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Many deserve credit for the turnaround. But Matt LaFleur should be at the front of the line when it comes to giving out credit. Especially with the work he has done with the Green Bay Packers offense. If not for the offensive turnaround, it’s hard to believe that the Packers would be sitting where they currently sit.
Taking Off the Training Wheels
One of the biggest criticisms LaFleur faced during the Packers early struggles, was his handling of the Packers offense. He struggled to establish the run but most glaring was his resistance to open up the offense for his first-year starting quarterback Jordan Love. It was obvious to most that LaFleur was handling Love with kid gloves.
But something changed in the Packers week eight game against the Los Angeles Rams. LaFleur started to slowly open things up, and with that, Jordan Love started to show glimpses of his potential. In their 20-3 victory over the Rams, Love was 20 for 26, throwing for 228 yards with one touchdown pass and one interception. While the stats were eyepopping, it was the confidence that Love displayed in the offense that made fans stand up and take notice.
