The Lass Word: 4th Quarter Will Determine Love's Growth
QBs earn their spurs with the game on the line.
By KenLass
In the National Football League most games are going to come down to the fourth quarter. More specifically, most games are going to come down to how well your quarterback plays in the fourth quarter.
Jordan Love certainly demonstrated he is capable of being a franchise signal caller in 2023. He led the youngest roster in the league to a winning record and a playoff win. Love finished second overall in touchdown passes, and seventh in passing yards. Now it is time for him to take the next step toward greatness. A big part of that step is becoming more consistent when the game is on the line in that final period. He certainly showed he could be clutch at times, but he also struggled in several game-ending moments.
In week two against Atlanta, Love entered the final quarter with a 24-19 lead, but went three and out twice, while the Falcons scored to surge ahead 25-24. Love and the Green Bay offense went back on the field with 54 seconds left to play, first down on their own 25, needing just a field goal to pull out the win. Love threw four straight incomplete passes, and the Packers had to swallow a bitter one point defeat.
By contrast, Love was brilliant in the fourth quarter in the following game against the Saints. With 12:50 remaining, and Green Bay trailing 17-0, Love led the team on three consecutive scoring drives, culminating in a field goal and two touchdowns, plus a two point conversion that pushed the Packers out to an 18-17 lead. When Saints rookie kicker Blake Grupe missed a 46 yard field goal attempt with 1:10 on the clock, Green Bay’s first year starter had bagged his first 4th quarter comeback victory.
In week five at Las Vegas, Love entered the final quarter trailing the Raiders 17-13. On one possession he threw an interception to Robert Spillane. He got the ball back with 7:03 on the clock but went three and out. It should be pointed out that his eleven yard scramble for an apparent first down was called back for a holding penalty on Tucker Kraft. Love got one more chance, with the ball on his own 42 yard line with 1:55 left. After seven plays, he threw an inaccurate long ball to Christian Watson and was picked off to end any hope.
Week seven at Denver saw Love at his best and worst. Entering the final frame trailing 16-10, he directed a beautiful eleven play, 76 yard drive that took 6:19 off the clock, culminating in a four yard scoring pass to Jayden Reed, giving the Packers a 17-16 lead. When Denver came back with a field goal to go up 19-17, Green Bay got the ball on their own 25 with 3:50 remaining, again needing just a field goal to win. Five plays later Love threw an interception at the Broncos twelve yard line to end it.
In week ten at Pittsburgh Love was trailing the Steelers 20-19 with 11:45 to play. A seven play drive ended with a punt. After Pittsburgh added a field goal the Packers got the ball back at the 5:14 mark. Six plays later Love threw an interception in the end zone. He got one more chance beginning at his own 19 with :59 remaining, but threw another pick at the Steelers two yard line. Both of the last two drives he moved the team skillfully down the field, but couldn’t close the deal.
Love came through perfectly in the clutch in week eleven, hitting Christian Watson with a 24 yard scoring pass with 2:33 left to play, to pull out a 23-20 conquest of the Chargers. It didn’t hurt that L.A.’s Quentin Johnston dropped a sure touchdown bomb in the closing moments.
Love was very good again in week 13 against the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs. He led the Packers on consecutive eleven-play drives in the fourth quarter, both culminating in field goals. The drives kept the ball away from Patrick Mahomes and the explosive Kansas City offense just enough to ensure a 27-19 victory.
On the Monday night of week fourteen Green Bay lost to the New York Giants, but it wasn’t because of Love. Trailing in the fourth quarter 21-13, Love led the Pack on a twelve play drive, but Anders Carlson missed a 45 yard field goal try. Getting the ball back at 8:59, Love led a seven play drive that did end in a field goal. Then with 3:34 left on the clock Love presided over a nine play drive that ended with a touchdown pass to Malik Heath, giving the Packers a 22-21 lead. But the defense couldn’t hold, and the Giants kicked a walk off field goal to break the hearts of green and gold fans everywhere.
On Christmas Eve Love got the ball with 4:05 remaining and the game tied at 30 against the Panthers. He executed a nine play, 61 yard drive that ended in a field goal, which would eventually win the game.
Against the Bears in week eighteen Love was masterful in the fourth quarter, as he directed a twelve play drive that bled the final 6:08 off the clock to preserve a 17-9 conquest and a trip to the playoffs.
