Mac Jones and Jordan Love have a lot in common. Not only are they former first-round draft picks who are starting at quarterback for two of the NFL’s most prestigious franchises, they also have also been hand-picked by their respective clubs to follow some legendary footsteps.
Replacing Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers, respectively, is obviously as difficult a task as a young QB can have in the league. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday following the first joint practice between the New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers, Jones and Love both acknowledged the unique challenge they are facing — a challenge both tackle with a similar mindset: chase the standard, but be yourself.