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I like the pick. Love is being compared to Mahomes, who is an absolute stud. At $30 mil/yr, Rodgers just isn’t worth that much cap space. His play has declined the last 3 years and injuries have taken a toll on him. Hopefully this lights a fire under Aaron and he can get another ring in the next 2 years, as that is all he will play with the Packers at this point. He always plays better when he has a chip on his shoulder. Time will tell of this was the right decision.

by Dank 4/24/2020 3:50:12 AM
Tom is it your dream pick from a sports writers point of view? Should be crazy vibe

by Scruffinator 4/24/2020 3:50:21 AM
Not really. It's interesting. I've been around when Favre was acquired, when Rodgers was drafted and now when Love was drafted. You don't go three decades with just three QBs very often. That's the interesting part.

by Tom Silverstein 4/24/2020 3:51:19 AM
Man, look at that poll. It's exactly 50-50.

by Tom Silverstein 4/24/2020 3:51:36 AM
rogers is just not accurate anymore. He thinks he is better than he is. Coaches see the tape

by Scott 4/24/2020 3:51:42 AM
No question if they think he is Mahomes in three years, it is a good pick. But don't cut Rodgers because you think he can be a starter. Rodgers if he stays healthy will be throwing 25 touchdowns with 4 interceptions for years.

by Gordon J 4/24/2020 3:51:46 AM
Adds to the chip on 12s shoulder

by Rockie 4/24/2020 3:51:54 AM
Packers have to make a decision on 5th year after year 3, so they’ll have to know he is the real deal by then, which means Rodgers likely gone in 2 years or love is a bust

by Dan D 4/24/2020 3:52:12 AM
Why do you think the Packers moved up? Seems like he would have been there at 30 because the Seahawks and Ravens do not need a QB.

by Scott M 4/24/2020 3:52:16 AM
None of us know that. Gutekunst did what he thought he had to do.

by Tom Silverstein 4/24/2020 3:52:30 AM
Does not anybody else see the decline in Rodgers ? His attitude has been horrible. He is still a good QB but not an elite. He was not good in Championship game at all.

by EskyFan 4/24/2020 3:52:42 AM
Seems like a gutsy forward looking pick to me. I like it!

by Vikingsfan84 4/24/2020 3:52:45 AM
Love played whole senior year with backup players

by pjb1956 4/24/2020 3:52:47 AM
Tom, have you watched any film on Love or are you just assuming he is going to be an NFL star ? This a reach on a player. Can’t afford 2 first round misses in a a row that gets you drafting in the top 5 many years in a row. Disappointed long time packer fan !

by Yooper 22 4/24/2020 3:52:57 AM
Think about this. Rodgers had a chip on his shoulder for getting passed over, maybe this is a second chip that makes him play even better then ever

by OU812 4/24/2020 3:53:01 AM
I'm not a fan of the pick but look at highlights from 2018 not 2019, he had no Oline last season. I live in a Mountain West conference city. The video does not lie.

by Caber 4/24/2020 3:53:44 AM
I think Jordan Love is better than Mitch Trubisky and Nick Foles

by anon 4/24/2020 3:53:48 AM
The only reason the Packers moved up is to protect against another team doing it.

by Shawn 4/24/2020 3:53:51 AM
Maybe Sea and Bal didn't need a QB, but maybe someone else was trying to move into the Dolphins spot to pick him.

by Dimwit 4/24/2020 3:53:55 AM
I understand passing on the WR still a lot of depth there. I don’t understand this teams refusal to address ILB.

by Jason 4/24/2020 3:54:00 AM
Let's face it, this is huge risk-reward for Gutekunst. It's not a sure thing that Love will be any good. If he turns out to be a good starter than it's a great pick. Time will tell.

by Tom Silverstein 4/24/2020 3:55:41 AM
I wouldn't have respected the Packers pick if at least 50% of Packers fans hated it.

