We’re now approximately 15 hours into the Green Bay Packers’ Matt LaFleur era Jermaine Whitehead Jersey , and as we learn more about the team’s new head coach, there seems to be more and more to like with each revelation.For example, not only has LaFleur helped preside over good rushing attacks, but he also has maximized his running backs’ receiving contributions. His wide zone scheme seems to fit perfectly with a mobile quarterback who can move the pocket (hello, Aaron Rodgers). He actually uses creative motions and route concepts to scheme receivers open rather than simply relying on them to beat their defenders one-on-one.In short, LaFleur appears to be the right fit schematically for the Packers’ personnel on offense and seems to run a scheme that will minimize the problems that plagued Green Bay in Mike McCarthy’s later years. Still, questions remain about the 39-year-old, who has just one year of play-calling experience.With Mike Pettine seemingly a good bet to stay on as defensive coordinator last year, what changes will LaFleur make on that side of the football? Were the Titans’ struggles on offense in 2018 a function of injuries and inconsistency by the players, or did his playcalling factor heavily into that? Perhaps most importantly Za’Darius Smith Jersey , will LaFleur and Rodgers be able to get in sync quickly to make this team bounce back immediately in their first year together?As soon as pen is put to paper on the contract between the Packers and their new head coach, the work begins. Let’s start the ride.Aaron Rodgers, Mike Pettine among top priorities for new Packers coach Matt LaFleur | Packersnews.comAs suggested here, I would expect LaFleur’s first phone call after signing his contract to be to his quarterback with his second going to the Packers’ current defensive coordinator. His reported interest in retaining Pettine will surely rub some Packers fans the wrong way, however.Titans: Exploring Matt LaFleur's offense with Packers test at hand | Tennesseean.comSeeing phrases like "pre-snap movement," "crafty motions," and "find a hole in a defense" should make Packers fans drool after watching Mike McCarthy force his receivers to run iso routes play after play after play. In addition, the 2019 Packers will almost certainly be a zone-blocking team in the run game and will use plenty of real RPOs.Aaron Jones wants to bring more to the table for Packers | Packers.comThis is a timely article, which discusses Jones’ desire to become a more reliable pass-catcher. LaFleur’s two stops as OC had excellent receiving backs in Todd Gurley and Dion Lewis, and his previous jobs in Atlanta and Washington had good ones too (Devonta Freeman Billy Turner Jersey , Tevin Coleman, Roy Helu) so perhaps he can help elevate Jones’ abilities in that area as well.Retired OT Joe Thomas: Matt LaFleur fits perfectly with Aaron Rodgers | Packers WireThomas didn't work with LaFleur personally, but he worked with Kyle Shanahan in 2014 (when Mike Pettine was the Browns' head coach). From his second-hand information, it sure sounds like Rodgers' ability to move around inside and outside the pocket will fit great with what LaFleur likes to do.Kliff Kingsbury rumors: USC hired him, but NFL might poach as coach - SBNation.comNow that LaFleur is on board, it's probably a long shot to bring Kingsbury on as offensive coordinator, but the fact that he's even on the market (again) after signing on as USC's offensive coordinator is bizarre.Market explodes as balloons are full of hydrogen instead of helium | Metro NewsFolks - H is for hydrogen, He is for helium. Don't get those mixed up. In an interesting and well-researched piece about the inner workings of an NFL head coach interview, Sports Illustrated’s Jenny Vrentas offers this interesting nugget:Ventras goes on to cite former NFL general manager (and close friend of Mark Murphy) Charlie Casserly, who says staff selections can make or break a head coach while he’s still in the interview phase. “Everything else in the interview can be scripted Adrian Amos Jersey ,” he said. “But staff is judgment. If he has the staff wrong, I’m not going to hire him.”I’ve thought about these observations a lot over the past week or so as Matt LaFleur and company have worked through the process of filling out the coaching staff in Green Bay. We’ve seen departures, firings, retentions, and, with the addition of Nathaniel Hackett this week, finally an outside hire.How much of this process was really LaFleur? How much came down to how his vision aligned with Murphy and Brian Gutekunst? Was Hackett LaFleur’s first choice or did he miss out on Todd Monken, who interviewed in Green Bay before signing with Cleveland?We’ll probably never have firm answers to most of these questions, but they’re worth considering as LaFleur navigates this crucial period early in his head coaching tenure.Nathaniel Hackett will become Packers’ offensive coordinator | Packers NewsThe man described as a “mad scientist” will be headed to Green Bay, giving Matt LaFleur his first big outside addition to the coaching staff.Packers to retain two assistant coaches from Mike McCarthy’s staff | Packers WireIn addition to the Hackett hire Tramon Williams Jersey , LaFleur is keeping two McCarthy-era coaches in Green Bay, retaining Jerry Montgomery and Brian Angelichio.David Bakhtiari named to PFWA’s 2018 All-NFL team | Packers.comThough he still has a hard time collectiong Pro Bowl votes, David Bakhtiari is starting to get some recognition for his high-level play from other sources.Packers hit with Jaire Alexander; need more from J’Mon Moore | ESPNESPN’s Rob Demovsky takes a look at the Packers’ 2018 rookie class, which gave the Packers some mixed contributions on both sides of the ball.Bad news, preppers: Costco’s 27-lb. tub of long-life mac-and-cheese has sold out | The TakeoutAlas, if you were hoping to sate your hunger with processed cheese and noodles in a post-apocalyptic future, your luck has run out.
