Last season, I asked the question, how close are the Packers to a Super Bowl? At the time, the answer felt obvious. During the offseason, the Packers acquiring Micah Parsons answered the question for the organization. The Packers felt that they were one massive piece away from landing in contention.
After the Parsons trade, many in the media and sportsbooks seemed to agree with the Packers analysis. They became Super Bowl favorites in the eyes of many, including me. I truly believed that with an elite pass rush, steady quarterback play, and disciplined coaching would be enough to get them there.