Inbox: What happens on the field is all that matters

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Brad from Crofton, MD


Not to nitpick, but I believe the rodent art work referred to behind Wes is a gray squirrel, not a chipmunk. (I'm a highly trained wildlife biologist, but a Packer fan first and foremost!)


That is the fine work of the incredibly talented Katie Bobber. I bought it for my wife for Christmas. She loves chipmunks and squirrels, so I'll leave it up to you all to decide. It's like the blue dress of Insider Inbox. I swiped it from our living room and put it up in my makeshift office because it makes me happy. And we need to do whatever it takes to make ourselves happy right now. Good morning!


Mike from Austin, TX


I think I finally get it. Rather than being a follower in the evolution of NFL offensive strategy (the shiny object right now is "win the middle of the field"), Matt LaFleur wants to be that leader with new strategic concepts. It's likely crystallized only in his head right now, but we've drafted to build for that vision, which we all don't get just yet. Serenity now.


We can filibuster and debate the merits of this year's draft but Matt LaFleur is the man responsible for putting the 2020 team on the field. We all see the box of the puzzle but not every piece inside of it. LaFleur sounds energized by the group of players Brian Gutekunst is handing him. At the end of the day, that's what counts.


Ken from Boynton Beach, FL


Don't you think using the stat 75% of all Aaron Rodgers' TD passes were to receivers selected in Rounds 2 and 3 of the draft is more intriguing than using 274 TD passes to receivers selected in first three rounds since only one was to a first-rounder? One would think first-round receivers are more valuable, maybe to some QB but not to A-Rod. Just saying.


The Packers have drafted receivers in the second round better than almost every other NFL team over the past 15 years. And some intern in Bristol came up with a dumb stat graphic to make that look like it was a bad thing. But hey, retweets and likes over reality and facts, right? What happens on the field is all that matters.


Eric from Montgomery, IL


I've been reading stories on packers.com and elsewhere about A.J. Dillon and I'll say I'm getting excited to see him on the field. He seems to be in the Adrian Peterson mold, but of course I'm not projecting that type of success on the rookie. Thoughts?


I don't want to get into the comparison game with A.J. Dillon, mainly because I don't think there are many running backs out there like him. Carrying 5% body fat at 247 pounds is ridiculous. He's a monster and a physical specimen. I also like how much pride he takes in his pass pro. Dillon has to earn his place but he has the makings of a complete NFL running back.


Matt from Minneapolis, MN


Both of our starting guards have a lot of flexibility with what positions they can play. Billy Turner has played guard and tackle, and the report on Elgton Jenkins in college was that he could play any position on the offensive line. With Bryan Bulaga gone, and Corey Linsley and David Bakhtiari in contract years, what position do you think Turner and Jenkins will be playing long-term?


I think both start at guard in 2020 and beyond but Turner has the versatility to fill a swing tackle role if injuries arise. The rest depends on how Rick Wagner performs and the development of all these young offensive linemen.


John from Liskeard, UK


I've read articles stating that this year's supplementary draft could be loaded. Would this be due to the possibility of no college football? If this is the case, how feasible is it that the Packers will participate? I assume this would also devalue next year's draft.


I've asked the same question myself for that very reason. It's been 22 years since the Packers last participated in the supplemental draft. They historically don't like sacrificing future draft capital, so that's something Gutekunst would have to consider if a big class of supplemental prospects forms.


Mike from Fort Wayne, IN


Do you think that when the players eventually get back that the new normal practices will be categorized as: practice in shorts/helmets, padded, and iPad practices?


I can just imagine Knute Rockne pulling his team together and declaring, "OK men, pull out your Microsoft Surfaces. It's time for a social-distancing practice." Or Vince Lombardi, banging on his tablet because it froze, "What the hell is going on in there?"


Venny from Montgomery, AL


I find myself getting excited about the potential of the offense this season. I just checked the stats of the 2003 Packers that featured a run-heavy game with Ahman Green, Tony Fisher, and Najeh Davenport. There were six games that year, where they rushed for 200 yards or more. We may see similar results with Jones, Williams and Dillon. League defense these days prep for the spread attack. We ebb, they flow.


Tony Fisher, one heck of a back and an even better player/alumni specialist. He had his own radio show. A true legend – then, now and forever. What was your question again?