I think it's fair to say the scout was also considering upgrades the other nfc teams have made as well. I'd bet he thinks both the Bears and Lions have improved more than GB.
It's easy to pick a writer apart on every article; but those in the industry consider McGinn among the best. I'd agree with Joe in that the article, for the most part was fair.
But in my mind at worst they should still have come to the conclusion that at worse they were a marginal playoff team instead of garnering a record that does not get them in the playoffs.
Consider me a homer...I guess