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They won't, it's part of the game.
Not only that, but they actually went through TC and preseason relatively unscathed last year - losing Develin, putting Stork on short-term IR, and having an UDFA in Roberts go on IR after playing half a preseason game. That's it. The team instead got battered during the regular season. All things being equal, I'd rather injuries happen in preseason than regular season - gives time for rookies and new players to develop and learn the system, and allows an opportunity for the injured guys to get healthy and contribute later. Granted, none of that happened last year - were never able to replace Develin, Andrews hit the wall at the end of the year and Stork wasn't himself when he returned. But it does happen a lot - the 2010 Packers being an example who wound up winning it all.