Young Packers provide early evidence they can still thrive even after Aaron Rodgers’ departure
1 year, 3 months ago

Young Packers provide early evidence they can still thrive even after Aaron Rodgers’ departure

Associated Press  

Maybe the Green Bay Packers won’t take a step back in the first season of the post-Aaron Rodgers era. The Packers said throughout the offseason that their expectations wouldn’t change even without Rodgers, the four-time MVP quarterback who was traded to the New York Jets in April. The Packers backed up that talk Sunday by rolling to a 38-20 road victory over the Chicago Bears, with Jordan Love throwing for 245 yards and three touchdowns in his second career start. A lot of those young guys didn’t look too young yesterday, and that’s a credit to them and how they prepared.” WHAT’S WORKING The Packers showed remarkable efficiency on offense considering Love was making his second career start and was missing his top returning receiver.

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QB Love says Packers’ playoff loss to 49ers provides more motivation as they prepare to meet again
1 month ago

QB Love says Packers’ playoff loss to 49ers provides more motivation as they prepare to meet again

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love doesn’t hide the fact that the playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers lingered with him throughout the offseason. Love can gain some measure of revenge Sunday when these two teams face off for the first time since the Packers squandered a fourth-quarter lead and fell 24-21 to the 49ers …

Love's Comeback Performance Leaves Packers with Hope for a Title Contender
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Love's Comeback Performance Leaves Packers with Hope for a Title Contender

Associated Press  

Jordan Love shines for the Packers, leading them back from a 28-point deficit against the Minnesota Vikings in his return. Despite multiple interceptions, he sets career highs in completions, yards passing, touchdowns, and interceptions. While the Packers ultimately fall short, Love shows flashes of brilliance and confidence in the final quarter. The team faces early adversity, but Love's ability to …

Why Jordan Love and Co. can take Packers offense to explosive new heights
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Jordan Love and Co. can take Packers offense to explosive new heights

New York Times  

The Packers had the youngest group of pass catchers in the league with quarterback Jordan Love entering his first season as a starter in 2023. He had a high success rate in nearly every route in Matt Harmon’s “Reception Perception.” “Overall, there is just so much to like from Dontayvion Wicks’ rookie season Reception Perception profile,” Harmon wrote. Last season, …

Jets’ Quinnen Williams knew Aaron Rodgers has had a long NFL career. But he’s stunned it’s Year 20
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Jets’ Quinnen Williams knew Aaron Rodgers has had a long NFL career. But he’s stunned it’s Year 20

Associated Press  

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Quinnen Williams couldn’t believe his ears. Mannn.” It then occurred to Williams that rookie running back Braelon Allen, the team’s fourth-round pick out of Wisconsin and the youngest player selected in the draft, is only 20. The four-time NFL MVP said last week he’s feeling good physically and is motivated to come back from his injury …

Aaron Rodgers feared his career was OVER after tearing his Achilles at age 39 on his New York Jets debut last September: 'This is it, you don't come back from this injury'
8 months, 1 week ago

Aaron Rodgers feared his career was OVER after tearing his Achilles at age 39 on his New York Jets debut last September: 'This is it, you don't come back from this injury'

Daily Mail  

Aaron Rodgers revealed that he thought his career was over when he tore his Achilles in his first game with the New York Jets in September. After 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers, Rodgers said the trade to the Jets restored his passion for the game. Aaron Rodgers revealed he feared his career was over after his Achilles injury …

Are the Packers set for ANOTHER 10-year Love in? Having one franchise quarterback in a decade is rare, but now Jordan could become the third in 30 years at Green Bay
11 months ago

Are the Packers set for ANOTHER 10-year Love in? Having one franchise quarterback in a decade is rare, but now Jordan could become the third in 30 years at Green Bay

Daily Mail  

The Green Bay Packers do things differently. Favre played in 321 consecutive games at Green Bay - an NFL record Disparagingly nicknamed ‘Mississippi’ by head coach Jerry Glanville, he had thrown four passes in his rookie year — two were intercepted, the other two went incomplete. Aaron Rogers succeeded Favre as Packers QB after spending years behind his senior in …

