New Packer Head Coack - Matt LaFleur!

Did that seem quick?

Where you surprised?

Do you feel confident as a fan?

Who is this guy?

My answers: YES - YES - NO - Let's find out!

Matt LaFleur:

College

LaFleur's coaching career began at his alma mater, Saginaw Valley State, in 2003 where he served as an offensive graduate assistant. During which time Matt also substitute taught in the local highschools, specializing in math. He proceeded to Central Michigan University where, from 2004–2005, he assisted the offensive staff. In 2006, he coached quarterbacks and receivers at Northern Michigan University. He was the offensive coordinator at Ashland University in 2007. In 2014 he served as the quarterbacks trainer at the University of Notre Dame.

Houston Texans

LaFleur then was hired in 2008 by the Houston Texans to serve as an offensive assistant. He assisted both wide receivers and quarterbacks during his two-year stint there and developed a close relationship with coordinator Kyle Shanahan.

Washington Redskins

When Shanahan's father Mike was hired by the Redskins, Kyle brought LaFleur to Washington to coach the quarterbacks.^[2] A primary responsibility of LaFleur's for the 2012 season was to mentor rookie quarterbacks Robert Griffin III and Kirk Cousins, whom LaFleur was particularly fond of.^[3]

Atlanta Falcons

On February 5, 2015, LaFleur was hired to be the Quarterbacks coach for the Atlanta Falcons working under offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, whom he previously had worked under when with the Washington Redskins. Matt's brother, Mike, was the offensive assistant with the Falcons as well.^[4]
In the 2016 season, Matt helped coach Matt Ryan to winning the league MVP. LaFleur and the Falcons also reached Super Bowl LI, where they faced the New England Patriots on February 5, 2017. In the Super Bowl, the Falcons fell in a 34–28 overtime defeat.^[5]

Los Angeles Rams

On February 8, 2017, LaFleur joined the Los Angeles Rams coaching staff as the offensive coordinator, working under Head Coach Sean McVay, whom he previously had worked with during his tenure with the Washington Redskins.^[6]

Tennessee Titans

On January 30, 2018, LaFleur left his position with the Rams to take the same position with the Tennessee Titans.^[7] Joining new head coach Mike Vrabel, LaFleur had the opportunity of calling the plays for the Titans, essentially being a promotion from his former position as offensive coordinator with the Rams.

Green Bay Packers

On January 7, 2019, it was announced that the Green Bay Packers would hire LaFleur to fill their head coaching vacancy. This is LaFleur's first head coaching position.

So, why should we feel good!  Matt Nagy & Frank Reich!  Bears & Colts!  Now, from my view, growing up in Central Pennsylvania, I already knew the two new head coaches!  What did we learn?

The Bears & Colts hired these two gentleman and this season was VERY rewarding!  Our choice, has many similiarities!

1 - First time head coach!
2 - Offensive oriented!
3 - Creative minds!
4 - Quarterback Oriented! Matt Nagy, ex-QB, Frank Reich, ex-QB, & Matt LaFleur, ex-QB!!!

We now have our Head Coach!  

Matt LaFleur!