The wild card, of course, is how long and how well Aaron Rodgers will play." ...in the playoffs!

Personally, I think Gute has done a pretty damn good job building for the future while still putting a team CAPABLE of winning a Super Bowl on the field the last few years. Obviously, the SB part hasn't quite worked out but assembling the talent for the future and keeping the Players he's needed to keep in GB has. Gute has been outstanding in that capacity. Gute always seems to be keeping one eye on the future.

Right now, depending on who you talk to or what you read the Packers are still one of the favorites to make it to the SB from the NFC. Whether that happens or not remains to be seen. But I like where this team is and that's not just me being a "Homer". The Defense is excellent as is the running game. They've addressed the ST BOTH on the coaching staff and through the draft and FA.

Hey, maybe this team can get there this year the "Old Fashioned" way...Playing great defense and running the football. Maybe it takes another year for the Watson's and Doubs to become what we hope they could become by the end of the season this year. Either way, this team will be good, possibly great for a few years yet. Thanks Gute.

People change. And so do professional football players. So Let's look at whats in the bank. Rather than the charge card. While many continue to bank on Gutey. He does make mistakes. And I believe; if Coach LeFluer did not speak up. ( HIs Wanting to Keep Rodgers! ) Rebuilding Was priority one.
The rewards should be passed around. But the glory in this Article, is only going to Gute. And when that praise goes to one person. Teamwork breaks down and separation is the result.
While many veterans have renewed their careers in Green Bay. They still “replaced" revolving doors and failures. So it’s really a No Brainer to bring them back. Or gamble on others, to bolster the roster.
The Last Dance mentality, was erased when Rodgers signed his deal. That players wanted to come here because of him.
But "making sure money is in the bank for them”. Is now on everyone’s mind! And the future depends on it!
With Age ,injuries, and big contracts. How this only can only work out. Is the draft! And that means replacing Love. ( Real deal or not ) The wait is over!! They can’t pay mediocrity.

I simply view this team as built for now and the future. As long as Rodgers is with the team, we have a chance. As far as the future, it depends on what happens with Rodgers and Love.

This is a critical training camp/preseason for Love. This is his 3rd year. The first year was an odd year, which we might as well consider it a redshirt year. Last year was almost like his rookie year. This is the key year. He should have the play book mastered now. This is the pre-season that will determine his future. No matter how we want to view it, we need him to be good. Whether it is for him to stay on the team or for him to be traded, the better he is only help GB.

There will be questions that will need to be answered in the offseason. But I'm not worried about those with this season about to start. We have the talent and I'm excited.

Our OL will have a lot of new faces in there, but I have full faith in our OL coaches and getting them ready for whatever positions they want them to play.

Our DL is deeper then ever. Our LB's as a whole might be our best group in a long time. Our trio of CB's are going to cause problems for most offenses and our safety's are with any tandem in the league.

Our team is stacked, loaded and ready to go both this year and the future.

Lets enjoy the ride!

I think our offense is going to be geared around the RB's this year. We have Jones and Dillon who I think are going to be a huge part of the offense. I would not be surprised if Jones leads the team in targets this year. I think both RB's have over 1000 yards from scrimmage this year.

A lot of talk about our WR's is about how we no longer have Adams. But not much talk has been about the WR's we do have. Lazard is a guy to really keep an eye on for taking a big step. He is a big target who catches with ease. Cobb is a slot target who is going to be Rodgers trusted go to guy in key situations, 3rd downs and in the redzone. Watkins if healthy could be our poor mans Adams. I don't think he will be the true number 1, but I think he is going to do well in our offense. Our rookies I think will make an impact on the offense. While it will take a while for them to really flash, i think they will contribute a lot. Don't be surprised if Watson is better then advertised and makes a bigger impact then what some think.

The MVP of the Packers without doubt is Gutey. What he has accomplished in the short years at the helm have been spectacular. Time will determine whether players like Love, Watson & Doubs were successes or not. However, if just 2 of those three pan out it will further solidify Gutey being exceptional. I'm glad Gutey is running the show for the Packers.

How can one be mediocre when he hasn't played? Love played one game for us in KC and a handful in preseason. That is not enough to call him mediocre. It took Rodgers a couple of seasons, after Favre went nuts, to hit his stride with the Packers. I'd say we give Love more of a chance, to show what he can do, as our starting QB, before we bring up talk of trading him or cutting him. I was all in on Love, being our starter, when it looked like Rodgers drank the Brent kool-aid last year, and it looked as if Rodgers had played his last game in Green and Gold. The same goes for Amari Rodgers. He played almost exclusively on STs. He had maybe 5 plays from scrimmage, on offense, last season. Hardly enough to judge him. Let him play at the WR position, solely for this season, and we'll see how things change for him. We have lots of rookies and Kylin Hill, to cover STs, this year. GO PACK, GO!!!