Packers making history as they advance in playoffs with league’s youngest roster
11 months ago

Packers making history as they advance in playoffs with league’s youngest roster

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — This wasn’t the typical formula for producing a title contender. The Green Bay Packers followed up an 8-9 season by trading four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets and letting plenty of other veterans walk away while assembling the league’s youngest roster. I was saying that early on in the season in the …

Young Packers wide receivers creating major impact in present, excitement for future
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Young Packers wide receivers creating major impact in present, excitement for future

New York Times  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The sun may not be out much in Green Bay this time of year, but the Packers’ future at wide receiver is piercingly bright. You’ve got to play.” Play they did, as the Packers already seem to have their six wide receivers set for next season’s 53-man roster — Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion …

Love’s emergence gives Packers reason to feel optimistic about their long-term QB situation
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Love’s emergence gives Packers reason to feel optimistic about their long-term QB situation

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — As the Green Bay Packers try to play their way into the postseason, they already have an answer to the question that has surrounded this franchise since the trade of Aaron Rodgers. Green Bay entered this season with the NFL’s youngest team after trading Rodgers to the New York Jets to hand the offense to Love, …

Can Jordan Love will the Packers to the playoffs? He might have to
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Can Jordan Love will the Packers to the playoffs? He might have to

New York Times  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jordan Love’s first year as the Green Bay Packers’ full-time starting quarterback was always going to be littered with Aaron Rodgers comparisons. While Love and the offense didn’t pull enough of their weight in losses to the New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, their phase was hardly the biggest reason Green Bay lost both games. …

Packers increasingly relying on younger players as they approach the midway point of their season
1 year, 1 month ago

Packers increasingly relying on younger players as they approach the midway point of their season

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers are doubling down on their youth movement. The Packers’ 20-3 victory Sunday over the Los Angeles Rams snapped a four-game skid and showed they could play winning football while showcasing their younger players. “It’s so fun to watch them come into practice and work and just perfect they’re craft, and it’s only …

Jordan Love, Justin Fields begin the season with something to prove as the Packers visit the Bears
1 year, 3 months ago

Jordan Love, Justin Fields begin the season with something to prove as the Packers visit the Bears

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Jordan Love gets his opportunity to show he’s ready to keep the procession of great Green Bay quarterbacks going. “Whatever I have to do for this team to win, that’s what I’m gonna do.” ONE-SIDED RIVALRY Rodgers and Favre led the way as the Packers took control of a rivalry in which the Bears long held …

Packers facing uncertain situation at receiver as Jordan Love begins his 1st season as starting QB
1 year, 3 months ago

Packers facing uncertain situation at receiver as Jordan Love begins his 1st season as starting QB

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The opening week of Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love’s first season as a starter just got a bit more challenging. Green Bay had a 25-5 record against the Bears in Rodgers’ starts, and one of those losses came after an injury on the Packers’ opening series knocked him out of the game. “There’s not too …

Packers’ Bakhtiari feeling healthy again, upbeat while adapting to Rodgers’ absence
1 year, 6 months ago

Packers’ Bakhtiari feeling healthy again, upbeat while adapting to Rodgers’ absence

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari doesn’t know the exact whereabouts of the golf cart that transported him and former teammate Aaron Rodgers from the Lambeau Field locker room to practice every day. Bakhtiari noted this is hardly the first time he’s had to bid farewell to a good friend and teammate, citing the exits …

Aaron Rodgers’ tweaked calf is ‘fine'; Jets hope QB will fully practice Friday
1 year, 6 months ago

Aaron Rodgers’ tweaked calf is ‘fine'; Jets hope QB will fully practice Friday

Associated Press  

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers could be back fully practicing with the New York Jets on Friday after straining his right calf last week. “He’s just doing a bunch of rehab.” Saleh added the team hopes Rodgers will fully participate by Friday — or next week at the latest. “Just the command he has with everything, it’s different.” Rodgers …

