Sep 17, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur challenges a call during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Former Green Bay Packers Quarterback Defends Jaire Alexander, Has Harsh Words for Coaches, Amid Week 17 Suspension
The Green Bay Packers mostly control their own destiny as they go into the final two weeks of the 2023 NFL season. If they win on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, and if they defeat the Chicago Bears in Week 18, they have a 95% chance of making the NFL Playoffs.
Of course, in order to make it back to the postseason, they need to put their best foot forward on Sunday in Minnesota, who also is playing for a NFC playoff spot. Unfortunately, they are going to have to do so without two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander, who was suspended by the team on Wednesday.
While head coach Matt LaFleur said that there is never “just one” reason that goes into the decision to suspend a player, Alexander making himself a captain for the coin toss in his hometown of Charlotte was the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back. Despite facing a Vikings’ offense that boasts one of the best wide receivers in the entire NFL in Justin Jefferson, Alexander will not be on the field.
The reactions among fans, of course, is mixed. However, one former Packers quarterback had some pretty strong words for the team’s coaching staff following the decision.
Former Green Bay Packers Quarterback Kurt Benkert Defends Jaire Alexander and Calls Out Coaches
The reactions among fans, of course, is mixed. However, one former Packers quarterback had some pretty strong words for the team’s coaching staff following the decision.
Former Green Bay Packers Quarterback Kurt Benkert Defends Jaire Alexander and Calls Out Coaches
The reactions among fans, of course, is mixed. However, one former Packers quarterback had some pretty strong words for the team’s coaching staff following the deci
Former Green Bay Packers Quarterback Kurt Benkert Defends Jaire Alexander and Calls Out Coaches
The reactions among fans, of course, is mixed. However, one former Packers quarterback had some pretty strong words for the team’s coaching staff following the
