Jordan Morgan Is Finally Taking Over Left Tackle, and the NFC North Won't Be Ready
Alright, you guys gotta hear this! While we're all out here watching our Hawks get ready to absolutely dominate under Mike Macdonald, and praying for Sam Darnold to sling it deep to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp, we gotta keep an eye on what the rest of the league is cooking. And let me tell you, the Green Bay Packers are making some moves, even if it's just their offseason grind right now. But one guy? Jordan Morgan, their 2024 first-round pick, is finally, FINALLY, stepping into the role he was drafted for: Left Tackle. And if his offseason practices are any indication, the NFC North is about to have a major problem on their hands.
The Long Road to Left Tackle for Jordan Morgan
Remember when the Packers drafted Jordan Morgan back in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft? Everyone was scratching their heads a bit, thinking they had other, more immediate needs. But this dude was a first-team all-conference pick at left tackle in his final two college seasons at Arizona, so the talent was clearly there. But then, for two whole seasons in the NFL, they just bounced him around like a utility player. Seriously, it was a mess.
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Last season, man, it was the perfect example of a rough start. Weeks 2 through 4? Left guard. After their Week 5 bye, he was over at right guard from Weeks 6 all the way to Week 12. And then, get this, he was benched for three games! Talk about a confidence killer. But then, Zach Tom goes down with a knee injury, and Morgan gets thrown in at right tackle. Finally, in Week 18, when coach Matt LaFleur was resting his big guns, Morgan got his shot at the position he was drafted to play: Left Tackle. It took that long, folks. That's a brutal start to a career, no matter how you slice it.
"J-Mo" Is Here to Stay, and the Buzz Is Real
But hey, the future's here for Morgan, and it seems like the Packers are finally committing. They let their three-year starting left tackle, Rasheed Walker, walk in free agency, practically handing the keys to Morgan. And even though we all know offseason practices, OTAs, and minicamp aren't "real" football for big linemen, the reports are he's been fantastic. He's been praised for his ability to just shut down opponents' speed rush.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love himself is hyping him up. Love said, "J-Mo, since we got back, he’s looked good. He’s put in the work throughout the offseason, just working out, getting that strength right. For him, I think it’ll be great to be able to get him settled in at left tackle." Love even pointed out how Morgan had "bounced around, been at guard, moved around to tackle," and how getting settled will help him "continue to grow and be the best player he can be." Right guard Anthony Belton echoed that, calling Morgan "a hell of an athlete himself" and saying he's "excited to see what he does at left tackle because that’s something I feel he’ll thrive at." Walker was a solid starter, never great, never terrible, but Morgan could be a serious upgrade. That's a big deal for their O-line, and frankly, for Sam Darnold's future protection, we need our guys locked in too!
What's Next for the Packers' O-Line?
So, what's at stake here? Jordan Morgan is heading into training camp with a clear path to his natural position, and the early returns from offseason work are super positive. He's got the full confidence of his QB and teammates. If he can truly solidify that left tackle spot, the Packers' offensive line is going to be even tougher, and that's not something we in the NFC want to hear. We'll be watching closely as training camp heats up and this guy finally gets to show what he can do.
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