Cheesehead
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Jerry from Green Valley, AZ
Status of Davante Adams?
Good to go…and we're officially off and running.
Jeff from Eau Claire, WI
Any comments on the upcoming game?
I'm ready for it. Since I wasn't really able to do anything during the bye week, it feels like it's been a month since the Packers played against Atlanta. The 12-week gauntlet starts now.
Rob from Louisville, CO
Wes, can you give us any details on how Robert Tonyan made the switch from QB to WR? I mean, what made anyone think to ask if their QB could run routes and catch the football in traffic?
He was fast and had large hands. Mike Sanford told the AP last week a lot had to do with the coaching staff feeling like that position gave Tonyan the best chance to play at the next level.
Carroll from Madison, WI
Wes, you struck gold (again) with the Tonyan piece. What a young man! What a family! Oh, and "a chance to be great" according to his buddy George Kittle. But it was this quotation that'll stick: "I truly believe I have the best mom just for the sole fact that she over-cares the right amount." Let's all make sure we "over-care the right amount" for someone in our lives. GPG.
Thank you, Carroll, and a shout-out to all the moms, dads and guardians who over-care the right amount. It's that love and passion that brings out the best in children. As Tonyan said, the bond he shares with his mom and dad is what motivates him to give it everything he's got.
Mark from Monrovia, CA
Good morning gentlemen, I loved the piece on Robert Tonyan. What a trip you took us on. It reminds me of my mom and dad. My dad was a four-sport coach at our local high school. His passion was basketball and I will never forget his favorite saying, to be a champion you need the three Ds: defense, discipline and desire (and a really good offense doesn't hurt). This year's team seems to have it. Thanks again for all you guys do for us.
It's going to take all three principles for the Packers to come out victorious on Sunday. And God bless your father for coaching four sports. I cannot imagine.
Tom from Bamberg, Germany
Mike, in your reply to Jim from Burlington, KY, you said, "Aside from the above, it needs to limit big plays by Mike Evans and get at least one turnover." I agree wholeheartedly but would postulate another possibility: Get two or three three-and-outs consecutively. While it would be great, we don't have to get a turnover. If the D dominates the late third and fourth quarters, we should be able to win this going away. GO PACK GO! And please continue the wonderful work!
Is a takeaway required to win Sunday? Not necessarily but it would help the cause.
Dana from Eau Claire, WI
Tom Brady rarely has lost two games in a row. What part of the game do the Packers need to definitively win to come out on top?
The trenches, on both sides of the ball.
Steve from Middletown, KY
This would be a great game to get an interception. If it is a pick-six, this defense would really get fired up. Since Tom Brady is so good at throwing guys open, I think one of the safeties probably gets the job done. Who do you think is most likely to make that play?
The safeties are a good bet, but Jaire Alexander is due to take one to the house one of these weeks. That's all that's missing on his resume, so he's my pick (no pun intended).
James from Appleton, WI
I predict that Sunday is the day Rashan Gary becomes a Smith Brother.
We'll have to see how that ankle is doing, but Gary was on a tear before that flared up at the end of the Saints game.
Derek from Norton, KS
The Buccaneers have three tight ends who could start for a number of NFL teams. Who do you see being the most difficult matchup for the Packers' defense?
The tight end I have my eye on the most is Rob Gronkowski. He's off to a slow start by his standards (12 catches for 140 yards) but still scares the living daylights out of me. The Packers will need to keep their antennas up in the middle of the field on Sunday.