Okay, Bob McGinn has done it again. After an offseason of criticism of the defense, based in part on the persistent idea that Dom Capers's defense requires veterans to truly make it work, McGinn analyzes the inebacker position in the JSO and concludes that . . . the linebackers are too old.

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packe...268750761.html

So, to recap: Capers's defense doesn't work in this Packer draft-and-develop scheme because Capers's 3-4 requires wily veterans with a thorough NFL understanding of the nuances of the defense. However, Ted Thompson has let this linebacker group slip because he's counting on wily veterans.

As McGinn writes, "Age isn't a problem on the Green Bay Packers' roster except at linebacker, where general manager Ted Thompson and coach Mike McCarthy are betting that advancing years won't equate as they usually do to more injuries."

This team has two problems: one, they're too young. Two, they're too old.

Does this defense deserve criticism? Yes, of course. But how about some intelligent analysis leading to thoughtful criticism?

Oh, wait. I'm talking about corporate media in 2014. What am I thinking?