https://www.thepackersfanshop.com/Reggie-White-Jersey , his relationship with quarterback Aaron Rodgers is obviously a priority.And one of LaFleur’s former quarterbacks thinks his old boss is perfect for that part of the job.Baltimore’s Robert Griffin III played under LaFleur in Washington, and he thinks LaFleur’s interpersonal skills represent one of his biggest positives.“Matt knows how to navigate those waters,” Griffin said, via Jason Wilde of ESPN Wisconsin. “He knows how to pull out the best in people. He knows how identify and pull on what motivates you, which may be different from guy to guy.“Most importantly, he knows how to win — and ultimately, that’s something Aaron and everybody in between can jump on board with.”The Rodgers-Mike McCarthy dynamic was obviously strained, and having the new coach on the same page as their best player was clearly one of the Packers’ priorities in finding a new coach. And Lord knows there was some office drama to navigate in Washington when Griffin was there, but the years with LaFleur as his position coach were good ones.“Matt’s a great coach, and a better guy Aaron Rodgers Jersey ,” Griffin said. “And he never abandoned me while he was in Washington or after he left. . . .“I loved playing for Matt. He is all the things that NFL owners and executives are looking for right now — young, innovative, ambitious. When he was my QB coach in Washington in 2012 and 2013, he really helped me make the initial transition from college football to NFL football — fundamentals, footwork and just how the game is played on the pro level.”LaFleur has also earned high marks for his work with other quarterbacks, and if he can replicate that with a guy who may be the most gifted passer in the league, the Packers will have made the right choice. After agreeing to sign several players in free agency, the Green Bay Packers officially released linebacker Nick Perry on Tuesday afternoon.Perry, who signed a five-year deal worth $60 million in 2017, was due a $4.8 million roster bonus on Friday Randall Cobb Color Rush Jersey , the third day of the new league year. According to overthecap.com, the Packers save over $3.4 million in cap space, and Perry will account for $11.1 million of dead money in 2019.More Packers coverage from FOX Sports WisconsinPhotos of the Week: 7/21/19 – 7/27/19Packers rookie Gary’s biggest critic is himselfTop Tweets: Former Badger TJ Watt has impressive four-year transformationPHOTOS: 2019 Green Bay Packers training campPackers’ Rodgers, LaFleur ironing out offense, building chemistry“We want to thank Nick for his contributions to the Green Bay Packers and the community over the last seven seasons,” Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said in a statement. “He did a tremendous job on the field, was a great teammate and a true professional. We wish Nick, his wife, Audrianna, and their family all the best.”Selected 28th overall by Green Bay in 2012 out of USC https://www.thepackersfanshop.com/Corey-Linsley-Jersey , Perry played 81 games for the Packers and logged 259 tackles (173 solo), 32 sacks, an interception, seven forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and 14 passes defensed.Perry tallied a career-best 11 sacks in 2016 and seven in 2017, but he only registered one sack in nine games last season.The 28-year-old ranks third in team postseason history with seven sacks.The Packers agreed to sign pass-rushers Preston Smith and Za’Darius Smith on Tuesday. Those deals won’t be official until Wednesday.