Head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed that Green Bay Packers rookie center Josh Myers is the likely starter in week one.

“Josh Myers, more than likely will be our starting center,” LaFleur said Tuesday.

This came right after Aaron Rodgers said he likes what he sees from his new center. During an interview with former teammate and current NFL Network Analyst James Jones, Rodgers was asked to name an under-the-radar guy who can help the offense in 2021. Rodgers showed no reservations about choosing the rookie as a guy he has been pleasantly surprised with.

"I gotta say the center, Josh Myers. For a guy to come in as a draft pick, as a rookie, and to be that comfortable, it's pretty impressive,” said Rodgers. “He’s very comfortable with the system. I like the way he’s stepped in and controlled the huddle and the calls the first four days.”

Myers making a strong first impression on Rodgers is a promising sign following the loss of Corey Linsley. Linsley was the team’s starting center from 2014-2020 and was named an All-Pro last season. Green Bay had one of the best offenses in the NFL with Linsley, but they were forced to let him walk in free agency due to a lack of cap space. The team then decided to use a second-round draft pick to find his replacement. So far, the transition is going smoothly.

A lot of credit goes to Myers, who built up quite the reputation before joining the Packers. As a senior, Myers was an All-B1G and All-American selection. Myers’ draft selection was an easy decision for General Manager Brian Gutekunst, who was impressed by his leadership at Ohio State.

“He was one of the centers that kind of ran the show there,” said Gutekunst.

Myers was a two-year starter for the Buckeyes and helped direct one of the nation’s most high-powered offenses. Last year, Ohio State finished in the top 10 nationally in total offense (529.9 yards/game), rushing offense (266.8 yards/game), and scoring offense (46.9 points/game).

Green Bay finished with the number one scoring offense in 2020 and hopes to continue that trend given Myers’ history. He has spent a lot of time with the starters in training camp, and aside from one botched snap during the first practice, has done an outstanding job.

Expect Myers to continue to take a bulk of the reps during practice to try and build chemistry with Rodgers leading up to the season opener. Rodgers and Linsley had impeccable chemistry, and while it is unfair to expect that from Myers right away, building that connection in practice should benefit the entire offense.

The fact that Myers is already receiving high praise from his quarterback and head coach must mean he is off to a tremendous start.