After blowing out Dallas in the playoffs, Green Bay took on the 49ers in the divisional round, and I’m sure you remember the painful ending. The Packers got the ball at their own 25 with 1:07 to play, trailing 24-21. Four plays later Love made that disastrous decision to throw late across the middle into traffic. The resulting interception ended their season.
In summary, Love was superb in the clutch at times, and disappointing at others. This, of course, is what one would expect of a first year starter. And to be sure, the quarterback isn’t solely responsible for a team’s fate at the end of a game. There are blocking failures, dropped passes, penalties, and defensive letdowns to factor in.
It is encouraging to note that Love got much better at these situations as the season progressed, until that final game. Now he heads into 2024 with those experiences under his belt and he should only get better.
The Packers will go only as far as their quarterback can take them, and they should feel optimistic about having Love in the driver’s seat when the game is on the line.
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Ken Lass is a former Green Bay television sports anchor and 43 year media veteran, a lifelong Packers fan, and a shareholder.
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Comments (44)
NickPerry
May 13, 2024 at 06:35 am
I always thought that stat about game winning drives in the 4th quarter or OT was always kind of BS. I mean you have so many other factors going into who wins and loses a game. It's not ALL on the QB yet like everything they get the credit.
Rodgers never had a TON of "Game winning drives" because the defense would always give it back up or many times Crosby missed the kick just like Carlson against the Giants last year.
Personally I think Love will just get better in this stat. His ENTIRE offense was growing up with him last year, some positions more than others. This year will be better and next year still better yet. Hell, if Hafley's defense is as good as we all hope and they get the kicker figured out, there may not be that many times when he needs to come from behind...They'll be AHEAD!
greengold
May 13, 2024 at 09:07 am
That's a great point in your finishing there, Nick. While reading Ken's article, I had similar thoughts about those stats, and wondered how many throws were late due to missed blocking assignments up front, etc...
This 2024 season might prove out your last point a bit, with quality additions made along our OL, plus another year's development for the younger starters on that 2023 line protecting Love. I think this upcoming season will showcase a far more confident Offense altogether, more assignment sure, and more effective in running up scores early, making come from behind situations fewer and less necessary.
A ton of dynamic players added this offseason + development of 2nd & 3rd year players could be the difference there.
NickPerry
May 13, 2024 at 11:26 am
Let's hope so buddy!
Leatherhead
May 13, 2024 at 02:29 pm
gg.....I've been studying the games from last season, and I'm going to go out on a very short limb here, and I believe it's supported by the evidence .
From Thanksgiving on, Love and the offense found their stride. They'd finally had enough practices and games together, the offensive line was finally settled enough, we had most of our offensive pieces in place, and we rolled.
29 at Detroit. 27 against KC. A little bit of a lull against the Giants and Tampa, where we only got 22 and turned it over 3 times in one game But then back-to-back 33 point games, and the 48 point explosion against Dallas in the playoffs.
Love, during this stretch, was particularly impressive when he had time, which he usually did. The offense scored repeatedly in goal-to-go, often on one of Love's 33 TD passes. The only thing that can stop this offense is an injury to Love, IMO, or else it'll be one of the highest scoring in the NFC.
greengold
May 14, 2024 at 09:31 am
Good call. You're right. They were en Fuego that last half of the season. It seemed like that's pretty much how we thought the season would roll, with Love in his first year starting, and all the new rookie & 2nd year weapons.
Sadly, I ditched all of my games I had recorded from last year. But, moving forward..! LOL. This is going to be a much different and improved team to take the field, Game 1 in Brazil.
Gotta say, I'm totally stoked for the Packers in 2024. ESPECIALLY, with what should be a vastly improved D. Our DL is pretty well stacked. Now, LB and S look equally loaded. If Stokes can make a solid comeback, with Jaire, Valentine, Ballentine, King... whoosh There's a lot to like right there.
barutanseijin
May 13, 2024 at 01:26 pm
You can’t go run run pass punt and then blame the defense for collapsing. Rodgers and the O wasted too many 4th quarter opportunities.
Leatherhead
May 13, 2024 at 02:37 pm
Sure you can. People do it all the time.
When the offense scores, and the defense stops, you get a lead.
When the offense doesn't score, and the defense doesn't stop, you lose the lead.
It's not "offense gets leads and defense loses them". No. It's a joint effort.
As recently claimed, it's about the 4th quarter. Your team will either score on their final possession or it won't, and ditto for your opponent. Look at our last game.......SF scored on their final (real)possession, and the Packers turned it over.
