Packers' Policy Backs LaFleur Despite Criticism

0:00It's March 31st. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Packers president and CEO Ed Policy just locked in contract extensions for head coach Matt LaFlore and general manager Brian Goudacunst. Speaking at the NFL's annual league meeting on March 31st, 2026, policy went all in on his backing of LaFlore, calling him a natural teacher, whose built winners from the ground up. Highlighted LaFlore's work developing quarterbacks like Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love, and even Malik Willis over the past seven years. Policy pointed out the coach's locker room buy-in, and his top winning record most victories among NSC head coaches since 2019. Third, overall in the league with 76 wins. Fans aren't all on board though, with some upset over recent playoff flops, including three straight number seven seeds and a rough wild card exit. Last season amid injuries to key guys like Michael Parsons and Tucker Kraft. Policy knows the backlash, but decided on the extension well before that bear's playoff

1:03loss. Inside the building, he hears nothing but praise from players, clashing with LaFlore's B-grade in the latest NFL players association survey on, respect for players. Policy insists the feedback he's gotten directly is universally positive. From line, policy sees LaFlore as the right guy to lead Green Bay forward. No question.