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Premature losses after Super Bowl XLV left Packers with holes

Big holes, not easily or quickly replaced Cliff Christl

The Green Bay Packers have been to the playoffs seven times since they last won a Super Bowl and just about everyone seems to have their opinion as to why they haven't added another Vince Lombardi Trophy to their collection.

Among the reasons and one that should be near the top of the list is the number of supremely talented players on the 2010 Packers who had their careers prematurely ended by injuries or their stays in Green Bay cut short for other reasons.

When the Packers won Super Bowl XLV, Aaron Rodgers was a rapidly ascending player, but it was only his third year as a starter.