Look at any game. You only get about 10 possessions, and what you do on the last couple matters. How's this for a final 4 possessions? 3 and out, turnover, 4 and out , turnover. And then, when the opponent catches up, it's the defense's fault.
Guam
May 13, 2024 at 07:08 am
As I was reading the title of the article I was thinking exactly the same thought about the Packer defense. The fourth quarter will be a measure of the defense's growth under Hafley. Over the last decade we have all watched the Packer defense blow a lead in the fourth quarter far too often. With the rules of football tilted toward the offense we shouldn't expect the Packer D to be a brick wall in the fourth quarter, but some improvement sure would be nice. And that would take some pressure off Love and not require him to be a hero every game.
greengold
May 13, 2024 at 09:09 am
Kudos on how the improvements on D should factor into this as well, Guam. I cannot wait to see this D in action in 2024 and beyond.
SicSemperTyrannis
May 14, 2024 at 09:43 am
It's an interesting time right now: tons of attention on the defense and rightly so. Still, it's an unknown. It's our offense that has proven itself and we can be more realistic about really dominating this season!
And yet the other two phases of the game certainly give us tons of reasons to be optimistic. If ST and D can both perform well this season?!? There's really no limit ...
GPG!!
greengold
May 14, 2024 at 10:05 am
YESSSSSSSS!!!! I think this team is going to be a juggernaut, if they get Stokes back to form, along with returning players progressing on schedule in their development, this could be something very special for the Packers,
We've got depth like we haven't seen in GB in decades. I'm super stoked about this new D, and players added there over the last 3 years. Ballhawks in the secondary. Run stop everywhere, along with a very promising pass rush. Hafley's gotta be thrilled to have the talent he's able to work with.
I want to see Rich Bisaccia deliver on STs. He's underwhelmed in his tenure here. Time for he and his players to step up.
Leatherhead
May 13, 2024 at 02:47 pm
Guam, you blow leads as a team, just like you get them that way.
I'll cite the Dallas playoff game. We got off to a 27 point lead, and ended up winning 48-31. You can't catch up on a team that keeps scoring.
As opposed to the SF game, where we went scoreless for the last 20 minutes, and SF did score a TD in that time and took the lead.
Ideally, we'd put enough offensive pressure on our opponents that they have to get out of their "comfort zone" to try to catch up. It's easier to stick to
the run when it's 10-7 instead of 24-7.
If we can get a team that's not a good passing team into a situation where they have to do more of what they aren't good at, then that front 8 DL rotation is really going to have an opportunity to make some big plays.
LLCHESTY
May 13, 2024 at 08:05 pm
Wait, now you want teams to have to pass?? Waffle much?
Guam
May 14, 2024 at 07:53 am
"you blow leads as a team, just like you get them that way."
I think that was kind of the point I was trying to make LH. The author was talking about 4th quarter being a measure of growth for Love (and by extension the offense). I was saying the defense needs to be measured the same way because the defense contributes to the team just as much (or as little) as the offense. You need both to be successful.
T7Steve
May 13, 2024 at 07:35 am
Love will get better with experience. Game winning ball control that ends in TDs will put to rest any problems with our kicking game and make even last season's defense look like a top five.
I can't believe that the O-line will be an early season question mark like last season. It may not start out like gang busters but will at least be reliable and grow to where we expect a Packer O-line to be.
We'll see how the special teams do. That's a perineal worry that we will have time to get into later, I'm sure.
jvole
May 13, 2024 at 08:50 am
And the receivers running the wrong routes. That was a common thing the first 7-8 games of last year.
T7Steve
May 13, 2024 at 10:12 am
We expected that with the receivers didn't we? They were better than I imagined they'd be.
I thought the running game with the "veteran line", Aaron Jones, and AJD would carry the team till they got dialed in.
Last season didn't only surpass my expectations, it totally went in other directions. I actually believed they could make the playoffs before the start of last season. I just thought it would be because we could win the division with a 10-win season and the Lions would come back to earth.
I wish I didn't have to consistently prove to myself how human I am. If I set my expectations low this season, can I enjoy watching them being surpassed? Maybe I should set them much higher and watch them still be surpassed?
Leatherhead
May 13, 2024 at 11:18 am
''Game winning ball control that ends in TDs'''
Perfectly put. Ball control is nice, time of possession is nice, FGs are nice, but football is still about touchdowns. Having a the ball a long time and doing nothing with it doesn't really describe a good offense.
