Playoff loss a distant memory as the Green Bay Packers kick off 2016 season

With a whole off-season to think about the heartbreaking loss in the desert, the Green Bay Packers have to put those memories in a lock box and move forward. They will move forward, on Sunday, as they open their 2016 season at Jacksonville. The Jaguars are a young up and coming team that are drafting and developing. The Packers are a playoff team with Super Bowl aspirations. 

You can compare stats from last year, but these teams are a year older and changes have been made to the rosters. Jordy Nelson missed the 2015 season with an ACL tear and returns, but the defense lost an big anchor in B.J. Raji who decided to retire. Green Bay addressed a need at middle linebacker with Blake Martinez, but he has never played a snap in the NFL. The Jaguars number one pick Dante Fowler, who also missed last season with an ACL tear returns. Blake Bortles leads an offense that added Chris Ivory to the backfield, and boosts a good young wide receiving unit with Allen Hurns, Allen Robinson, and Marquis Lee. 

The Packers have to travel to Florida and face a team that is looking to take positive steps forward under Gus Bradley. Evan and Troy will give you the keys to the game. Listen in and call the show with your thoughts.