It may be a pointless exercise, but for me, it’s become an annual one: forecasting the Packers season well before anyone knows the exact makeup of the team.  While I’ll pay attention to the draft, free agency, and whether Nick Collins returns or retires, I’m a bottom-line guy: quarterback is the most important position in the NFL, and as long as Green Bay has an elite QB, the Pack should beat teams with lesser talent at the position.

In April, 2010, I was not that far off with my 11-5 prediction (10-6 after multiple injuries).  Last year, I undersold the Pack a fair amount (predicted 12-4), but did have GB winning the division.  Still, who else forecasted an “inexplicable road loss to the Chiefs”, and in April, no less?  Answer: no one.

So, here goes for 2012 (new for this year, projected scores!):

Packers 31, 49ers 20.

Packers 12, Bears 9.

Packers 41, Seahawks 35.

Packers 28, Saints 24

Packers 34, Colts 17

Texans 28, Packers 24

Packers 38, Rams 20

Packers 27, Jaguars 10

Packers 30, Cardinals 20

Lions 27, Packers 24

Giants 28, Packers 20

Packers 35, Vikings 21

Packers 42, Lions 20

Packers 17, Bears 14

Packers 24, Titans 13

Packers 37, Vikings 23

There you have it.  Green Bay goes 13-3, and wins the NFC North.  Are you buying it?  Agreeing? Disagreeing?  Post your comments below, and we’ll discuss.

-BOB BRADOVICH

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