Not sure how many people caught it but on that TD to Dontayvion Wicks, Jordan Love still had No. 14 right in his face, then he made a slight clutch to get him up in the air to get his throw over the defender. That’s a decision he has to make in about two seconds, then execute it. What other “little things” or intangibles have you seen from JL that make the future bright for this franchise? And do you think he must play to this level to win this Saturday?
His response to adversity. Love is human. He’s gonna make mistakes but doesn’t let one negative outcome manifest into a second. As LaFleur said on Monday, Love learns from everything, and it makes him a better quarterback every time he steps on the field. The guy’s special.
Chase from Carmichael, CA
Regarding Grant from Janesville, I certainly think GB has set the standard, but only a few teams are capable of even attempting it, and fewer are going to succeed. Even if the stars align and you have a top-tier QB that plays long enough at a high level, and you have a relatively stable coaching staff, you still have to hit on the pick.
That’s the tricky part, but fortunately the Packers appear to have hit home runs on the only two quarterbacks they’ve drafted in the first round over the past 30 years. I’m still surprised more teams don’t try, though.
Lynn Dickey used to say he loved throwing to receivers on a wet or snowy field because they knew their routes while the defenders didn’t, giving the receivers the edge in making their cuts. With this group of receivers, a wet field could turn into a huge advantage. The long-range forecast is calling for 60 degrees with rain showers for Saturday in San Francisco. Do the coaches look at weather forecasts and add or subtract plays based on potential for a wet, sloppy field?
Coaches will look at it, but you can’t center your preparation on percentages unless the elements are truly extraordinary (e.g. Kansas City last week, New England and Buffalo a couple years ago). The Packers and 49ers are both athletic, fast teams so the field conditions are a wash (no pun intended). If it does rain, the Packers just have to own it, maintain their concentration, and protect the football.
Matt LaFleur has been on a heater calling plays. That momentum along with J-Love gives me confidence against anyone. Do you think early on in the season when ML stated the game plans were thrown…
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