Packers' Matt LaFleur mulls low survey grade, cites need to grow 'connection' with players
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Key Points:
- Matt LaFleur, entering his eighth season as Green Bay Packers coach with a contract extension, acknowledged the team's struggles to make a Super Bowl run despite consistent playoff appearances.
- LaFleur received a B-minus rating in the NFLPA player survey, down from an A-minus the previous year, with some players criticizing his "respect for players," which he attributed to communication issues.
- The Packers finished the 2025 season with a 9-3-1 start but lost their last five games, struggling to close out games and win key matchups, a problem both LaFleur and GM Brian Gutekunst emphasized needs addressing.
- LaFleur cited role clarity and player buy-in as critical factors, noting some players were unhappy with their roles last season, which affected team cohesion and performance.
- While LaFleur did not specify if dissatisfied players remain on the team, he acknowledged that this likely influenced his low survey rating and stressed the importance of improving relationships and communication within the team.
