I think this is the perfect timing for the two weeks off for this young team. After travelling three road games, I feel like this could just be a fresh start. I can't really think on how this could be a disadvantage considering Aaron Rodgers sour shoulder and Clifton's "stinger" etc...

This could be the perfect rest to give a 100% in the SB.

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Big issue will be if they can maintain focus for the two weeks. One week would decrease the opportunity for distractions. Packers are younger than the Steelers; coaches and players haven't been to the Super Bowl, etc. There's a strong potential for the Steelers to handle the two week break better than the Pack.

It's one week off, not two. Packers start their practice schedule on Friday.

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Can any team completely keep their focus with the media circus that is going on over the next 2 weeks?

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"Sour" shoulder?

Trainers need to rub a bunch of sugar on that "Sour" shoulder, and he will be sweet on Feb 6th.

Just kidding shield4life. I am the president of typos.

Good threat topic. I am going to enjoy reading the feed back.

My Take:

M.M. and the coaching staff is in control and I think the team is behind them. I see no Raiders like freak out on Super Bowl week coming from these Packer People.

No one on this team is a media slut so media day will be a non issue. (That Is Huge.)

Small Town Green Bay will equal small egos up to, going into, and during all 4 quarters of the Championship Game

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I don't care so much about distractions. My biggest worries concern the health of our players. We could use that extra week.

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I agree - rather have that extra week for some injuries; rodgers clifton; then not.

Ya it will be a circus down there but Ive watched most of the interview's at gb.com and it seems like the team appear really focused on what they need to do - beat the steelers.

IMO I dont think the steelers will know whats coming to them come feb 6th.

Our guys are hungry and on fire ...

One additional benefit of the playoffs is that the practice squad players, as well as the younger players, have had 5 additional weeks of practice that the non-playoff teams have had.

That is at least worth a training camp of additional experience (given the increased reps less days off). That will be especially beneficial to players like Starks, Bulaga, Shields, Quarless, Wilson, Crabtree, Francois, etc.

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