Jordan Love y Sean Clifford They showed that they can move the offense of the Green Bay Packersat least in an initial test against a relaxed defense of the Cincinnati Bengals with few headlines in the field, in his presentation in the preseason of the NFLwith a clear victory of 38-19.
Lovewho the Packers expected to be the replacement for Aaron Rodgers, after almost two decades without a change at quarterback, he played only part of the first quarter, completing 7 of 10 passes for 46 yards, including a perfect jumper to Romeo Doubs for a 9-yard touchdown.
“I think the passing game was quiet,” Love said after the game.
For the Bengals, Joe Burrow was inactive, after continuing to recover from a calf strain (probably wouldn’t have played anyway) while Jake Browning y Trevor Siemian they split the reps at the front of the offense.
Love, also looked impressive in a joint practice with the Bengals on Wednesday and has shown great progress after spending three seasons as a substitute for four times MVP Rodgers, who was traded this spring to the New York Jets.
“There is much to learn yet”, said the Packers coach, Matt LeFleur. “He came out very good, just the poise he showed, the command he showed. I thought we were in and out of the group quickly. I thought it was really a good first exposure for him for the season.”
For his part, Clifford, a Novato de Penn State, got most of the playing time for Green Bay after Love was benched. He led three touchdown drives, but was also intercepted twice by Bengals safety Tycen Anderson, who returned the first 43 yards for the lone touchdown of the game for the Bengals.
Clifford completed 20 of 26 passes for 208 yards and a touchdown pass to tight end Tyler Davis.
Green Bay’s young passers dished out passes to 14 receivers hoping to be part of a new offense, which also lost last year’s leading receiver, Allen Lazard, and its top two tight ends.
“I think in a game like this everyone can get replays, get in there, get a feel for the game,” Love said. “We have a lot of young guys”. Other good news for the Packers was running back Emanuel Wilson, who carried for two scores, including an 80-yard run.
The absence of Joe Burrow and his importance on offense for the Bengals
Burrow he suffered the calf strain early in camp. He threw a few passes before the game and then watched from the bench. Coach Zac Taylor said his franchise player is “progressing as he should.”
Instead, I open the game Browningwho was QB of the practice squad of Cincinnati last year, he played the first half, going 10-of-17 for 95 yards and an interception.
Siemiana 31-year veteran signed in May, completed 15 of 28 passes for 121 yards and an interception in the second half.
“Ultimately, that’s what judges us, protecting the ball and getting the team into the end zone.” Taylor said. “Not enough of that tonight.”
The Bengals have not said whether Burrow will return for the opener in Cleveland on September 10. There’s also the matter of Burrow’s pending contract extension that will likely make him one of the highest-paid players in the league.
2023-08-12 09:38:49
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