The short-term goal is to get off to a faster start after three straight seasons beginning 1-2. The high-octane offense is at its best when MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers is dictating tempo.
The lack of preseason time together doesn't seem a big concern; the first test will come Sunday in the season opener against the longtime-rival Bears at Soldier Field.
"The chemistry's strong but just like anybody,
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CLAY MAKER: Speaking of continuity, the projected first-string defense didn't spend much time together in camp because of various injuries, most notably the sore knee and elbow that slowed linebacker Clay Matthews. This training camp was supposed to help Matthews get more accustomed to inside linebacker,
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Younger players such as Rollins and Gunter could add a jolt to coverage teams, while rookie receiver Ty Montgomery might eventually be a factor in the return game.
Veteran James Jones has returned after being cut by the New York Giants,
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It's hard to detect much difference in the preseason because teams typically revert to vanilla plays on offenses littered with backups. But with Rodgers behind center, the switch likely shouldn't dramatically change things much for the Packers.
Other things to watch as Green Bay aims to win a fifth straight NFC North title:
CALLING IT: McCarthy is relinquishing play-calling duties to associate head coach Tom Clements,
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP)