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LaFleur brothers ready for “throw down” at Cardinals-Packers joint practice

GLENDALE – Nothing better than a sibling rivalry at the highest level. Ahead of Wednesday’s joint practice and Friday’s preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and Green Bay Packers, head coach Mike and Matt LaFleur had some fighting words.

LaFleur brothers ready for “throw down” at Cardinals-Packers joint practice

The LaFleur brothers, Mike and Matt, are set to engage in a "throw down" during a joint practice between the Arizona Cardinals and Green Bay Packers. The rivalry between the two coaches has been brewing ahead of Wednesday's joint practice and Friday's preseason game. Matt suggested during a Monday press conference that if issues arise during the joint practice, his players should tag him in and have their head coach, Mike, step in to "throw down" at the 50-yard line.

When Mike was asked about his brother's playful threat, he initially had no comment but did add, "We'll see what happens." Despite their close relationship, the brothers have maintained a competitive spirit throughout their football careers, with both coaches having intersected paths in the past.

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