Packers HC Matt LaFleur finally shows guts by suspending Jaire Alexander

Matt LaFleur has finally shown some guts. LaFleur has finally shown who is really in charge of the Green Bay Packers.

He held somebody accountable.

To be fair, most fans, critics and analysts believe that the person who should be held accountable in Green Bay is defensive coordinator Joe Barry, who is running one of the worst units in the league despite having a depth chart full of first-round talent.

With that said, LaFleur has to learn to walk before he can run, and suspending star cornerback Jaire Alexander for inviting himself to the coin toss this past weekend against the Carolina Panthers and almost dearly costing the team an important possession is a good start.

General manager Brian Gutekunst commented on the matter.

"The decision to suspend a player is never easy and not one we take lightly," Gutekunst said after it was announced that Alexander was placed on the reserve/suspended list for conduct detrimental to the team. "Unfortunately, Jaire's actions prior to the game in Carolina led us to take this step. As an organization, we have an expectation that everyone puts the team first. While we are disappointed, we had a good conversation with Jaire this morning and fully expect him to learn from this as we move forward together. We look forward to welcoming him back next week as he is a valued member of this team and will continue to be in the future."

LaFleur also commented, suggesting that Alexander was suspended not just because of his role in the nearly-botched coin toss.