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Sep 20, 2020; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) talks with head coach Matt LaFleur during the third quarter of the game against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports | Reuters
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Sep 20, 2020; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) talks with head coach Matt LaFleur during the third quarter of the game against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports | Reuters
The Packers are coming off a big win over the Cowboys. However, it does not imply that the franchise would not chime some bad news. The franchise made some moves and let go of a couple of its germinating athletes. As the situation becomes questionable, HC Matt LaFleur gave reasons why they let go of some of their budding athletes.
On Tuesday, the franchise released WR Amari Rodgers and RB Kylin Hill. Both athletes were members of the Draft class of 2021. Both players could not compete for the initial eight of the season’s matchups and appeared in just two games in the last few weeks. Matt LaFleur gave closure on why they let two promising athletes let go.
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As per Matt Schneidman, Matt LaFleur talked about Kylin Hill getting future endeavored. He mentioned. “Regardless of your role, no matter how big or how small, we expect guys to come to work and just be supportive and own that role to the best of their ability. When you don’t do that, this is what happens.”
Matt LaFleur on cutting RB Kylin Hill:
"Regardless of your role, no matter how big or how small, we expect guys to come to work and just be supportive and own that role to the best of their ability. When you don’t do that, this is what happens."
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) November 15, 2022
For Amari Rodgers, LaFleur said it hurt a lot, as the WR did anything they asked of him. He was an excellent team player. Rodgers worked diligently. He appears to be progressing in terms of sheer expertise, but they are in a production-based industry.
The roster opened two sports in the main roster. One could go to Randall Cobb, who might get off the IR this week. The franchise promoted Patrick Taylor from the practice team to the depth chart to supersede Hill.
Aaron Rodgers hollered at Matt LaFleur ahead of OT win over the Cowboys
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The Packers’ OT win over the Cowboys brought the franchise’s momentum into place. However, Aaron Rodgers was angry over Matt LaFleur. After the failed third down, an enraged Rodgers came on the sidelines. He looked discontent with the plays which were under consideration. LaFleur accepted responsibility for the late-game mistakes and attributed A-Rod with compensating for his ambiguity.
Aaron Rodgers shows frustration towards Matt LaFleur after the third-down play call.
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Matt LaFleur stated they frequently find themselves in these situations when they give Rodgers complete control of the show. The QB1 does an excellent job. Although hindsight is 20/20, he was entirely to blame.
Green Bay prepares for a Week 11 matchup against Tennessee. For the franchise’s unhinged success, QB1 and HC need to be on the same page.
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