5 Reasons Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers Will Repeat as Super Bowl Champs

The Green Bay Packers have all the pieces to repeat as Super Bowl champs in the upcoming season, once the NFL lockout ends and normal league activity resumes.

Led by the best quarterback in the NFL, Aaron Rodgers, the Packers have football's best offense and boast a balanced attack of an excellent passing game and a solid ground game.

On defense they have playmakers at many positions, including defensive stars Clay Matthews and cornerback Charles Woodson.

Most importantly for the Packers, they have a deep roster of talent that is able to withstand and survive injuries to key players on both sides of the ball.

General manager Ted Thompson has done a great job drafting over the years to build a strong roster from top to bottom in Green Bay.

As a young, championship experienced team, the Green Bay Packers are ready to become the first repeat Super Bowl champions since the New England Patriots in 2003 and 2004.

Let's look at five major reasons the Packers will repeat in 2011.

Nicholas Goss is a featured columnist for Bleacher Report, follow him on Twitter for NFL news and analysis. Follow @NicholasGoss35 

Aaron Rodgers Is the Best Quarterback in the NFL and Will Be for Years

Aaron Rodgers is the best quarterback in the NFL. Yes, he's better than Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, and it pains me to say that as a die hard Patriots fan.

I'm not comparing the three in terms of their whole careers, but right now Rodgers is the best.

After throwing for 3,922 yards and 28 touchdowns in 2010, Rodgers continued his strong regular season performance into the playoffs as he was magnificent in leading the Packers to the Super Bowl championship.

People who have owned Rodgers in fantasy leagues the past few seasons know that he's an excellent runner as a quarterback, and while not Michael Vick-like out of the pocket, he still rushed for over 300 yards with four touchdowns on the ground last season.

One glaring stat from the 2010 season was the number of times Rodgers was sacked. After being sacked 51 times in 2009, Rodgers was only sacked 30 times last season.

The Packers have been able to keep Rodgers upright in the pocket so he can pick apart opposing defenses.

With all the skills and intangibles necessary to be a great quarterback, and with a great cast of receivers to throw to, there is no question that Rodgers will have another great season in 2011.

Greg Jennings Is a Top 5 NFL Wide Receiver

Greg Jennings might not put up the stats of a top five NFL wide receiver, but he is clutch and is one of the best route runners in football.

His ability to get open, along with his blazing speed makes Jennings a constant, deep threat. His great hands allow him to be a possession receiver as well.

Jennings racked up 1,265 receiving yards on 76 receptions last seasons, and caught 12 touchdown passes.

Jennings is the perfect receiver who is willing to run any route in any situation, and is one of the most dependable receivers in the game.

In the Packers' Super Bowl win against the Pittsburgh Steelers last season, Jennings caught two touchdown passes and had a strong case to be named MVP of the game.

The Packers Have so Much Depth, and Can Overcome Injuries to Stars

General manager Ted Thompson has built a very deep roster in Green Bay on both sides of the ball, and the team proved last year that it can survive major injuries to star players and win the Super Bowl.

Last season the Packers lost a total of 30 players, for a combined 180 games of missed time due to injures.

After starting running back Ryan Grant was lost for the season in Week 1, reserve backs Brandon Jackson, John Kuhn and James Starks did a solid job filling the void at running back.

When the Packers visited the New England Patriots last season, backup quarterback Matt Flynn nearly beat the Pats while Aaron Rodgers was unavailable due to a concussion.

With many talented receivers and a good offensive line, the Packers have enough depth at every offensive position to remain a top team if someone major goes down, even Aaron Rodgers.

The team's defensive depth was showcased in the Super Bowl last season against the Steelers, as the Packers survived without all-pro cornerback Charles Woodson for most of the second half after he was unable to return from an injury suffered in the first half of the game.

With an unbelievable amount of talent on both sides of the ball, the Packers have bench players ready to step in at any time and contribute for players who have been injured.

Defense Wins Championships, and the Packers Have an Elite Defense

The Green Bay Packers have the best defense in the NFL. They have star players at every part of the defense, from the line to the secondary.

Linebacker Clay Matthews, cornerback Charles Woodson and safety Nick Collins were all selected as Pro Bowl starters last season, and all of them will return this season ready to repeat.

In an era of football where you have to stop the pass well to win games, the Packers were fifth in passing yards allowed per game last season, and were fifth in total defense.

The Packers were second in the NFL in points allowed last season, giving up just 15 points per game.

They were also tied for second in sacks with 47, and second in interceptions with 24.

The Packers' defense can get to the quarterback as well as any team, and it can shutdown opposing passing attacks as well as any team. This combo is incredibly tough to overcome for opponents.

When you face a defense that is so balanced and good at stopping any kind of offense, it's tough to win.

The Packers have all their defensive stars from last season coming back for 2011, and there is no reason to believe they won't dominate defensively again.

The Packers Have Few New Faces, Little Turnover

The Packers have very few players who are free agents, and none of them are irreplaceable.

Wide receiver James Jones and defensive end Cullen Jenkins are the two biggest free agents Green Bay has, and if either leave it wouldn't be a major loss.

The Packers have nearly everyone coming back on both sides of the ball, and even have stars coming back to the team after suffering major injuries last season.

Starting running back Ryan Grant and tight end Jermichael Finley will be back after suffering season-ending injuries last season and missing the entire playoffs.

The Packers will not need to introduce their system and playbook to anyone new who will play a significant role this season, and in a year in which a lockout has made learning time short for players on new teams, the Packers are in an ideal situation.

The feeling of familiarity among each other and the system will help the Packers this season.

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