Jennifer from Middleton, WI
Hi there, I heard today the odds have us favored in 13 games. It probably says something about my psychology that I groaned. I don’t like it when we are favored because if you win, you were supposed to and it’s kind of flat. If you lose, it feels more significant like you lost double. Whereas when you are an underdog and win, it seems like it carries more emotional value like you win double. Despite getting only one actual tick mark, how do you think those intangibles affect team psyche?
They don’t pay much attention to it unless it gets brought up in the media and locker room. You can get beat any week by anyone in this league and vice versa. The NFL regular season is about collecting as many wins as possible and seeing where that puts you in postseason play. Whether the Packers are favorites or underdogs, they have to play like every field belongs to them.
Richard from Caledonia, WI
Looks to be an interesting competition for cornerback?
I think so. Brian Gutekunst wanted more numbers at cornerback and he got them. Keisean Nixon, Carrington Valentine and Javon Bullard are the incumbents, but Benjamin St-Juste, Brandon Cisse, Kitan Oladapo and Domani Jackson will get their chance to show what they offer this summer.
Any word yet on a possible joint practice with the Steelers? That would be fun.
That would be super fun, but the only confirmed joint practice right now is the Cardinals.
Just rewatched a video about Christian Watson, and it was remarkable how effusive the coaches were with praise of Watson’s football mind. Certainly, that ability helps him play his position at the highest level, but could it also serve him well in future if he decides to coach? Are there others on the roster who seem to be cut out for an NFL coaching career? Have any of the players expressed interest in that?
Watson would be good at it if coaching is something that interests him. But the other name that quickly came to mind for me was Isaiah McDuffie. I’m not sure whether that’s a focus for him or not, but his dad is a very successful high school coach in Buffalo. I think Isaiah has the football IQ and even-keeled demeanor to be a good football coach, too.
Happy to see the Packers in Tampa this year. Unfortunately, Oct. 4 in Tampa is typically 90 with very high humidity. Don’t let the fall season fool you, as there is no autumn here in FL. Only hot, and hotter.
That was one of the first things Spoff and I noticed about this year’s schedule. I’ll be sure to leave the undershirts in Wisconsin.
Realistically, what are the chances of the Packers signing someone like Joey Bosa or Jadeveon Clowney? I’m not sure how much each has left in the tank. And their cost might be restrictive. But l believe their veteran presence would be enormous, especially in big-time, high-stakes games.
I don’t think there’s room for a veteran edge rusher right now. Maybe if the Packers didn’t draft Dani Dennis-Sutton, but there are several hungry pass rushers already on this roster. Once Micah Parsons is back to full go, he’s going to play 80% of the defensive snaps with Lukas Van Ness, Barryn Sorrell, Collin Oliver, Brenton Cox Jr. and DDS fighting for the rest. I’d rather focus on the future than place an unnecessary bet on the past.
Hey guys, I’m still confused by the PUP rule. If Parsons and Tucker Kraft both start the season on the PUP they can start practicing in Week 3. Can they then play in Week 3, or do they have to wait until Week 5?
They still must sit out the first four games before they can play in a game. I’m sorry if that wasn’t clear.
Of the Packers’ significant injuries last season, how many occurred on short weeks?
Only Devonte Wyatt‘s ankle, though I think that might have had more to do with Ford Field’s turf than the game being played on Thanksgiving.
How is our new kicker looking so far?
I’ve heard nothing but rave reviews about Trey Smack from the people with whom I’ve spoken.
