The battle for the backup QB spot in Green Bay is heating up ahead of their final preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals. This isn’t just some meaningless battle, either. With Jordan Love missing time in each of the past two seasons, the next guy up could absolutely see some meaningful snaps in 2026. Right now, it looks like it’s down to veteran Tyrod Taylor and second-year guy Kyle McCord. So, who’s gonna snag that gig?
The Old Dog, New Tricks Question
On one side, you’ve got Tyrod Taylor. This dude is 37 years old, the *oldest* player on the Packers roster, and he’s been in the league for an insane 16 years. That’s experience with a capital E. Taylor’s played in 101 regular season and playoff games, starting 63 of them. For context, Love’s only got 57 career NFL games. You’re getting an extra coach on offense with a guy like Tyrod. His preseason numbers so far? Not exactly lighting it up: 8 completions on 16 attempts for 38 yards and 1 touchdown. Now, the smart folks know nobody *wants* the backup to play much, so maybe those numbers are a mirage, right? The general vibe around here is, preseason stats are only real when we want them to be, and for Tyrod, right now, they feel kinda fake.
The Young Gun Ready to Rip
Then you have Kyle McCord. This guy is a fresh 23 years old, so young he probably doesn’t remember a world without smartphones. He hasn’t seen any NFL action outside of preseason, spending last year on the Eagles’ practice squad. He’s definitely raw, but come on, if anyone can mold a young QB, it’s Matt LaFleur. He turned Jordan Love into a top 10 quarterback, didn’t he? Why couldn’t he do it again? McCord is actually looking pretty good this preseason, blowing Tyrod’s numbers out of the water with 24 completions on 35 attempts for 220 yards. And guess what? For McCord, those preseason stats feel *very* real.
So, heading into that last preseason game against the Cardinals, who gets the nod for QB2? It’s a classic experience-versus-potential showdown. This isn’t just a curiosity; it’s about who steps up if Love goes down. Every snap for these two is critical.
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Originally reported by Acme Packing Company.
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