Green Bay Packers: 'Arm Arrogance' Is 1 Key Flaw Stunting Jordan Love

Kimes noted that Love ranked surprisingly high in several statistical categories: fifth in QBR and fourth in DVOA (Defense-Adjusted Value Over Average, measuring performance compared to the rest of the league in similar play scenarios). He was also sacked at the second-lowest rate off of pressures, demonstrating high-level escapability and playmaking.

Of course, that lack of precision alongside the wow-moments is the crux of Love’s problem. In the Packers’ playoff loss to the Eagles, under constant pressure from Philly’s ferocious pass rush, Love threw for no touchdowns and three picks, helping to ensure that the offense never got off the ground. Though his struggles were hardly the only issue in a woeful team performance, his final giveaway fittingly sealed the game and served as Green Bay’s last offensive play of the season.

Jordan Love Must Ditch Bad Habit To Lead Green Bay Packers Further

Despite Love’s tantalizing talent, a lack of sound mechanics is creating bad habits, says Connelly, leading the young quarterback on a concerning developmental trajectory.

I do think he’s really veering into the bad parts of Josh Allen a couple of seasons ago, where it’s true arm arrogance. Where he has just given up any hope of where his feet are supposed to be, how he’s supposed to navigate the pocket, and it’s such arm arrogance – to a point where defensive coaches have caught up to him now, with how he wants to play, how he wants to attack the field.

In order to elevate his game, Love needs to clean up his footwork and decision-making. With the current version of himself, the Packers can only go so far. Yet Love is still only 26 years old, has only two full seasons under his belt, and has had some time to undergo growing pains. In year three, with any so-called sophomore slump out of the way, he must avoid regression and make progress in problem areas. Connelly, for one, thinks he is equipped to do so.

I have some concerns, but he’s always been a guy where he has a maniacal work ethic. Maniacal. And I think he really wants to be one of the greats. There’s still skill issues in his game, but every year I see little developments, little improvements in there that I just think he’s going to improve.

For the Packers to improve on their demoralizing finish last season, Love needs to make meaningful strides toward maturing as a QB.