Inbox: It sure looks like he's already there

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Mike from Madison, WI


I am reading articles as Chicago being a home to either Russell Wilson or Deshaun Watson. Who do you think would be the best fit and who would cause the most problems for the Packers? Personally, I believe Watson would be the more difficult to cover, because of his escapability. The last few years have shown that Wilson can be gotten to.


Either would make those two games against the Bears much tougher propositions for the Packers. Aaron Rodgers is 21-4 in full games he's played against the Bears. That .840 winning percentage would be more difficult to maintain against those QBs you mention.


Bill from Savannah, GA


This is not really a question, but a response to Bryan from Madison. First, da Bears had to pay Cutler starting-QB, second-contract money. Each of the last three years he was there, the preseason rumors were about whether or not they'd cut him, and have to eat the contract. Second, the best shot they were ever going to have at getting better, fast, was the year they had a choice between Mahomes and Watson. You can't overstate how wrong they got it.


Venny from Montgomery, AL


In regards to the players that wear the green dot (QBs, LBs, or safeties), what are the limits to the communication between the coach and the player? Do the mics automatically turn off at the snap? The coach can't yell "WR 'X' is open" or "Screen pass to the right" after the snap, right? Or is the 3-4 seconds of play development insufficient for coach and player to read and communicate effectively?


The communication is cut off with 15 seconds left on the play clock or when the ball is snapped, whichever comes first.


Geoffrey from Rosemount, MN


Is Patrick Peterson still with the Cardinals? I would love to watch him line up against Davante Adams, then refill the popcorn during commercials for Jaire Alexander vs. Hopkins. Sounds like a game made for Sunday Night Football.


Peterson is a pending free agent. The chances of him returning to Arizona probably took a hit with the contract the Cardinals gave Watt, but we'll see.


Travis from Kelley, FL


Regarding Sam Shields, how do you think the league passed up his talent so many times? Do you recall the moment when you saw him practice and thought, "Whoa, someone is going to be sorry they didn't draft him"?


It was no surprise Shields wasn't drafted because he'd been a wide receiver at Miami, and he transitioned to corner his last year in college. As soon as you saw him on the practice field, his speed was obvious. He had a lot to learn at corner, but in his first training camp, even when he got beat, his closing speed made you take notice, and you knew he had a chance. I certainly didn't predict he'd become the Packers' third corner as a rookie, but he proved to be a fast learner with physical gifts you can't teach.


David from Appleton, WI


Good morning! Because you couldn't travel to away games due to COVID restrictions, what stadium food did you miss the most? And, looking forward to the 2021 away schedule, what stadium food are you looking forward to eating in the press box and at which stadium?


Tampa Bay and San Francisco have always had good food, so we missed those. We get another crack at San Francisco this year, and Arizona has been good in the past too, if I recall, though it's been a while.