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<blockquote data-quote="ArizonaPackerFan" data-source="post: 18865" data-attributes="member: 53"><p>Detroit finished the preseason 1-3, defeating the Bills 21-7 in their final game of the preseason . Those are the same Bills that the Packers struggled against in scrimmage and in the preseason. </p><p></p><p>Harrington is still the QB in Detroit. I believe that's the best thing about facing the Lions at the moment. At times he's had a few good moments, but overall he hasn't been too impressive. He struggled again during most of the preseason. </p><p></p><p>Jeff Garcia broke his leg tonight against the Bills. With McMahon gone to Philly, the Lions don't have much depth at QB behind Harrington. Fifth-round draft pick Dan Orlovsky and an undrafted rookie are currently his backups. So if Harrington struggles early against the Pack, there isn't much depth behind him we have to fear that can help bail out the Lions. That safety net the Lions had in Garcia will be out awhile.</p><p></p><p>What I do fear are those big defensive tackles over in Detroit led by Shaun Rogers. They are good, but not great. I fear them more because of the uncertainty on our offensive line, than because of Detroit's ability on their defensive line. With our uncertainty at both guard spots, and with Flanagan struggling to regain his form, how our offensive line plays against their defensive line is my biggest worry going into the game against the Lions.</p><p></p><p>The first game of the season isn't a must win. But considering how the schedule appears to get tougher as the season progresses, it would be nice to put a victory in the bank on opening day. A loss against the Lions would continue the perception by many of how the balance of power is shifting in the NFC North. A victory against the Lions would serve notice that the Packers aren't ready to be put to pasture just yet. I hope the Packers can send that message to the rest of the league with a victory. Ron Wolf always said you have to be able to control your division, and a victory opening day against the Lions would be a step in the right direction.</p><p></p><p>My biggest worry is that I might wrong and that the media experts could be right about the decline of the Packers. I'd hate to be hit with that reality the very first game of the season. But I still think the National media is dumber than me, which is why I'm looking forward to that opening game against Detroit despite my worries. My beer is cold, and my grill is ready. Let the season finally begin. I can't wait! <img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ArizonaPackerFan, post: 18865, member: 53"] Detroit finished the preseason 1-3, defeating the Bills 21-7 in their final game of the preseason . Those are the same Bills that the Packers struggled against in scrimmage and in the preseason. Harrington is still the QB in Detroit. I believe that's the best thing about facing the Lions at the moment. At times he's had a few good moments, but overall he hasn't been too impressive. He struggled again during most of the preseason. Jeff Garcia broke his leg tonight against the Bills. With McMahon gone to Philly, the Lions don't have much depth at QB behind Harrington. Fifth-round draft pick Dan Orlovsky and an undrafted rookie are currently his backups. So if Harrington struggles early against the Pack, there isn't much depth behind him we have to fear that can help bail out the Lions. That safety net the Lions had in Garcia will be out awhile. What I do fear are those big defensive tackles over in Detroit led by Shaun Rogers. They are good, but not great. I fear them more because of the uncertainty on our offensive line, than because of Detroit's ability on their defensive line. With our uncertainty at both guard spots, and with Flanagan struggling to regain his form, how our offensive line plays against their defensive line is my biggest worry going into the game against the Lions. The first game of the season isn't a must win. But considering how the schedule appears to get tougher as the season progresses, it would be nice to put a victory in the bank on opening day. A loss against the Lions would continue the perception by many of how the balance of power is shifting in the NFC North. A victory against the Lions would serve notice that the Packers aren't ready to be put to pasture just yet. I hope the Packers can send that message to the rest of the league with a victory. Ron Wolf always said you have to be able to control your division, and a victory opening day against the Lions would be a step in the right direction. My biggest worry is that I might wrong and that the media experts could be right about the decline of the Packers. I'd hate to be hit with that reality the very first game of the season. But I still think the National media is dumber than me, which is why I'm looking forward to that opening game against Detroit despite my worries. My beer is cold, and my grill is ready. Let the season finally begin. I can't wait! :) [/QUOTE]
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