Packers' LaFleur praises Love's development, credits QB coach

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur already likes what he's seeing from Jordan Love as the quarterback continues to develop ahead of his first season as the club's starter.

"Just watching him last year. I think Jordan's made some huge strides," LaFleur said Saturday, according to Brenna White of NFL.com. "I really do, and I think a lot of it is a credit to Tom (Clement, quarterbacks coach), and just, he knows how to train these guys. He knows how to drill them, and he's very, very consistent. He doesn't sugarcoat anything. He just is matter of fact, and I think there's no doubt."

Clements is enjoying his second stint in Green Bay after working with the organization from 2006-16. He returned to the franchise last season following two years as an assistant with the Arizona Cardinals from 2019-20.

LaFleur said Clements' return last campaign provided a huge boost to Love, who's tasked with leading the offense after the Packers traded four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets last month.

"I asked Jordan after the season how he felt about him, and he said he loved Tom and thought he did a helluva job helping him, you know, develop over the course of the year," LaFleur said.

Earlier this week, Love signed a one-year extension reportedly worth up to $22.5 million with $13.5 million fully guaranteed. The Utah State product has thrown for 606 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions in 10 games, including one start, through his first three NFL seasons.

Green Bay has tried to bolster the weapons around Love ahead of the 2023 season, drafting receivers Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, and Grant DuBose last month. The trio joins a wideout depth chart featuring Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs.