Inbox: It's go time, man

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Eric from Mequon, WI


Let's call out the elephant in the NFL room from the entire season...Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft aren't the football geniuses we all thought they were. They were good at their job while riding the arm of a HOF QB. As I have read on this forum so many times..."Players NOT plays."


Belichick is one of the greatest coaches in the history of the NFL, but this year really left me scratching my head. The Patriots weren't bad enough to be in the running for Trevor Lawrence but it also doesn't appear Cam Newton is their future at quarterback. So what are they? Are they going to look for another running quarterback and go all-in on the ground-heavy offense they displayed this year?


Eddie from La Crosse, WI


Happy Christmas to Wes, Mike and everyone at packers.com! Since the Patriots began their inconceivable run in 2001, this year marks the first time they have been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. In 2002 and 2008, they lost tiebreakers to other teams. Seventeen playoff appearances in 20 years = inconceivable! And yes, that word does mean what I think it means... ;-)


Well done…and no doubt. One way or another, you gotta put some respect on Belichick's name for a two-decade long run of being in playoff contention. That's ridiculous.


Rusty from Eustace, TX


First and foremost, thanks for everything y'all have done to make life as a Packers fan more enjoyable during this challenging year. Kudos to your families as well. As a 34-year vet, I understand what they "give up" in allowing you to do your job. Along the lines of family, have Aaron Jones' parents been allowed to attend games at Lambeau since they opened it up to employee families? Merry Christmas and enjoy your time with your families!


Thank you for your service, Rusty. Unfortunately, players' families haven't been able to attend games, even after they opened Lambeau Field to employees and their families. You just can't take that risk with the postseason fast-approaching and COVID-19 still prevalent in the Green Bay area right now. I asked Aaron a month or so ago about his parents' streak ending, but they've still been cheering him on from afar.


Joseph from Salt Lake City, UT


If this weekend goes as the last two have for us around the league and we lock up the No. 1 seed, do you envision ML sitting a chunk of the starters against the Bears?


There will be plenty of time to answer these questions if everything plays out the way you're suggesting. Let's just get through this weekend.


Paul from Middleton, WI


My family had the Muppet Christmas Album on vinyl guest starring John Denver. Classic.


I have plenty of favorite Christmas movies ("A Muppets Christmas" among them) but I don't have a favorite Christmas song.


Jeff from Wentzville, MO


Derek from Eau Claire: What's your favorite Christmas song, Spoff?


Spoff: Vocally? "The Little Drummer Boy." Instrumentally? "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24."


Me: Vocally? White Christmas by Bing Crosby. Instrumentally/Vocally? The Little Drummer Boy, Bob Seeger version.


Wes, what's your favorite Christmas Song(s)?


OK, there were a million of these questions so obviously this means a lot to people. So I asked my wife to speak for me. Here's what she came up with: Trans-Siberian Orchestra's "Carol of the Bells," Pentatonix's "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," Frank Sinatra's "Let it Snow! Let it Snow!" and Frank Sinatra & Bing Crosby's "White Christmas." So there you have it.


Dan from Catonsville, MD


Merry Christmas to all! This time of year brings up great memories like the Packers defeating the Vikings for the NFC North crown last year and the quote from the Inbox, "Horns in the first quarter taillights in the fourth quarter!" Go PACK Go!


A true Christmas classic…and we spoke it into existence.


Ryan from Colfax, WI


Wes, how soon before the return of your "Good Morning!" ritual? I sure do miss reading those to start off the Inbox. Merry Christmas to you, Spoff and your families!


The first Inbox I write after it's safe for fans to return to Lambeau Field.


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