Al from Inexperienced Bay, WI

We regularly hear references to “locker-room leaders” or leaders within the receiver room, TE room, and many others. Are you able to assist us to grasp how this management is exemplified? Any examples or tales to share?

Management is available in many varieties. It is Aaron Rodgers speaking concerning the Packers with the ability to “run the desk” in 2016 or Marcedes Lewis talking up within the locker room in San Francisco after the Packers misplaced 37-8 in November 2019. It additionally could be a quiet participant main along with his play on the sector or a veteran helping a youthful participant within the assembly room. Personally, I like what I am listening to about Clark popping out of his shell a bit of extra this spring and being vocal with the younger D-linemen. With out Dean Lowry or Jarran Reed, Clark is essentially the most veteran participant in that room by 5 seasons.

Brian from Grand Rapids, MI

I do not perceive the consternation relating to the brand new kickoff rule. The returner does not have to truthful catch it, proper? So, the return continues to be in play, the onside kick continues to be in play, all whereas giving the returner an choice that will increase security on essentially the most harmful play of the sport? Looks as if a fairly good compromise to me.

I am with you. I am curious how fair-catch percentages prove on kickoffs. If low, the NFL possible will take one other step to handle the problem subsequent 12 months. This debate is not going away.

Josh from Stevens Level, WI

I believe Inexperienced Bay shall be rocking for the draft. Was it simply me or did Kansas Metropolis appear to be one of many lamer drafts in current reminiscence? A crowd of individuals, then a spot and a bunch of individuals in a discipline far off and I did not see many occasion tents, video games and even additional screens in that distant discipline individuals had been gathered at. Different drafts appeared to have a whole lot of occasions going, meet and greets, video games….it appeared prefer it may entertain for days. Kansas Metropolis, all due respect, appeared missing.

I assumed Kansas Metropolis did an superior job given the dimensions of the occasion, however my largest takeaway was the draft is not too huge for Inexperienced Bay. I really feel like this space has the infrastructure and willpower to get the job accomplished. In my view, Nashville set the draft commonplace for the occasion. I like the way it weaved Broadway into the festivities and made the occasion really feel bigger than life.

Eric from Springfield, VA

Which do you see occurring first? One of the best 10 QBs within the league are all making $60 million a 12 months, or the NFL wage cap is $300 million a 12 months.

A $300 million cap, with a increase in $60 million QBs shortly thereafter.

Caleb from Knoxville, TN

What is the wildest climate expertise you have had at a stadium?

I stayed till the bitter finish of the 2003 preseason finale in opposition to the Tennessee Titans, which was delayed for 2½ hours attributable to thunderstorms. That was a wild evening. I did not go away Lambeau Discipline till like 1 a.m. CT.

Kevin from Ocean Isle Seashore, NC

Thanks for all you do on II! I am actually disillusioned within the NFL flex scheduling. I am attempting to rearrange a flight for my son to Charlotte on Dec. 23, so we are able to go to the sport on Christmas Eve. I can deal with a time change on the twenty fourth, however now I’ve to fret a couple of Monday/Thursday flex? That is ridiculous. I applaud Mark Murphy for voting in opposition to this fan unfriendly thought.

I am sorry to listen to that, Kevin. I am afraid this would be the first of many tales we hear on this concern over the subsequent seven months. I even have buddies who’re relying on particular dates in December. Whereas I maintain fingers crossed the Packers keep on schedule, I am going to even be holding my breath throughout these 5 weeks.

Jim from Franklin, WI

Over the past couple of years, I’ve loved the Inbox as a part of my morning routine and really feel like I do know you guys and a few of the questioners. That mentioned, throughout this down time within the offseason, I assumed it to be prudent to ask what Wes’ and Spoff’s backgrounds are…I do know Wes has acknowledged he’s from Inexperienced Bay and went to school there, too. Undecided on Spoff-secret? You guys ought to have a profile web page on the app identical to a participant or coach in my humble opinion…you guys play sports activities? School?

Many do not notice Spoff was a adorned student-athlete at Lawrence, the place he performed baseball. As an alternative of turning professional, nevertheless, Mike earned his grasp’s diploma at Northwestern and went into sports activities journalism. Our tenures on the Press-Gazette did not overlap, however we each lower our enamel in Downtown Inexperienced Bay earlier than discovering our option to Lambeau Discipline – Spoff in 2006 and Hod in 2016. And the remainder was historical past.

Steve from Mukwonago, WI

Wes, I used to be happy that the marathon and half marathon routes returned to having the beginning/end line close to Lambeau. I’ve run the within the occasion 10 occasions and it’s so significantly better to get the adrenaline rush of working a lap across the discipline after which reaching the end line a brief distance later! Was this your first half marathon? How was your expertise?

This was my second half marathon however first since 2018. I felt actually good about it. I hoped to get underneath two hours however nonetheless managed to chop 11 minutes off my time. I had nice assist, too. My dad and mom cheered me on at three stops and my son ran a brief stretch with me.

Kristian from Aarhus N, Denmark

Hello Inbox, studying everybody’s recommendation to mood our expectations almost about our group’s possibilities (e.g. postseason success), I ponder what the first motive is? I get the apparent level about transitioning from expertise to inexperienced management, however we appear equally stacked – if no more so – on the sport’s different premium positions. Is it not doable to cope with a stacked group with an excellent quarterback? Thanks for all you do.

As a result of no person is aware of something till all people is aware of all the things. I might a lot somewhat followers be pleasantly shocked than unrealistically indignant.

Brian from Twain Harte, CA

I used to get disillusioned after I would ask a query that did not get posted, solely to be requested (and answered within the II) by another person per week later. I now notice that the query was good, solely my timing was unhealthy. Possibly I must take part in some kind of offseason II OTAs to get my timing again.

You simply must learn your keys and belief your approach. You may’t chase submissions, Brian. You gotta let the submissions come to you.

Zak from Huntington Seashore, CA

I loved the “Dodgeball” reference to shut the column yesterday, Westopher. I noticed a narrative just lately that Vince Vaughn is engaged on a sequel, and it seems most/the entire authentic solid is open to returning. What film, sports-related or in any other case, do you assume most deserves a sequel? I might love one other “Large Lebowski,” however the authentic was a masterpiece and I might be frightened about tainting it is legacy (which might be very un-Dude).

I like “Lebowski” however that should stay a one-and-done. I assumed “Main League 4” may’ve been enjoyable 10 years in the past, but it surely’s most likely too late now. Actually, “Dodgeball 2” might be the best on my “need” listing.

Jericho from Final Probability, IA

Insiders, Inexperienced Bay has formally been ranked on the prime as “the perfect place within the nation to reside.” How does it really feel to be residing in the perfect place to reside within the USA?

That is rad. Get pleasure from your Friday.