Taylen Green: Packers' 5th-Round Draft Pick for QB2?

0:00On April 8th, Jordan Love's injuries over the past couple seasons really drove home how vital a solid back-up quarterback is for the Green Bay Packers. Malik Willis stepped up big time, proving his worth in landing a fat free agent deal with the Miami Dolphins. Now with Willis gone, the packers got a lockdown a new reliable number two behind Love, and this month's NFL draft is their shot. ESPN analyst Ben Solak points to Arkansas quarterback Taylin Green as the perfect fifth round fit at Pick 160. Green's a freak athlete with some seriously rough throwing mechanics, kind of like old school Colin Kaepernick. His passes can be all over the place, so any team rolling with him would lean hard into his running ability, expecting 10 or more carries per game. Packers fans and coaches know the drill. They've always chased athleticism in their backup spot. Willis was a top dual threat guy league-wide, and even their third-shringer Clayton Tune crushed the testing numbers. You've got Desmond Ritter and Sean Clifford in the mix too, leaving that QB2 job totally up for grabs.

1:05Solak breaks it down, Green matches the packers' mold under coach Matt LaFlore, prioritizing raw speed and mobility over perfect polish. He's not about building a precise passing attack yet, but his legs could keep drives alive if Love goes down again. For Green Bay to hit their peak, nailing this long-term backup role is non-negotiable. Grabbing Green might just be the move that keeps them rolling deep into the playoffs. I'm Corey with The Story, and you've been listening to NFL News today. AI-powered football coverage.