by Wally Ladrow 4/24/2020 3:55:52 AM
A fifth year option as a round 1 guy for the QB position could be pretty valuable a few years from now.

by Andy 4/24/2020 3:55:57 AM
Wait until Kirksey gets hurt during virtual training camp

by Brandt 4/24/2020 3:56:01 AM
I’m sorry but everyone thought Rodgers was that good back in 2005. After the 49ers no other team needed a QB. Everyone either had a young QB or an established one. They should have traded up for Jefferson

by RT 4/24/2020 3:56:17 AM
The Packers didn't need a

by Tom Silverstein 4/24/2020 3:56:25 AM
QB. They took him because the value was great at No. 24. The Packers thought the value with Love was 26.

by Tom Silverstein 4/24/2020 3:56:56 AM
Why does this team continue to neglect ILB. Or are we the suckers for buying into the need hype?

by Bergy 4/24/2020 3:56:59 AM
The Packers inability to win with their back up QB's was more of a reflection of McCarthy's predictable conservative playcalling and the Packer franchise inability to field a complete team on offense or defense.. hence why the Packers are a 1 -2 win team at best without Rodgers... The way he micromanaged the QB and play calls no QB could have any success. Love is a project and no guarantee even will become a serviceable backup. Packers needed a WR, CB, TE to win now. Bad pick again IMHO...

by BillyJackson 4/24/2020 3:58:09 AM
Your one player on offense from being gr8 & one on defense from being pretty good . Does not make for a good pick IMHO

by NMDave 4/24/2020 3:58:21 AM
When does Gutey speak about the draft pick?

by Stress53 4/24/2020 3:58:32 AM
Coming up soon.

by Tom Silverstein 4/24/2020 3:58:38 AM
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by Tom Silverstein 4/24/2020 4:00:17 AM
Do you think 12 was informed that they were going to do this? Or is this a breath-taking shock for him?

by Karen 4/24/2020 4:00:55 AM
I think he had an idea of it.

by Tom Silverstein 4/24/2020 4:01:07 AM
Tom can you please draft for the Packers!

by Brandt 4/24/2020 4:02:30 AM
Sorry Tom, I have to get up for work tomorrow. I like the pick. Thanks for the blog. See you tomorrow night.

by 66Ray66 4/24/2020 4:02:34 AM
Now question will be the most talked about pick in the round

by RAS 4/24/2020 4:02:38 AM
Funny how when McCarthy ran the offense it was his fault for the receivers never scheming guys open. When LaFleur 's wideouts other than Adams struggled it was because of a lack of talent.

by bbutch 4/24/2020 4:02:44 AM
Favre and Rodgers, are arguably both top 5, all time QBs, with a combined, 2 super bowl victories. What good is securing the future, to only squander away the present. This is just "wash, rinse and repeat."

by Cnew 4/24/2020 4:02:54 AM
Well...I’ll give Gute the rest of this draft. But I’m angry. Thinking 3 years from now with a HoF QB in his home stretch...Burnt two big picks...now he’s gotta snipe to fill needs. Tuns of hard work to do. You really didn’t need to push Rodgers into full diva.

by Shawn 4/24/2020 4:03:02 AM
Gutey must think we’re not positioned to go deep in the playoffs. Might as well trade 12 and get something. The Vikings just picked a terrific WR and CB.

by Dublin Packer Fan 4/24/2020 4:03:11 AM
Well, we all agree they weren't as good as their record. They were a long way behind the 49ers. I don't think there's a single player that would get them there this year. Their biggest improvement is going to have to come from the guys on their roster. And they're still going to be able to get some receivers in the second and third rounds.

by Tom Silverstein 4/24/2020 4:04:22 AM
Reading about Love he kind of sounds like Colin Kapernick as far as skill set and long delivery etc?

by john 4/24/2020 4:04:28 AM
He's going to need coaching, no question.

by Tom Silverstein 4/24/2020 4:04:36 AM

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