If there’s anything dependable about the NFL, it’s that it’s consistently surprising, especially early in a given season. The Packers are no exception to this rule. Despite the many familiar elements of this year’s team (Aaron Rodgers being great, Davante Adams getting open on a slant, Mike McCarthy calling a screen that goes nowhere on third and long), there are more than a few surprises.
Here are our biggest surprises of the year so far. What are yours?
So many articles were written this summer about the Packers’ expected usage of the 12 package -- one running back and two tight ends.