Second Quarter of Schedule Will Be Crucial For Packers

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Published: October 12, 2009

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... into quarters, much like an actual game.  In that sense, the Packers completed the first quarter of their season and stand at a reasonable 2-2.  They have not set the world on fire like they did in the preseason but are still in good position as they begin quarter number two of the season.

The Packers have looked solid in some places (defensive line, cornerbacks) while they have struggled in others (offensive line, linebackers), but the fact of the matter is .500 football the rest of the way is not going to cut it in the NFC this season.  Teams like the 49ers and Falcons look rejuvenated under their young head coaches, three teams are undefeated, and only six teams currently have losing records in the NFC.

There needs to be a stretch run where the Packers can distance themselves from the middle of the pack and take a s...

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