Cheesehead
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Jimmy from Farmington, MO
Do you see Kumerow's release as a dig at Rodgers? After him calling it a lock that Kumerow makes the team, and no WR being drafted, they decide to release someone Aaron Rodgers wanted.
I don't see the Kumerow decision in that vein at all. I just think the personnel department and the quarterback had different opinions. Not the first time, won't be the last.
Dennis from Parrish, FL
If you look specifically at how the roster was constructed, it is pretty OBVIOUS that the Packers truly believe in the "practice squad " as a tool to build a team! Also, last offseason you heard a lot about Marquez Valdes-Scantling working out with Randy Moss. This year being obviously different, do you know if Randy helped him in 2020?
The Packers have always used the practice squad for developmental players. They've never really wavered from that, and it doesn't appear they are this year even with the expansion and veteran exemptions. The fact that nine former practice-squadders are on the 53 speaks volumes, and it sends a message to all those guys on the practice squad now. As for MVS, he told reporters he did not have a chance to work out with Moss this past year.
Page from Havre de Grace, MD
Hi Mike and Wes, before the season kicks off, could you give a brief scouting report on the other teams in the NFC North? Namely, key departures and additions to position groups, and whether you feel the other three teams have gotten objectively better or worse.
I'll let the results speak for the latter, but here's my thumbnail sketch on the three division rivals. Whether or not Minnesota's defense maintains its long-established level of play will depend on the young cornerbacks stepping into major roles. The Vikings' offense will be formidable if they keep it built around Cook and if Jefferson is the real deal right away. In Chicago, it all hinges on the quarterback. Defensively, pairing Quinn with Mack for the pass rush is an upgrade for the Bears. The Lions are still searching for answers in the backfield, but Golladay and Hockenson could have huge years with Stafford. It's hard for me to see Detroit's defense being better without Slay, though.
Evan from Durango, CO
I'm so happy we have Gutey as our fiscally concerned and responsible GM. Can you imagine guaranteeing 21M to your back-up QB while at the same time passing on Newton or Winston at a fraction of the cost? Asking for a Bears fan...
Just because Foles isn't starting Week 1 doesn't mean he isn't going to earn some of that guaranteed money.
Ian from Kirkwhelpington, England
I noticed half a dozen ex-Packers players were released by other teams – Clinton-Dix, Damarious Randall, J'Mon Moore, Datone Jones, Kentrell Brice, Richard Rodgers and maybe more. Should we armchair GMs be reassured that our GM is getting these decisions correct?
That's up to you. All I know is this game can pass people by quickly.
Geoff from Janesville, WI
Is Josh Rosen a victim of circumstance with two bad teams? I suppose it was on him to prove to those teams that they had their long-term solution at QB. His fall seems greater than JaMarcus Russell's.
I wouldn't go that far yet. There's still time. But his story to this point reinforces a lot of common sayings. It's the hardest position to play in sports. The draft is a crapshoot. Circumstances matter. I wish him the best, honestly.
Bubba from Kenosha, WI
Slots: Defensively in the nickel, is Chandon Sullivan first on depth chart? Or with Pettine saying Josh Jackson will get a lot of snaps (outside) will Jaire Alexander or Kevin King move inside? Offensively, how do you see the depth chart? Is Taylor in the mix inside?
Sullivan is the nickel. I don't recall Pettine promising Jackson will play a lot, but he certainly has to be ready. I'm not sure if Taylor has a preferred spot. At 216 pounds, he's more likely a boundary target, but I don't rule anything out with LaFleur's system.