Packers QB Jordan Love doesn’t mind pressure that comes from replacing Aaron Rodgers
1 year, 7 months ago

Packers QB Jordan Love doesn’t mind pressure that comes from replacing Aaron Rodgers

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love acknowledges the burden that comes along with replacing a four-time MVP. “You’re an NFL quarterback,” Love said Wednesday while talking to reporters for the first time since the Packers traded Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets. “I’ll admit, I think the hardest time was when he re-signed the contract …

Packers get QB Love more playmakers in 2nd day of NFL draft
1 year, 7 months ago

Packers get QB Love more playmakers in 2nd day of NFL draft

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jordan Love may have been the biggest winner on the second day of the Green Bay Packers’ draft The Packers got a few weapons for their new starting quarterback in the NFL draft on Friday night: They selected Oregon State tight end Luke Musgrave and Michigan State wide receiver Jayden Reed in the second round and …

Ready for Love: Rodgers’ exit would mean new era for Packers
1 year, 9 months ago

Ready for Love: Rodgers’ exit would mean new era for Packers

Associated Press  

Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst valued Jordan Love’s potential enough three years ago to trade up in the draft and select him in the first round, catching the Hall of Fame-caliber quarterback already on Green Bay’s roster by surprise. He threw two interceptions and one touchdown pass in the second half of a meaningless 2021 regular-season finale against Detroit when …

Rodgers plans to play for Jets in 2023, awaits Packers’ move
1 year, 9 months ago

Rodgers plans to play for Jets in 2023, awaits Packers’ move

Associated Press  

Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday he intends to play for the New York Jets in 2023 after 18 seasons in Green Bay and the four-time NFL MVP quarterback is waiting for the Packers to trade him. “At this point, as I sit here, I think since Friday I’ve made it clear that my intention was to play and my intention was …

Aaron Rodgers Says He Doesn't Expect To Play For Green Bay This Season
1 year, 9 months ago

Aaron Rodgers Says He Doesn't Expect To Play For Green Bay This Season

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday he intends to play for the New York Jets in 2023 after 18 seasons in Green Bay as the four-time NFL MVP quarterback waits for the Packers to trade him. Rodgers expressed his appreciation for his 18 seasons in Green Bay throughout his Wednesday appearance but added that it’s time for the Packers …

Rodgers’ future heads list of Packers’ offseason concerns
1 year, 11 months ago

Rodgers’ future heads list of Packers’ offseason concerns

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers wants to think it over for a while before the four-time MVP decides whether he wants to return to the Green Bay Packers for a 19th season. “I think to assume it’s a foregone conclusion would be probably slightly egotistical,” Rodgers said Sunday night regarding the Packers’ interest in his return. Packers coach Matt …

Has Aaron Rodgers played his last game for the Packers? For any team? Now we wait
1 year, 11 months ago

Has Aaron Rodgers played his last game for the Packers? For any team? Now we wait

New York Times  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers wrapped his right arm around Randall Cobb’s neck as Cobb put his left arm around his quarterback’s waist, the two best friends walking off the field they’ve called home together for so long, this time perhaps the last. I need to get back out there and go on another run.’ But I’ll have to …

Aaron Rodgers or Jordan Love? Packers have QB decision to make with season all but lost
2 years ago

Aaron Rodgers or Jordan Love? Packers have QB decision to make with season all but lost

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — Aaron Rodgers took a hit to the ribs in the second quarter of the Packers’ 40-33 loss Sunday night against the Eagles, and the subsequent landing compounded the injury. In Rodgers’ place, the 24-year-old Love completed 6 of 9 passes — one incompletion was an Aaron Jones drop — for 113 yards and a touchdown, a 63-yard connection …

Rodgers rallies Packers past McCarthy’s Cowboys 31-28 in OT
2 years, 1 month ago

Rodgers rallies Packers past McCarthy’s Cowboys 31-28 in OT

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers finally might have found a new big-play target. Rodgers threw three touchdown passes to rookie Christian Watson and led a 55-yard drive in overtime to set up Mason Crosby’s game-winning 28-yard field goal, and the Packers stopped a five-game skid with a 31-28 win over former coach Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys on …

