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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) \u2014 Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst remains optimistic about the Packers’ long-term outlook as they head into the offseason after a gut-wrenching playoff loss<\/a> to the Chicago Bears.<\/p>\n

But he acknowledges they must do a much better job of finishing games.<\/p>\n

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