Love - no worse than Rodgers in 2022

[HarveyWallbangers]

I don't think the rules are drastically different than 2008 when Rodgers took over. The crackdown on illegal contact happened in 2004--after the Patriots mugged Peyton Manning's receivers up and down the field. The protection of QBs started in 2006--though they did go even further after Brady was knocked out for the 2008 season. Brady had his 50 TD season in 2007. Manning had a 49 TD season (his second highest ever) in 2004.

[texaspackerbacker]

hahahahahaha Don't bet against Rodgers returning to (or more accurately, retaining) GOAT status.

I was late hopping on the Love Train, but now I'm as sold on him as anybody, a lot more than most, it seems. It's true, the rules make it a little easier now, but not that much. Rising to near the Rodgers level isn't likely for anybody, but as I said, I wouldn't rule it out for Love. And I would not say that for more than a very small handful of current QBs.

[run pMc]

hahahahahaha Don't bet against Rodgers returning to (or more accurately, retaining) GOAT status.

Yeah, Rodgers isn't the GOAT (he might be on the Mt. Rushmore of QBs) and while it's possible he returns to pre-2022 form, it's unlikely. Age, injury history, rust, and a bad OL are likely to prevent that. The Joe Flacco story is cute, but over a 17 game season old guys get exposed. Or hospitalized.
You see that hit Zach Wilson took from Bradley Chubb? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WGaaB8TpsY
Rodgers is seeing triple in the blue tent after taking a hit like that. That OL is trash.
For several weeks, he's been rolling his eyes on the sideline at his own team lol. The Jets are cursed, and Rodgers and his old-guy crew aren't going to save them.

[Spaulding]

Aaron Rodgers to the Jets has the makings of the John Hadl trade to the Packers, only for much less draft capital. Barring the Jets greatly improving their Oline in 2024, not sure Rodgers will even still want to play for them.

[Rastak]

Seven fumbles is more than you would want, but it isn't unusual. Rodgers, who valued ball security highly, had 10 fumbles each of his first two years starting and again in 2014. He had 8 in 2015, 2016 and 2022.

I can't be too displeased with Love in that regard.

Greetings Patler, hope you are well! Yea, Love seems to be doing ok thus far. Packers and Vikings are a real treat to watch this season.

[Bretsky]

I don’t think the eye”s lie despite what the stats may say. Karen showed flashes of really high upside early. I don’t see that with Love. I continue to feel he will be just fine. Solid but never spectacular

[Patler]

I don’t think the eye”s lie despite what the stats may say. Karen showed flashes of really high upside early. I don’t see that with Love. I continue to feel he will be just fine. Solid but never spectacular

Funny, I'm just the opposite. Every week I see a throw or two that make me take notice. Throws that not every QB will even try, let alone complete. A couple of the TD throws to Reed, a couple to Watson, others in the middle of the field. A couple every week on the run after avoiding the rush, into tight, tight windows, etc.

I worry more about the "easy" ones he misses. Will that cause him to be too inconsistent? He has shown plenty of the unique abilities.

[Joemailman]

Funny, I'm just the opposite. Every week I see a throw or two that make me take notice. Throws that not every QB will even try, let alone complete. A couple of the TD throws to Reed, a couple to Watson, others in the middle of the field. A couple every week on the run after avoiding the rush, into tight, tight windows, etc.

I worry more about the "easy" ones he misses. Will that cause him to be too inconsistent? He has shown plenty of the unique abilities.

I agree. Sunday was a perfect example. An absolute dart to Reed for TD while rolling out. A no look pass to Wicks for a big gain. But also a miss to Reed that would have been a TD. Despite some inconsistencies, Love is on pace for about 4100 passing yards and 30 TD's. This while throwing to rookies and 2nd year guys and not much support from a running game. If he improves the inconsistencies, I think his potential upside is as high as any young QB in the NFL.

[MadtownPacker]

Bretsky shitsky, need to get your eyes checked. Agree with Patler and Postal. Love has flashed some major firepower in just about all the games. If anything it looks like he needs to throttle some throws down. Don’t see him dropping it in a bucket from 50yds like Rodgers could. But that style of passing always caused problems in bad weather, usually in the playoffs. Love also doesn’t fear the middle as Erron seemed to trying to avoid INTs. As mentioned some of his best throws went there.

Those are some nice stats for his season. He has shown enough that I am good with Packers losing the next two in close games then beating the bears to finish on a high note.

[Joemailman]

6 of the last 8 games the Packers leading receiver has been a rookie. Wicks (2), Reed (2), Kraft, Musgrave.

For the season, 8 different receivers have been the Packers leading receiver for a game: Jones, Wicks (3), Doubs (3), Watson (2), Dillon, Reed (2), Musgrave, Kraft

[texaspackerbacker]

That's another thing I like that he soaked up from Rodgers - spreading it around.

[red]

That's another thing I like that he soaked up from Rodgers - spreading it around.

rodgers refused to throw the ball to rookies and is well known for it

rodgers would stare at adams when he was here and stay with him until he ran his entire route, THEN rodgers would start scrambling around looking for other people to get open (after they already ran their routes)

you can't just manufacture shit out of thin air like you do on a daily basis

[Joemailman]

Rodgers did spread the ball around early in his career (Driver, Nelson, Jennings, Jones). But later in his career he definitely started focusing on one guy. Nelson, then Adams. And he never did like throwing to rookies much.

[MadtownPacker]

That's another thing I like that he soaked up from Rodgers - spreading it around.

Man did you start smoking strong weed? You are blanking out. Rodgers was a fucking elitist when it came to throwing his passes it seemed. I would liken it more to Brett spreading the ball to unknown WRs.

[Sparkey]

My one concern with Love is situational awareness. You know 3rd down and 10 when you know you are going for it on 4th down. So, when the main read is covered, check down and get something. 4th and 5/6 is a heck of a lot easier than 4th and 10, or taking a sack and making it 4th and 17.