In Rodgers’ absence, Matt LaFleur’s team looked average, and Love shouldered much of the blame. On Tuesday, Aaron Rodgers emerged onto the Pat McAfee show after a chaotic weekend in which he defended Love’s performance:
There has always been speculation that tension existed between the two players, but Rodgers seems to have got past any issues on the face of it. Love didn’t play terribly, and he didn’t get much help from his supporting cast; nonetheless, it demonstrated how much the Packers rely on Rodgers.
Rodgers and LaFleur defend Love
Head coach Matt LaFleur also commented on Love’s debut in his Monday press conference:
Many pundits speculated that Rodgers’ primary frustrations come from the selection of Love in the 2020 draft. In a fiery August press conference, Rodgers quashed the story for good:
Mystery still surrounds Rodgers’ status for Week 10. The Packers quarterback broke protocols consistently. Therefore, it is tough to envisage how the Packers will play things out this week.
Lafleur will prepare Love in the best way he can. In reality, the Green Bay Packers need Rodgers back on the field. They are in no danger of losing the NFC North title, but there is only one playoff bye, and they’ll desperately want it.
LaFleur stated that the defeat was a learning experience for all involved:
The head coach also said that Rodgers would also play a role in the buildup to the game irrespective of his status:
The quarterback position is going to dominate the headlines again this week. The Packers want Rodgers back, but they also have total faith in Jordan Love.
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