The Green Bay Packers have a lot to be excited about moving forward. The team put together a memorable first season with Jordan Love under center. While the start of the season was up and down, to say the least, the Packers went 7-3 over their last 10 games (including the playoffs).
Their four game winning streak to end the regular season earned them a playoff berth and they took full advantage by becoming the first seven seed to defeat a two seed. Now details have emerged about how Love developed throughout the season.
How Did Jordan Love Develop For The Green Bay Packers Throughout The Season?
Jeff Kerr of CBS Sports sat down with backup Sean Clifford. Clifford opened up about what he saw from Love throughout the year:
What did you see in Jordan Love’s game and how he improved over the course of the year?
Clifford: “Oh it was tremendous to watch him. You saw it in OTAs and training camp, him making spectacular plays. Then you get to the games — and I know he didn’t have the hottest start — but you saw it in practice. You’re like ‘When this guy turns it on, he’s gonna make a splash.’
“Now remember this is his first year starting, so you had to give him a little bit of time. We all knew the minute he turns it on, he would make a splash. Now, he’s arguably one of the best quarterbacks in the league right now.”
What did you do to help him get to that level?
Clifford: “Just being an ear for him, no matter what he needs. Meeting with Jordan (Love) for extra film, talking through a concept, talking through progression, whatever it might me. Just always being there, being the best backup you possibly can.
“Alongside of that as I stay ready, it also pushes him to get better and better. It’s a super-healthy competition, it’s a super-healthy relationship, and a good room to be in.”
Teammates Knew Jordan Love Had “It” From The Start
While players may have known Love would be special from the start, in Week 11, everything changed for the rest of us. This is when Love went on a roll that was practically unprecedented. Between Week 11’s comeback win over the Chargers and the playoff win over the Cowboys, Love threw 21 touchdowns to one interception, completed 70.7 percent of his passes and fashioned a passer rating of 116.6.
There have only been two quarterbacks in NFL history with at least 21 touchdown passes, no more than one interception, a completion rate over 70 percent, and 2,400 passing yards in a nine-game stretch. Matt Ryan (2016 and 2017) and Drew Brees (2018).
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