GREEN BAY — It was third-and-9 in the first quarter of his first preseason game, and at that point Jordan Love’s right arm remained a mystery.
The Green Bay Packers started slowly with their second-year quarterback making his debut Saturday night against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field. Coach Matt LaFleur’s menu early was a buffet of checkdowns, short throws designed to help his young passer get comfortable.
But this was third-and-9. Comfort was not an option.
Finally pressed, Love uncorked his first pass downfield. He had tight end Jace Sternberger running open down the right seam, all alone in the Texans' secondary.