I had a similar feeling about the step back as well, but kept saying to myself the defense improved as the season went on last year. They also have the best RB tandem in the league and the highest yards per carry for most of the season. And they did not lose any of the guys involved in those two aspects. LaFleur gets way too pass happy. The difference was the run game. When the Packers can get 8 or 9 yards on first down carries, they will be tough to beat.