NEW ORLEANS – Maybe it's time to stop relaxing in Green Bay. Aaron Rodgers' much-discussed urging for fans to "R-E-L-A-X" after a loss to the Detroit Lions last month led to a new momentum for the season, but that screeched to a halt here Sunday in part because of some too-cute play-calling, a hamstring injury to the quarterback who holds this team together and a no-punt game in a dome where stops are mandatory. A very winnable game cratered into a 44-23 loss to the struggling New Orleans Saints. Rodgers played down his leg ailment, insisting he won't miss any time, but there are deeper issues beyond that. The Packers didn't force a punt all game for the second time this season, and they...
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