Report: Packers Were 'Adamant' About Trade Up for Jordan Love in NFL Draft

Amid concerns another team might try to make a move for Jordan Love, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported the Green Bay Packers were "adamant" about trading up to select the Utah State quarterback in the 2020 NFL draft. 

Rapoport noted there were rumors the Indianapolis Colts might attempt to trade into the first round for Love, but they "never did" before Green Bay made a deal with the Miami Dolphins to acquire the No. 26 overall pick. 

Speaking on NFL Network (h/t Chris Shepherd of Stampede Blue), Rapoport noted the Colts "had some talks about potentially trading up" with the intention of taking Love. 

Green Bay's decision to take Love in the first round has received a mixed reaction from fans and analysts. 

ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. listed the Packers among his first-round winners, saying he loves them as the landing spot for Love because of his developmental upside and ability to learn before being asked to lead an NFL offense. 

On the other end of the spectrum, The Ringer's Rodger Sherman listed Green Bay among his Day 1 losers:

"The Packers had a chance to improve their roster in the waning years of Rodgers's career; instead they gave up assets to make a questionable choice about his eventual replacement, knowing he likely won't play for at least two seasons. They tried to recreate the magic of the Rodgers pick, but seem to have ignored all the reasons the Rodgers pick was impossible to recreate."

Rodgers, 36, is in the twilight of his career, but he's also signed for four more seasons and has said he's at least considered playing into his 40s. 

The Packers seemed like a team that would use the early part of the draft on a player who can make an immediate impact. They won the NFC North last season with a 13-3 record and advanced to the NFC Championship Game. 

Ultimately, general manager Brian Gutekunst bet big on Love as the Packers' future starting quarterback rather than risk letting another team take him.