Jordan Love on Jacobs' Comments: Packers Have Players Who Can 'Grow Into' WR1 Role

After Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs made comments suggesting his team needs a WR1 option, quarterback Jordan Love gave his thoughts on the Packers receiver room.

He admitted the Packers receiver room is young, but said they have receivers that can "grow into" the WR1 role.

Love said Thursday on ESPN's NFL Live:

"Like you said, I think we have different guys that can play and do different things better than other guys and I think we have a deep receiver room. Obviously, like you mention Tucker Kraft, but I think we got a lot of guys that can grow into that role and I think we're still young, we're still building this thing and guys are still proving themselves. Josh made those comments and I'll always ride for my guys. I love the guys that we have. I always say if you add good players to an already good offense I think, you know, you can make it a better team."

Making an appearance on 97.3 The Game recently, Jacobs said Green Bay has talented young receivers, but the team needs someone already "proven" as a WR1.

"We've got a really young group of receivers," Jacobs said. "All can be really special, but I think personally we need a guy that's proven to be a No. 1 already. Somebody that we know is going to be a little bit more consistent."

Jacobs also alluded to former Packers receiver Davante Adams going back to Green Bay, saying he can sign with the Packers "if he comes at the right price."

Nobody in the Packers' wide receiver room established themself as the true No. 1 option this season, but Jayden Reed led the group with 857 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 55 receptions.

The 2024 season was Reed's second year in the league, and his third campaign could see him take the leap that Love believes he can.