to interview for the Packers’ head coaching job on Sunday. […]

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels made it clear last offseason that he was not going anywhere. However, it appears bettors are convinced the Green Bay Packers can entice him this offseason. The Packers were among the notable teams to part ways with their head coach. According to BetOnline.ag, McDaniels has emerged as the […]

Could the Green Bay Packers trade for disgruntled Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown? John Breech of CBS Sports seems to think so. Breech cites the fact that Packers wide receivers had a lot of difficulty getting open for quarterback Aaron Rodgers this season, an issue that Brown obviously does not carry. Brown would comprise […]

Former first-round pick Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is a free agent this offseason and Maurice Moton of Bleacher Report thinks that the Carolina Panthers should pursue him. Clinton-Dix started his career with the Green Bay Packers before being traded to the Washington Redskins before the October 30th trade deadline this season. The thought is that the […]

The Green Bay Packers had a tumultuous 2018 campaign, going just 6-9-1 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. In early December, the Packers fired long-time head coach Mike McCarthy, ending a near 13-year term with the organization. While a loss to the lowly Arizona Cardinals and a 4-7-1 mark at the time […]

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald is reportedly no longer a candidate for the Green Bay Packers head coaching vacancy. The Packers are starting their search for a new head coach after firing Mike McCarthy last month, and there was speculation that Fitzgerald would at least earn an interview with the franchise. However, it now appears that […]

Josh McDaniels has been a hot name in the NFL rumor mill over the last week or two. He has become the front-runner to be offered the Green Bay Packers’ head coaching job, while also turning down an interview request from the Cincinnati Bengals. That has led many to believe that he is down to […]

The Green Bay Packers have been among the most active teams in the league in terms of interviewing for new head coaches. They’ve already interviewed the likes of Jim Caldwell, Chuck Pagano, and interim coach Joe Philbin. And apparently, New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. is part of their extensive list of candidates […]