Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says his years working for Dan Quinn on the Atlanta Falcons' staff helped him understand how to lead a team that could enjoy itself while contending for championships.
''There was always a loose feeling around the building,'' LaFleur said of his two-year stint as Atlanta's quarterbacks coach. ''Nobody was uptight. You felt like you could really cut it loose and just play without hesitation, coach without hesitation. He didn't micromanage.''
Those lessons have helped LaFleur succeed early in his head coaching career. His former boss isn't having nearly as much fun.