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Packers GM gives curt response about Jordan Love’s progress at training camp

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated 8/4/23

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst gave a short and telling answer on what he’s learned about fourth-year quarterback Jordan Love in training camp this season. The Packers are trusting Love to lead the Packers this season after trading Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets.

President Mark Murphy said it would take about half the season before the Packers have a better feel about Love’s capabilities with the team long term. That’s a good thing for Love, as he and the rest of the first-team offense have struggled through the first several practices to win in competitive periods against the defense.

Packers GM talks about Love’s progress

The Packers didn’t practice Friday, but Gutekunst held a press conference Friday afternoon. He was asked about what he had learned about his new starting quarterback after the first two weeks of camp. According to Rob Demovsky with ESPN, Gutekusnt bluntly said he didn’t have a read on Love:

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst on what he’s taken from Jordan Love’s first week or so of camp: “Not much,” he said with a chuckle. “He’s done a really nice job. Just like last year, the defense kinda had the offense early.” Said joint practices, preseason games will tell much more. pic.twitter.com/GlRuAOyv3Z

— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) August 4, 2023

Love is working with rookie and second-year pass catchers. It’s going to take time for those players to get in rhythm. Gutekunst understands that it’s impossible to know where Love is until they play an opponent.

However, Gutekunst is also admitting he knows the Packers defense is dominating Love and the offense in training camp this year. That doesn’t mean the offense is a lost cause, but Love hasn’t shown he’s the guy yet.

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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