Rodgers says time helps him appreciate years with McCarthy
2 years, 1 month ago

Rodgers says time helps him appreciate years with McCarthy

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says the passage of time has given him a greater appreciation of the seasons he spent playing for Mike McCarthy. “When you’re able to take time away and you have that separation, it’s natural to look back and have a greater sense of appreciation and gratitude and thankfulness for that …

Bills not underestimating Rodgers despite Packers struggles
2 years, 1 month ago

Bills not underestimating Rodgers despite Packers struggles

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills safety Micah Hyde and receiver Jake Kumerow know Aaron Rodgers well enough to appreciate how much the Packers quarterback’s words resonate in Green Bay. So when Rodgers defiantly insisted the Packers’ playoff hopes, at 3-4, remain realistic despite a third consecutive loss and facing the formidable challenge of traveling to play the AFC-leading Bills on …

Packers believe their struggles on offense start up front
2 years, 2 months ago

Packers believe their struggles on offense start up front

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — There are plenty of issues hindering a Green Bay Packers offense that has produced just 10 points over its past six quarters. “If we don’t block better, it’s hard to do anything,” coach Matt LaFleur said Monday, a day after an embarrassing 27-10 home loss to the New York Jets. Until you fix that, they’re going …

Rodgers, Packers see predicted growing pains with young WRs
2 years, 3 months ago

Rodgers, Packers see predicted growing pains with young WRs

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Christian Watson juked past eight-time Pro Bowl pick Patrick Peterson on a deep route up the Green Bay sideline on his first NFL snap, putting the rookie wide receiver in prime position to haul in a 75-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers. I can go forward knowing I’ve made that play 100 times in the past and I’m …

Rodgers unsure how long he will play beyond this season
2 years, 6 months ago

Rodgers unsure how long he will play beyond this season

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers says he’s unsure how much longer he will keep playing football. Although his new deal runs through 2026, Rodgers said Tuesday at the Packers minicamp that he doesn’t know yet whether he will play beyond this upcoming season. “We’ll sit down after the season, hopefully after a championship, and figure out what the next …

Rodgers absent as Packers conduct voluntary OTAs this week
2 years, 6 months ago

Rodgers absent as Packers conduct voluntary OTAs this week

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers was one of several notable veterans missing as the Green Bay Packers began voluntary organized team activities this week. The Packers conduct more OTAs next week, but Rodgers will be participating in “The Match” golf exhibition with fellow quarterbacks Josh Allen, Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes on June 1. But I wouldn’t …

Packers defense ready to deal with heightened expectations
2 years, 7 months ago

Packers defense ready to deal with heightened expectations

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — As they chase their fourth consecutive NFC North title and first Super Bowl berth in more than a decade, the Green Bay Packers may rely on a different formula than usual. That’s the mindset we have every single day when we walk into this building.” The Packers ranked ninth in total defense and tied for 13th …

Packers announce Rodgers has signed contract extension
2 years, 9 months ago

Packers announce Rodgers has signed contract extension

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers has officially signed a contract extension assuring the two-time reigning MVP will remain with the Green Bay Packers. The Packers released outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith and offensive lineman Billy Turner and extended the contract of outside linebacker Preston Smith this week as they worked to get below the cap in time for the opening …

Toe injury can’t stop Rodgers as Packers defeat Rams 36-28
3 years ago

Toe injury can’t stop Rodgers as Packers defeat Rams 36-28

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers isn’t letting his toe injury lower his expectations even as it limits his practice time. Rodgers threw two touchdown passes and also ran for a score in the Green Bay Packers’ 36-28 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. I don’t lean on excuses: not practicing, a little toe injury.” Rodgers went 28 …

