The Green Bay Packers‘ decision to hire Matt LaFleur as head coach was highly debated at he time.
He was an up-and-coming assistant with a strong background who looked to be next in line among the new generation of offensive gurus.
It didn’t take long before he proved that he belonged, orchestrating a creative offense that could compete against the best.
However, analyst Eli Berkovits is among the many critics now questioning whether LaFleur is the right man for the job after a Week 9 home loss to the Carolina Panthers.
“I think it’s fair to admit this. Matt Lafleur is one of the best at play design/scheming guys open. But as an actual play caller/game manager, he struggles tremendously far too often,” Berkovits wrote on X.
I think it’s fair to admit this…
Matt Lafleur is one of the best at play design/scheming guys open.
But as an actual play caller/game manager, he struggles tremendously far too often.
— Eli Berkovits (@BookOfEli_NFL) November 2, 2025
LaFleur is too conservative with his playcalling.
Despite a plethora of explosive options at his disposal, he continues to rely on screen passes and the running game.
One can understand why Aaron Rodgers called so many audibles when he was LaFleur’s quarterback, and fans can tell how frustrated Jordan Love looks at times.
LaFleur is a good head coach with a bright offensive mind, but that doesn’t mean he should be calling plays.
The team has an offensive coordinator for a reason, and a reluctance to give up playcalling duties has hurt multiple head coaches in the past.
The Packers shouldn’t sound the alarms despite another unexpected loss.
The problem is that this has happened too many times with LaFleur as their head coach, and they can’t afford him holding the team back, especially in high-stakes situations.
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