sentences:  Predictably, the 1968 season did not see an impressive performance from the Packers (6-7-1) as Bengtson proved unable to fill Lombardi's shoes and key players retired.Meanwhile, an exhausted Vince Lombardi announced his retirement from football altogether, and Phil Bengtson assumed the GM position.The Packers improved to 8–6 in 1969, but players continued to retire.