Tweaking in Titletown

Coming off a Division title and appearance in the playoffs, the Green Bay Packers remained relatively intact with a couple minor adjustments here and there. Of course, when you have a future hall of famer like Brett Favre calling the shots, so to speak, you’re most likely going to be competitive. And while he might be growing long in the tooth in a football sense, his strong arm, love of the game, and desire to win hasn‘t seemed to fade with his increasing age.

And this is hardly a one-man team anyway. The offensive line has been together for a number of years and is among the best in the game, and that is evident in the effectiveness of the running game. And that running game features one of the more explosive ball carriers in the game today in Ahman Green. Defensively, the Packers seemed to turn things around last year with the addition of Grady Jackson at tackle, and they filled another hole in the off-season by persuading Mark Roman to leave the Cincinnati Bengals to play free safety.

So with a good nucleus and a few patches to the roster, the Packers feel they are ready to give Favre another shot at the ultimate prize. The question is, does the savvy veteran still have it in him? Read more...