Cheesehead
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Matt from Bloomington, IN
How do you feel about college players who show tremendous skill and athleticism and seem to fit perfectly into the Packers system, but have injury problems and have trouble staying on the field? Do you think that can usually be overcome at the next level, or do you view it as more of a red flag?
Every player is different and requires thorough vetting, but sometimes I think NFL teams overthink these matters. Yes, it can bite you in the tushy from time-to-time but a lot of teams have missed out on good prospects (Myles Jack, Jaylon Smith or Jeffrey Simmons) due to injury concerns. It's a gamble, not a disqualifier.
Statham from Pineview, GA
Furthering the talk about the first three picks being QBs, has there ever been four in a row to start the draft? The Falcons could certainly take one at four, and if they don't, I expect they trade back and another team (NE, WFT, CHI) swoops in to snag their QB of the future in that slot. We very well could see history made. Does the draft actually start at pick five this year?
No, that would be unprecedented. In fact, I kept digging on Wednesday, and from what I gathered, the 1971 and '99 drafts were the only two times (at least since positions became publicized in 1950) that players from the same position were drafted with the first three picks.
Bryce from Kenosha, WI
Of the five usual regular-season game times: Sunday (three), Monday night and Thursday night, which is best for the regional economy? Which is worst?
It's Sunday Night Football and it's not close. Monday is No. 2 and Thursday is a distant third.
Paul from London, England
It's 3,800 miles from Green Bay to London, give or take a No. 12 Hail Mary pass. What's the distance the Pack have to travel for their farthest road trip in the U.S., and how would a road trip to London be different compared to the farthest one in the U.S. if say we played Sunday one week and were due in London the following Sunday? I'm guessing the team wouldn't fly out the day before, and what about the logistical side of things, kit, etc.? Also, and most importantly, would you guys be on the plane?
I answered my last time-interval question on my ACT. I also have no idea how the Packers would handle a trip overseas because, well, they've never done it. The four-hour flight to Seattle is the Packers' longest road trip, though.
Phil from Madison, WI
Regarding Sawyer's question about the Packers' desire to keep their primo matchups at Lambeau and send a game against a lesser opponent overseas, the league may view this in a different light. The Packers sell out every game, so this is the league's chance to send a great matchup overseas without hurting the home team's local economy.
Off the top of my head, I can't think of a single "great matchup" that's been played overseas. That's not to say there haven't been great games in England but I don't recall Tom Brady squaring off with Peyton Manning at Wembley.
Darrel from Pueblo, CO
II, it is my understanding that for away games, the players are required to file tax returns in said state. How are overseas games handled, tax-wise?
Spoff is the money man who does his own taxes, so he might be the better guy to ask on this. I do know I paid $16 to the Controller of Pennsylvania last year. So I got that going for me…which is…something.
Larissa from Minnetonka, MN
Everyone knows Fitz went to Harvard. I know it's subjective but who on the Packers would be considered the most educated? I don't think we have any Ivys do we?
Not anymore after John Lovett (Princeton) was released a month ago. So, I'd say it's probably Aaron Rodgers or Oren Burks. Lucas Patrick was a Duke grad, as well.
Doug from Neenah, WI
The Bengals released Giovanni Bernard today. He was the first running back taken in the 2013 NFL Draft, ahead of Le'Veon Bell, Montee Ball and Mr. Eddie Lacy. Who has had the best NFL career? Any idea what Eddie is doing these days? Thanks.
I actually remarked to Spoff Wednesday how it's funny that Bernard played five years longer than Lacy and yet Eddie probably had the better NFL career. I'm not sure what he's been up to, though. I just hope he's happy and doing well.
David from Cable, WI
In football more than any other major sport, situation matters – like coaching and talent around a player. I believe more QBs have been ruined and discarded than developed in the last 20 years. Which is why I am rooting hard for Matthew Stafford, Jared Goff, Carson Wentz and Sam Darnold.
I agree. This is the exact reason why I was such a huge Alex Smith fan earlier in his career. A mixture of bad teams and misfortune hampered Smith during his first three seasons, but his career turned around as soon as Jim Harbaugh got to San Francisco. Ultimately, players succeed and fail on their own merit but the situation does matter.