Packers' Jordan Love reveals 'lowest point' of joint practice with Cardinals
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love noted what he felt was the "lowest point" for his team during the joint practice with the Arizona Cardinals.
On Wednesday, the Green Bay Packers held a joint practice with the Arizona Cardinals. Quarterback Jordan Love reflected on the session, identifying the conclusion as the lowest point for the Packers. Love explained that the drive from their hot start on offense to the final play – a dropped pass by wide receiver Matthew Golden and a sack during consecutive plays – was what troubled him the most.
According to Wes Hodkiewicz of Packers.com, Love stated, "I think that was the kind of lowest point of the day was just (the) finish."
Love went on to say that the intensity of training camp practices can lead to heightened emotions and occasional confrontations. He noted, "I think in training camp, the joint practices, I think it gets a little chippy, things happen, emotions start running a little higher." Love added, "So, we got to find ways to be able to just dial back in, focus back in and be able to finish a practice."
During the practice, a heated moment occurred when tight end Tucker Kraft and Cardinals safety Andrew Wingard exchanged words after colliding in the end zone. Kraft later endured a late hit from a Cardinals defender, which resulted in a flag being thrown. However, Kraft remained composed, saying, "I was smiling. That was a good hit.
I haven't had a hit like that since Nov. 2 (vs. the Panthers). That was an opportunity for me right there to wake up, season's here." For Kraft, returning from a torn ACL, he emphasized that he no longer thinks about his knee and is now playing "free out there."
With the joint practice now concluded, Green Bay Packers will shift their focus to the preseason finale against Arizona on Friday night.
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