Jaire Alexander of the Packers is “surprised” to be suspended for a coin-flip mishap and promises to grow from it.
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin: Jaire Alexander anticipated paying a fine. Having disregarded Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur’s instructions prior to the opening coin toss at Carolina, he knew that some discipline was imminent, if not necessary.
Despite not being a captain, Alexander trotted out to midfield and did so in a way that was consistent with his silly antics this season. The distinctive pair of sunglasses. The belts of wrestling champions. The accessories. It’s as if he’s portraying a comic book character in the NFL, never taking himself too seriously.
But this was the final straw. The Packers could take no more. In a game when they most needed their star cornerback, general manager Brian Gutekunst and LaFleur made one of the toughest disciplinary decisions possible by suspending him. Alexander claimed he wasn’t prepared for this decision.
“The suspension caught me off guard,” Alexander remarked. “I had a possibility that I would be fined.”
CB Jaire Alexander of the Packers stated, “I was stunned by the punishment.” “I had a possibility that I would be fined.”
Alexander claimed that being away from team facilities for a week wasn’t easy. He used the extra time to exercise, which he did all last week since he knew he would return for the regular-season finale. It also allowed him time to reflect during a meeting with LaFleur and Gutekunst at the beginning of his suspension.
It was distinct. Alexander spoke to the media on Wednesday outside of his locker at Lambeau Field. Alexander stopped talking about the same old crap, which he said will become the new standard. Alexander remarked, “I might be a little more serious in my interviews.” What was different was that Alexander answered questions on a Wednesday rather than his usual Friday. He doesn’t answer inquiries at all during some weeks.
Other changes will be more difficult to notice. According to Alexander, the main takeaway was that the team’s internal communication needed to be improved.
Alexander stated, “I think there was absolutely something to learn from.” “I should have done a better job of communicating during that week, no doubt about it. That won’t occur again going forward.
According to Alexander, communication is important. Speaking with my boys is simple, but conversing with strangers can occasionally be difficult. I must thus improve at that.
