Packers-Joe Flacco pairing ultimately makes sense
All of the talk heading into 2023 is centered around Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love, and rightfully so. The dude is not only replacing a franchise legend -and eventual NFL legend- in Aaron Rodgers, he's trying to carry the torch that was handed down to Rodgers by another legend in Brett Favre. In some […]
All of the talk heading into 2023 is centered around Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love, and rightfully so.
The dude is not only replacing a franchise legend -and eventual NFL legend- in Aaron Rodgers, he's trying to carry the torch that was handed down to Rodgers by another legend in Brett Favre.
In some ways, Love has two pairs of shoes to fill instead of the typical one pair. It's easy to see why this is a big year for him.
Love is clearly the guy, but behind him, the picture is nowhere near as clear. Danny Etling, last year's No. 2, hasn't thrown an NFL pass, yet. Even more worrisome is the fact he's yet to even be on the field for one offensive snap. The same goes for rookie Sean Clifford, the guy currently battling Etling for the No. 3 job.
Packer Central's Bill Huber recently wrote a very interesting article centered around the fact that 69 different quarterbacks started at least one game during the 2022 season. Meaning, there's a good chance Etling and/or Clifford will be called into action in 2023.
That's why it's a good idea for the Packers to look into signing former Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco.
The key with Flacco is he has two years of experience in Mike LaFleur's system, which is rooted in Matt LaFleur's system. Flacco would be able to come in and not only help speed up the learning curve, but he'd also help the youngsters with their routines and other acclimations to NFL life.
Flacco didn't look like his old self in Mike LaFleur's system, by any means. But, he did throw eight touchdowns to three interceptions in five starts. At worst, he'd be QB3 to start the season at a very low salary. That's not a bad situation to be in, at all.
Plus, he knows he's not an NFL starter, anymore. He'd be more understanding of the mentorship role whereas someone like Carson Wentz probably thinks he can salvage his starting status. Someone like Wentz certainly makes sense, here, but we don't know where his mind's at when it comes to how he views himself in the league. That in itself is what gives the idea of a Flacco-Packers pairing more sense.
Packers Training Camp Battle: Safety
There are a bunch of guys competing for just a couple of jobs, so this will certainly be a battle to watch when the Packers start training camp.
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