There seems to be a guide in the NFL for publicly voicing displeasure with your team without even saying or typing a word. Step 1, log on to your social media accounts. Step 2, delete all pictures or mentions of your current team. Step 3, watch the media circus that ensues. Well, that's exactly what Jaire Alexander did in late December and it ignited all kinds of commotion around the star defensive back.
It wasn't necessarily the first time though. There had been a lot of talk in the media that Alexander didn't want to be with the Packers any longer. This particular event was seen as a cry out to display his displeasure following a 34-20 defeat of the Packers at the hands of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the day before, and many began questioning his desire to be with the team after the season concluded. Alexander remained with the team but followed this action by attending the coin toss in Carolina despite not being a team captain, an action that many believed had earned him a suspension the following week vs the Minnesota Vikings.
Interestingly enough, it appears this is where Alexander's displeasure subsided. Head Coach Matt LaFleur noted that the suspension was never for just one action. He also commented that he thought they had a great conversation and expected things to move forward positively. And number 23 seemed to echo this sentiment when he told the media following his interviews in the future might be a little more serious and that he is grateful to play for the Green Bay Packers. Before his suspension, Alexander had allowed 24 receptions against him on 31 targets for roughly 13 yards per catch. He also had five passes defended. After the suspension, he went 4/8 on passes sent in his direction, only giving up 6.8 yards average with an interception and another pass defended. Granted the latter is a smaller sample size, but it was still notable that Alexander had a bit of renewed energy.
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