Jan 14, 2025
With how last years second half of the season played out for the Green Bay Packers, its tough to understand why this years team didnt find the same synergy.While expectations werent high in 2023 with a new starting quarterback at the helm, Jordan Love not only showcased his elite playmaking abilities but also led Green Bay to stun the Dallas Cowboys in the postseason, becoming the first No. 7 seed in NFL history to win a playoff game.Subsequently, the Packers signed Jordan Love to a historic four-year, $220 million contract extension in July 2024.With the deal in place, along with the free-agent signings of safety Xavier McKinney and running back Josh Jacobs, expectations soared to Super Bowl aspirations for the 2024 season. However, unlike in 2023, the Packers stumbled into the playoffs.Watch: Why Matt LaFleur says the blame for Packers sluggish offense isn't just on Jordan Love Why Matt LaFleur says the blame for Packers sluggish offense isn't just on Jordan LoveDespite closing out the regular season with 11 wins, Green Bay went 1-6 in the NFC North, losing twice to both the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions, as well as to the Chicago Bears in Week 18.The details usually are what separates, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said during Tuesdays end-of-season press conference. It separates good from great, and we have got to be on top of our details. They have got to do their 1/11 at a high level; otherwise, its hard to win those games.Slow starts were the culprit for most of those losses, including Sundays season-ending 22-10 defeat against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card round.The Packers were also minus-4 in the turnover battle against the Eagles, with Keisean Nixon fumbling the opening kickoff and Jordan Love throwing three interceptions.In Tuesdays end-of-season press conference, head coach Matt LaFleur reiterated his disappointment in the teams sluggish offense but emphasized that the blame shouldnt rest solely on Loves shoulders.Do I think he could play better? LaFleur asked in the media auditorium. Absolutely. Do I think I can help him out and be better? Absolutely. Do I think we could play better around him? Absolutely. I think its just too much to put on one person.According to BetMGM, the Packers had the third-most dropped passes in the regular season with 33. For comparison, the Eagles had the fewest with seven.I believe football is the ultimate team sport, and its not just him, LaFleur said. We have to catch the ball better. We had a lot of drops.Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst will hold his end-of-season press conference on Thursday at 12 p.m. CT.Its about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for TMJ4 on your device.Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.Report a typo or error
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