Green Bay Packers' wide receiver Christian Watson's recurring hamstring issues have prompted the team to seek a specialist's evaluation. Head coach Matt LaFleur, during his season-ending press conference on Monday, emphasized the importance of determining the cause of Watson's injuries, describing him as an 'impact player' for the team. LaFleur also expressed his hope for quarterbacks coach Tom Clements to return next season, noting that he hasn't talked to Clements yet about his plans. The Packers are committed to utilizing every resource to study Watson's condition and are in the process of starting their off-season planning, with LaFleur set to meet with his staff.
Christian Watson, Packers will work to figure out "root" of his hamstring injuries. https://t.co/ZooO434naH
Matt LaFleur wasn't definitive about much Monday, especially when it came to any potential coaching changes. But he was emphatic about one thing: They plan to put every resource into studying why Christian Watson keeps having hamstring injuries. Story: https://t.co/Ln7t70bs5h
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LaFleur said he really hopes that QBs coach Tom Clements returns. He said he hasn't talked to him yet as to his plans for next year. "We're all better for having Tom Clements around," LaFleur said.
Christian Watson spoke at length today about doing more research on why his hamstring issues continue, and Matt LaFleur said there’s a plan in place that the organization will assist with because: “That’s something that we need to figure out because he’s an impact player."
LaFleur said the #Packers have a plan for WR Christian Watson to find out why his hamstrings have been a problem. They plan to send him to a specialist to make an evaluation.
Packers coach Matt LaFleur in his season wrap-up press conference: “I know there’s going to be a lot of long-term, big picture questions. I’m there yet, fellas. We’re just starting the process.” LaFleur said he will start meeting with his staff this afternoon. https://t.co/386f87g3Uk
#Packers coach Matt LaFleur doing his season-ending press conference in a few minutes.
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