The Packers gotta earn it one game at a time

I always enjoy reading II, especially on Mondays. Yesterday’s submissions from fellow readers covered all my frustrations about Sunday’s game. Then there was Mike’s “refund” response to Jennifer from Cordell, CA. Priceless! GPG.

You have no idea how much I leaned on Mike’s response to slog through today’s Inbox.

I know it’s Bears first and win your last home game, but Vic taught me to be an optimist until you can’t. So, I like the way this is potentially playing out. Revenge of the regular-season losses, Philly, Minnesota, and then Detroit. It’s there for the taking they just have to execute. And at this point not many outside of that locker room really believe they have a chance. Do you guys?

I loved the respectful but honest quote Josh Myers gave to Jason Wilde after the game: “I don’t mean this personally against you. But I don’t really care what anyone believes. I know we have the guys in the locker room to do it. I know this loss is going to (tick) us off and get us sent in the right direction. I believe in everyone in our organization to get it done. I truly believe we’re going to win the Super Bowl this year. I really believe that – whether everyone else believes it or not.” I think the Packers can do it because it’s a series of best-of-one games from here on and they’ve proven they can play with anyone. So, get on the wagon or hop off. Either way, departure time is a week away.

Kyle from St. Charles, MO

Well, if the Packers remain in the seventh seed and the other playoff matches go as expected it could be a very therapeutic road to the Super Bowl.

Whether Green Bay is the sixth or seventh seed, this team will have the opportunity to exorcise as many regular-season demons as it wants in the postseason. But the Packers gotta earn it one game at a time.

Thomas from Cedar Rapids, IA

Not much of a pass rush again, which has been the theme against good teams. On the other side, we knew they would blitz early and often, and they did. Help me understand the lack of screens and quick slants in favor of long-developing pass plays. If I knew more, I’d be a coach, but from a fan’s point of view, the game plan sure seemed questionable. Besides the same “we need to execute better” excuse, what am I missing?

I’m not sure, but it does seem like the more stationary Green Bay’s offense gets, the harder it gets to push the ball downfield. New Orleans…