Well, I’m glad that’s over.
For as much as I miss football during the offseason, I find that I get no joy or satisfaction in the preseason. The poor play unnerves me, yet I am too skeptical to be encouraged by the good play. Something Pavlovian within me gets excited when I see the field, the uniforms, the players, and the contact, yet I spend most of the time just worrying about the potential for injuries.
I don’t know how I feel about the proposed 18-game schedule. I do know, though, that if the longer regular season shortens the preseason, I’m all for that!
Well, the Packers emerged from this preseason with a 2-2 record, for what it’s worth. And what is it worth? So far as I can tell, nothing.
They plastered the defending AFC Champion Colts, but they also lost to two of the league’s 2009 bottom-feeders (Cleveland and Kansas City). Aaron Rodgers looked great, the offensive line was inconsistent, and the running game usually inadequate. The defense is a source of concern, especially with Johnny Jolly and Al Harris both sidelined. Aaron Kampman is gone and Charles Woodson is a year older.
While our preseason record was mediocre, our statistical performance was outstanding. NFL.com has tallied all the preseason stats (Packers' preseason), and the Packer rank first in points, first in passing yards, and first in total yards. That’s all very promising. On the other hand, they were only a middle-of-the-pack 12th in rushing yards, and their defensive numbers were all mid to lower tier. If defense wins championships…
Still, the experts are dazzled by Green Bay’s offensive prowess. And many of them are convinced that it will be enough to win the NFL championship in 2010.
‘More on that next time.
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