Cheesehead
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Gail from Frisco, TX
As a lifelong Packer fan and feeling the Packer offense has struggled a lot this season, why don't the Packers use any trick plays as so many other NFL teams do? The offense is boring! Go Packers!
Paul from De Pere, WI
Greatest leader you have observed during your time with the Packers? And why?
Marcedes Lewis is up there. As I wrote last month, he’s not a guy who’s going to get in your face and yell at you when you do something wrong. But with his personality, Lewis is a guy whose energy is infectious. His message resonates with those around him. It reminds me a lot of the voice Jordy Nelson had in past locker rooms.
Bill from Reedsville, WI
Good morning II. This week, whenever someone mentioned a coaching hire, they talked about the coach liking the GM, or picking his GM. I always thought it was the other way. I remember when TT hired MM, he asked Ron Wolf how he would know when it was the right guy. Which way do you think is more important, GM picking coach or the coach picking GM? Happy New Year to all involved with II.
That strategy seems to be picking up steam, at least when it comes to attracting an established coach. I don’t think there’s a right or wrong answer as long as those two people are on the same page. In Seattle, Pete Carroll technically has final say over the roster but he has a good working relationship with John Schneider.
Bob from Riverside, CA
I guess we witnessed an otherwise stronger team lose due to turnovers.
I’m sorry Badgers fans. I’m sure Spoff will have “takes” for you on Friday.
Tom from Burlington, WI
Good morning! Which upcoming playoff game excites you the most this weekend?
Tennessee and New England. I feel like everyone is sleeping on the Titans. Mike Vrabel has an excellent defensive scheme and Tennessee has been a different team since Ryan Tannehill took over at quarterback.
Brian from Cameron, WI
Insiders – thank you for all you do! If you had to pick one or two surprise victories in the wild-card round, who would you select? For the AFC, my gut says Buffalo over Houston. I’m also taking Philly over Seattle.
I like the Eagles. Both teams are banged up but I believe they have a legitimate shot with the game in Philly. My other pick is the Titans. Vrabel knows the Patriots and Tannehill has caught lightning in a bottle. Maybe both will be enough to topple New England, especially after the Miami loss.
Drew from Rogers City, MI
Why does Blake Martinez have 203 tackles according to the Packers but only 155 according to the NFL?
The former is the Green Bay coaches’ statistics after reviewing the film. The latter is the NFL’s official stat used to compare to the rest of the league.
Steve from Benson, AZ
I'm so happy the team made the playoffs and a first-round bye. My question is do the players still get paid the playoff bonus money even in a bye week? It would seem a sort of punishment if they don't.
From how I interpret the CBA, players are not paid for the bye week. Andrew Brandt said last year in a tweet that it’s a quirk in the system.
Cedell from Savage, MI
It’s too bad Hunter Bradley has been so reliable as a long snapper. Michigan’s Camaron Cheeseman would sure look good in a Packer uniform.
The Packers Pro Shop wouldn’t be able to keep those jerseys in stock.
Peggy from Bloomer, WI
Congratulations to you, Mike and Wes, on reaching an amazing milestone with “Packers Unscripted”! Love listening to your knowledgeable and down-to-earth conversations. I also enjoy seeing all your Packers "outfits.” My questions is, are you the Pro Shop's best customers or do you receive a clothing allowance? Thanks. Go! Pack! Go!
Thank you. I cannot believe we’re already at Episode 500. It’s been a fun ride with Spoff. It’s probably 50/50 between articles of clothing I’ve received from the organization and stuff I’ve purchased myself.
Tom from Douglassville, PA
Which team do you think Mike McCarthy will be coaching next year? Or do you think no one will hire him?
McCarthy would be a good fit for the Giants. I feel like he has the personality to handle the New York market and would be an ideal mentor for Daniel Jones. I see him coaching in the NFL next year, whether it’s in New York, Cleveland or Carolina.
Patrick from St. Paul, MN
Mike and Wes, when you two play the intro theme song for “Packers Unscripted” which instrument do you each play? I haven't seen this query answered yet in this space and we the people must know. My money is on Mike "Mad Dog" Spofford on drums and Wes "Melted Cheese Supreme-O" Hod on the axe.
I’m more of a cowbell guy.
Ron from Cherry Valley, IL
Curious, do you Insider Inbox writers take the time to read the work product of your counterparts from other NFL teams? And if you do are there any team’s writers that we should be reading?
Not really, though it does remind me of a conversation I had with another writer who works for an NFL team website. He asked how often we do our Insider Inbox Q&A. I said, “Six days a week.” He replied in an exasperated tone: “We didn’t do six all last season.”
LeeAnn from Carefree, IN
Have you seen an early weather forecast for Jan. 12 for GB? I'm guessing it's going to be the Saints and I don't think they'd be thrilled with the prospect of frozen tundra. Wonder what the coldest game New Orleans has ever played in?
The Weather Channel says 23 degrees with a chance of snow showers. Mind you, a lot can change between this morning and 10 days from now.
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