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Packers coaches work day and night designing winning plays

Green Bay — Unearthing the next great play — or even just the next first down — is work, but sometimes Jerry Fontenot gets lucky. A new idea will pop into his mind during the dark, morning drive to Lambeau Field. Other times, he digs through old playbooks in his closet.

The Green Bay Packers tight ends coach always is looking for inspiration for an innovative play or a small wrinkle.

"I will typically keep a pad and a pencil next to my bed at night, because sleeping tends to pull out some ideas, too," Fontenot said.