Cheesehead
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- Mar 19, 2019
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Jeff from Ogden, UT
Mason Crosby is another one of those guys I never want to see in another team’s uniform. Here's to hoping he retires in a Packer jersey. God bless ya Mason. We love you brother.
He’s one of the good ones. A lot of writers, including yours truly, were extremely critical of his poor 2012 season. He didn’t hold it against any of us. There was no “I told you so” moment when he turned things around – only professionalism. He’s a man of the highest character and continues to prove it with how he responds to adversity.
Jack from Wauwatosa, WI
The posting of the pictures today showing support for Mason are unbelievable. That looks like a locker room with a lot of love for each other. A key ingredient for success. Thanks for your work.
I can think of no one more deserving. For everything the Crosbys have battled off the field in 2019, Mason is having a career year on it.
Bruce from Lakewood, CO
If you haven’t seen Wes’s description of Mason Crosby and family on “Packers Unscripted,” it was deeply moving. As a cancer survivor, I can’t think of a better message than what Wes articulated.
Thank you for that, Bruce, because I felt like I clumsily stumbled through the entire thing. Brittany had such a beautiful soul and I cannot say enough about Rees, either. They put a lot of trust in me to tell their story two years ago. For that, I’ll forever be in their debt. Watching her transformation from a quiet, introverted young lady, who wasn’t sure if she wanted to talk for the story, to a powerful public speaker and advocate was so inspiring. The world is better for having Brittany Crosby journey through it.
Dylan from Belgrade, MT
It's the time of the year to be thankful. Let's be thankful that after every game the biggest story of our team isn't the interview with the owner/GM.
One of the biggest blessings of a community-owned team like the Packers is no meddling from above. Mark Murphy and Brian Gutekunst don’t create questions for the locker room or generate unnecessary headlines. Murphy helped advise the coaching search earlier this year – because spoiler: he has credentials – and then left the general manager and head coach to their work. With the Packers off to a 9-3 start, you know what you don’t hear? Murphy asking for a round of applause.
Bob from Winneconne, WI
As a fan, in what context should the Giants win be evaluated? Press clippings and ML say it was the most complete win we’ve had (best each of the three components played). But...the reality is the Giants were a 2-9 team and for the most part played like it. Will our level of play ratchet up with the quality of the opposition? Do we have what it takes to win out?
There’s only one way to find out. To get there, the Packers have to rise to occasion again this Sunday vs. Washington.
Michael from Montréal, Quebec
Blake Martinez continues to be a rock in the middle, but what of our other inside linebackers? Do you see evidence of progress among any of them? What about regression? Is there any hope that we'll be able to: (1) consistently stop the run; and, (2) cover TEs with this lot if the Pack make the playoffs?
Covering the tight ends isn’t the strict responsibility of the inside linebackers. A lot more goes into defending the middle of the field. But that position is essential to clogging holes against the run. Right now, that falls on Martinez and B.J. Goodson in base, and Ibraheim Campbell in nickel. They’re doing what’s being asked of them.
Agrim from Shakopee, MN
I will be honest, I was a little surprised to see Tremon Smith released from the 53-man roster. Was it the fumble during Sunday's game that was the last straw? Could this be leading to a Darrius Shepherd return to the roster?
Each day, Spoff and I open our emails and fans clamor for change and improvement on special teams. The Packers are trying, folks. This is another part of that. The corresponding move likely will be announced Tuesday.
Evan from Little Pine Lake, WI
Is Adrian Peterson the biggest threat on offense for the Redskins?
Peterson has given the Packers problems over the years, as recently as Week 3 of last season, but Terry McLaurin and Derrius Guice are dangerous, as well. Washington is 3-9 for a reason but that doesn’t mean it’s a team devoid of talent. They have playmakers who can hurt you.
Justin from Los Angeles, CA
Anyone lamenting that the Packers didn't beat the Giants badly enough need to just look at the rest of the league where the Dolphins, Bengals, and Redskins all won. There are no gimmes in the NFL. Speaking of which: What did the Redskins do well to beat the Panthers that we need to be prepared for?
Exactly. With the parity of a 32-team league, it’s not how you win – it’s did you win? Washington stopped Christian McCaffrey (relatively speaking) and got its own run game going (30 carries for 248 yards, 8.3 yards per carry, and three touchdowns). They made plays – not mistakes.
Cody from Neenah, WI
Do you know if there is a way to file a complaint or start a petition to the league and networks for them not to put the lame fake graphics of the hash marks and numbers on the field? A snow-covered football field is so majestic and they ruin the look of it by putting that stuff on. The line of scrimmage and first-down lines are OK, I suppose, but please let everything else look as natural as the fans in the stadium get to see it.
It’s like the neighbor who busts out the big, fancy snowblower with an inch of snow on the ground. It has a purpose but maybe not right now, though I did enjoy the players disappearing when they came in motion.