As the Packers illustrated to such dismal effect yesterday, it’s exceedingly difficult to repeat a championship run in the NFL. Their loss to the Giants was a bitter pill for us fans to sallow after witnessing such a remarkable season. But I’m willing to concede that the Packers may not have been as good as their 15-1 record indicated. The defense seemed to become more porous as the season progressed and they never established a consistent running game.
The Packers should still be one of better teams in the league next season, but free agency will take its toll and their offensive arsenal may not be as extensive as it was this year. I’ll probably never see another season like the one that just finished, but it was great fun to watch while it lasted.
