Cheesehead
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Michael from Berrien Springs, MI
Matt LaFleur on Davante Adams: "I've probably learned more from him than he has from me." That kind of humility makes for a great leader. I have been a teacher in one form or another my whole life and I learned along the way that often the student teaches you. Respect to Matt LaFleur.
You accomplish nothing when you act like you know everything. But if you acknowledge what you don't know, everything is open to you. LaFleur is a brilliant offensive mind, but his stewardship of the team over the past two years has been his most underrated trait. He listens to his players and that makes the team better.
Louie from Santa Fe, NM
Good morning. Do you think we will soon see Robert Tonyan throw an option pass, and if so, to whom?
I'll use my old Cobb (the former QB) answer here – if there are 60 passing plays prepared for Sunday, I want Aaron Rodgers throwing every one of them. There's plenty of room for creativity in all three phases – but don't overthink it.
Geoffrey from Rosemount, MN
I personally think David Montgomery might be the most average RB of all time. I'd be more worried about the Bears opening the playbook for Trubisky knowing that his time in Chicago is coming to an end soon. And don't sleep on Darnell Mooney. Anyways, my question for the day is has anyone ever DNP due to tryptophan? Hope you guys had a wonderful holiday!
I haven't heard the tryptophan excuse yet but there's still time. Whatever your opinion is of Montgomery, he is a tried-and-true running back. The Bears had to use Cordarrelle Patterson in a prominent backfield role in Montgomery's absence and the results weren't great. With it being Trubisky's first game back, I would think Matt Nagy would want to get the run game going to help out his quarterback. You can't take Montgomery for granted.
Roger from Lakewood Ranch, FL
The Packers have yet to play for a full 60 minutes. It's either two quarters before or after halftime. Do you expect them to put four quarters together sometime this season? It sure would be a welcome change of pace.
It's nearly impossible to play 60 perfect minutes at this level with a world-class competition on the opposing sideline. It's not like the Washington Generals standing over there, allowing the Packers to do whatever they please. What Green Bay needs to do is close the gap between these long, sustained drives and rapid three-and-outs. Consistency is how the Packers started the season 4-0. They need to get back to that, on both sides of the ball.
Tom from Green Lake, WI
Good morning! I'm curious about the Bears travel plan. Because of the Sunday night game, will the Bears stay over on Saturday or come up for the game on Sunday. With COVID-19, I wonder if more teams that play a Sunday or Monday night game might travel the day of the game if they are nearby.
The Bears will fly in Saturday night. There's some dehydration and fatigue involved with any flight, so teams will try to travel the day before games at all costs. It's a soft-tissue thing.
Rod from Middleton, NJ
Insiders, a follow up on Rich from Grand Rapids; when rushing the QB with an unhindered path, so many times defenders whiff because they have too much momentum and the QB can dodge them at the last moment. Wouldn't it be better if the rusher broke his rush down at the last moment? In doing so, the QB will still notice them but be forced to take his eyes from downfield to deal with the rusher. Rusher is still in position to make the sack but also the delay allows for brethren help.
Possibly. But you also have to remember we're talking about the handful of times each season most of these guys will have a legitimate chance at sacking a quarterback. These decisions are made in an instant. Plus, rushers also have to be mindful of hitting the QB in a legal fashion.