It’s no secret that when the Packers chose quarterback Jordan Love with the No. 26 overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft, incumbent quarterback Aaron Rodgers was not pleased about it. Rodgers spent the first three years of his career playing behind Brett Favre, but had been the Packers’ starter for 15 seasons and felt the team’s resources would be better spent on offensive weapons, not on his potential replacement.
But for Rodgers, it was never about Love–once the pick was made, he did what he could to impart some wisdom on the new guy. The Packers and Rodgers underwent their breakup three years ago, before the 2023 season, and since Love has taken over for Rodgers, the two have maintained their friendship.
Now, the Packers are prepping to face Rodgers–with the Steelers this season–on Sunday in Week 8.
And Love revealed he’s just heard from Rodgers via text recently.
Jordan Love Still Chats With Aaron Rodgers
Asked what he and Rodgers typically talk about, Love said: “A lot of it is just saying good luck throughout the season. A-Rod texts me and was talking about some of the plays we were running, some of my footwork, complimenting me. Obviously, it is great being able to hear from him, I have got so much respect for him. Any time he gives me pointers, stuff like that, you want to get feedback from a legend like that.”
Indeed, the legend has the Steelers at 4-2, not far behind where the 4-1-1 Packers are sitting. For Love, the matchup comes with some nostalgia.
“Aaron was great,” he said. “Any time being in the quarterback room, you want to have a great relationship with everybody in that room just to make it a fun environment for what youâre gonna be in every day. Obviously, I did not know what to expect. Aaron was great to me, all three years. And I think everybody in that quarterback room with us  was great.”
GettyAaron Rodgers is leading the Steelers to a promising season after six games.
Packers Quarterbacks Room Was ‘Fun’
Love recalled that Rodgers, despite the reports of his unhappiness with the drafting of Love, was always open to helping him improve. He wasn’t quite sure, when he first landed in Green Bay, that it was going to go that way.
“You never know how it is going to go. I didnât know what to expect coming into it,â Love said. âObviously, being a first-round pick, having A-Rod there, thereâs a lot of question marks. You never know how thatâs going to be. But I think obviously getting here, just being around A-Rod, being in the quarterback room, those guys welcomed me in with open arms and were great.
“I think thatâs what helped build those relationships.”
Packers’ LaFleur Thought Rodgers Was ‘Awesome’ With Jordan Love
Packers coach Matt LaFleur was in the uncomfortable position of trying to develop Love after he was drafted while still working with Rodgers to win games during his final run with the franchise. He praised Rodgers’ mentorship of Love this week.
“I thought he was awesome with him, he did a great job,” LaFleur said. “Being supportive with him, trying to give him nuggets all the time. Jordan leaned into that. The mastery he has of our offense and the protection schemes that we doâI thought it was great for both of them.
“Theyâre both their own quarterback. At certain times, you can see some similarities.”
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