I stated several times over the last two years that I had no real expectations of the Packers doing well. They were one player away from being a 7-9 team at the very best. They proved that inept, even with Rodgers in the lineup.
What I find exciting is the fact that we'll see new concepts on both sides of the ball. Possibly even new players emerging from the pack to become leaders. We might even see Rodgers become an even better QB than he has been. We could see a team that has a bright future ahead, in the not too distant future. We could also see things getting worse, and that's a strong possibility.
But, what we won't see is the same anemic game plans, predictability, and excuses for failure. We're going to see a coaching staff energized by what they perceive as their future with the team, and a bunch of young players who won't knuckle under to veterans, when it comes to fighting for playing time.
For fans? The record won't matter nearly as much as what we see in their development as a "team," with individual breakouts as stars.
To me, seeing what could be a bright future is a helluva lot better than watching the dismal day to day ho-hum system that you know can win, but will ultimately fail when the competition gets a little tougher.
Just don't pin your expectations on the win column. That's not where this year is going.