The Packers had 174 drives....just a hair over 10 per game, and almost 40% of those ended in scores, good for 9th in the NFL. The Top 10 teams all made the playoffs. Only one team was better than 45%...the Cowboys, at 50.
Only 42 of our 174 possessions ended in TDS. IMO, we'll do better than that this year.
SicSemperTyrannis
May 14, 2024 at 09:54 am
GB NEEDS to improve that one stat more than anything else!
SicSemperTyrannis
May 14, 2024 at 09:52 am
We don't know that the O line will be an early season question mark. There are tons of questions about it right now. There's also most of the pre-season practices for them to figure it out.
That's what I tried to focus on last year at TC, and I couldn't get a handle on what would have been best. I think that's because the organization didn't. Everybody played hurt except for Nijman and Rhyan, which seems very strange to me.
The only thing we know right now is that depth should be better. That and nobody's pushing Jenkins and Tom out of "the best five." Everything else is in flux, and right now that's fine because it means opportunity for improvement.
I do hope to see that evaluated before the first pre-season game, so our "best five" get some playing (and practice) time to gel before week 1. It's at least two years in a row that has suffered.
Handsback
May 13, 2024 at 07:35 am
I'm glad you recapped the season,I'm still enjoying last year's results. Never thought last year's roster would perform like they did.
You are right that Love's legacy will be determined by those 4th qtr. comebacks. It will be these comebacks that will propel the Packers to the playoffs and eventually the SB.
Love seems to be a QB that learns from his mistakes, and this season we will see his intestinal fortitude in closing out games regardless of the teams they are playing.
I'm a little concern about some of his habits like throwing off his back foot, but results are trending up.
SicSemperTyrannis
May 14, 2024 at 11:52 am
I went to TC last year and I can assure you that JL10 did not have those footwork problems then, which means he learned them under pressure. While people talk about the improvement on our O line and it did in fact improve, he still had defenders up in his grill a split second after getting rid of the ball most of the time, and never had time for a smoke and a coke.
It was reassuring to me to hear his recognition of this problem by the end of the season, which tells me he should be able to unlearn that bad habit and get back to his usual self.
There's a whole laundry list of stuff I'd like to see him focus on: while many here claimed he had accuracy problems, he absolutely nailed several long throws with perfect placement. This tells me accuracy is not the problem, it's consistency. While it's amazing the number and variety of off platform throws he completed, many of them could have been while being ON platform. I attribute this to him being pressured so much. Again, an off-season working with 0 pressure and his targets should solidify all that, improving his consistency. It's the short passes that are my concern, such as the first attempt in the SF game. That one went to #33 who had no chance to catch it; a lot of that type of miss targeted him. Whatever the issue is there, I'd think that would be one of the easiest things to fix? It's like he just assumes it will be a completion, rather than concentrating all the way through the throw like he does during a longer pass.
An improved 0 line will help most of this, greatly. And also the run game. Speaking of which, JL10 always slid well. I think he runs well and can improve in decision making re: when running is his best option. He's spent time with Peyton Manning, who was a master at the play action fake; hopefully he picked up something there?
I believe we have not even glimpsed his ceiling, wherever it might be. Hopefully we're witnessing a dynasty in the making ...
RCPackerFan
May 13, 2024 at 07:39 am
I felt like Loves decision making in the 4th quarter really improved as the season went on. That is why the final throw against the 49ers was more shocking then anything. We haven't seen him make those plays in a while. So I'm hoping he takes that and learns from it.
While its easy to look purely at Love and say he didn't get it done here or there, the part that we really have to add is that this was the youngest offense in the league. This was a team that was still learning each and every week. We have no clue if the young players were where they were supposed to be on some routes and whatnot, which can throw timing off. But once it clicked, it really clicked.
The most exciting part is especially after the Steelers game we got to see the light bulb go off with the team. We got to see that they took the games and learned from them.
With Love, and all the weaponry having a full year under their belts together I really think we have every right to be extremely excited about this coming year. Its crazy to think about how much talent they have at the skill positions. Watson, Doubs, Reed, Wicks, Melton, and Heath. Also don't sleep on DuBose. He is a guy that could get on the 53 also. At TE with Musgrave and Kraft they form one of the most talented TE groups in the league. Sims is a guy to keep an eye on as he was also a rookie. And the Packers are high on Davis.
