In a stunning revelation, Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has revealed the real reason he’s rooting for his former mentor Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys in their upcoming game.
According to LaFleur, the reason for his unexpected allegiance is a personal one. In an exclusive interview, LaFleur shared that McCarthy’s son is marrying his sister, making the two coaching rivals family.
“I’m excited to welcome Mike’s son into our family,” LaFleur said with a smile. “And I have to admit, it’s going to be a little weird cheering for the Cowboys. But family is family, and I’m happy to support them.”
LaFleur’s admission has sent shockwaves throughout the NFL, with many fans and pundits expressing surprise at the unexpected family tie.
“I had no idea,” said NFL analyst Peter King. “It just goes to show that even in the competitive world of the NFL, family comes first.”
McCarthy, who coached the Packers from 2006 to 2018, also expressed his excitement about the upcoming family union.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Matt’s sister into our family,” McCarthy said. “And who knows, maybe this will be the start of a beautiful rivalry between our two families.”
As the Packers and Cowboys prepare to face off in their respective games, fans will be keeping a close eye on the sidelines, where two coaching rivals will be cheering each other on as family
