Packer defense mechanism breaks opponents

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: October 24, 2002| Author: RICK BRAUN | Copyright information

Packer defense mechanism breaks opponents

Washington is latest victim of turnover machine

By RICK BRAUN PACKER PLUS WRITER

Thursday, October 24, 2002

Green Bay -- Ed Donatell and his players will tell anyone listening that practice makes perfect.

And with the results the Green Bay Packer defenders have been getting over the past five weeks, only a fool would argue with them.

In their past five games, Packer defenders have forced an incredible 20 turnov...

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