ESPN Radio Host Doesn't Hold Back on Packers QB Jordan Love
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The Green Bay Packers are expecting a big season from quarterback Jordan Love in 2025. After failing to live up to the hype last season, Love is needing to answer a lot of questions this year.
On the outside looking in, there is no denying the elite talent that Love possesses. He suffered an unfortunate injury in Week 1 last year that derailed his season and forced him to miss two games. That can't happen again in 2025.
Love and the Packers should be a legitimate contender in the NFC. If he plays up to his full potential, there is no reason why Green Bay can't make a deep run in the playoffs.
Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers walks off the field after the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the New York Jets at Lambeau Field on August 09, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers walks off the field after the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the New York Jets at Lambeau Field on August 09, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Photo byUnfortunately, an update emerged about Love that shared he had to undergo a surgical procedure. He suffered a "ligament issue" on his non-throwing hand in the team's first preseason game.
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He's expected to be good to go in the near future and Week 1 doesn't seem to be a concern at all. However, it's still concerning to see another injury suffered by Love.
With that in mind, one ESPN radio host spoke out with some strong words about the Packers' franchise quarterback.
Kyle Wallace of ESPN Milwaukee did not hesitate to label Love as "injury prone" in a recent segment of his show. It's hard to argue against his opinion after watching last season.
"I love me some Jordan Love, I do, but somebody's got to say it. He is injury prone. Jordan Love is an injury prone quarterback," Wallace said. "He's been injured two out of the three seasons that he's been here in Green Bay. It is a concerning trend that I have."
A player can only be as good as long as they are on the field at full health. Love has been unable to prove that he can stay healthy. This injury may not cause him any issues during the regular season, but it's still a concern.
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Last season with Green Bay, Love played in 15 regular season games. He completed 63.1 percent of his pass attempts for 3,389 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.
Those numbers were not a total disappointment, but there were too many games where he was a complete non-factor. Love cannot afford to be a non-factor in any game for the Packers.
Hopefully, he's able to recovery quickly and fully and start the season with a clean bill of health. He needs to take his game up a notch and prove that Green Bay truly does have its long-term franchise quarterback.
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