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The Green Bay Packers are ready for an exciting yet tricky season for them. Aaron Rodgers will have a huge burden on his shoulder to lead this team with a new receiver core. He lost his WR1 in the offseason, and the Packers didn’t bring in any reinforcements to replace Davante Adams.

However, the positive thing for the Packers heading into this offseason is their defense. It is quite better than in previous seasons. Aaron Rodgers also spoke about his team’s defensive unit, which is quite expensive considering what they have on their offense.

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Talking about his tough defensive unit, Rodgers said, “It could be a long training camp for the offense. I like the way our defense is looking and playing, and just on paper it looks like they’re going to be pretty formidable, so it could be some growing pains for the offense, which could be great for us.”

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The new receiving core of the Green Bay Packers will be handed tough tests on a regular basis before the season starts. It will eventually help them in the long run, which is why having a good defensive unit is key for any team.

A big season lies ahead for Aaron Rodgers

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There was a lot of uncertainty around the future of Aaron Rodgers heading into this season. After the Packers lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Wildcard Game last season, it looked like it was the last game for Rodgers at Lambeau Field.

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However, Rodgers showed his loyalty to the Packers and signed another extension. It’s very likely that we will see him play for the Packers until the end of his career. Aaron Rodgers has won the MVP award in each of the last two seasons, and he will be looking for a three-peat.

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The job won’t be easy for Rodgers. He has a different WR core around him. Aaron Rodgers has immense talent, and everyone knows he’ll figure it out pretty soon. The main challenge ahead of him is to win a Super Bowl. The only thing lacking from his glorious career is the lack of Super Bowls. He has won only one so far, and he would want to change that number pretty soon.