For years, the jury has been out on Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love.
The former first-round pick has been a bit of a mixed bag at times, but the talent is clearly there.
That’s why it’s been so refreshing to watch him play well this season.
He had another strong outing in the win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
With that in mind, Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report gave him a C+ grade:
“Jordan Love’s self-awareness has translated to the field. With the 2:32 remaining and the Bengals down by only one score, Love extended a 3rd-and-9 play by rolling to his left, resetting his feet, launching a pass just before being hit by defensive end Joseph Ossai and completing a 31-yard pass to rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden. The play allowed the Packers to push into field-goal territory and create a two-score lead with under two minutes remaining,” Sobleski wrote.
Love did turn the ball over early in the game, but it wasn’t his fault.
The pass bounced off a player before it was picked off.
Love has done a great job of taking care of the football this season, and that was always the biggest talking point about him.
Other than his interception in Week 3 against the Cleveland Browns, he’s made very good decisions.
Love can make every throw in the book, and while he’s not the most mobile guy out there, he’s also proven that he’s not afraid to take off and make plays with his legs if needed.
The Packers are stacked on both sides of the field, and they’re rightfully considered one of the strongest teams in the league.
They will get yet another weapon pretty soon when Christian Watson finally returns from his torn ACL injury, and that should only help Jordan Love’s MVP case even more.
He’s been playing the best football of his career, and it’s finally time he gets the credit he’s earned.
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