Late in Sunday’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, when the Green Bay Packers appeared to have few positives to take away from an embarrassing curb-stomping, a moment of intrigue came from the most unexpected of places.
The 2020 NFL draft.
Jordan Love, a first-round pick that year who once fascinated NFL coaches and executives with his arm strength and seemingly relentless confidence, finally had a little breakthrough. It only lasted one quarter and two drives, but it also came at the exact moment that the Packers and their fans needed something — anything — to convince them that the 2022 season contributed a meaningful step toward the future.