Five dropped passes through just four weeks. That’s the brutal stat haunting Packers tight end Tucker Kraft right now, a number that already matches his highest total for an entire season. This isn’t just some random blip, it’s a full-blown problem that’s costing Green Bay points, and Kraft himself knows it’s gotta stop. He’s fresh off a torn ACL from last season, but this isn’t about rust, it’s about something deeper.
Kraft’s Comeback Hits a Wall
Look, it’s awesome to see Kraft back on the field after a torn ACL last season. He even reeled in his first touchdown of the season in their win against the Buccaneers this past Sunday. That’s fantastic. But that same game, he let another Jordan Love pass slip right through his hands, a ball that absolutely should have put more points on the board. That’s the kicker, isn’t it? The flashes of brilliance mixed with these gut-wrenching drops. Five drops in four weeks isn’t just a tough start, it’s a huge red flag that screams “we need to fix this NOW.”
“Trying to Do Too Much” Is the Bottom Line
Kraft didn’t mince words when asked about it, and you gotta respect him for calling himself out. “I think I’m just trying to do too much,” he admitted, via Steve Megaree of the Associated Press. That’s the kind of honesty you want from a player battling through it. He talked about how when the offense hits a lull, he feels like he has to be the guy to make the “game-saving play.” And in that desperation, he’s “taking my eyes off the ball.” Ouch. He gets it, though, saying, “Can’t do anything without the ball, so I’m just going to slow down and play my role. Catch the football.” It’s simple, but sometimes the simple things are the hardest to get right under pressure.
What’s Next for Kraft and Green Bay?
Before that ACL injury, Kraft was playing at a level that earned him a long-term deal. That shows you the talent is there. His goal, he says, is “always to ascend” beyond where he was in the past. And he’s right: that absolutely starts with catching the darn ball. The hope in Green Bay, and really for any fan watching this, is that he can lock in and start doing just that with fewer issues. He’s got the talent, he’s got the commitment, now he just needs to slow his brain down and let his hands do the work. The rest of the season hinges on guys like Kraft stepping up, cutting out the mistakes, and proving why they got that big contract in the first place.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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