Inbox: It's looking how it's supposed to look

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Richard from Menasha, WI


Would you care to speculate what Aaron Rodgers may have noticed about his game from the 2010 season that helped him in training camp this week?


No clue, but I am absolutely fascinated by it. I don't know if it's what he saw on film, the second year in the offense or the fact teammates feel Rodgers is really enjoying himself this summer. Whatever it is, Rodgers has been tremendous the past few practices. His ball placement during team periods has been impeccable. And the offense appears to have taken a big step forward in Year 2 of Matt LaFleur's system. It's looking how it's supposed to look.


Patrick from Folly Beach, SC


It's been awhile since the interview with Jamaal Williams but I have been reflecting on it since then. He made a good point about how teams change from year to year and he used the example of high school. It has eased my concerns about next year's personnel. I had been worrying too much about how many the team can afford to keep next year. Instead, I will focus on and enjoy this year. And I thank you guys for keeping that focus as well.


It was so refreshing to hear Williams' take on the situation last week. Williams isn't interested in 2021 because he's too focused on the present. He wants a ring and this team has a chance to compete for one. What's more, things can change in an instant in this league. All I know is if Williams plays well in 2020, good things will happen for him.


Bret from Hertel, WI


Dear Wes or Mike, which position group has a tougher time getting ready for full game action without a preseason? Thanks for the great coverage of camp!


Listening to Christian Kirksey, Oren Burks and Ty Summers speak the past few days, I think I have to go with inside linebackers. I think young players at that position get a lot from those reps, especially the full process of bringing ball carriers to the ground. I mean Ty Summers solidified his spot on the roster last year with his performance against Kansas City in the finale.


Adam from Minneapolis, MN


Hey Mike and Wes, can you fill me in on former Gopher Kamal Martin? I haven't heard a ton about him in camp. How's he doing? Does he have a chance to make the team?


He's off to a strong start. I was talking with my good friend, Zach Helprin (who covers Wisconsin), and he mentioned how Martin would've been a much higher pick had it not been for the injury. He has good size for the position and some speed to his game.


Tim from Greensboro, NC


"This may sound a bit contradictory now, but the last of my priorities from your list would be inside linebacker, strictly because the spot alongside Kirksey is a part-time role in Pettine's defense." I hope Mike is wrong on this one. Mike Pettine says best 11 will play. I think this defense will be much better if that spot is won by an inside 'backer who can also cover well and is one of those 11.


Mayhap, but I'm still with Spoff on this one. The hybrid safety has become such a staple of Pettine's defenses – and the NFL, in general. I have a hard time seeing it go away unless offenses start going back to more two-TE stuff.