JUST IN: After Packers’ Painful Collapse Against Panthers, Former QB Urges Front Office to “Intervene Immediately” — LaFleur’s Response Sparks Massive Debate in Green Bay.
Green Bay, Wisconsin — The tension inside Lambeau Field has reached a breaking point. Following the Packers’ stunning 16-13 loss to the Carolina Panthers, former Green Bay quarterback Kurt Benkert publicly called for a “major intervention” in head coach Matt LaFleur’s duties. The defeat, described by many fans as one of the team’s most embarrassing in recent memory, has reignited old questions about LaFleur’s decision-making and his control over play-calling in crucial moments.
Benkert, who briefly played under LaFleur, didn’t mince words. Shortly after the game, he reposted an old tweet criticizing LaFleur’s handling of the offense and added, “I still stand by this.” The message instantly went viral among Packers fans, drawing thousands of likes and heated replies. Many interpreted it as a direct challenge to LaFleur’s leadership, suggesting that even former players believe the coach has lost his tactical edge and emotional grip on the locker room.
During Sunday’s game, the Packers’ offense sputtered despite multiple opportunities to close out the contest. A questionable screen pass call on third-and-three near the goal line particularly infuriated fans, who saw it as the turning point that doomed Green Bay. Benkert highlighted that very sequence in his criticism, arguing that LaFleur’s insistence on finesse over physicality has made the Packers predictable and soft in clutch situations — a damning claim for a coach once praised for his offensive creativity.
After the game, LaFleur faced reporters with a tone that mixed frustration and accountability. “Give credit to Carolina,” he said. “They had a plan and executed it better than we did. We had turnovers, we missed a field goal, and we deservedly got our a** beat.” The blunt admission did little to calm the storm, as fans saw it not as humility but as resignation — a sign that even LaFleur himself might be running out of answers for a spiraling season.
Inside the Packers’ organization, sources described the atmosphere as tense but not panicked. Team executives are reportedly aware of Benkert’s comments and the public backlash that followed, but for now, no internal moves have been made. Some insiders, however, hinted that a reassessment of LaFleur’s responsibilities — particularly in play-calling — could be on the table if the offense continues to stagnate in upcoming weeks.
Meanwhile, Packers players have remained mostly silent, though several veterans have subtly defended their coach. One offensive starter, speaking anonymously, said, “It’s easy to talk from outside. Coach LaFleur takes every hit for us, and that’s leadership.” Still, others around the league view this as a warning shot — when a former player publicly questions a head coach’s methods, it often signals cracks forming within the foundation.
Fans, as usual, have been anything but quiet. Social media erupted with posts ranging from calls for LaFleur’s replacement to nostalgic pleas for the team to “bring back the old Packers grit.” The loss dropped Green Bay to 5-2-1, a respectable record on paper but one that now feels hollow given the emotional fallout. For a franchise steeped in tradition, mediocrity is rarely tolerated, and this defeat has clearly struck a nerve in Wisconsin.
As the dust settles, all eyes turn to the Packers’ front office. Will general manager Brian Gutekunst heed Benkert’s call for intervention, or will he stand by LaFleur in hopes of a rebound? Either choice carries weight beyond this season. For now, Green Bay stands at a crossroads — torn between loyalty to a proven coach and the uncomfortable realization that something inside this once-proud machine may need to change before it’s too late.
