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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ChicagoPackerfan" data-source="post: 712630" data-attributes="member: 12235">Those of you who are optimistic I applaud you, but for those like myself who's eyes were bleeding tears watching Randall and Gunter and our absent pass rush allow Dak and Ryan to pick us apart mercilessly are aware that our secondary and pass rush need SERIOUS help.  The Patriots won the Super Bowl and even they, went out and made a splash to upgrade a position in which they were already much better off than we are because they understand that elite players win championships.   We don't have a single stable cornerback and not a single impact linebacker outside of Perry and it was very clear and evident in the second half against Dallas and the embarrassing loss in Atlanta.Our offense is elite with legendary 12 taking snaps, yes, and he will lead us into the playoffs again I have no doubt, but it won't matter when our helpless defense gets decimated and 12 is on the sideline helplessly watching the misery unfold. At this point, I'm not satisfied with just making the playoffs - I'm not a Lions fan.  We have arguably the greatest player ever at the most important position and he is not getting the supporting cast that he needs to get the job done - nothing else to be said.</blockquote>

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