Inbox: They’re gonna call it

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Jack from Naperville, IL


Insiders, with public practices coming to an end, where does the J.J. Watt bike-break rank in your top training camp memories of all-time?


I unfortunately didn’t witness it, but as all the years continue to blend together over time, that and the walking boot will be the longest-lasting memories of camp in ’19.


Russell from Deerbrook, WI


With the last public practice for the Packers Monday, it seems earlier this year than past years, and do other teams also finish public practices around the same time?


I can’t speak to anything other teams do, but for the Packers this is early. There’s usually been one last public practice after the third preseason game. But as far as the total number, there was actually one more public practice this year than the last couple of years.


Evan from Hiles, WI


Who is the player to watch for Thursday's game against Oakland?


I think it’s Trevor Davis.


Dana from Eau Claire, WI


Mike, with a QB coach, an O-coordinator and the head man involved in the offense, who does what when it comes to coaching ARod, designing game plans and coming up with the planned play sheets? Yes, I know they all participate but how do they divide work so they are not overlapping?


LaFleur hasn’t specified, but when it comes to game plans, assistant coaches generally prepare one portion (third down, red zone, short yardage, etc.) and bring it to a collaborative meeting where everything is discussed, adjusted and put together, with the head coach having final say. From what Rodgers has discussed, it sounds like all the coaches you mentioned have been in on film sessions with him as the new offense has been installed this spring and summer.


Malcolm from Fennimore, WI


Is this your first trip to Canada?


No. I recall staying at a hotel in Canada at some point as a kid while on a family road trip, but the details were lost in the fog of childhood slumber.


Lucky from Valcano, HI


Insiders, I really enjoy your column as it always contains reality, humor and family, a great combination. Vic used to refer to the start of the season as Training Camp Part II. I was wondering how you view the first few games of the season?


September is the month of overreactions and egregious takes. The wins and losses all count the same, but they reveal little about how the team will be playing in December and January. Hold your own, and build for better.


Hunter from Bacon Level, AL


Insiders, with the Packers’ season starting in two weeks against a strong division rival, let alone the oldest rivalry in the NFL, would it be safe to say the starting lineup is already decided save some freak injury?


Not exactly. I don’t think the second inside linebacker spot is set in stone yet, and Tyler Lancaster and Montravius Adams are still battling for the third D-lineman in base. I’m not sure the Lane Taylor-Elgton Jenkins competition has a declared winner, either.


Jim from Rockford, IL


How is Cole Madison doing? It was nice to hear he valued his mental health over a paycheck. Really rooting for him to make the team but have heard very little on him. Being away from football for a year really seems to have set him back. Is he a bubble guy now?


Larry from Bakersville, NC


Good morning, Mike/Wes. Aaron's back problem has really brought the reality of the Packers' quality of backup QBs to the forefront facing them in the event of Aaron's injury being a continuing issue which might limit his availability to play during the upcoming season. In all honesty, what do you think of the Packers’ chances to possibly trade Kizer and Boyle along with perhaps another player to obtain a veteran QB with real, proven NFL experience? Out of the question?


No one’s going to trade a proven, experienced QB for Kizer or Boyle and another player the Packers would be willing to give up at this point. Gutekunst said on Monday the backup QB is likely on the roster.


George from Milwaukee, WI


Guys, there's no doubt Trevor Davis is a talented football player. That being said he has never been healthy. If he plays well in the last two games, do we give him a roster spot based on his ability and keep a potentially healthy and talented receiver off the roster, with the likelihood that he will never be healthy for an entire season or even the majority of the season, or do we go with some new blood there?


Based on what I’ve seen from Davis through the spring and summer, he can be an effective role player in this offense with a skill set others don’t have. His injury in camp had nothing to do with last year’s health troubles, and he’s a proven return man. I believe he possesses greater potential value than others who might take his roster spot.
 
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