Jourdan Rodrigue· Jul 15, 2026
Rodrigue named rookie offensive lineman Jake Slaughter as an under-discussed rookie who will start immediately at left guard for the Chargers, and separately argued Jordan Love belongs among the NFL's top ten quarterbacks.
“I think that Jordan Love is a top ten quarterback.”
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Jake Slaughter · 2026 season21 calls from 16 pundits between 1 and 2. Jourdan Rodrigue said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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Jake Slaughter to be 1st on the depth chart
“Jake Slaughter, the left guard ... not only because he's slotting into start immediately at left guard”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesJordan LoveGreen Bay PackersJul 15, 2026
Jordan Love to finish top 10 at his position, by passing yards
“I think that Jordan Love is a top ten quarterback. I think he should be in the top ten on any list because I think he is in the top third.”
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