Jets stars reminisce fondly about Mike LaFleur’s stint with team: ‘A special time’
NY Post
Mike LaFleur wore a postgame smile Sunday that was seldom seen when he called MetLife Stadium his full-time home.
The Rams offensive coordinator punctuated a successful cross-country return by celebrating quietly with his family in the bowels of the stadium after a 19-9 victory against the Jets.
LaFleur was fired as Jets offensive coordinator after the 2022 season — reportedly at owner Woody Johnson’s behest — but wound up making an immediate semi-lateral move to the Rams, where he doesn’t call plays but is part of a winning culture established by Sean McVay.
Jets stars Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall were rookies during LaFleur’s second of two seasons trying to develop quarterback Zach Wilson and both made a point to catch up with their former coach on the field.
“My rookie year, looking back on it, it was a special time and I might’ve taken it for granted,” Wilson said. “I love him. To see how he is helping out that offense and watching them today with their plan to run the ball and the way they executed, I’m happy for him. I hope it continues to take place throughout the playoffs because I really do appreciate him.”
Wilson and Hall have remained in regular contact with LaFleur.
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