BREAKING NEWS: FORMER GREEN BAY PACKERS HEAD COACH MIKE SHERMAN SENDS URGENT MESSAGE TO MATT LAFLEUR AND ENTIRE GREEN BAY PACKERS TEAM REGARDING TEAM IDENTITY AND LEADERSHIP AHEAD OF 2025 SEASON
green bay, wi — in a powerful and unexpected move, former green bay packers head coach mike sherman has sent an urgent and passionate message to current head coach matt lafleur and the entire green bay packers organization. the message, delivered via an open letter posted on social media and shared with multiple wisconsin news outlets, called for a renewed focus on “team identity, leadership accountability, and embracing the legacy of lambeau.”
sherman, who coached the packers from 2000 to 2005 and led the team to multiple playoff appearances, expressed deep concern about what he called a “drift away from the packers’ core values.”
“this is not just about x’s and o’s,” sherman wrote. “it’s about culture. it’s about heart. and most importantly, it’s about honoring the responsibility that comes with wearing the green and gold.”
he commended lafleur’s development of young talent, especially quarterback jordan love, but warned that the team’s recent inconsistencies in performance could spiral if not addressed early.
“i’ve watched this team flash brilliance and then fall into stretches of confusion. that inconsistency starts with leadership. matt, you’ve got the tools. now rally your locker room and define who this team is.”
sherman also pointed to what he believes is a lack of veteran voice and locker room unity, suggesting that the front office and lafleur need to identify clear leaders — both on and off the field — before training camp begins.
in a striking part of his message, he referenced the packers’ historic success and the importance of living up to that standard:
“you walk into lambeau and see lombardi’s statue. you look to your left and see the championships. that’s not just history — that’s a challenge. one that every player should feel in their bones.”
sherman’s words are already reverberating across the nfl, with current and former players weighing in. former packers wide receiver donald driver posted: “coach sherman always spoke from the heart. he knows what greatness looks like. the team better listen.”
matt lafleur has yet to publicly respond, but sources close to the packers say the message has been acknowledged and “will be addressed internally.”
as green bay enters a critical offseason, questions remain about whether lafleur and the current roster can rise to the challenge. with expectations building around jordan love’s growth and a hungry young defense, the packers could either reclaim their spot among the nfl elite — or fall into another rebuilding cycle.
one thing is certain: the legacy of the packers still burns bright, and mike sherman just made sure everyone remembers how much it matters.