And then you look at the rebuilt RB room. Dillon and Wilson return. Unfortunately they lost Jones. One of the leagues best and one of my personal favorites. But they did add Jacobs who is one of the best RB's in the league. I am looking forward to seeing how he fits into the offense. Having the Weapons at WR and TE, and Love with his arm skills I believe will really open things up for Jacobs. The part that I absolutely loved though is that they didn't just bring Jacobs in. They went and added the explosive option in Lloyd. I think he will compliment Jacobs a ton. I wouldn't be surprised if they had them in the backfield together a quite a bit.
The thing we can talk about with this offense is how balance the talent is in the running game and passing game. They have explosive options at all 3 positions. They have very reliable catchers and they have guys who are very hard to tackle at all 3. This only helps Love out. When they need a drive in the 4th Quarter Love should feel much better this year about the players around him, knowing they know what they are doing as well.
I just know I'm excited about this coming season.
jannesbjornson
May 14, 2024 at 10:26 am
His starting RT was out of the game and he had pressure in his grill. The defense jettisoned the guys who were afraid to tackle when it came to crunch time. See what Hafley can conjure up for this D? Better depth at running back will help if Jacobs goes down for a bit. Morgan and Monk have added competion up front. Cornerback is still a concern.
SicSemperTyrannis
May 14, 2024 at 12:53 pm
CB isn't a concern if Ja and Stokes stay able to play at their best. That gives us 21, 23, 25, 35, 37, & a rookie. If 21 & 23 each have to miss 9+ games?
TKWorldWide
May 13, 2024 at 07:50 am
Football is the ultimate team game. Offense, defense, and special teams all game long. What if the team trails in the 4th, scores a go-ahead TD, and the defense can’t hold it? Is that on the QB? Let’s say once again they trail in the 4th, the offense drives down in range of a 40 yard, go ahead FG and the kicker shanks it? Or the kick is blocked? Are those on the QB? What if the whole team is so efficient that they only trail to start the 4th quarter 3 or 4 times all season?
I am well aware of the fact that it’s the W’s and L’s that matter, and that 4th quarter comebacks are memorable and make for great drama. But when evaluating the QB, I’d wager the coaches look more at decision making and execution rather than the very simplistic measure of “4th quarter comebacks.”
RCPackerFan
May 13, 2024 at 08:18 am
Think back to the New Orleans game. GB made a hell of a comeback in the 4th quarter. They took the lead late to only have the defense allow the Saints to drive down the field to get in FG range. Somehow they missed the FG.
If they made the FG should that take away from what Love and the offense did in the 4th quarter? No, but it would have and the story would have been significantly been different had they made it.
TKWorldWide
May 13, 2024 at 09:00 am
Absolutely right there with ya. It is a TEAM GAME.
Now, to another point, I’m sure that Love’s grace under fire in that game (early season game, particularly) did something to boost his own confidence as well as his teammates’ confidence in him. That’s a pawsitive for sure. But measuring QB’s according to 4th qtr comebacks is a fool’s errand. And don’t none of us have time for that.
greengold
May 13, 2024 at 09:17 am
"Ain't nobody got time for that!"
https://youtu.be/ydmPh4MXT3g?si=TEmBcJCtIwxnoUIh
TKWorldWide
May 13, 2024 at 08:35 pm
LOL
And
Thank you picking uppeth that which I have putteth downeth!
Leatherhead
May 13, 2024 at 10:55 am
I think we scored 42 TDs last year; Dallas and SF had 57 and 60, iirc.
Add 1 TD each game and our record would have been something like 13-4. Even a FG would have made the difference in some games.
Last year was a learning year for Love and the offense, and you could see them learning and improving as the season wore on. By the time the season ended, this offense was a very good offense. Just ask Mike McCarthy.
This year is very different, IMO. All these guys are back, and unlike a year ago, they know that they've got the juice. Last year at this time, we had LOTs of questions about Love and Bakhtiari and the TEs, Kraft and Musgrave. We didn't know what we had in Reed or Wicks. Now we know. Many, many fewer unknowns on the offensive side of the ball, and they should rock.
GregC
May 13, 2024 at 08:40 am
This may be the only part of Love's game that is in need of major improvement. Is there anything else? He struggled with throwing deep balls during the first half of the season, but that wasn't a problem later. And of course he can still improve at the things he's already good at. So much potential.
He forced the issue at times late in games, including the last game unfortunately. I'd like to see him run the ball more in those situations. Get some easy yards and keep the defense honest. But I think he knows what he needs to do.
