The Jordan Love era is 100% a go. The Green Bay Packers and New York Jets finalized their trade to send Aaron Rodgers out east, just a few days before the start of the 2023 NFL Draft. Jordan Love’s progression over the last three years played a huge role in the confidence the Packers had in trading away their four-time MVP quarterback. That remains true to this day, and Matt LaFleur spoke about how that happened.
Matt LaFleur Credits Tom Clements With Jordan Love’s Production
On Saturday, Packers coach Matt LaFleur credited Tom Clements for helping Love get ready for his new status as the Green Bay starter:
“Just watching him last year, I think Jordan’s made some huge strides,” LeFleur told reporters via Brenna White of NFL.com. “I really do, and I think a lot of it is a credit to Tom, and just, he knows how to train these guys. He knows how to drill them and he’s very, very consistent. He doesn’t sugarcoat anything. He just is matter of fact and I think there’s no doubt.”
“Aaron would praise him and give him so much credit in his own development,” LeFleur said. “I think anytime you got a player like that, especially of that talent and how much you respect a guy like Aaron, you always listen to that.”
“I asked Jordan after the season how he felt about him and he said he loved Tom, and thought he did a hell of a job helping him, you know, develop over the course of the year,” LaFleur said. “For me, it was a no-brainer. It was just whether or not Tom wanted to come back, so I’m happy he wanted to be here, and you know, we’re lucky to have him.
“He does a great job, too, not only with the quarterbacks but just helping out with our offense and bringing suggestions and great ideas. You know, it’s been a fun process getting to know him and just the standards that he holds, that room, too, and he does a hell of a job.”
Tom Clements came back to the Green Bay Packers for Aaron Rodgers, however, he is staying for Jordan Love. Not only does this say a lot about Love’s progression, but it says a lot about his future with the team. Aaron Rodgers praised Tom Clements and stated he wanted Clements back with the team two off-seasons ago. The decision to stay with the team is huge for the offense, specifically Jordan Love, going forward.
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