Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst gave a short and telling answer on what he’s learned about fourth-year quarterback Jordan Love in training camp this season. The Packers are trusting Love to lead the Packers this season after trading Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets.
President Mark Murphy said it would take about half the season before the Packers have a better feel about Love’s capabilities with the team long term. That’s a good thing for Love, as he and the rest of the first-team offense have struggled through the first several practices to win in competitive periods against the defense.
Packers GM talks about Love’s progress
The Packers didn’t practice Friday, but Gutekunst held a press conference Friday afternoon. He was asked about what he had learned about his new starting quarterback after the first two weeks of camp. According to Rob Demovsky with ESPN, Gutekusnt bluntly said he didn’t have a read on Love:
Love is working with rookie and second-year pass catchers. It’s going to take time for those players to get in rhythm. Gutekunst understands that it’s impossible to know where Love is until they play an opponent.
However, Gutekunst is also admitting he knows the Packers defense is dominating Love and the offense in training camp this year. That doesn’t mean the offense is a lost cause, but Love hasn’t shown he’s the guy yet.
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