It's been 21 years, 1 month, and 2 weeks since a Packers' backup quarterback has made a meaningful start. Ted Thompson has rolled the dice for years that that streak would continue indefinitely. Today, the Pack will start a washed-up veteran with no training camp experience and Thompson has no one to blame but himself.

Wallace will be the backup quarterback to Aaron Rodgers as the Packers get ready for their Week 1 showdown with the San Francisco 49ers.

For better or worse, the Packers appear to be going with the veteran Wallace as their backup to starter Aaron Rodgers.

The Packer defense could be an elite unit this year. The one area that could potentially hold it back is the play of its starting safeties. This...