When the Packers head south to Soldier Field in early September, it will be the first in what will probably be a long series of meetings between two young NFL head coaches. Matt LaFleur will have a unique advantage in this contest, and it’s my guess he’ll try to exploit it to the fullest.
Matt Nagy, in his rookie year as a head coach, came away with both the Associated Press and Pro Football Writers Association NFL Coach of the year awards. Though they finished the season ranked only 21st in offensive yardage, Nagy’s Bears compiled the third stingiest defensive unit in the league.