Green Bay Packers cornerback Joe Porter was kind enough to take a couple minutes of his time to do a brief Q&A with us before the regular season finale against the Detroit Lions. We'll be checking in with Joe occasionally throughout the offseason, so check back.

Railbird Central: You played in your first ever NFL regular season game on Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears. What was it like?

Joe Porter: It was nerve wrecking but exciting at the same time.  I couldn't really get any rest most of the night, minutes seemed like hours.  I just wanted the game to hurry up and get here so I could cut it lose.  For your first game to be on monday night football against your division rival is a big thing and you want to play hard.

RC: You contributed to several special teams units. How do you feel you did?

JP:Satisfactory.  I wish I could have made some impact plays to help my team win, but it was good to get my feet wet and get some reps in the game.  I feel I am better prepared and well equipped for the next time my number is called.

RC: What's the motivation for a team that has been eliminated from playoff contention?

JP: It's true there's no more playoffs, but there still is a lot to play for.  We still want to show that we have pride and there is still a lot of fight left in us.  Our motivation is to play for each other and the fans and get some momentum going into the off season.

RC: Has there been any indication that the coaches will give some less experienced players such as yourself more playing time in the final game?

JP: No indication yet.  Just because we are not going to the playoffs it does not mean the game is any less significant in our eyes.  We are still going to treat it like we would any other game and prepare as such.  The depth chart is pretty much in tact, but I'm still hoping to possibly get an increased role this Sunday to help my team.