Packers' Matt LaFleur states the obvious about Aaron Rodgers

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Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur made the obvious known on Wednesday: He wants Aaron Rodgers back in the green and yellow next season.

The Packers coach, who is coming off another disappointing playoff run, said at the NFL Scouting Combine he has been in constant contact with Rodgers but making sure he gives the reigning MVP some space while he makes his decision on his future.

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Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Jan. 9, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan.  (Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

"I know it's a lot to take on. He's got a lot to think about," he said. "I don't want to be overbearing and tell him every day how much we love him and how much we want him back."

LaFleur also revealed Rodgers had some say in some of the organization’s recent personnel hires, specifically the rehiring of quarterbacks coach Tom Clements.

"I think we interviewed each other to some level, but just the conversations we had, it's pretty easy for me to see why he is such a great quarterbacks coach and developer and such a great communicator," LaFleur said of Clements. "He's got such a great even-keel demeanor.

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Aaron Rodgers talks with Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur during the game against the Washington Football Team at Lambeau Field on Oct. 24, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Green Bay defeated Washington 24-10. (John Fisher/Getty Images)

"I know he's been coaching this game a lot longer than I have. So, I just think his ability to develop quarterbacks