The Packers are turning to Jordan Love after three decades of quarterback stability, but their star-studded defense could still lead them to the playoffs.
last year in which he completed 6 of 9 passes for 113 yards and a touchdown in a comeback attempt against the Philadelphia Eagles. Inside Green Bay’s facility, Love has sparked optimism. LaFleur said he has seen Love take “ownership” of the offense and practice with “swag,” emerging as a leader after deferring as the backup.
“Jordan, he’s definitely earned the respect in the locker room by the way he works,” LaFleur added. “Those guys see him every day. They see the growth he’s had. He’s putting the time in. He’s an excellent communicator. He’s one of the guys. That’s an important piece to playing that position. You got to fit in with your guys. He does.”Rodgers’s departure brought a Hall of Fame-sized hole but also a palpable lightness to training camp.
Does the prospect of going so young excite or terrify a head coach with an offensive background? “Both,” LaFleur said, laughing. But he also used the wideouts’ youth to underscore his faith in Love. “We wouldn’t be in this situation if we didn’t have the utmost confidence in Jordan,” LaFleur said. “Is it going to be perfect? No. That’s something we talk about as a group, as a team. I don’t care what position. It’s never going to be perfect. But, you know, we’ve had three years of exposure to him. I’ve been able to witness the growth that’s taken place as a person, as a player. You know, it’s fun to see his competitive spirit come out more and more and more.
The Packers have stars at every level of their defense, but none who excites them more than pass rusher Rashan Gary, who missed the second half of last season with torn knee ligaments. He is not widely considered part of the defensive player of the year conversation, but the Packers believe he will be by season’s end. “He’s one of the premier defensive players in the league,” LaFleur said. “That dude is a game-wrecker.”Green Bay’s schedule will also ease Love’s transition.
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