Cheesehead
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- Mar 19, 2019
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Ryan from Elmhurst, IL
Any injury update on Coach LaFleur’s leg?
He’s walking again. He’s going to have the golf cart nearby, but the plan is to coach without it.
Ryan from Gulfport, MS
Good Morning II, does Gute ever pop his head in and apologize for making your job super difficult?... Or even give you a heads up... “Hey, sorry guys, tomorrow your Inbox is gonna be filled with a lot of upset people”?
George from Fort Wayne, IN
Regarding nutrition, I don't imagine Jaire and Kenny eat the same portions – is it individualized? Are there specific diets/caloric intake for different position groups? The responsibility of the player? As someone familiar with the culinary field and athletics, I could see this being a real challenge considering these are elite athletes with different needs, dietary restrictions, tastes, etc.
The cafeteria is buffet style and each player has his own plan. Former linebacker Ahmad Thomas can’t eat meat, but he needed to put on weight to complete his transition from playing safety in college. They made it happen and have cooks available to prepare anything else a player may need.
Elliot from Minneapolis, MN
When do you believe a player becomes a veteran? Is it based off of the number of years he is in the league or general playing time?
The Packers define veterans in the media guide as any player with an accrued season. As a writer, my tendency is to call players in their fourth season “a veteran.”
John from Yakima, WA
How many current players, if any, are on an actual third contract? I’ve tried to use various sites to determine without success in my opinion, apparently due to most players getting extensions of second contracts with changed terms/finances.
Aaron Rodgers (overlap with two extensions) and Mason Crosby are the only two on their third contracts. Not counting players who have signed tenders, Tramon Williams, Jimmy Graham and Marcedes Lewis would be players who have at least three NFL contracts.
Anthony from Southington, CT
I know he's a specialist, but is Hunter Bradley considered a backup for any other position?
He played tight end a few ACLs ago.
Steven from Silver Spring, MD
Lowry's signing brings the '16 class into focus. There was a lot of concern about Ted's final drafts. With Lowry signed, Kenny Clark and Martinez being legit players who will get paid here or somewhere, and Trevor Davis possibly playing like he's in a walk year on special teams, the '16 class isn't looking too bad.
Not to mention Kyler Fackrell’s emergence last year. I’ve been trying to tell you guys.
John from Onalaska, WI
Wes, so does the digital and broadcast department still go through introductions at the first team meeting? If so, who gets the most applause between you, Spoff, Larry and now KUUUUUUHN?
We only did it that one year, but I’m guessing John would be a favorite if we ever do it again.
Sarah from Neenah, WI
Who do you think will be their toughest opponent this season?
The opener in Chicago. It’s a road game with high stakes. I’ll start there. The Kansas City game will be a big test, too.
Mike from Manchester, UK
In response to Al from Green Bay, football is good on TV, but it’s even better in person. Can you smell the leaves through your TV? Can you see the darkening clouds rolling in over the top of the stadium on your TV? Can you feel the chill that says winter is on its way? TV can tell you everything about the game, but it can’t personalize the experience. Being there makes the game a personal experience. And memories make us rich.
And to each their own. If you really don’t want to be there, then there’s a list of 100,000 waiting to sit in that seat.
George from Norwich, UK
Thinking of how you could spread 16 games out around the world, you have the obvious cities that would likely draw a crowd in London, Mexico City, Munich, Paris, Rome, Rio, etc. But are there any world cities that you would really like to attend a game in?
First and foremost, I want to go to London. I’ve never been to the UK. My honorable mentions would be Tokyo or Shanghai.
Caleb from Knoxville, TN
We always hear about the Packers-Bears rivalry and its generations of memories, and rightfully so. But what about Packers-Lions? What are some of your favorite parts of their collective history?
It has to be the Packers’ winning streak at Lambeau Field that spanned Jason Hanson’s entire career and Green Bay taking the winner-take-all game in Detroit for the NFC North back in 2016.