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Packers’ Matt LaFleur wants Aaron Rodgers to return to Green Bay: ‘We’d be crazy not to want him back here’

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One other season, one other disappointing finish for Aaron Rodgers and the Inexperienced Bay Packers.

After Inexperienced Bay’s 13-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night time within the divisional spherical of the NFC playoffs, Rodgers stated that he would take his time to find out his future with the group. Nevertheless, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur made it clear that he desires the long run Corridor of Famer to return.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 22:  Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Inexperienced Bay Packers is sacked by defensive finish Arik Armstead #91of the San Francisco 49ers in the course of the 2nd quarter of the NFC Divisional Playoff sport towards the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Subject on January 22, 2022 in Inexperienced Bay, Wisconsin.
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“Actually, we wish him again right here,” LaFleur stated, through NFL.com. “I believe we’d be loopy to not need him again right here. He’s going to be the two-time MVP.

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Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers looks up during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis.

Inexperienced Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers seems up in the course of the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL soccer sport towards the San Francisco 49ers Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Inexperienced Bay, Wis.
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“This man does a lot for our soccer workforce. No solely what you guys see on Sundays or each sport day, however what he does in that locker room. How he leads. I simply know what he places into this factor. And definitely, I’m extraordinarily dissatisfied that we couldn’t recover from the hump, for not solely him, however for everyone in that locker room.”

LaFleur has been with Rodgers in Inexperienced Bay for the previous three years. The quarterback-coach combo has 39 victories, which is probably the most wins for any coach after three seasons in league historical past. Rodgers accomplished 67.1% of his passes for 12,416 yards with 111 touchdowns and solely 13 interceptions. 

They’ve a 39-9 document and two NFC Championship appearances, however they’ve a 2-3 playoff document with no Tremendous Bowl appearances.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 22:  Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers warms up prior to the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field on January 22, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 22:  Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Inexperienced Bay Packers warms up previous to the NFC Divisional Playoff sport towards the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Subject on January 22, 2022 in Inexperienced Bay, Wisconsin. (Picture by Quinn Harris/Getty Photos)
(Picture by Quinn Harris/Getty Photos)

After the sport, Rodgers made it clear that he desires to play for a contender if he returns subsequent yr. The Packers are projected to be $40 million over the wage cap this offseason.

“I don’t wish to be a part of a rebuild if I’m going to maintain taking part in,” Rodgers stated. “So numerous choices within the subsequent couple of months.”

Supply: Fox Information