Packers WR Romeo Doubs Makes Feelings Clear on HC Matt LaFleur After Polarizing Extension
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur signed an extension Jan. 17, keeping him in Green Bay for years to come despite some fan outcry. While fans expressed frustration, internal support also shone through, with wide receiver Romeo Doubs giving his two cents.
Romeo Doubs Voices Support for Packers Coach Matt LaFleur
In 2025, the Green Bay Packers and Romeo Doubs faced a bittersweet season, going 9-7-1 — barely finishing second in the NFC North behind the 9-8 Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions.
While they had quality wins against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Lions twice, the season ultimately fell apart after a heartbreaking loss to the division rival Chicago Bears in the wild-card round of the playoffs. Fans were upset with LaFleur’s team management, and with his contract expiring at the end of the season, his future looked murky.
In an “Up & Adams” interview with Kay Adams, Doubs said, “He’s a huge reason why I am here. I don’t even want to speak on just the football aspect, you know, just part of my growth as a person.”
Since being selected in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, LaFleur has helped grow Doubs into one of the better young receivers in the league. He has caught at least 40 passes in each of his four seasons, with 2025 being his best statistically to date. This year, he racked up 724 yards and 6 touchdowns on 55 catches, earning a PFSN WR Impact Grade of 77.9, which is 29th among qualified receivers.
He went on to give LaFleur further praise, saying, “He’s one of the best coaches in the league just based on the situation alone and what he had to deal with. I don’t fault them for keeping him there; he’s one of the top, top coaches in the league.”
Statistically, Doubs is spot on. Few other coaches have more wins from 2019-25 than LaFleur, who has gone 76-40-1 since being hired from the Tennessee Titans in 2018, where he served as offensive coordinator
LaFleur will need to continue proving his status, especially with how the NFC North is shaping up for the future. Dan Campbell and the Lions had a down year, but won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. The Bears look to be one of the top up-and-coming teams in the NFL, and the Vikings have too much talent to be overlooked.
Taking advantage of Doubs, Christian Watson, Tucker Kraft, and other key offensive contributors will play a huge role in his future success.
