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Aaron Rodgers gets Packers general manager's support despite Jordan Love selection

The Green Bay Packers shocked the NFL world on Thursday night when they chose Utah State quarterback Jordan Love with their first-round pick with many thinking it was a slight to Aaron Rodgers.

Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst offered praise for Rodgers during a conference call with reporters after the draft, according to Packers.com.

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“Aaron's been around a long time and knows what we're playing for right now,” Gutekunst said.