Cheesehead
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Patrick from Gulf Breeze, FL
I understand some people may just go to the picture gallery, but I truly hope most read the elegant deconstruction of the photos by Evan Siegle. In today's age, it's very easy to see a picture and not think twice. The way he breaks down the how and why of the photo, it's well worth the read. Thanks for posting!
I know absolutely nothing about photography, so I find Evan's weekly descriptions/explanations incredibly enlightening.
Tony from Marquette, MI
What's your thoughts on records for division opponents in 2020?
I expect the Packers and Vikings to be the top two teams in the NFC North and battle all season for the division title.
Andrew from Green Bay, WI
Will the Packers keep three quarterbacks this year?
I suspect so, yes.
Matthias from San Antonio, TX
I forgot about Tyler Ervin being re-signed. He reminds me a little of what we had with Randall Cobb, a versatile slot machine that can produce anywhere, from backfield to fly sweeps to quick routes in the flat. Does Ervin make this team as that guy or as a bona-fide running back?
To me, he's a return man on special teams first and also the gadget player on offense you describe, however it's labeled.
Dan from Allen, TX
Wes, is that 91 jersey behind you Preston Smith or Brian Noble? Also, love how you guys switched sides.
I can answer this one for him because I asked him myself a while back. It's actually Jayrone Elliott.
Paul from Los Angeles, CA
I would like to make a prediction about this season. Assuming there will not be fans in the stadiums, there will be far less parity due to a diminished advantage of home field. Without crowd noise the better teams will be better on the road and thus have more wins.
You may be right, and we may find out. But I really don't know.
Bruce from New Canaan, CT
Every year's schedule includes the possibility of a road win that really makes a statement. A win that is not just important from the perspective of the standings, but one which identifies the team as a true title contender. This year's candidates seemingly would be Week 1 against the Vikes and the games against the Saints and 49ers, with the darkhorse being Tampa Bay. If you could only win one of those, which would you choose?
I'm a pragmatist, so I'll always pick the game that means the most in the standings, Minnesota. Regarding other considerations, I think the most gratifying would be New Orleans because Rodgers has never won in that building, and the biggest boost to the team's psyche would be San Francisco.
Julian from Gastonia, NC
Looking at the Packers' schedule and thinking it may not be realistic to sweep the division again, I focused on four key challenges. To make the postseason, I believe the Packers will need to at least split the following four games. Those four games are at Minnesota, at New Orleans, at Tampa Bay and at San Francisco. I do think the Packers can earn at least a split in those four games.
I'd take a 4-4 road split anytime I can get it in this league, and if the Packers can split those four, I like their chances of finishing with at least four road wins.
Mike from Austin, TX
I'm sure the Inbox will be flooded about "Thunder, lightning…and maybe heavy rain?" I think that Weston may have missed the boat (pun intended) with that one. Let's go with "deluge" for Mr. Williams. Might thee ordain this as so, Rev. Spoff?
I'm not worthy.
Dennis from Parrish, FL
OK, Dr. Spofford, on Oct. 18, our Packers of Green Bay, Wis. will be playing the Buccaneers of Tampa, Fla., ONLY 40 minutes from my home. Will I be sitting with my wife inside the stadium between a drunk guy with a Mike Alstott creamsicle jersey and a younger guy sporting a brand new Brady jersey? Or will I be home watching the game in an empty stadium?
I don't know, but I love the Alstott creamsicle jersey visual.
Bob from Rome, NY
Gentlemen, I was surprised to see divisional games so early in the season with the start date of the season in jeopardy. I have read that the start of the season could be pushed back to Oct. 25. Have you heard anything about contingency schedules?
I have heard nothing, and everyone is asking. All I know is teams share their bye with their Week 2 opponent, and no division games were scheduled in Weeks 3-4, with every team having one home and one away game those weeks. Based on that, one contingency I could see being in play would be to drop Weeks 3-4, move Week 2 to the bye, move Week 1 to the end of the season, and a 14-game slate starts in Week 5 with no byes and contains the least amount of disruption to what's been laid out. But that's just me spiff-balling.
Ken from Milledgeville, TN
Hi guys, really enjoying your dedicated work on II. Any idea when/if there will be a stockholders meeting this year?
Weather forced it to be conducted virtually just a couple of years ago, so such a setup would not be unprecedented. But I have not been informed of any plans being discussed.