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Well.....
It don't look good. I think the inconsistant play of the offensive line with the new scheme of zone blocking will be our downfall. I'm afraid that the young coaching staff is in the "Brett will make something happen" mode. A first year head coach, offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator means everyone is learning the playbook from scratch.
The defense has alot of new faces as well. Another new sheme to learn.
The only thing going our way is a weak division. 3 out of 4 teams with new head coaches and staff. You'll certainly be able to tell which is the better new staff by who can get their team up and running first. You would think that with Favre we have an advantage, but I don't think so. With a new playbook, I'd rather see a steady, consistant leader that won't put it up for grabs or try to force something causing turnovers. Brett may feel this is his last chance to get another ring and may get desperate too often.
If the Bears fall on their face for some reason, we have a shot at the playoffs. We could get in with a 8-8 record. Hopefully playing good ball by playoff time. That means getting some lucky wins and beating our division opponents.
Bottom line: We'll have more losses than wins and everyone will be wondering if we should have just taken this year to get Rodgers in position to take over for the future.
But remember, there's more to a football team than the quarterback. That's one lesson all Packer fans should know by now. Think of how many Super Bowl winning quarterbacks had a less than impressive carreer.
The formula for winning is simple and has never really changed over the years regardless of fancy schemes and philosiphies. Strong defense and a good consistant running game. With that you don't need (or want) a gunslinger.
Mark
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