Nobody’s expecting a flawless game

“To find meaning in the chaotic parts of life.” An excellent reminder for many of us! What about you, Mike? What’s your New Year’s resolution?

Steve from Cedar Falls, IA

Prayers to everyone affected by the terrorist attack in New Orleans. I will assume that this will have huge ramifications in Green Bay for the draft planning.

We will let the experts do their thing. It’s tragic to hear they were reportedly fixing the street barricades in New Orleans in time for the Super Bowl but didn’t get the work completed for New Year’s Eve.

Mark from Atlantic Mine, MI

I know there is a formula for the answer to my question, but finishing third this year means what exactly for next year’s schedule?

It means the three opponents on the Packers’ 2025 schedule that won’t be on any other NFC North teams’ schedules will have finished in third place in their divisions as well. Once Sunday’s game is over, we will be posting a short story listing all of Green Bay’s opponents next season.

Hi Mike, I never heard of Thomas Brown before his rapid ascent through the Bears’ coaching ranks. On one hand it looks like an opportunity of a lifetime. One the other hand he was set up for career failure.

Talk about a tough assignment, but certainly one nobody could turn down. I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone go from not being a play-caller to being that and a head coach within the same season.

The Packers have started slow in too many games this year. Once they get behind, they start showing what they are capable of. What is it going to take to get this team to come out with their hair on fire?

It’s not about passion or desire, it’s about execution. The first play in Detroit a month ago was a sack. A promising first drive in Minneapolis last week ended in a fumble. Protect the QB and the ball. That’s a key part of execution.

Hi Mike! Cool idea for WYMM column focusing on Edgerrin Cooper. He really is special, but I also noticed he had a great accomplice in Isaiah McDuffie. In play No. 2, he literally flew in from the right side for an airborne assist on the tackle. Play No. 4, he comes from the left side to finish the tackle. Play No. 6, McDuffie shifts left and sets a nice edge so Cooper’s pursuit racks up another tackle. Makes me appreciate how all the moving parts have to work together – yes?

There will probably be…