Inbox: There's no one more deserving than Corey Linsley

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Dominic from Chesapeake, VA


Guys, how much noise can 6,000 fans make at Lambeau? Do you think it could be enough to disrupt the opposing team's offense? Regardless, I hope it's enough to bring additional energy to the team.


I know what it felt like inside Lambeau Field without fans the past four months. I think 6,000 is going to sound like 60,000 compared to that, especially after a big play.


Jeffrey from Sioux Falls, SD


Since UDFAs seem to be one of the latest topics of discussion, who do Spoff and Wes think are the all-time top 10 UDFAs for the Packers?


I'm not gonna lie…I'm ready for the weekend, Jeff, so we're gonna limit this to my time covering the Packers (2012-present) full-time: Tramon Williams, Ryan Grant, Sam Shields, John Kuhn, Lane Taylor, Robert Tonyan, Allen Lazard, Evan Smith, Jarrett Bush and Barnes.


Daryl from Helena, MT


With Krys Barnes an undrafted rookie, is he on a one-year contract? Is there a risk he could be a free agent at the end of the season?


Undrafted rookies remain under the control of the team they signed with for three years. A UDFA can only sign with a team of his choosing if he A) is released and clears waivers, B) signs an offer sheet as a restricted free agent after three NFL seasons or C) becomes a vested veteran (four accrued years).


Dennis from Parrish, FL


Dominique Dafney was asked if he will brag more about rushing for 255 yards in college, catching his first touchdown pass, or drilling a kick returner minutes after the touchdown. He chose the big hit to prove he was tough! Our kind of player! I hope he has 50 more big hits and 30 more touchdowns!


Dafney doesn't just pack a punch – he relishes packing a punch. That mentality can keep an undrafted free agent in the league for a long, long time.


Steven from Silver Spring, MD


In Dafney, we have another QB who transitioned to TE as a pro. Are there enough cases now to label this a trend? Find an athletic QB who isn't good enough to be a pro QB and transition him using your practice squad?


I want to clear something up on this – Dafney wasn't a quarterback. He was a receiver who stepped in as a wildcat QB because of injuries during the final month of his senior year at Indiana State. That being said, Green Bay has done a fantastic job of finding players who might have been miscast or underrecruited at the college level and developing them.


Randy from Sterling, IL


The entire interview you all posted with Dominique Dafney made me smile. A young man with his head screwed on straight and a real love of football. How did that Q&A strike you?


It was one of the most fun Zoom calls we've had all season. I know I catch a lot of flak for promoting "underdog" stories, but one reason I enjoy those the most is you're dealing with ordinary people accomplishing very extraordinary things. As Rodgers said earlier this week, that's the beauty of this game.


Phil from Tucson, AZ


Now that the regular season is over, what impact did not having preseason games have on the Packers? Other than maybe defense, I don't see a negative impact.


*It reinforces why Rodgers and established veterans probably don't need to play in the preseason. At the same time, I think it would've benefitted Tim Boyle, Jordan Love and all the young players on the bubble greatly to get that work. *


Bruce from Middleville, MI


Good morning! I feel that we should all hope Washington wins against Tampa Bay. That way we play the (worst record) and New Orleans and Seattle have to duke it out, providing the Bears and Rams lose. What do you think?


Makes sense.


Tony from Pewaukee, WI


Hi Wes! I'm a longtime reader going back to the Ask Vic days, and I love how you and Mike have continued the Inbox! I read it almost every day. The other main Packers-related media I follow is Tom Grossi's YouTube channel. It was so great to see two of my favorites team up. That made my day! How long have you known about Tom, and have you watched his NFC/AFC East family videos? They're pure gold. I hope you find his hat and that I get to see you and Tom do another podcast sometime soon!


I had an absolute blast doing Tom's Packast. It was one of my favorite interviews I've ever done. I've known about his videos for probably the last two years, I'd estimate. He has such an infectious personality that it makes the show a lot of fun. Now, I just need to come through for him on that hat.