Matt LaFleur: "Pretty special" Mike McCarthy has coached Packers, Cowboys, Steelers

Matt LaFleur took over as head coach of the Green Bay Packers in 2019, succeeding former coach Mike McCarthy. The two have faced off on multiple occasions, with McCarthy set to make his preseason debut as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday. Notably, McCarthy led the Packers to victory in Super Bowl XLV during the 2010 season.

During a press conference on Monday, LaFleur expressed his deep respect for McCarthy, crediting his treatment of LaFleur and the impressive accomplishments he has achieved in his coaching career. LaFleur noted that the list of teams McCarthy has coached, including the Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys, and Pittsburgh Steelers, is particularly impressive. The Packers and Steelers are scheduled to face off in Pittsburgh at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday night.