'This is a little surreal:' Green Bay Packers introduce new head coach, Matt LaFleur



GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers introduced Matt LaFleur as the team's new head coach on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 9.

"This is a little surreal for me right now," LaFleur first told reporters. I cannot tell you how honored I am... To be the head coach of the Green Bay Packers, it is surreal -- and I am humbled."

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur



LaFleur told reporters he is excited to work with quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the rest of the team.

"My philosophy is to lead, teach and inspire." LaFleur said. "We are going to be process driven -- and going to be process driven in the pursuit of bringing the Lombardi Trophy back to Green Bay."



LaFleur introduced his family during the news conference -- including his wife and sons. As he did so, he got a bit emotional.

"I'm all about family," LaFleur said.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 09: Matt LaFleur speaks during a press conference to be introduced as head coach of the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 09, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)



Below are details about LaFleur’s career as noted by Packers.com:


GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 09: (L-R) head coach Matt LaFleur and President and CEO Mark Murphy of the Green Bay Packers introduce Matt LaFleur as head coach at Lambeau Field on January 09, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Gett …