Green Bay Packers President Ed Policy Reveals Massive Reason for Matt LaFleur Extension

Had the Green Bay Packers' fanbase been in charge of making decisions in the wake of the disastrous end to the 2025 season, everyone would have likely been fired.

The Packers would have a new head coach right now, and they'd basically be in the middle of a rebuild while at the same time trying to keep a Super Bowl window open. 

It would have been a tricky needle to thread, and it would have been based on the emotions -- largely dissapointment and anger -- that people felt as Matt LaFleur and the Packers lost five in a row (including a collapse against the Chicago Bears in the playoffs) to end the campaign.

Team president Ed Policy is not in his position to make emotional decisions, though. His job was to evaluate the Packers as a whole and not just look at the last five games, but the next five years.

His eventual conclusion was that consistency and winning more than you lose was more important than a knee-jerk reaction. 

"This decision was based off first-hand knowledge of that seven-year body of work," Policy explained in his monthly column on the team website. "Our record with Matt at the helm is 76-40-1. Since 2019, no other coach in the NFC has won more games than Matt, and only two other coaches in the NFL have won more than him in that time. I've been at every one of those games and witnessed Matt during both the highs and the lows."

There have been plenty of highs and lows for the Packers, but the reality is that LaFleur has a better winning percentage than 90-percent of active coaches and he's made the playoffs in six out of his seven seasons. 

You can't make the big game if you don't make the dance first, and that undoubtedly impacted Policy's decision.

LaFleur's ability to develop the quarterback position also played a massive role. Both Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love have thrived under the guidance of LaFleur -- a former quarterback himself.

Heck, even Malik Willis, whom the Tennessee Titans cast off for a seventh-round draft pick, has looked like a legitimate NFL starter thanks to LaFleur.

 "His work with quarterbacks is unparalleled around the league," Policy said of Green Bay's head coach. "He helped Aaron Rodgers win back-to-back MVP awards and lead our team to two NFC Championship games. He is developing Jordan Love into a top-tier quarterback, reaching the playoffs in each of his first three years as a starter. He has also been instrumental in Malik Willis achieving his potential over the past two seasons. Our players love playing for Matt and I assure you coaches like Matt are not easy to find in the National Football League."

Interestingly, Policy admitted that he heard the negativity surrounding the team after the loss to Chicago. He undoubtedly heard a good chunk of the fanbase wanting to see LaFleur fired. Folks were out for blood, and it made sense considering the late-season collapse we all witnessed.

Ultimately, though, Policy felt a responsibility to the Packers to stay above the fray and make a decision grounded in what is best for the Packers' long-term future as they look to chase a Super Bowl.

"Football is an emotional game, and I understand the high emotions that go into a playoff game against our longest-held rival," Policy explained...."However, in my seat, you must rise above emotions and analyze objectively an entire body of work to make a long-term decision that puts the team in the best position to compete for Super Bowls year in and year out. That's the process I went through following our season." 

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