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When it comes to Aaron Rodgers, new coach Matt LaFleur focused on ‘partnership,’ not how relationship will be ‘perceived’

GREEN BAY — Matt LaFleur hasn’t been at this head-coaching thing for very long, but the Green Bay Packers' rookie coach clearly understands one aspect of his new gig.

You have to do what you believe is right. No matter what anyone on the outside thinks.

And so, when it comes to his relationship with two-time NFL MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers — the topic LaFleur has been asked about more than any other since the Packers hired him Jan. 11 — LaFleur has thought long and hard about how he wants to build it.

As well as what he considers it: A partnership.