Cheesehead
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Andre from Recife, Brazil
Is there anything wrong with Geronimo Allison? I haven't heard of him from you guys. How is he doing on that WR competition?
As I mentioned on Monday’s “Unscripted,” I thought Alison was having a rather quiet camp, and then had frankly a poor practice on Saturday. Then he showed up on Sunday and practiced like the player everyone expects him to be. He was the best player on the field that day. Maybe it was just part of the process of coming back from a season-ending injury, or maybe he was motivated by seeing all the plays other receivers have been making. Either way, I think he’s going to be fine.
Jeff from Green Bay, WI
Which is more important when trimming the roster at WR, staying young and cheap, or paying talent to stick around? Davis, Allison and Kumerow will all get paid handsomely in the next 1-2 years, while Lazard, Shepherd and Moore are younger, cheaper and have huge potential. My question revolves around paying the bottom end of your WR depth chart millions, rather than rookie or minimum contracts.
Allison is the only one with a 2019 salary significantly higher than any of the others you mentioned, and it’s far from prohibitive. I don’t anticipate cost being a factor in those decisions at all.
Andy from Verona, WI
Two weeks prior to the start of the NFL regular season is the start of the prep football season. How much do you follow the area or state prep football teams?
For close to a decade it was my lifeblood, but those days have long since passed. I do picture myself someday quietly sitting in the bleachers at high schools on Friday nights, with popcorn instead of a notebook.
Craig from Cedar Rapids, IA
I know there is still a lot of football to be played before the 53 are decided, but a reliable punt and kick returner has me more concerned than inside linebacker. Your thoughts? I also haven’t heard anything on Jace Sternberger since the cheap shot. What’s the word on him?
Sternberger is still in the concussion protocol, as far as I know. I’m confident the Packers will have good options in the return game when they select their 53. The key to me is keeping the returner(s) healthy so some continuity and consistency can develop. Last year, the Packers had 12 different players return a punt and/or kickoff during the regular season. That’s way too many. It wasn’t the main reason for the struggles on special teams, but it didn’t help.
Geoff from Omaha, NE
I know lots of questions have been asked about this general topic, but I don't believe this specific question has ever been asked: If you could pick one stat to lead the league in on offense and on defense this year (not including points), what would it be?
Turnovers. Fewest on offense, most on defense.
Lydia from Madison, WI
Which rookie do you think will have the biggest impact on the regular season?
I’m going to stick with my original post-draft answer and say Darnell Savage, but based on what I’ve seen in camp, Rashan Gary is a close second. Injuries and early performance also have made Ka’dar Hollman and Ty Summers legitimate candidates among the draft picks.
Jim from Eau Claire, WI
Assuming Aaron starts on Thursday, do you think Boyle will play second and Kizer third? This will allow Boyle to play with first- or second-team players and provide a more level playing field for evaluating the backup QB position.
I’m not sure if that’ll happen Thursday, but the coaches may change up the QB order at some point over the next three games for that reason.
Ryan from Bloomer, WI
You always say when AR speaks, his words are deliberate, carry meaning and there is plenty of thought behind it. That is why I will be expecting the slashed beer prices when I come to town for the last preseason game vs. the Chiefs. Honk that foghorn if you agree.
As Aerosmith so eloquently sang, “Dream on.”
Richard from Menasha, WI
What is the deal with the helicopter flying low and slow at the practice yesterday?
I figured it was searching for Wes’s lunch. Happy Wednesday.
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