Green Bay has heard enough of the debate around Jordan Love.
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur made his stance clear when asked whether his quarterback belongs in the elite tier: “I get so confused by that question because I think he’s an elite player.”
That’s the kind of answer that lands hard in a year when Love’s standing has been treated like a weekly argument instead of a settled fact. Strip away the noise from the season opener, and the body of work looks a lot stronger than the conversation around him. LaFleur’s view is simple: Love has already shown enough to be counted among the league’s best.
The case isn’t built on one hot stretch, either. Love put together a strong regular season and has already shown he can handle playoff pressure. Green Bay hasn’t always gotten the wins to match the performance, but his level of play has stayed steady enough to keep the conversation where LaFleur wants it.
Last year’s wildcard loss to the Bears ended up drowning out how well Love actually played. His numbers were elite, and he did his part to help Green Bay build a lead that slipped away because of a failing kicker and poor coaching decisions. On the biggest stage, Love showed he can give the Packers a real chance.
His 2023 season backed that up in a big way. Love threw for 4,159 yards and 32 touchdowns, production that sat firmly in elite territory.
The past two seasons haven’t produced the same eye-popping totals, but that hasn’t been about a lack of talent. The offense has been built differently, and Love has played within it.
Injuries and LaFleur’s commitment to balance, with Josh Jacobs featured heavily, have helped shape how the numbers look. Even so, the quarterback’s level of play has given Packers fans plenty to believe in.
Around the league, finding a capable starter is hard enough. Having one who can already be placed in the elite conversation is a different kind of advantage.
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