Could a coach’s commitment to player empowerment unwittingly unravel a team’s season? Matt LaFleur , known for fostering a player-led culture in Green Bay , now faces an unexpected backlash. Several players are openly questioning his authority, a development that is rattling the locker room just as the Packers enter a critical phase of their preseason. The delicate balance LaFleur sought between leadership and camaraderie is teetering, casting a shadow over a team that once thrived under his football acumen.

The stakes have never been higher, with the Packers poised to face the New York Jets in their preseason opener this Saturday. LaFleur’s gamble to play starters like Jordan Love in the preseason, backed by data suggesting a specific number of reps reduces early-season injuries,

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