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How Gutekunst's gamble on Malik Willis paid off for Packers

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- In the wake of Malik Willis' second straight win in place of the injured Jordan Love on Sunday, a longtime NFL scout shared this observation:

"Makes you wonder why you pay a quarterback $50 million," the AFC team scout said.

Maybe Packers coach Matt LaFleur should be the one to get a raise given the improbable task of winning two straight games with a quarterback he admittedly knew little about before GM Brian Gutekunst traded a seventh-round pick for him 12 days before the regular-season opener.

"LaFleur is a god for a quarterback," the scout said.