Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has spoken to the media for the first time since the Packers drafted quarterback Jordan Love in round one. And Rodgers balanced diplomacy and candor in addressing the situation.
“General reaction at first was surprise,” Rodgers said, “like many people. I’m not going to say I was thrilled with the pick.”
But Rodgers made it clear that he respects the fact that the front office did what it believed it had to do.
“Obviously,” Rodgers said, “they thought that [Love] was such a great talent that they needed to go up and get him.