Joe Thomas: Unleash Jordan Love

0:00On March 29, NFL legend Joe Thomas is calling out Packers Coach Matt LaFloor. He says Jordan Love proved he's a top 5 quarterback last season, and now LaFloor needs to treat him that way. Thomas wants Love to march into the office and demand more control over the game plan, play calls, and in-game tweaks, just like Peyton Manning, Aaron, Rogers, and Tom Brady got. Love put up strong numbers in 15 games, completing 66.3% of his passes for 3,381 yards, 23 touchdowns, and only 6 picks. That gave him a career high, 101.2 pass or rating. His passing grade ranked behind just Matthew Stafford in Joe Burrow, and his efficiency per play trailed only Drake May. Thomas, a Wisconsin native, made his point on ESPN Madison. He stressed that Love must step up in leadership and accountability. Fans and analysts see it too. Love turned into one of the league's elite arms, ditching early turnover woes when given

1:00the reins. LaFloor trusts Love, but Leans run heavy early to control the game. Poor run blocking held them back last year, but whenever they aired it out, Love delivered magic. Think Clutch fourth down strikes like the 15-yarder to Tucker Kraft in Arizona, or the 16-yard beauty to Dante Vian Wix on Thanksgiving against Detroit. He even tied Brett Farve's record with 20 straight completions in a Steelers comeback. Thomas nails it, unleashed Love from the first snap through those due or die third in sevens. If LaFloor listens, the Packers offense could dominate all season long.