Packers’ special teams let down Love in 13-7 loss to Chiefs
3 years, 1 month ago

Packers’ special teams let down Love in 13-7 loss to Chiefs

Associated Press  

— The Green Bay Packers did all they could defensively to help out Jordan Love in his first career start. “I mean, what it comes down to is making plays,” said Love, the Packers’ first-round pick in the 2020 draft, who had thrown just seven regular-season passes before Sunday. Asked whether he thinks he’s ready to be a full-time NFL …

Marquez Valdes-Scantling’s 2021 expectations, Aaron Rodgers’ future and more: Packers mailbag, Part 1
3 years, 4 months ago

Marquez Valdes-Scantling’s 2021 expectations, Aaron Rodgers’ future and more: Packers mailbag, Part 1

New York Times  

I won’t waste your time with some fluffy intro about the Packers and their first preseason game. The only way Stokes starts later in the regular season, then, is if King gets hurt again or if he’s so bad that the Packers must bench him. — Brad G. Rodgers himself said he’s always willing to allow for change, and that …

Analysis: Rodgers’ return to Green Bay makes most sense
3 years, 4 months ago

Analysis: Rodgers’ return to Green Bay makes most sense

Associated Press  

Aaron Rodgers wasn’t going to have a better chance to win a Super Bowl this season somewhere other than Green Bay. Rodgers skipped the Packers’ mandatory minicamp after ESPN reported in the hours leading up to the draft that he wasn’t interested in returning to Green Bay for a 17th season. Rodgers’ arrival on Tuesday followed NFL Network and ESPN …

Aaron Rodgers’ ‘uncertain’ future hangs over Green Bay
3 years, 10 months ago

Aaron Rodgers’ ‘uncertain’ future hangs over Green Bay

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers said he’s not sure what his future holds in Green Bay. After the Packers’ fourth NFC title game loss in seven seasons, Rodgers said “a lot of guys’ futures are uncertain, myself included.” Rodgers has three years remaining on the four-year, $118 million extension he signed in August 2018, but the two-time MVP has …

Rodgers laments Pack’s uncertain future: ‘Myself included’
3 years, 10 months ago

Rodgers laments Pack’s uncertain future: ‘Myself included’

Associated Press  

Aaron Rodgers was lamenting the sudden end of a remarkable season he’ll treasure long after he’s retired, running through a list of Green Bay Packers teammates he’s grown the closest to. “There’s a lot of guys’ futures that are uncertain, myself included,” Rodgers said, managing a slight laugh as if to momentarily soften this harsh reality in the immediate aftermath …

Rodgers says offseason leg training led to his banner year
4 years ago

Rodgers says offseason leg training led to his banner year

Associated Press  

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is making a push for a third MVP honor as he celebrates his 37th birthday. “I don’t know how he does it, but he’s doing it.” Rodgers says he owes much of the credit to his improved leg strength. “I just haven’t lifted this way, I don’t think, in a long time, where I’m …

Rodgers’ 4 TD passes help Packers roll over Bears 41-25
4 years ago

Rodgers’ 4 TD passes help Packers roll over Bears 41-25

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers helped the Green Bay Packers get another big win against the rival Chicago Bears and move closer to their second straight NFC North title. I think that’s what’s important to us.” The Packers capitalized on mistakes by Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, who was making his first start since the third week of the season. …

Aaron Rodgers leads Packers past undermanned 49ers, 34-17
4 years, 1 month ago

Aaron Rodgers leads Packers past undermanned 49ers, 34-17

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Aaron Rodgers took advantage of the undermanned San Francisco 49ers rather than sympathizing with the team that dominated his Green Bay Packers twice last season. That left San Francisco without quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, All-Pro tight end George Kittle, NFC title game star running back Raheem Mostert, receivers Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk, left tackle Trent Williams …

Packers’ Love learning from Rodgers while adapting to NFL
4 years, 4 months ago

Packers’ Love learning from Rodgers while adapting to NFL

Associated Press  

Green Bay Packers rookie Jordan Love says he has tried not to pay attention to all the media speculation surrounding the team’s long-term quarterback plans now that they’ve drafted him as Aaron Rodgers’ potential successor. “It’s really awesome for me to see and take in and evaluate him and evaluate myself and just try to do my best job to …

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