Ed Policy Betting On Matt LaFleur

Betting on Matt LaFleur Makes Sense for Packers

The Packers have committed to the existing braintrust of Brian Gutekunst, Russ Ball and Matt LaFleur, with all three penning long-term contract extensions to stay in Green Bay.

There was a lot of noise from outside the building on whether LaFleur would, or should continue as head coach of the Packers in 2026, but according to reports, there was never any serious consideration to moving on.

LaFleur has compiled a 76-40-1 regular season record, but has failed to take Green Bay to the Super Bowl.

While he is not perfect, and there are things that must improve for the Packers to hoist a Lombardi Trophy in the years to come, new president and CEO Ed Policy has done the sensible thing in not succumbing to pressure from a vocal minority in the fanbase, and sticking with LaFleur.

The postseason disappointments can of course to an extent be pinned on LaFleur, as can literally anything that goes awry with the team when you are the head coach.

But there is context to apply to many of the playoff losses which is being ignored for the convenience of throwing out ‘3-6!’ and declaring that postseason record the end of the discussion.

On the flipside, LaFleur has a tremendous amount of credit in the bank for various achievements which are now being forgotten by many.

There were certainly arguments to be made for a ‘fresh start’ after the horrific way the 2025 season ended.

But in reality the Packers are more likely to get over the hump by betting on a coach who always gets them in the dance putting it all together in the next few years, rather than starting over and betting on an unknown coach not only matching what LaFleur has been able to do, but bettering it.

It is not complacency, or a sign of early round playoff exits being acceptable, it is trusting that a coach who has established himself as one of the best in the league will eventually make that final elusive step and bring a title back to Titletown.

Is Cornerback or Defensive Tackle A Bigger Need?

As the offseason progresses, some of the most important decisions in the league are made. It’s also a time where evaluations on the state of the roster are at their sharpest.

These few weeks allow the best combination: fresh memory of the season that just concluded, and the objective finality of the offseason.

Of course, it’s no one's preference that the Packers aren’t actually playing right now. But they aren’t, and we can only watch as the Seahawks and Rams fight for the George Halas Trophy, a ticket to Santa Clara, and the ultimate prize. It’s not hard to remember the moments when that trip to the Super Bowl felt so tantalizingly close.

That dream crumbled, and it’s time to start sifting through the rubble.

As we start to put together a “to-do” list for the Packers this offseason, it’s important to remember that player acquisition will be limited in 2026. There are easy levers that the Packers can pull to get themselves below the salary cap. Beyond that? It’s hard to say exactly how far the front office will want to go this year. 2027 will be a big “borrow from the future” offseason, with the potential to add some outside talent. But for now, Green Bay is probably best focused on retaining their own talent, with players such as Tucker Kraft, Devonte Wyatt, Christian Watson, and Jayden Reed eligible for extensions. Not to mention, there are huge questions to answer about the future of less popular candidates, such as Quay Walker, Sean Rhyan, and a fifth year option for Lukas Van Ness.

All that to say, the Packers might need to heavily prioritize where that focus lies this offseason. So, on what positional group should that focus lie?

Ask anyone and they’ll probably tell you that the Packers’ biggest roster deficiencies lie at cornerback an d defensive tackle. Today, we attempt to determine which position is the bigger “need” for the Packers this offseason.

Packers Defensive Coordinator Watch: From Safe Bets to Chaos Agents

CHTV co-founder Aaron Nagler breaks down the full spectrum of candidates Matt LaFleur could turn to in order to keep the Packers defense aggressive, modern, and attacking. Who’s realistic? Who’s the dream hire? And which move would truly change the NFC North?

How Do the Packers Get Back to a NFC Championship?

This upcoming weekend is one of the best of the year if you’re a neutral NFL fan. However for Green Bay Packers fans, it has become one that seems so close, yet so far away.

Between 2007 and 2020, the Packers appeared in six NFC championship games. Since 2007, the only other NFC teams with as many as four trips to the NFC championship are the 49ers (7) and Eagles (4). This year’s participants, the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams are both making their third appearance in an NFC Championship game since the 2013 season.

Despite having all of those appearances, it is definitely disappointing the Packers have only one Super Bowl appearance. There were three heartbreaking losses, two of which came in overtime (2007, 2014) and two losses that were total blowouts (2016, 2019).

Whoever wins this Sunday, Rams or Seahawks, it will make another NFC team to make a third Super Bowl since the Packers made their last appearance at the end of the 2010 season.

Ahead Of The Pack: Wrapping Up The 2025 Season

The crew discusses the biggest offseason needs for the Packers, which free agents they'd prioritize and what this year's Super Bowl matchup will be.

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25 Possible Candidates for the Packers Defensive Coordinator Position

Jeff Hafley did a solid job with the Packers' defense over the past two seasons. Replacing him won't be easy, but there are plenty of quality candidates available.

LaFleur said "all options are on the table" for how he would go about replacing the Packers' defensive coordinator. LaFleur added that the team will "make sure we have a good plan in place" for Hafley’s departure.

The Packers have reportedly started exploring all of their options. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported that Green Bay has "begun work on defensive coordinators..."

Here are 25 possible candidates that could end up interviewing for the Packers defensive coordinator position.

Packers Mock Draft Monday: Reaches, Steals & One Tempting QB Swing 👀

CHTV Draft Analyst Newt Westen is running all eight picks for the Green Bay Packers—with plenty of second-guessing along the way.

From resisting the temptations to taking a developmental quarterback swing, to pouncing on a tight end that should not still be on the board, this mock is full of debate-worthy decisions. Newt breaks down steals, reaches, positional needs, and why some picks feel great while others… yeah, maybe not so much.

Dive in to the latest CHTV Mock Draft!