ESPN Report: Clear Message: Jordan Love is still the quarterback of the future in Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is standing firmly behind quarterback Jordan Love amid growing chatter about a possible regression in his performance. Following a string of uneven outings, some analysts and fans have questioned whether Love is taking a step back after showing promise last season. LaFleur, however, isn’t buying the narrative.
Speaking to reporters earlier this week, LaFleur addressed the concerns head-on. “I think it’s easy to get caught up in statistics or a few plays and start throwing around terms like ‘regression,’” LaFleur said. “But I watch the tape, I see the work he puts in, and I know how far he’s come as a leader and as a player.”
Love, who took over the starting role in 2023 following Aaron Rodgers’ departure, impressed during his first full season, particularly in the second half when he led the Packers to a playoff berth and a Wild Card win. But some inconsistency in the early part of the 2024 season has raised eyebrows, with critics pointing to missed throws and decision-making lapses.
LaFleur emphasized that growing pains are a natural part of any young quarterback’s development. “You don’t measure a quarterback’s growth solely by numbers,” he said. “You look at command of the offense, leadership in the huddle, and the ability to bounce back from adversity. Jordan’s checking those boxes.”
He also noted that factors beyond Love’s control—such as injuries to key offensive linemen and a young receiving corps still finding its rhythm—have contributed to the team’s offensive struggles. “It’s a team game,” LaFleur said. “Jordan’s not out there alone. When protection breaks down or timing’s off with receivers, it affects the entire operation.”
Despite the criticism, Love remains poised and focused, saying after the team’s most recent loss, “I know I’ve got to be better, and I will be. But I trust the process and the support I have here.”
LaFleur echoed that sentiment, praising Love’s maturity. “He’s a competitor. He’s not satisfied, and neither are we. But we’re in this together, and I believe in him 100%.”
As the Packers prepare for a crucial stretch of games, LaFleur’s public backing sends a clear message: Jordan Love is still the quarterback of the future in Green Bay—and he’s not facing the journey alone.
