Packers’ Bakhtiari won’t make predictions about his return
Associated PressGREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari says he feels better but won’t predict when he might play again as he recovers from a knee injury that’s now more than 1½ years old. “I don’t know how many days it’s been, but I’m just excited to wake up one day.” The Packers remain hopeful that Bakhtiari will be ready for the start of the season. “Obviously it didn’t respond in the right direction, which was a huge bummer for me,” Bakhtiari said. Green Bay’s chances of winning a fourth straight NFC North title improve tremendously if Bakhtiari’s around to protect four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ blind side. “It’s like I’ve just been living a nightmare, but outside of work, things have been the exact opposite,” Bakhtiari said.