"This situation is far too reminiscent of the Harbaugh firing to ignore. Respected head coach with countless wins, but massive big-game struggles, gets canned in an attempt to start fresh on both sides. That is the Packers-LaFleur situation to a tee. Nobody can question his ability, but it just reeks of both sides needing to part ways; it isn't working when it matters most."
"In that scenario, I think Green Bay opts to promote Defensive Coordinator Jeff Hafley, who is receiving major head coaching interest around the league, while LaFleur would land back in Atlanta with his old quarterback. Matt Ryan, alongside Kyle Shanahan and LaFleur, went to the Super Bowl in 2016. Now, he's the president of football for the team, and his past connection with LaFleur and the free agency of the Packers' impressive backup, Malik Willis, could prove to be an incredibly attractive job for LaFleur."
Wild Card Weekend created new uncertainty across the NFL coaching ranks as multiple franchises moved unexpectedly. Eight head-coach vacancies exist after Miami fired Mike McDaniel and Baltimore moved on from John Harbaugh. The Green Bay Packers' collapse against the Bears intensified scrutiny on Matt LaFleur, who has one year left on his contract and a pattern of playoff failures despite strong regular seasons. One projection envisions Green Bay promoting defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley while LaFleur returns to Atlanta to reunite with Matt Ryan and Kyle Shanahan, with Malik Willis's free agency adding appeal. Additional firings and hires are likely as teams reevaluate leadership.
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