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One thing every NFL team can be thankful for in 2016

By John Buhler

Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin (70) and center Travis Frederick (72) celebrate with running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) after he scored a touchdown in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin (70) and center Travis Frederick (72) celebrate with running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) after he scored a touchdown in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 13, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and tackle Jason Spriggs (78) react after a sack during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. The Titans won 47-25. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and tackle Jason Spriggs (78) react after a sack during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. The Titans won 47-25. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Green Bay Packers: Embrace the struggle to grow from it

After losing to the Washington Redskins on Sunday Night Football in Week 11, the Green Bay Packers have fallen to 4-6 on the 2016 NFL season. Yes, playing in the weak NFC North has the Packers only two games back of the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings in the divisional race.

However, it does not seem likely that the Packers will be playing in the NFC Playoffs this January. It is time for Cheesehead Nationa to embrace the struggle to hopefully grow from it. 2016 is an opportunity for the Packers fans to stop being pom-pom wavers and ask for some serious changes to the organization.

Mike McCarthy is a good head coach and Aaron Rodgers is a Hall of Fame level quarterback. Both have played well enough to get another chance in 2017. However, those two’s constant friction might force McCarthy out of town.

If the blame is going to fall on anyone, would the bulk of it go on defensive coordinator Dom Capers or general manager Ted Thompson. Capers’ defense has been scorched far too many times by a poorly put together roster by Thompson. Thompson has to target players in 2017 NFL free agency. Green Bay just isn’t hitting in the NFL Draft like it use to.

This season has been a rough one for the Packers, but this is the type of year the organization can grow and learn from. Green Bay can be thankful it at least has the opportunity to honestly assess the situation to improve. Some organizations never admit they are in the wrong.

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