DC NFL Preview: Green Bay Packers

2007 Record: 13-3

Key Additions:
Brian Brohm (QB) - Draft - Louisville
Jordy Nelson (WR) - Draft - Kansas State
Patrick Lee (CB) - Draft - Auburn
Brandon Chillar (LB) - FA - Rams

Key Losses:
Brett Favre (QB) - Trade - Jets
Bubba Franks (TE) - FA - Jets
Frank Walker (DB) - FA - Ravens

Offense:
There are some questions for the Packers on offense for the 2008 season. The obvious one is how will Aaron Rodgers do, and how will handle the pressure of taking a place of the legend that is Brett Favre? Well if preseason showed us anything, it showed us that he certainly looked like a guy who can handle anything. I really believe in Rodgers. People give Brett Favre too much credit for what he did last year, and forget that it was actually the Packers WRs that made the plays. The WRs led the league in YAC (years after catch), and I would expect more of the same, as long as Rodgers can get them the ball (which I think he will). The other question on this offense is if they can find the same magic in the running game that they found at the end of the 2007 season. Grant is back, but is hurt, and missed much of training camp. I really think we are going to see a lot of Brandon Jackson, but both will struggle early in the season, as most defense will not respect Rodgers. Looks for the RBs to put up better stats as the season goes on.

Defense:
This was one of the best defenses in the NFL last year, and I think we will see them be just as good this year. Charles Woodson (even though I hate him) is one of the best CBs in the league, and Al Harris isn't far behind. A.J. Hawk looked great last year, and should only get better. I am a big fan of this defense and I think they will have a very solid year, and cause even more turnovers this year.

Overall:
I don't think they will win 13 games again, but I do think they will make the playoffs. Minnesota is going to be very good this year, and these two team will battle it out for the NFC North division lead. Oh yea, and I took Rodgers in my fantasy league, because that's how much I believe in this kid.

Predicted Record: 11-5

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-BMack