Matt LaFleur ‘speechless’ after Aaron Rodgers’ passionate defense of the Packers coach
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- After the Steelers' 30-6 playoff loss to the Texans, Aaron Rodgers defended both current Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and former Packers coach Matt LaFleur amid criticism, highlighting the undue pressure coaches face today due to media and social media scrutiny.
- Rodgers emphasized that both Tomlin and LaFleur have had significant success and should not be considered on the "hot seat," criticizing the modern tendency to make snap judgments based on expert commentary.
- Matt LaFleur expressed deep appreciation for Rodgers' public support, calling it one of the nicest compliments of his life, especially given their complicated final season together in Green Bay.
- Rodgers reflected on his 18-year tenure with the Packers, stating his career started and will end in Green Bay,
