⊃The Green Bay Packers concluded the 2023 season on a strong note, thanks in part to the continued growth of quarterback Jordan Love. As they aim for even greater success this season, Love’s progress is a key factor. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has noted a significant difference in Love compared to a year ago, particularly highlighting his improved decision-making and confidence on the field. This evolution in Love’s game is expected to be crucial for the Packers’ ambitions this season.
“He’s more assertive. More in command. He has a better idea of how to use the people around him,” LaFleur told ESPN’s Dan Graziano. “They’ve all been through it for a year. I thought our offense really grew a lot last year in terms of our ability to use a lot of different guys. I mean, it’s pretty unique to feel like we have a receiving corps where all five of those guys you feel comfortable playing a ton of snaps.”
Last season, Jordan Love effectively distributed the ball across the field, leading him to throw for 4,159 yards and 32 touchdowns in his first full year as a starter. The expectation is that he will replicate these numbers and guide the Packers deeper into the postseason this year.
If he didn’t demonstrate it last year, Jordan Love has certainly proven he’s ready to lead the Green Bay Packers. The organization’s confidence in him is evident in the four-year, $220 million contract they awarded him during the offseason, which makes him one of the highest-paid players in NFL history.
The Packers remain one of the youngest teams in the NFL, but they hope to carry over the positive momentum from last season into the new one. This may be why Matt LaFleur is opting to play his starters during the preseason—to build chemistry and ensure the team enters the regular season with strong momentum.
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