Josh Jacobs has already seen Jordan Love as a “superstar” in his short time with the Packers

For the Green Bay Packers, it was a case of déjà vu. In 2005, with Brett Favre still running the team’s offense, the franchise selected quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the first round. He waited patiently until Favre was traded to the New York Jets in 2008, took the helm that year and carved out his own impressive niche in the NFL.

In 2020, when Rodgers and the Packers were coming off a 13-3 season and an NFC North title, general manager Brian Gutekunst liked what he saw in Utah State playmaker Jordan Love and selected him 26th overall in that year’s draft. Last offseason, the Packers traded Rodgers to the Jets and Love became the full-time starter.

After an inconsistent start, he finished the season with 4,159 yards through the air and nearly three times as many touchdown passes (32) as interceptions (11). Green Bay rolled into the playoffs, surprised the Cowboys and nearly beat the 49ers. Love threw five touchdown passes and two interceptions in the two games.

In the offseason, the playmaker, who has been a signal-caller for four years, certainly made an impression when the Packers signed him as a costly free agent.

Former Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has signed a four-year, $48 million deal to join Matt LaFleur’s team. In a recent interview on NFL Network, he said the following about his new starting quarterback.

“For me, from everything I’ve seen, he has all the qualities and the tools to be a superstar in this league. I think if he continues to play, gain experience and gain more confidence in his abilities and what he can do, he will definitely be the next superstar in this league.”

Including the postseason, Love threw for 23 points (2 or more touchdown passes in 9 games) and was intercepted just three times in his final 10 games. The Green Bay Packers offense was a major catalyst for the team’s strong finish last season, and a reliable running game was part of that late comeback.

If Jacobs succeeds Aaron Jones (now with the Vikings), LaFleur’s offense should be just as balanced and perhaps even more dangerous as he buys some needed time for a defensive unit that has seen another coordinator change.