It's a true Love-fest for Joe Barry and the playoff-bound Packers on social media
So here's a multiple choice question. What is more surprising?
A. The Green Bay Packers making the playoffs in Jordan Love's first season as a starter
B. Jordan Love throwing more touchdown passes in his first season as a starter than Brett Favre or Aaron Rodgers
C. Jordan Love clinching a playoff spot for the Packers in their final game of the season (something Aaron Rodgers could not accomplish last season).
D. Green Bay defensive coordinator Joe Barry receiving praise after his defense allowed just nine points Sunday in a 17-9 victory over the Bears.
While a vote for any of those is a logical one, the way the Packers' 2023-24 season has played out, Barry getting much-deserved positive feedback on social media was an unexpected development in cyberspace as he's been an easy target most of the season after Packers' losses (and wins).
But this specific victory was cause for celebration for Barry and the Packers. Here's a sample.
"Great job by Joe Barry."
I'll take "Words You Rarely Hear Together" for $500, Alex.— Delayed Draw (@GB_Delayed_Draw) January 7, 2024
Fine. If we win the Super Bowl, Joe Barry can stay
— Aaron Rawrdgers (@ARdoppelganger) January 7, 2024
It’s not mine to say if this guy should return next season or not, but Joe Barry should not pay for a single beer in Green Bay tonight. 🏈🏈 pic.twitter.com/t7P6PXtII2
— Rob Hernandez (@RobHernandezGLF) January 8, 2024
Joe "field goals are good" Barry is back. No TDs, Packers win, and Joe Barry is MVP.
— Steve HomerTrue (@espnhomer) January 7, 2024
Joe Barry when facing off against Justin Fields: pic.twitter.com/3PV4khV7Sk
— Ozamataz Buckshank (@OzBuckshank72) January 8, 2024
Fans were quite pleased Aaron Jones delivered the "dagger."
Aaron Jones. Dagger.
QBs may change. Players may change. One thing stays the same
The Green Bay Packers own the Chicago Bears.— Jacob Westendorf (@JacobWestendorf) January 7, 2024
Aaron Jones with the dagger. Larry McCarren gets so hyped he joins in on Larrivee's "Dagger" call pic.twitter.com/0aHdHeRYMS
— Salvatore (@Fear_Jaire) January 8, 2024
That moment when you’re going to the playoffs pic.twitter.com/TfcH5wSW8T
— IKE Packers Podcast (@IKE_Packers) January 8, 2024
Season on the line and Aaron Jones does this. pic.twitter.com/sGolIk6Rvr
— Zach Kruse (@zachkruse2) January 8, 2024
And there were more than a few playoff cheers for Love's first year as a starter....
Jordan Love’s 1st Year Starting
• 4,159 passing yards
• 32 passing touchdowns
• 11 interceptions
• 4 rushing touchdowns
• 9-8 record
• Playoffs
He is officially UP NEXT in the NFL pic.twitter.com/S25TGB1OQB— IKE Packers Podcast (@IKE_Packers) January 8, 2024
Don’t think many teams want to see Jordan Love right now
— Matt Flynn (@mflynn3) January 8, 2024
Jordan Love to the haters pic.twitter.com/1P0Fx86ExW
— Perri Goldstein (@perri_goldstein) January 8, 2024
It's almost hard to believe how good Jordan Love already is
— Gregg Rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) January 7, 2024
Take a moment to think about how goofy the “Our Packers made a big mistake drafting Jordan Love and then moving on from Aaron Rodgers” crowd is feeling right now, haha.
But don’t rub it in their faces.
They know who they are. And they CAN celebrate with us today!
Go Pack Go! pic.twitter.com/yL9HsBeeIA— PackersHistory.com (@PackersHistory1) January 8, 2024
Even the guy responsible for giving Aaron Rodgers a much louder microphone noticed....
CONGRATS @tyschmit
Packers are DANCIN pic.twitter.com/9uedP4AtEc— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 8, 2024
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This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Fans praise Jordan Love, Joe Barry after Packers earn NFL playoff bid
