Inbox: He's on the path to greatness

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Angela from Brighton, MI


Thank you Mark Murphy and the Packers players in the video. I needed that. We all needed that.


The Packers are very deliberate in how they handle sensitive matters like this. They don't just pull out "Boilerplate Press Release No. 38" from the crisis communication box and email it out. The organization and the players are very thoughtful, and I felt that was evident in the video and Murphy's statement. It was a collaborative effort, which is what it's going to take for real change to happen.


Gerd from Stuttgart, Germany


Morning II. Love your work. You said many times that TE takes more time to learn in the NFL. But now you expect Josiah Deguara to have an impact right away, despite his role being larger than for a normal TE. Is he that special?


Tight end does take more time to develop and I don't expect Deguara to be a finished product by any means, especially without a traditional offseason program. But I think he'll have more avenues than most rookie tight ends to make an impact with his skill set.


Margeaux from Tallahassee, FL


Wes, I finally made time to read your Jordan Love story. As expected it is another gem, well done!


Thanks Margeaux. It was a lot of fun to write. My main takeaway was how Jordan Love has consistently won over teammates and coaches with his work ethic and maturity. There are a lot of unknowns with draft picks but those traits easily translate to the next level.


Al from Green Bay, WI


Like others, I'm excited to see which of the young receivers achieve the next level of success in the year ahead. While Davante Adams is a proven commodity, every year is new. What does he need to do to take yet another step forward in his impressive career?


Just stay healthy. That turf toe deal was a freak injury but it cost Adams an historic season. If he'd played in all 16 games, Adams would've been on pace for 110 catches, 1,329 yards and six TDs – after having 111-1,386-13 a year earlier. He's an elite receiver who's become a respected voice in the locker room. He's on the path to greatness. Stay on it. It really is something when you step back and remember Adams as a rookie in 2014 and now see the man he's become, inspiring change. That's what football is all about.


Rob from Katy, TX


Which game is going to cause the biggest matchup problem this year?


It would be easy to say the 49ers, right? But the Buccaneers game is what I have my eye on. Tampa Bay had a championship-caliber defense last year but made too many mistakes offensively en route to a 7-9 year. If Tom Brady is anything at 43 years old, it's high-percentage. I think he'll cut down on the turnovers while putting his perimeter weapons to use. I usually don't like boarding hype trains because it's usually more speculation than substance, but the Bucs could be a problem next year.