The Green Bay Packers have been one of the most fortunate franchises over the past few decades — at least when it comes to quarterback stability.
From Brett Favre’s rise in 1992, to Aaron Rodgers taking the reins in 2008, and now to the Jordan Love era, the Packers have rarely had to worry about who’s under center. If anything, the real controversy has often been about when to move on from the old guard.
Now in the early stages of Love’s time as the starter, the 26-year-old enters what will be his third full season leading the offense. While he impressed in 2023, earning a four-year, $220 million contract extension, the 2024 season raised some valid concerns.
Injuries played a role, but inconsistent decision-making also became a recurring issue. According to Fox Sports’ Henry McKenna, the situation surrounding Love got a little murkier last season — especially after the Packers were forced to start backup Malik Willis.
“The picture for Love got complicated when the Packers had to play Malik Willis,” McKenna wrote. “The backup won both his starts by playing conservative, turnover-free football — the opposite of the way Love plays. The Packers invested in Love after one good season as a starter. The risk was what we saw in 2024.
“There’s a good chance he’ll be healthier and more consistent in 2025. He should develop. He should evolve. He should convert more of his talent into wins. But we’ve seen the careers of so many talented passers go awry at this phase. There’s a real chance Love continues to put the ball in harm’s way — and, in turn, occasionally interfere with the Packers’ playoff hopes.”
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McKenna called Love overpaid, saying his contract hasn’t aged well, and that there’s reason for concern.
“I’m willing to give this contract more time. I’m willing to give Love more time. But I can’t help but be worried about where things are headed,” McKenna added.
Love currently holds an 18-15 record as a starter with a 1-2 postseason mark. In an effort to support him, the Packers spent this offseason adding more talent around him — including drafting two receivers in Matthew Golden and Savion Williams to pair with an already promising pass-catching group.
But with all this catering to him, the pressure is rising. If Love can’t deliver with this much talent surrounding him in 2025, it may no longer be too early to worry about his trajectory — or the direction of the franchise itself.
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