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NFL Fans Are Torching Matt LaFleur For His “Weak” And “Cowardly” Comments On Josh Jacobs

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This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Matt LaFleur during preseason.
Matt LaFleur. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Matt LaFleur had a chance to reset after court. He did not take it. One day after Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest, the Packers coach said his opinion of the back had not moved.

Reporters asked if the plea changed how he sees Jacobs. LaFleur said no.

“Well, yeah, because I know the guy, and I know the character of the guy, so I’ve said it many times.”

“And unfortunately, situations occur in life and it’s just an unfortunate situation.”

That line lit the timeline. Jacobs admitted the probable-cause facts in court. He still sits on the Commissioner’s Exempt List and Green Bay still has him on the roster.

Matt LaFleur Draws Fire For Standing Pat

Matt LaFleur speaking to reporters
Matt LaFleur (Photo via Imagn Images)

Jacobs pleaded no contest Thursday to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property. The case started with a May call to his home. Police first booked a felony. Prosecutors later filed two Class A misdemeanors. He took a $1,000 fine and a deferred deal on the property count.

LaFleur already said in August he fully expected Jacobs to stay. Friday, he would not explain why a guilty finding still leaves the back on the team.

“Guys, I’m not getting into any of this until the league completes their investigation.”

The Athletic logged the same answers. The internet did not wait for Roger Goodell.

Zach Kruse of Packers Wire wrote, “That’s the public statement from the head coach? Pretty weak.”

Jacob Infante of Pro Football Network replied, “What a cowardly stance from Matt LaFleur to take on the issue.”

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“This is genuinely pathetic. From the entire organization,” someone wrote.

“Pretty unfortunate for the victim,” one commented.

“Oh yeah situations where one beats a woman just totally happen,” another wrote.

Why Matt LaFleur Cannot Close This File

Matt LaFleur and Josh Jacobs walking off field
Matt LaFleur and Josh Jacobs (Photo via Imagn Images)

The NFL still owns the next move. Jacobs cannot practice or play until the league finishes its review. LaFleur cannot schedule him for Minnesota. He also will not dump the character talk he used all summer.

Fans already hated the “business as usual” line at OTAs. Friday sounded like the same script with a new date stamp. Jacobs said yes when the judge asked if the complaint facts were true. Matt LaFleur still called it an unfortunate situation. That gap is why the heat landed on the coach, not only the running back.

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