do you think the packers will be better in 06 then in 05?
536690
The packers are a team that need to take a step back and sacrifice a bit of the present for a better future.  So that means trading some old pricy veterans to allow for some young new comers to the team.  The injuries for the packers last year was a devistating blow.  Lets hope they don't try to make the present an amazing year by signing huge veterans at a high price.  Lets hope they try to get better draft picks and younger less pricier players on their team so that in 5 yrs of so they will be a super bowl team once again.  The fan support in Green Bay is a huge advantage they have, they can afford 2=3 mediocre years.\n\nAfter all of that said, if the injury season does not re occur and the make room for younger players expect there 06 season to be mediocre.
542749
Yes.  They are better on offense and defense.\n\nThe O-line is improved and that should make opposing defenses have to honor the run more.  Last few years, they could just tee off on the QB for the most part.\n\nThe D has improved at NT, DT and LB but still needs depth and a one or two more difference makers.
35599
Hell yeah. The core of the team is back next season. The defense will only get better. They'll have a solid running game with Benson and Jones. The only question marks are at quarterback and receiver. They should get a decent receiver in the draft (and maybe pick up someone like Randle El) and Orton and Grossman should improve. The schedule looks kind of tough too with Denver, KC, and San Diego. \n\nBut again, look at the other teams in the division... Bears shouldn't have a problem getting to the playoffs and making a run.
877040
Brett Favre should stay one more year and go out on top. :) Go Packers!!!!!
292065
He should. The Packers are in a rebuilding phase and why would you want to rebuild around a QB that will only be there for another year.
87459
Absolutely. They will be like a more practiced, more refined version of the near-powerhouse they were this season. They have THREE members going to the Pro Bowl this year. The Dallas game was what really undid them this year.\n\nUnder the steady coaching of John Fox... this team will go far. They already have made the playoffs twice in three years... and were at the Super Bowl in 2003. The Seahawks, on the other hand, will probably collapse after their post-Super Bowl loss as so many teams do for a year.
1151591
Chicago is gonna go again.  I don't know if anyone will expect us two years in a row....\nAlso I really hope that the packers make it but you can't always get what you want and since they are in the same division I don't think that would work.   Drats.  One of them would have to go home...uuummm few more teams. Let me think.  Bengals, I sure hope Palmer is alright.  AND  Washington....why not?
867508
I would make sure Rodgers stays in the mix and has a say to keep up his attutude. I would keep him around for quite awhile, he seems to have a very mature attitiude about this thing and I like a level headed guy... Favre can still play but he will not commit long term and you must always have a contingency plan. Rodgers is still a young guy and you always need good backup at that position. I know the Pack have been very fortunate with Favre but I would caution on the side of error and keep Rodgers.
582587
9 & 7\n\nIf the division wasn't so tough, I'd even say wildcard for the playoffs.  Ballstothewall doesn't know what he's talking about.\n\nI think the offense is going to surprise some people who say it won't be good.  The O-line got the needed pieces in free agency and some depth in the draft as well over these last two years.  The Brownies have good skill players in place, they just never had the O-line to control a game.\nThe defense will be improved but unfortunately, they are going to need some time to jell with all the changes.  Players are still needed at NT, DE and LB as well.
945114
As a big fan of the Packers, and of the career of Brett Favre, I agree.  Retirement should have come, if for no other reason than to make way for the new generation of Packer quarterbacks to build a team up around them.
29800
I think the Packers got out of him what they wanted. They need to start rebuilding for the future, and they probably won't pressure him to return. If you are going to rebuild, no sense in doing it around someone that will only be there for another year two.\n\nSo my answer is yes, he will retire.
1062091
8 and 8 season.  The trade of Walker will not hurt the Packers, he was too much of a whinnier.  With Green and Gadon back from injuries the running game will be better.  Farve must stop tossing the football to the other team, this will help also.
1154905
Sure, why not.   As long as they finish better than the Packers, I'm good!
1015339
If i wanted to brownnose and try to get best answer i would say no; however i'm going to say with the addition of Julian Peterson at linebacker the Seahawks will be better than San Diego laugh now but at the end of the year look whose better.
306009
It'll be Hawk...he played at Ohio State so he's local to the region, they need a "franchise" face to associate with the Packer Mystique and he's the man for the job...their D was horrible and his strenth, speed and smarts will provide an instant boost to the team.  That said, he's still a rookie and while he's going to do a lot, he's no Jonathan Vilma (who is some kind of film room freak) so don't expect him to carry the team.  But he will help lead the turnaround while Rodgers wets his pants on the sidelines waiting for Favre to retire...what a debacle that is!
210360
The Green Bay Packer suffered a lot last year with injuries to Javon Walker, Terrence Murphy, Ahman Green, Davenport, and Tony Fisher. With all those injuries to key players, unknown players got the chance to step up and lead the team. \n\nThe Packers defense last year did a brilliant job of stopping the run, but lacked depth in the secondary. The Packers just recently acquired safety Marquand Manuel from the NFC Champion Seahawks. His youth combined with experience is just what the Packers need to liven up their secondary.\n\nThe Packers also sured up their defense by picking up DT Ryan Pickett. The combination of Kampman (who the Packers resigned), KGB, and Pickett is what is going to win games for the Packers. IF that trio get on a hot streak the opponents offensive line is going to have a tough time preventing sacks and starting a run game. \n\nThe Packers also re-signed key members to the offense by extending the contracts of Green and Kevin Barry. Even though the Packers lost kicker Ryan Longwell, I expect them to pick up Adam Vinatieri to establish an even better special teams.\n\nWith the 5th pick in the draft and a still lengthy free agency period, the Packers should be able to compete for the NFC North title. Mark my Words, If Favre comes back to play one more year the Packers will go 11-5.
390149
Although it is tough to call an 11-5 team from last year a sleeper, I'm going to go with the Bears. A team with such a pathetic offense should not come close to winning 11 games, and since they havn't done much in the offseason it would be a stretch to expect the same from them in '06. However, they will yet again put up those numbers. Why? Defense and ,oh yeah, playing in the NFC north. The Bears by far have the easiest schedule in the NFL and that is why they are my sleeper pick.