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  • Matthew Golden Turns Green Bay OTAs Into a Magic Show

    Matthew Golden Turns Green Bay OTAs Into a Magic Show

    In the heart of Wisconsin, as the Green Bay Packers’ offseason program is underway under the watchful eye of coach Matt LaFleur, a star is rising. With the voluntary organized team activities (OTAs) condensed into just two weeks, rookie receiver Matthew Golden is making the most of it.

    Golden has been a standout during practice, turning each OTA into a showcase of raw talent and potential. He’s not wasting any time proving why the Packers drafted him in the first place.

    Golden’s Breakthrough Performances

    In the Wisconsin air, Golden made his presence felt early, connecting with quarterback Jordan Love during 11-on-11 drills. Love is clearly trusting the rookie and is throwing to him often, including a sideline catch with a defender looming over him.

    One play stood out when Love threw a pass through a tight window and Golden snagged it – a play that had fans buzzing online. He’s finding open space and making plays in traffic is becoming one of his trademarks.

    In the more intense seven-on-seven sessions, Golden continued to impress, racking up multiple catches and showing the kind of instincts that could make him a contributor this season.

    Coaches and Teammates Notice

    LaFleur has taken notice of Golden’s work ethic and attitude, praising him for his daily effort and hunger to get better. “He gives great effort. His attitude’s been outstanding,” the coach said, noting how much Golden brings to the table beyond just physical talent.

    Romeo Doubs called Golden a “stud” and said, “The kid’s playing fast.” Doubs noted how eager Golden is to learn from veterans and how consistent he’s been in practice so far.

    With praise from coaches and teammates, it’s clear Golden is not only earning respect – he’s earning a spot in the Packers’ plans.

    Jordan Love Too

    While Golden is getting all the headlines, Jordan Love is having a good week too. In competitive parts of practice, Love was 17 for 20.He threw a deep TD to Jayden Reed and a ball right to Doubs in coverage. Love looks like he’s ready to lead this team into the new era.

    Golden and Love were the stars of the day, but others shone too. Linebacker Edgerrin Cooper was defensive-minded and disrupted several passes, showing what he could bring to the defense this season.

    But some key players like Quay Walker and Jaire Alexander were out due to rest or personal reasons. Christian Watson was present but didn’t practice full, so younger players got a chance to play.

    That gave Golden and others the opportunity to step up and show they can play with the big boys.

    A Bright Future Ahead?

    As the season approaches, the Packers are looking good. Golden and Love are coming along. This could be fun.

    With explosive talent and a good team around him, the Packers’ future is as bright as the sun breaking through the clouds. And if Golden keeps playing like he has in OTAs, the magic might just be starting.

  • Packers New Coach Fixes Jordan Love Biggest Weakness

    Packers New Coach Fixes Jordan Love Biggest Weakness

    The Green Bay Packers’ new quarterbacks coach, Sean Mannion, has a tough act to follow by replacing the legendary Tom Clements, but he’s already busy helping Jordan Love fix his biggest issue: footwork.

    Love comes from the Aaron Rodgers Quarterback School, and while it never hurts to land a front-row ticket to watch a four-time MVP, mimicking Rodgers’ unique style can lead to some bad habits. It became frustrating to watch Love not set his feet, which led to inaccurate throws, and Mannion plans to fix that.

    “What we’re really trying to focus on is just the fundamentals and the footwork,” said Mannion. “That will help you be your most consistent accuracy-wise, decision-making-wise, and timing-wise. That’s our main area of focus with him.”

    His words are music to Packers fans’ ears.

    The Good, the Bad, and the Footwork

    It’s a blessing and a curse. Rodgers’ ability to throw off-platform, even with both feet in the air, led to magical moments. Love, too, has allowed his ridiculous arm strength to do the talking, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but marrying that with more consistent footwork could help his game explode.

    Like Love’s MVP mentor, he has shown All-Pro ability through two seasons as a starter. We all remember his jaw-dropping, Toyotahon-fueled stretch to close out the 2023 season.

    Love completed over 70% of his passes while tossing 18 touchdowns to one interception during a stunning 6-2 run, and he followed it by dicing up the Dallas Cowboys defense in his playoff debut. We’re talking about an MVP-level stretch.

    Love’s Road to Redemption

    Jordan Love can reach another stratosphere by improving his footwork, and the Packers’ new QB coach is on it.

    Love battled injuries and frustrating mistakes from his wide receivers last season, but he still failed to elevate his game to that same late-2023 stratosphere. Ironing out the inconsistencies with his footwork is the perfect remedy.

    The best part? Love is fully on board and admitted he must improve his footwork.

    “Consistency. I think it all starts with my feet with me, and just being consistent with my footwork,” Love told ESPN’s NFL Live in February.
    “At times, my feet get off and the accuracy goes. Just continuing to focus on those things when getting into the game. It’s easy to do throughout the week, but when you get into the game and your brain shuts off, just to be able to go back on all those coaching points I worked on throughout the offseason.”

    A Fresh Perspective

    Love also said he must use his legs to rush more frequently, an underrated skill in his arsenal that can punish defenses that get a little too man-heavy. It’s hard to imagine the injuries didn’t limit that area of his game last season.

    A Love-Mannion connection comes at a good time. They have both learned from Clements’ experienced leadership, but Mannion offers a slightly different perspective.

    He is a recently retired NFL quarterback and spent time playing in a Sean McVay-Matt LaFleur offense with the Los Angeles Rams. That will help him communicate more effectively with Love.

    Mannion received praise for his work as a backup quarterback and his ability to help the starter. He can bring that perspective into his coaching, and it’s hardly surprising that multiple teams were interested in hiring him.

    A Clear Focus for the Future

    His number one task is to help Love reach the next level. It begins with footwork, and if the third-year starter can ace that part of his game, look out.

    With Mannion’s experience and expertise, there’s hope that Love can become more consistent, more accurate, and more efficient in 2025. The Packers’ offense is counting on it.