The Green Bay Packers In 2023, a turning point came when Jordan LoveThe improvement nearly propelled the team to the NFC Championship. Love's teammate Christian Watson, despite a recent injury in campwatched my quarterback become even better during Packers training camp during a segment on The Rich Eisen Show.
“I don't know how he did it in such a short amount of time this offseason,” Watson said. “But I feel like [Jordan] Love took a couple more steps forward, moved up a couple more times this offseason.”
It's that time of year when teammates support each other. In August, player talk is as real and common as coach talk. Still, Love is back in practice after taking time off early to negotiate a contract extension.
With this a major deal has been signedHead coach Matt LaFleur is reportedly going to step outside the box more aggressive challenge game during Packers training camp, according to Yahoo Sports' Jory Epstein.
How Jordan Love's Improvement Affects Packers' Playoff Hopes
One of the reasons Love took a big step forward last year was his ability to take what the defense offered. That's why he averaged a modest 7.2 yards per attempt (14th). Where Love can improve is his accuracy. He had 98 bad passesthird-highest in the NFL behind Trevor Lawrence and Bryce Young.
However, Watson says he has noticed Love's accuracy has improved during Packers training camp.
“It seems like his accuracy, his ability to read defenses and go out there and manipulate and make throws this camp. It's just crazy!”
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Despite missing nearly half of the 2023 season due to injury, Watson also improved his numbers last year. He caught 28 of his 58 targets for 422 yards and five touchdowns and was on track to surpass his rookie season numbers. The presence of Love and his 4,159 passing yards and 32 touchdowns certainly helped Watson and the rest of the Packers.
The Packers have one of the deepest talent pools at receiver, with Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jaden Reed and Dontayvion Weeks all on offseason lists of players who could prove themselves this year.
What may be most promising about the Packers is their youth. Last year they were the youngest team in the NFL. They could be back in 2024 like Green Bay. there was only one player 30+ (Preston Smith) after day one of OTAs, via Packer Central.
How is it that such a young team can have so much promise and success on the field? And now Watson suggests that Love is even better? The rest of the NFL should be warned.