Yeah, we'll see about #5. Everything else you mentioned is probable.

I find #5 your most interesting prognostication of all.

If true, then the Packer O will most likely be operating on all cylinders. That kind of offense with a defense that is even better than what we had last year would suggest the Pack should be the division favorite.

Should be a fun game and a fun season. Strap up and enjoy.

Im just not as optimistic about our receivers as you are Gil. Ive never been in the mindset that if you ignore a problem it will go away. I too am hopeful as we all are, but ignoring the receiver and defensive line positions was at best irresponsible. GPG

MVS will be replaced by Robert Foster by game three. Foster was a really good pick-up.

#2: The weirdness factor is not to be underestimated. I hope we don't see any more of those hat/shield combinations that Andy Reid was using the other night; if you feel the need to go that far, it seems like a ski mask, or even pantyhose, might be a little easier--and it won't fog up.

My view on 2020 season...

First, addressing the injury bug as it's nearly impossible to expect success without health. Injury prone 7 energy is associated with these players for 2020.
Most at risk: Crosby, Bahktiari
Others: Sullivan, EQ, Kirksey, Foster, MVS, King, Njiman, Bolton, Ramsey, Ervin, Dillon

If healthy, players likely to exceed expectations...OX & RAT year born players
OX: Alexander, Gary, Stepaniak, Runyun Jr, Savage Jr, Deguara, Hansen, V. Scott
RAT: Kingsley, Jackson, Sullivan, Crosby, Lewis, EQ

Earlier this year I warned our OL is in trouble due to numerous GOAT year starters (Turner, Linsley, Bahktiari). Their enemy sign, the OX, approaches and officially begins Feb 12, 2021. We're already seeing issues with Turner. I explained that a patchwork OL is likely by season's end. If the 2020 class OL steps up, we could see Gute win GM of the year if these rookies become starters, and, in conjunction, we see the likes of the 2019 & 2018 class, highlighted by the OX & RAT year players mentioned above, blossom. The worst thing Gute can do to mess this up is to re-up Bahktiari in Bahk's enemy year. While Gute stands to shine, Murphy and LaFleur are also born in GOAT years, so heat is coming their way. For Murphy, that may be repurcussions of forcing the LaFleur hire. For LaFleur, that may be retaining Pettine, a HORSE. We are in a RAT year and HORSE and RAT are enemy signs. Despite numerous younger defensive players expected to shine, I'm looking for Pettine to fail to "bring it all together" with his brand of defense and be released after this year.

9-7 missing the playoffs

Best of luck to our 48 in their maiden voyage. I expect we fans will be rather excited over what they show us on Sunday in the land of purple.

I'm with you on all accounts. I don't think WR will be as big of an issue as fans think and I've been saying MVS is a jump candidate. People seem to forget that Jordy Nelson didn't break out until the playoffs of his third season. Davante Adams had almost the same numbers as MVS through two seasons and some people were calling for him to be cut when he struggled with injuries in his second season just like MVS.

If Turner is healthy I'll think we'll be fine at O-Line as the season progresses. My biggest concern is the D-Line behind Kenny Clark. I'm a little higher on Lowry than a lot of fans and I think Rashan Gary emerging will allow Z to play inside a lot more like he did towards the end of last season. Kirksey is an upgrade over Martinez, that Martin kid looks like a stud (unfortunately he has to miss at least 4 games) and we might finally get to see what Oren Burks can do when healthy. I haven't given up on him either, he's smart and has the athletic ability to play well at this level, but missing so much time especially in the off-season with injuries hurts development.

Don't underestimate Raven Greene, him going down last year hurt our run defense way more than I expected until I went back and watched his tape of the first couple of games last year. He was all over the field, our LB pass coverage should be much improved. We'll see if we can improve against the run. That's the difference between us fighting for a playoff spot and being real contenders... Improving against the run.

Gute clearly thinks #5 is not a problem. This was a draft loaded with WRs. I don’t want to hear about receivers not getting separation or guys being inexperienced. Comfortable by the end of the season? His actions (not drafting a WR) say he believes in these guys. Comfortable is a hedge word. Gute went all in. I hope he’s right.

I guess I’m in the minority where I agree with point #5. If you look at Lazard’s total starts in ‘19 (3 starts), the fact that his first playing time in the offense came in week 6, and the growing rapport with Rodgers (not to mention how WRs tend to make a jump in year 3). I’m expecting at least 60 receptions and 800 yards from Lazard. MVS will not be as good as he was in weeks 1-4 (16 receptions for over 200 yards), but he won’t be as horrific as the rest of the season (10 total receptions). He’ll make a jump and likely fall somewhere in between. I’m banking on 40-50 catches for 600+ yards. If wrong, EQ will provide insurance. An improved run game (which was already really good), more 2-TE sets, and improved TE play (it’s addition by subtraction with Jimmy Graham, and Deguara will provide more versatility for this offense) that will help take pressure off the receiver group - again, I agree that the WR group will be just fine and take critics by surprise.

Our defense will be more effective if Kirksey and Gary can make significant contributions. Together they will add some much needed speed to our front 7.

On offense, I remain concerned about RT and the fact that we did not add speed to our skill positions, especially WR. MVS could bring speed to the WR group if he can stay healthy, run good routes and actually catch the ball when thrown to him. Those 3 leaps may be one leap too far in terms of our expectations for MVS.

The flip side is that an effective ground game can assist the WR corps in becoming more explosive via play action. Suddenly players who could not get separation last season will have a step or two on defenders who need to respect the run game.

Preferably the Packers will be less sloppy than their opponents for the first 2-3 games. Although even with complete off seasons and preseason games we have seen plenty of sloppy football early in previous seasons since the starters only play about one quarter of snaps throughout 4 preseason games.

Go Pack Go! Thanks, Since ‘61

I suspect that Right tackle will be an issue. One position the Packers may have to keep "tweeking" all year long. Second, D line will be an issue and constant reworking of personal. I worries that the defense will look a lot like last year and be "terminally" mediocre!