Cheesehead
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Duane from Oak Creek, WI
Do you think Devin Funchess can become a viable No. 2 receiver?
Can he? Absolutely. He has the pedigree for it. We're talking about a guy was the 41st overall pick in the 2015 draft, 12 spots ahead of where the Packers drafted Davante Adams a year earlier. Funchess is still only 25 and played that No. 2 role before in Carolina before. But he's going to have to earn it.
Raul from Middleton, WI
With the two latest signings, have you heard anything about trying Tyler Ervin at slot receiver and Funchess at tight end during training camp just to see if there is a spark? Funchess was a tight end in college and it might benefit the Packers to try him there. And Ervin could be dynamite anywhere, especially the slot.
Funchess can play anywhere but we have to hear from Brian Gutekunst or Matt LaFleur to get a better sense on where he fits. I'm eager to watch Ervin grow in this offense. He was electric last year despite joining the team so late in the year. Based on that small sample size, just imagine what might be possible with LaFleur getting a full offseason to scheme stuff up for Swervin'.
Jeff from Belton, TX
Who on the team would make it in professional wrestling?
Jamaal Williams. It's not close. He has the perfect frame and personality for it.
Heather from Racine, WI
With the addition of Funchess, where does that leave Jake Kumerow in the mix of the receiver corps?
Unless your name is Davante Adams, you're battling for a role in this offense. We know there's going to be an extra 600 snaps available with Geronimo Allison leaving for Detroit. Hopefully, Funchess' addition brings out the best in Kumerow, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and the rest of the room.
Bob from Racine, WI
Gentlemen: surprised/disappointed by the Lions signing Allison? Any clues as to why that may have happened?
Allison appeared on the verge of becoming a steady playmaker in September 2018 but it just never came together. So I'm neither surprised nor disappointed by his move across Lake Michigan. A change of scenery was probably needed, especially as the Packers look to establish new weapons in the offense alongside Adams. Allison epitomized class throughout his time in Green Bay. I wish him well in his next endeavor.
Jim from Woodbury, MN
In your opinion, what's the best value any team has gotten during free agency so far (not including trades)?
Carolina and Teddy Bridgewater. Frequent readers know how high I am on Bridgewater but his APY salary also doesn't preclude the Panthers from drafting a quarterback, if they want.
Steve from Richmond, KY
Towards the end of the season, the Packers signed several CFL players. Could you spend a little time on each signing and, perhaps, quantify how you believe each might affect the team.
This is an idea I have in my back pocket depending on how dry this month gets for content. Reggie Begelton appears to be the stud out of the group, though. He had some eye-popping numbers up north and that's what you're looking for from players competing at a lower level – did they dominate? He most certainly did.
Chris from Frederick, MD
Gentlemen, I hope you are staying safe and healthy. With seven teams from each conference making the playoffs from now on, which division do you think will be the first to send all four teams to the postseason?
Dave from Wausau, WI
In these uncertain times, don't you think everybody needs something to look forward to? I am thrilled the NFL has decided not to move the draft. We don't know when there will be baseball, basketball or hockey but at least we know that for a few days in April we have something to take our minds off the current unfortunate situation we are all in. I feel sorry for people who are not NFL fans and don't have this welcome diversion to keep them occupied.
I was skeptical at first about the NFL's decision to start the new league year and free agency on time but I concede it was the right call. It filled newspaper columns and SportsCenter segments for a week when nothing else was going on. Plus, who knows when this storm is going to pass. So I'm keeping an open mind with the draft. It won't be easy but it is possible to do the thing remotely.
George from Olympia, WA
Do you think our first game overseas will be in 2021 in England?
The only road 2021 opponent that could make sense is Cincinnati. I don't see the Baltimore, San Francisco, Arizona and the NFC North games moving overseas.
Caroline from Olympia, WA
Are there any considerations to change the schedule because of coronavirus?
All I know is the NFL Draft is expected to still go on April 23-25. That's the only sun in my orbit right now.
Todd from Wauwatosa, WI
I watched the "30 for 30" episodes on the 1983 draft and the USFL this weekend. The 1983 first round was unbelievable! Dan Marino was Rodgers, but without the green room. I found myself wondering what our football world would be like if John Elway had gone to Dallas or if Bill Walsh traded Joe Montana to get Marino. And what if the USFL were still around today playing in the spring! How do GMs avoid "the coulda, shoulda, woulda" paralysis each year?
That's one of my all-time favorite "30 for 30s." It's easier for GMs to move on because they always need to move on to the next thing in that profession. If you're too busy looking back, you're going to miss what's coming.
Jason from Vernon Hills, IL
Interesting that the Chicago Bears picked up Jimmy Graham. Do you think he can do better on that team than what he did with the Packers?
As far as the tight end position is concerned, I think it's as good of a situation as Graham was going to find in free agency. That offense needs tight ends. I don't know whether it was predicated on Matt Nagy's play-calling style or Mitchell Trubisky, but the Bears' offense wasn't nearly as effective last year in the wake of Trey Burton's injury issues.