I feel a bit like Jim Mora, “Playoffs?!?!? Are you kidding me?  Playoffs?!?!?”

The answer is that it’s still possible.  The way they’ve been playing lately, it’s just not likely.  The defense that was supposed to make Aaron Rodgers life easier is not there.  The running game that was supposed to make his life easier, it not there.  The experienced offensive line that was supposed to make his life easier, is not there.  All that, and the guy has still been better than I thought he’d be.  But, Aaron Rodgers is just not capable of winning games all by himself (although I’m starting think maybe he did that with the Vikings game).

Why isn’t the defense there?  Well, injuries for one have been a major problem.  The other problem is that the Packers did put enough value on what Corey Williams did for their scheme.  Lastly, they traded away Corey Williams without anyone sufficient enough to replace him.  Justin Harrell?  What a surprise…he’s still hurt.  Great pick Ted.

Running game?  Let’s see…I wonder if taking so long to sign Ryan Grant to a deal could have affected his performance?  Hmm.  Missed training camp?  Check!  Got injury early on that he can’t shake?  Check!  Kind of reminds you of Samkon Gado while he’s out there?  Check!  Nope, I don’t think it had anything to do with it.  Which leads us to…

The Offensive line?  Well, it’s been pretty offensive alright.  Granted there have been a lot of injuries and they may not have jelled yet.  But, they’re suffering from people not being afraid of the QB and a defense that can’t get off the field.  When they are out there, they’re usually behind.  Kind of makes your life harder when they know you’re dropping into pass pro every play.

Lastly, the entire team is making way too many mistakes.  From a punter who can’t punt (that’s another move that’s really helped the team out Ted), to penalty after penalty after penalty.  And just for good measure we’ll throw in some fumbles, dropped passes and ill advised throws that lead to interceptions at a crucial point in the game.  Isn’t that why we got rid of the last guy?  At least that’s what I was told by all of the know-it-alls.  How’s that working out for ya?  Not so good, Dr. Phil.

But, remember this – through the first 8 games last year the Packers had no running game and a porous defense.  They still won games by the skin of their teeth with some big plays and little bit of luck.  Well, the luck hasn’t been there at all and the big plays have been few and far between.  I’ve heard it suggested that the Packers traded away their mojo to New York and they’ll be cursed like the Cubs.  After the last 3 weeks, I’m inclined to buy into that line of thinking.