“One of my buddies told me (the Packers had hired LaFleur), and I got on and I looked (him up), because I didn’t really know much about him,” Adams said. “I knew he was with the Titans (previously), so I looked him up and did a little bit of my own homework, I guess you could say. And then I met up with him, and he was great. Great first impression.”

Speaking in an interview with ESPN Wisconsin last week, LaFleur said he’d spoken to Rodgers “multiple” times but that he’d only spoken to a handful of other players at that point — including All-Pro left tackle David Bakhtiari and veteran defensive lineman Mike Daniels. But, LaFleur emphasized, connecting with players was a priority once his full coaching staff is set. LaFleur still has a few openings to fill on the staff.

“(I’m) just trying to nail down our staff, as well as trying to reach out to everybody in this organization, including the players,” LaFleur said. “Ultimately, they’re the most important ones.”

Asked what else struck him about LaFleur, the 26-year-old Adams pointed to the 39-year-old LaFleur’s youth. McCarthy is 55 and had been in his 13th season as head coach.