Cheesehead
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Aidan from Noblesville, IN
Here's a heck of a stat – Aaron Rodgers is 12 TDs away from becoming the seventh player in league history to throw 400 in his career. Here's how many interceptions the other six had when they threw No. 400: Brady (143), Brees (196), Manning (198), Rivers (202), Marino (231), Favre (258). Rodgers has thrown 86.
Fifty years from now, they're going to look back at Rodgers' career and have a difficult time comprehending some of the NFL records he's destined to set. Rodgers' interception numbers will be on par with Favre's ironman streak.
Michael from Burnsville, MN
How will the Packers prepare for Jake Luton given his limited film? Will they rely on college tape to see tendencies/playing style or will they look closer at what he was asked to do last week?
I asked a version of this to defensive backs coach Jerry Gray Wednesday night (on behalf of the Prince of Platteville). It pretty much comes down to two things. One, it's watching the film of the Houston game and understanding the looks Houston gave Luton, and how the rookie responded to them. Two, it's taking nothing for granted. Because back in 2001, there undoubtedly were a few teams early on that underestimated Tom Brady. The Packers' defense needs to be ready for Luton's best effort on Sunday, especially if Jaire Alexander is unable to go.
Justin from Los Angeles, CA
I'm fascinated that Billy Turner seems to be a better tackle than guard. It seems like a rarity, to go in that direction, although we see a lot of the reverse (and the Packers often draft that way). Can you think of some other guys who made the switch from OG to OT and improved? And what qualities make someone better on the end than inside?
I don't think it's that surprising at all, to be honest. There are plenty of offensive linemen who are better suited outside than in the interior, and for a lot of the same reasons I outlined Tuesday. Turner is a really athletic offensive lineman and sometimes those traits can get lost inside with the physicality of that position. Turner can play anywhere but the tackle position brings the best out of him, I feel. He was an All-American there, after all, at North Dakota State.
Kevin from Park City, UT
Playoffs? C'mon I think we better be very careful looking past this week. I remember in December of 2004 when we played the Jaguars with Brett Favre. It was at the coldest Packer game I ever attended, we were heavily favored and they came in to Lambeau and kicked our butt. So much for the cold-weather advantage, I have never really believed in it after that day. It was so cold that day tailgating that you had to keep your beer on the grill to keep it from freezing.
If the Packers live up to the line the oddsmakers have set for this one, it would be a first for the Green Bay-Jacksonville series. All six encounters have been tightly contested games.
Jim from Wisconsin Rapids, WI
When will Allen Lazard be back on the active roster?
Lazard has one more week of practice eligibility before the Packers need to elevate him back to the 53-man roster. Barring a setback, it'll either be Sunday vs. Jacksonville (his former team) or against Indianapolis. He looks good in practice.
Nick from Puyallup, WA
Hello, I was recently looking over the NFC standings, and New Orleans is listed as first. Just curious, how can they be listed higher than GB while tied with a head-to-head loss?
Three-way tie for first (Seattle also 6-2) is broken by New Orleans' 5-1 record against the NFC.
Bill from Iowa City, IA
Do you think Coach LaFleur's offensive scheme makes the job of OL easier? I was wondering if that could be a factor in the strong play of the Packers' OL, despite the frequent changes in the linemen playing.
I think the offensive line is playing really well and LaFleur's brand of offense makes the starting five's job much easier, especially with how the Packers have established the run early in games. Aaron Rodgers mentioned Wednesday how playing on time has helped, too. But when the O-line has needed to make a block, it's done so effectively. Rodgers is on pace to only be sacked 18 times this year, which would be a career low.
Chris from Clive, IA
I like the apparent addition of Mike Weber to the practice squad. One scouting site listed his NFL comp as Aaron Jones. I'm in no way a scout, so I don't know how comparable their skills are but that's intriguing. Any insight on him?
No. But I'm excited to learn more about him. He has a lot of speed and played at a big-time program. That's enough to get in the door.