Cheesehead
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Matt from Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Listening to an Indianapolis beat writer on the crowd booing Andrew Luck, he felt that after the fans watch his press conference they will probably regret booing, but he also argued that many fans put down thousands of dollars for season tickets with expectations that Luck would be the QB so he understood their immediate reaction. They can’t get their money back and many of them paid to see a specific product (Luck) and feel betrayed, so he can see that.
I can, too, but then start up a chant of “Please don’t go,” or something to that effect. As I noted on Monday, the fact that the immediate reaction was to boo says something about our society that’s disheartening at the very least.
Tyler from Green Bay, WI
A lot of comments about fans' reaction to the Andrew Luck news, and rightly so. However, breaking that news over social media during a preseason game with Luck on the sidelines was a bad look. The issue here, as noted by the insider who broke the news, is that was not the intention. Luck informed Brissett during the game and had intentions to tell his teammates on Sunday with a press conference on Monday. Irresponsible journalism at its finest.
Couldn’t disagree with you more, and you clearly don’t understand the business. The issue is not the reporter breaking the story, but that it was leaked in the first place. If everyone in the know keeps his mouth shut, it doesn’t go down the way it did. But once a reporter has solid information, he owes it to his employer to break the news. That’s what he’s getting paid to do. If he found out about it, he can’t be sure it wasn’t leaked to someone else, too, therefore he can’t sit on it or his outlet could get beat by another news organization on something he knew. He wouldn’t be doing his job. This one’s not on the media.
Joe from Liberty Township, OH
One assumed barrier to eliminating kickoffs is how to replace onside kicks. I understand fans are more likely to stay tuned in if a team is making a big comeback, and we all know the dollar rules, so at the end of the day we are probably stuck with some retain-the-ball method. But why are we so obsessed with providing a means for a team to keep the ball and score again? Don't get so far behind you need an onside kick in the first place.
Except you said it yourself, the dollar rules. There’s no more valuable ad space in an NFL game than the two-minute warning at the end of the fourth quarter. A free kick to retain possession has been in the game’s rules practically forever, as far as I know. It’s not some artificial creation for added drama, like NBA teams being allowed to advance the ball three-quarters of the court after a late timeout.
Joel from Hamilton, Ontario
If a team claims two RBs, thinking they will hedge their bets because they doubt their first choice will be available, but are awarded both claims, can the team change its mind and decline the second awarded player, or must they make room for all claimed players?
Waiver claims can be prioritized when they’re turned in to the league.
Mark from Westminster, CO
Spoff, I liked your Raven Greene piece, specifically the quote, "I never rushed once. I had no blitzes or anything like that, so this is all new to me, but I'm starting to see it's my skill-set.” This quote tells me the coaches are putting players into positions that fit their skill-set and football personalities. I’m looking forward to seeing the effects of how the Rashan Gary tinkering will turn out. It’s a learning process for both coaches and players.
I’m very curious, too.
Chip from Merrill, WI
Mike, I just finished reading the book “Carry On” by Lisa Fenn. Thanks for the recommendation to read this inspiring story. I did notice the ending of your answer to a reader’s question recently. Dartanyon writes on his assignments in high school, “Destined for greatness.” Which Packer do you consider is destined for greatness?
That might have been Wes’s line, actually, but I’ll play along. If I were to pick one Packers player with a year or less of NFL experience, I’d say Jaire Alexander.
Jeff from Sugar Land, TX
We addressed some real needs during offseason free agency. We added more depth and strength during the draft. We have watched the intensity of competition to earn one of the coveted spots on the 53-man roster. If the Packers pick up an additional player from outside, will it be based on an unfulfilled need or a special skill-set?
Perhaps both, but players with truly special skill-sets don’t hit the waiver wire often.
Tim from Chicago, IL
Sebastian asked about practicing for rain/wet conditions, and Wes simply answered "Uh, no." However, they have practiced wet ball drills as AR said he didn't like them because they over-exaggerate how wet the ball should be. I could see Ma Hod spraying Spoff with a hose as punishment for stealing lunches, though!
I’ll consider myself warned.
Scott from Fredonia, WI
Do you guys get excited for the start of the season?
Indubitably. T-minus eight days and counting. Happy Wednesday.
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