Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst confirmed something most expected: Aaron Rodgers indeed played a role in the hiring of Tom Clements as the new quarterback’s coach.
“Aaron’s impact on that decision was, that’s part of the conversations he’s part of,” Gutekunst said during his pre-combine press conference on Wednesday. “We’re excited to have him back, and see how he affects that group.”
Clements came out of retirement from coaching to replace Luke Getsy, who took a job as the offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears. Clements served as Green Bay’s quarterback’s coach from 2006-11 and offensive coordinator from 2012-14. He was then the team’s assistant head coach from 2015 to 2016.
