Cheesehead
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- Mar 19, 2019
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Jared from Tampa, FL
There have been numerous examples of veteran players assisting with the development of the younger guys. Do you ever see a veteran WR, like Davante Adams, mentoring a young QB, like Jordan Love? It seems there would be a unique perspective to be gained on your performance from such interactions.
Yes, it happens quite a bit. Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb did that all the time, too. I think a lot of it starts with Rodgers. A lot of the national pundits want to take digs at Rodgers' leadership, but they're also not there when he's working with young receivers or running backs on the sideline during practice. He's very deliberate about what he wants on the field and communicates that message thoroughly. Players who have succeeded, such as Adams and Allen Lazard, took those words to heart and adjusted accordingly. Love hasn't taken many snaps with a veteran like Adams but you can tell the entire offense is rallying around him – no different than Tim Boyle the last two years. Because a rising quarterback lifts all offensive players.
Bill from Bloomfield Hills, MI
My son is 12 and we've been having discussions about a new bike. He made a case that his old bike needs to be kept because "it was ridden by someone famous" (Scott Tolzien and Khyri Thornton). I can't disagree and had to nod my head, thinking when the new bike comes we will need another vacation trip to training camp. The world is so different, but some things will never change.
My two cents – buy a new bike but save a spot in the garage for that old one. Call me sentimental but I don't think you'll regret it. And I look forward to seeing the new one down at practice next summer.
TK from Grafton, WI
Is it tough to evaluate backup QBs in live action when they play with backups against backups?
To a certain extent. But if a player performs well enough against lower competition, he'll get more opportunities against the top guys. I don't have a QB comparison, but look at Chandon Sullivan and Allen Lazard last summer. They shined in both camp and the preseason against a lot of guys who were cut at the end of camp. But once both players got their chance in regular-season games, Lazard and Sullivan continued to impress.
Scott from De Pere, WI
This offseason has been dramatically different for you guys than any other. What do you miss the most (i.e. going to the combine, interviewing players in person, working in the office versus working from home, etc.)?
Well, I got to go to the combine. That was like the only part of this offseason that was "normal." I obviously miss interviewing players in person. I commend our communications staff for the job it has done facilitating interviews but I miss being able to work the locker room and get to know players. It's tough to do that as a faceless voice behind a computer screen. I also missed covering the owners meetings. That's one of my favorite events because you get a lot of face time with coaches and owners since the media contingent is small. I can't complain, though. I'm happy, healthy and still collecting a paycheck.
Ronald from Iola, WI
Insiders, looking at the pictures of camp, I was surprised I didn't see any special gear for COVID-19. Did I just miss it or have players tried some visors and masks and didn't like them?
Most of the precautions the team has taken are inside the facility (plexiglass separating lockers, reworked team meetings, masks, to-go meals, etc.), but there also have been a lot of noticeable changes on the practice field. Some players, like Lucas Patrick, have shields built into their facemasks. The trainers and equipment staff also have separate water bottles and clean towels for position groups and the breakdown huddles are more spread out.
Tom from Emerado, ND
I have not seen any news on Tipa Galeai. He is my undrafted rookie that I think could make an impression. Is he on the field and showing any promise?
He's unlike any other outside rusher on the roster. Galeai is somewhat undersized for the position but he finds way to win. He impressed me this summer.