Yahoo! Sports · Jan 11, 2022
Za'Darius Smith's return uncertain but could be icing on Packers' postseason cake
GREEN BAY – Given the improbability of a team with the NFL’s best record getting so much talent back before the playoffs begin, Matt LaFleur knows it could be easy for everyone to get a little overly excited.
The names are thrilling. Za'Darius Smith. David Bakhtiari. Jaire Alexander. Just one of those All-Pro talents could be enough to swing a Super Bowl run. All of them together? Yes, the Green Bay Packers easily could let their imagination run rampant with what might be, instead of focusing on the reality of how much work lies ahead to get there.
Leave it to the Packers' third-year coach to dump some cold water on everyone’s enthusiasm Monday afternoon. Or at least try.
