Cheesehead
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Paul from De Pere, WI
Using technology to determine forward progress and absolutely establish if the ball reached the line to gain has value. If the result is a first down, the rest is minute. Do we really care where the ball is spotted?
That’s not what I’m interested in, though. I’m talking about those index-card plays that can change the outcome of a game.
Terry from Springfield, MO
In regards to electronic placement of the football. It could be done conceptually the same way NASCAR uses GPS timed with the yellow caution light to decide position at the time the light was turned on. The footballs would need a small sensor in them but then it’s just a matter of seeing when the ref blew the whistle and syncing the location of the football to that place in time.
Precisely. That’s what I was alluding to. Also, I’m surprised how angry this topic made some folks. I kind of wish I would’ve had Frank Nitti around to give me the same speech he delivered to Michael Sullivan, so I knew what I was getting myself into when I opened up this topic for discussion. “If you go ahead with this, if you open that door, you’re walking through it alone. And all that loyalty, and all that trust, will no longer exist for you…and Wes, you won’t make it. Not on your own.”
Thomas from Dunkerton, IA
I'm glad you gave Gale Gillingham honorable mention the other day. Since his career started toward the tail end of the Lombardi teams, he doesn't always get the recognition he deserves, even though he was a Pro Bowler and All-Pro multiple times. I remember one season Dan Devine shifted him to the D-line because there was a huge need. I'd love to hear Cliff elaborate on how all that came about.
I never saw Gillingham play, but I know what his contemporaries said about him. Cliff and Larry hold him in incredibly high esteem.
Josh from Melbourne, Australia
In terms of records that have stood for a long time and will likely never be beaten, surely Dick Lane's record of 14 interceptions in 1952 is right at the top of the list?
It’s unlikely that record will ever be beaten, but all it takes is one three-interception game to make a single-season mark like that possible. Those career marks I mentioned just aren’t feasible anymore with how the game has changed.
Bill from Mediapolis, IA
A coworker and I were discussing pay for NFL players. He was surprised a player with accrued years will receive a check when he's done playing. I don't remember all the facts. Could you do a quick summary? Thanks.
No problem. Find a dictionary and look up “pension.”
Amy from Bayport, MN
Howdy Wes! Another question about your career path: How different do you think your job would be today if Mr. Ketchman had never brought “Ask Vic” to Green Bay?
Jay from Neenah, WI
Am I a bad person because I look forward to watching Kirk Cousins lead the Vikings nowhere in 2019? Sometimes I go to the Vikings’ and Bears’ websites and read their version of the II just to relish in the heartache and frustration. You know what? I am a bad person. Go Packers.
Do they also write a column six days a week?
Nate from Kewaskum, WI
After meeting and talking with many athletes over the years, which athlete (former or present) would you still like to meet?
If we’re talking any athlete, I’d love to meet Dominick Cruz. He’s overcome so many injuries to become a champion in his sport (and he’s currently working on another comeback). His story inspires me any time I face adversity. As far as former Packers, I hope to meet Lynn Dickey someday and shake his hand. Because why not?
Patrick from Coppell, TX
Wes, regarding your comment about coaches not flying commercially I beg to differ. A few years ago I was on a flight from LaGuardia to DFW and the guy sitting opposite me rang a bell. It wasn't until everyone else boarded (and either asked to take a selfie with him or addressed him as coach) that I realized who he was – Jason Garrett. Granted it was first class but it was still a regular American Airlines flight.
That’s fair. But there’s no way an NFL head coach is flying in 25B anymore the way Lombardi once did.
Daniel from Liverpool, UK
"Put it this way – I’d be sleeping on the couch indefinitely if I told my wife I turned down $1,500 to sit in a slightly less comfortable seat for a couple hours." It was a 10-hour flight, but still I'm with you. Put me in the overhead storage bins for all I care if it pays $150 an hour.
All I know is this – I have to write a whole lot of Inboxes to earn $1,500. If Cam wants to fork over that much for my seat, I’ll tear a hamstring jumping back to steerage. Heck, I’ll even throw in my complimentary almonds and earbuds.
Tim from Chicago, IL
Andy Dufresne got a month in the hole for calling the warden "obtuse." What should Wes get for the same insult to Mitch?
Mitch ain’t the warden here, bro. Spoff is – and he’s back Monday. Enjoy your weekend, folks.
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