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The best moves often are those made closest to home

That's how the pendulum swings in the NFL

Drafting elite players is a 1-of-1 proposition

No guarantees exist in this world

These paths are unpredictable

It sure beats the alternative

Nothing ever comes easy nor without some good fortune along the way

There are ways to adjust and move forward

There's always a fine line

Real recognizes real in this sport

There are 32 teams and only one Lombardi Trophy

Those who really hit it big change their teams

The door will be wide open in the NFC once again

The team has work to do there

The money was going to go somewhere

Teams separate themselves by seeing in NFL prospects what others might miss

It's worthwhile to explore the technological possibilities

You never know what the Packers will do until that card is turned in on draft night

Underdog stories are what make this league special

When a team hits on a generational talent, it defines the decades that follow

The moves made in spring shape the football we watch in the fall

Fit is such a critical part of the equation in this league

The proof will be in the pudding

That's what gets it done

What's behind it has to be solved

It's become the theater of the absurd

The Super Bowl is a heavyweight matchup in every sense

That's crazy

Lynn Dickey would've cooked in today's NFL

It's a difficult standard to reach

Lean toward the guys in the trenches

The investment the Packers made into the receiver position will benefit the offense for years to come

Tom Brady is a gateway to NFL history, connecting generations of players

Those elements will affect the timeline

It is not easy to walk in the door and dominate on the defensive line

They had to flag it

The NFL season is a marathon that ends with a sprint

If that doesn't provide some perspective …

December is when the temps are the lowest and the stakes are the highest

It's why winning consistently is so difficult

The right teams made it to the NFL's final four

It's still a week-to-week league

There's value in versatility for a player like Keisean Nixon

That's a close call no matter what

Christian Watson had as good a second half as any rookie in the league

The results are on everybody

Wild-card weekend had all the drama, suspense, and spectacular finishes you ever could want

The Packers will need additions

There's still plenty of ways to navigate these waters and keep climbing

The NFC remains as wide open as ever

Proper execution and protecting the football go a long way in this league

It's part of the deal

For 18 years, Aaron Rodgers has given everything he has to his teammates, the fans and the Packers organization

There's a lot of unknown

Green Bay must approach this regular-season finale with both confidence and caution

Those turns have been super sharp

Only the numbers tell us what's possible and impossible

We pause. We reflect. We pray.

It felt like the whole team fed off that

It says a lot about those players and coaches that they fought instead of folding

Success in big moments breeds confidence

A keen sense of awareness often brings out the best in a person and a team

They will have a different plan

The Packers held up their end of the bargain on Christmas

That'll never change

Developing rookies and key contributors is integral to winning football games

It's a constant game of counters and adjustments

That level of efficiency is crazy

Two in a row is nice, but the Packers will need to bring their best to South Beach

All of those need to be under the tree

These young Packers receivers need to play – and play together

It's always good to be playing meaningful December football

If the Packers are to make a run, there's no other option

It's valuable whenever a cornerback can take away a section of the field

The Packers' offense would not appear to have peaked just yet

Be careful because the Rams are still playing with purpose

It's becoming more and more apparent every year

On Monday, we get back to the business of Packers football

They have to believe in what you're offering

What are the criteria to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year?

The list keeps getting longer

Zach Tom has been the sixth (O-line) man of the year for the Packers

Nothing to do but keep playing

It's just been that kind of year for the Packers

The NFC East is going to be fascinating down the stretch

Character is the first word that comes to mind when describing Matt LaFleur

Even getting into the discussion would be pretty impressive

Consistency has been difficult to attain this season and so, too, have been the victories

How it gets characterized depends on what actually unfolds

Maybe there is some magic still left in the 8-ball

The timeline is unknown

It's a game of momentum and the Packers haven't had enough of it this season

That's the yin and yang of an NFL season

The Packers are seeing the other side of the coin this year

That's what a week-to-week league looks like

Christian Watson's deserving of all the opportunities coming to him