Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur will be communicating with a new starting quarterback this season after Aaron Rodgers revealed he intends to play for the New York Jets.
And while the Rodgers-centered drama continues unfold, LaFleur didn’t want interject with the Packers and Jets still working on the framework of a deal. LaFleur essentially deflected when Rodgers was brought up during his media availability at the NFL annual meeting.
“Yeah, listen, I’m just going to throw it out there right away,” LaFleur told reporters, per Pro Football Talk. “First of all, I’ve got nothing but love and appreciation for what Aaron has done for so many in our organization and obviously have experienced a lot of great times together, won a lot of football games together.