Jordan Love | Quarterback | Utah State | 6'4" - 224 lbs.

 

Overview
Challenging evaluation for quarterback-needy teams balancing traits and potential against disappointing 2019 tape. Staff turnover and new starters across the offense are partly to blame for his regression, but self-made flaws in process were also concerns. Love's accuracy took a step back, and his delayed reaction from "see it" to "throw it" when making reads is troubling. He has the arm to stick throws into tight windows but needs better eye discipline and anticipation to keep windows open. His size, mobility and arm talent combined with his 2018 flashes could be a winning hand that leads a team into the future or a siren's song of erratic play and unfulfilled potential.

Strengths
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Tall in the pocket and smooth, natural thrower

Keeps ball tucked and secure while scanning the field

Tight spirals come from a variety of arm slots

Offenses built upon intermediate and deep reads/throws

Confident passer attacking between the hashes

Makes athletic pocket exits when scrambling

Good open-field vision and speed to move the sticks

Arm strength to dime it into windows

Drops deeps balls in with plenty of air and touch

In 2018, trusted big receivers to make plays on 50/50s

Arm talent and swagger to attack field side Cover 2 hole

Has access to expedited, compact release when pressured[/list]

Weaknesses
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Consistency and production took massive step backward in 2019

Looping windup part of slower operation time

Too much staring and telegraphing

Six games with multiple interceptions, including three pick-sixes

Below-average decision-making against zone looks

Allowed coverage to swarm due to lack of anticipation

Unusually spotty ball placement forced targets to work for catches

Completed just 31.8 percent of his deep throws

Doesn't slide to safer launch points enough

Will void viable pockets at times

Needs to use eyes to hold safeties longer

Issues bringing in off-target snaps, leading to fumbles[/list]

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I think that’s the dumbest thing they could’ve done. Especially trading up for him. My God.

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I was hoping for a top WR.
Now we have a clip board holder.
Yippee

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The only positive thing I can say is atleast i can go to bed about 40 minutes sooner.

If you believe in your coaching staff's ability to teach him vision and smarts, this is a great pick. I am glad that Gute recognized the need to prepare for the future at QB. Maybe we will see in about 3 years.

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Bold move.

Aaron Rodgers is 36 and his play suggests he is declining. They are preparing for the future. Love has a ton talent. His arm, mobility, and size is amazing. If they believe he is a franchise QB, then you make the pick. The draft is about 3-4 years down the road, not the present.

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I like the pick, I’m a big believer in having young qbs hold clipboards for the first few years of their careers. He has all the tools it’s just a matter of him being able to learn.

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Yikes.





Amazing how many fans simply do not grasp this obvious concept.

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I hope Rodgers tries to help him learn, not like Favre treated Rodgers.

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I would be pissed off if I was Rodgers. This team has continuously neglected getting him any help throughout his career. What a shame.

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