The Green Bay Packers open their 2015 season with a game in Chicago against the arch-rival Chicago Bears, amid the usual high expectations for the Green and Gold.
Lake Effect sports contributor Howie Magner is not sure whether those high expectations are likely to be met this season.
"There are players on the defensive side of the ball that can make game-winning plays, but as a whole (if you're a Packers fan), what you want is the defense to be good enough," says Magner.
Howie Magner is managing editor at Milwaukee Magazine and writes the "Sports Nut" column. And if you want more sports, Milwaukee Magazine now has a sports podcast.