LeotisHarris
May 13, 2024 at 08:50 am
Even if Jordan has yet to earn his spurs, at least his azz isn't in the jackpot (see Terry Collins vs Tom Hallion below). It's pretty clear the kid has been burning the midnight oil to give 110% on gameday. Most of us learn from our mistakes. I suspect he will, too. Tom Clements is another year wiser as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn28Dz4RUxc
greengold
May 13, 2024 at 09:14 am
He said, "Jackpot!"
LLCHESTY
May 13, 2024 at 12:07 pm
Syndergaard had the makings of an all time great Mullet there. Looks like he thought about that pitch too much though. C'mon Meat!
https://youtu.be/iaGB8BfdxIM?si=n-jMD6gvEttSsqzU
Leatherhead
May 13, 2024 at 10:43 am
I'm still happy with the Jordan Love. Very happy, actually. IMO, it's very likely he'll be better than he was last year, and that should put him in the MVP discussion. That would put us in the playoffs and give him a chance to prove that the 49er game was an aberration. Win/win.
I hope that next year's offseason discussions here don't involve Love nutting up under pressure like that guy we used to have before Rodgers. That would be unpleasant.
We're going to see the Lafleur offense, being run by a LaFleur QB, who has a year as a starter now. The WR situation is as good as you could hope for, we improved the line, we improved the RB situation.....I think the word I'm searching for is 'juggernaut'. This could be the best offense that LaFleur has put on the field since he's been here.
T7Steve
May 13, 2024 at 12:07 pm
Wasn't 2020 his best O? Compare that to last season for a sounding board for this season.
Leatherhead
May 13, 2024 at 02:58 pm
We had the best offense in the league that year. I think this year's could be just as good, or better.
LambeauPlain
May 13, 2024 at 12:16 pm
Can Jordan Love get better? Certainly. He seems the sort who knows if you don't, you are getting worse.
First year as a starter stats:
Favre: 8-5. 3,227 yards. 18 TD-13 INT. 85.3 rating. No Playoffs.
Rodgers: 6-10. 4,038 yards. 28 TD-13 INT. 93.8 rating. No Playoffs.
Love: 9-8. 4,159 yards. 32 TD-11 INT. 96.1 rating. Playoffs. One win.
Will Love be better than Favre or Rodgers? We will have to see...but he was better than both in his first year leading the Offense.
"A good start!" (Dilios, movie 300)
Alberta_Packer
May 13, 2024 at 12:20 pm
An improved running game will help with Love's growth and 4th quarter profeciency. In the past, I recall too many times when the O was stymied on short yardage and goal line plays - thereby abruptly ending drives. With the addition of Jacobs and even Lloyd - together with a solidified O-line - perhaps that weakness can become a strength. If so, then the need for QB hero ball would be greatly reduced.
T7Steve
May 13, 2024 at 12:33 pm
" If so, the need for QB hero ball would be greatly reduced."
If I ever hear "hero ball" again with this new QB and crew, it will be too soon. Let the team win some of the close ones. How about a pick six or kick return for the win?
What a breath of fresh air!
cdoemel
May 13, 2024 at 04:30 pm
Love will get better with experience. Especially with Tom Clements in his corner. I just re-watched the first half of the 49ers game. If Love had completed the pass in the 4th quarter and we win that game, we were still really, really bad. If you’ve forgotten, and have gotten all optimistic because of all the hype about how the Packers beat the Chiefs, Lions and Cowboys and weren’t even supposed to be in the post-season because of the young roster, re-watch. Aaron Jones and penalties are the only reason we were in that game offensively. With only a few exceptions, passes weren’t accurate, and when they were, they weren’t caught. Re-watching certainly tempered my expectations for 2024, which is probably a good thing. The D wasn’t terrible, but also not consistent. As I’m sitting here, with the coaching additions and acquisitions through FA and the draft, I have much more confidence in our D than our offense. Experience is only gained through playing the game. If we believe what we’re told about Love’s demeanor, work ethic and leadership qualities, then hopefully the experienced gained will clean up what I saw. Fingers-crossed.
The_Baloney_Stops_Here
May 14, 2024 at 03:01 am
He already had 3 4th qtr comebacks and shouldve had 2 more if not for the defense blowing it in the last minute. His play in the 4th qtr is the least of my worries.
Ferrari-Driver
May 15, 2024 at 11:40 am
Ken Lass, I'll tell you what...if the Packers defense improves as much as I think it may this year and Jordan Love and the offense takes the jump I'm expecting, there won' be too many games that Jordan Love will have to make a 4th quarter come back in. That Packers team is going to be a handful for anyone in the NLF.