Why The Packers Should Have Played Starters In The Preseason

The preseason is over. The Packers made it through with no injuries to starters sustained in preseason play.

Hooray.

But now what?

Now players have 20 (hopefully) more games to try to not get hurt in.

But is that the purpose of football? To not get hurt? In the most violent team sport in the world?

Staying healthy (which includes offseason conditioning, nutrition, and a host of other factors) is a big part of success in the NFL, but football is more than just avoiding injury.

Clearly, no one wants their players to get…