The Green Bay Packers’ decision to select Jordan Love in the first round surprised many. Given that they already have a quarterback on their list in the form of Aaron Rodgers, it seemed quite difficult to understand why they had chosen Love in the first place. Experts believed that the Packers planned to prepare love under Rodgers, so that when he retires (or leaves the club), love could become a starter.
But until then, how can Green Bay make full use of love? Well, former NFL quarterback Brett Favre has a plan. In an interview with TMZ Sports, Favre offered to use the first choice of the Packers Love as Taysom Hill of New Orleans Saints.
Jordan Love: Its Hour Will Come
Favre said, “I think there are ways to integrate it a bit like Taysom Hill with the Saints. Use it as a half back, a half back pass, but let it run from time to time just to show that you will. Something like that.“
It is still doubtful whether Love could emerge as a utility player for the Packers in its first season. But it is also certain that he could not yet have the opportunity to start for his team. Favre continued, dedicating to Jordan Love, “Soak it all and your time will come. “
Aaron Rodgers was rumored to be unhappy when the news of Love’s selection broke. It was a signal that his club started looking beyond Rodgers as a quarterback. Speaking of Rodgers’ relationship with love, Favre said: “My discussions with Aaron. I never felt he was upset about signing a quarterback, but he didn’t get immediate help. And, it just sends the wrong message.“
A new quarter in the making
On the other hand, Jordan Love doesn’t think too much about his long-term role with the Packers. In an interview with Fox 11 News, the 26th overall pick said: “It’s been three months since the project, something like that. Just because we haven’t really started yet, it’s a bit surreal. I’m quarterback. No matter how they can use me, I guess. I mean I haven’t given it much thought. Obviously, I hear my friends talking about it all the time and all that, but I don’t look at it. It is what it is.“
Love will begin their first training session with the Packers next month at Nitschke Field. Before that, he collaborated with rookie AJ Dillon and catcher Allen Lazard to practice some throws. He is indeed impatient to start, but when that happens, it is a secret that time will unlock.