Nick: You penned my thoughts better than I could have expressed. Gute has brought in some key free agents while looking to the future with some very good draft picks. Alexander, Gary, Savage, Jenkins, Runyan, and Dillon. The 2nd year players could make an impact this year (Stokes, Myers, Newman, Slaton). On paper, the 2022 draft should be the best in years. Rosters turnover about 20-25% every year, and no GM will make a perfect call on every player. I have seen experts ranking the 32 NFL General Managers, and Gute has been in the top 10. There are 8-10 teams in each conference who are very evenly matched. Winning usually comes down to a few key plays, turnovers, and coaching decisions. I rooted for the Packers during the down years, but this year I will be excited to watch this team win many games. I am optimistic about a Super Bowl.

For me, this is the year that LaFleur has to come of age as a coach and assert himself, taking the pieces clearly assembled for his system and showing us how he can mold that raw material into a Super Bowl while he still has Rodgers. This year the D and ST should at least hold their own. Over to you Coach.

I think the biggest question marks remain on the offense. The top two linemen are questionable with leg injuries. There is no right tackle as of today. The center was lost most of last year due to injury and his replacement is playing elsewhere. Never forget that Rodgers and the running backs don't do much without a top-tier offensive line.

Tight end, a key position in Matt LF's offense is wide open. Name the starter on opening day? Wide receiver, well, that has been talked to death. So the offense is a question mark.

However, for the first time in more than a decade, the defense looks rock solid, although depth at outside linebacker/rusher is a bit thin.

I think all of us are expecting more out of special teams. One key question is whether Crosby still has it. The snapping/holding situation last year cost him and the team at least two losses because of bad ST play.

Overall, the Packers look to contend again and that is a tribute to many, including Gute. But a rash of injuries, especially on offense, could lead to a less than expected year. But if the defense can become elite it will be difficult for the Packers not to contend for the Super Bowl.

To me the Packers are built to win today, not the future, unless of course, Rodgers plays high level to his mid 40’s or Love becomes another HOF QB, which is highly unlikely that lightning strikes three times. They’ve extended many contracts to move dollars down the road that will prevent them from signing some of their better players in the near future. That’s ok since Rodgers time is limited and most on this board wanted the “win now” mode.

If you look at how much salary cap space they have in 2023 and 2024 (in 2024 they are 4th least amount per OTC) they are towards the bottom of the league. Realistically, we have a two year window to win the big one.

With a much improved defense and a definite upgrade in our special teams play, the Packers looked to be solid to start the season. The gut wrenching loss to the 49ers apparently opened the eyes of the brass as what needed to be addressed and fixed for this season. Yes, losing Adams will hurt, but let’s remember, defense wins championships, GO PACK GO!!!!!!!!

Hopefully Rodgers doesn't try to heave it to Las Vegas and Davante's couch during the next playoff run.

"This team is a Super Bowl contender, and is set up to be so for at least the next three years."

This is a true statement and is true because Rodgers is the QB and his being the QB is the only reason the Packers are considered one of the favorites to win the SB. Though the result hasn't matched the prediction for 11 years and counting. There seems to be a trend.

Every year we listen to and read the same phrases, This is the best team we've had since _____, mentioning any others is pointless since the one mentioned blankets the others, and is proven wrong yearly because the seasons end near exactly the same. The only change is in the stat numbers and personal accolade of ONE.

There is no denying that the Packers are a relevant team to make the playoffs because of the lack of true Division rivals, but what are they without Rodgers. The answer is maybe ( with luck) a playoff team, and certainly not an SB favorite or contender.

Yes, this team will get its wins, and MLF might be praised for another cloned win total, and many will say their happy with the ride while screaming the team is SB bound until it doesn't materialize,

GO PACK GO has got to end with an SB appearance, at least, before the Rodgers deemed favorite/contender years expire in three years or less unless Love isn't the hoped-for heir, and Rodgers plays until he's ____.

Super Bowl or Bust while we have Rodgers, embrace it, because when Rodgers is gone, the mantra may just be Bust, and even the 'ride' won't be fun for a while again.

There are weaknesses on this team just like there were on the 2020, 2014, 2021, 2011, 2007 and 2003 teams. Hell, just like the 95 and 97 team too.

Can the team finish in January? Is it "less" weakness than in 2020? I'd suggest history says "no" to the 1st question and reason says "no" to the 2nd. But time will tell. I'm gearing myself up for another playoff gag session personally.