Dominic van Chesapeake, VA
Guys, how much noise can 6000 fans make at Lambeau? Do you think that might be enough to disrupt the opposition team’s offense? Regardless, I hope it’s enough to give the team extra energy.
I know how it has felt over the past four months within Lambeau Field without fans. I think 6000 is going to sound like 60,000 compared to that, especially after a big play.
Jeffrey van Sioux Falls, SD
Since UDFAs seem to be one of the latest topics, who do Spoff and West think are the top 10 UDFAs for the Packers?
I’m not going to lie … I’m ready for the weekend, Jeff, and we’ll limit it 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.
With Krys Barnes, an undefeated rookie, is he on a one-year contract? Is there a risk that he could be a free agent at the end of the season?
Unknown rookies remain under the control of the team with which they signed for three years. A UDFA can only sign with a team of his choice if he A) is released and clears waivers, B) signs an offer as a restricted free agent after three NFL seasons, or C) becomes an established veteran (four runs years).
Dominique Dafney was asked if he would brag more about racing 255 yards in college, catching his first attack or drilling a kick-back minutes after the attack. He picked the big hit to prove he was tough! Our kind of player! I hope he has another 50 big hits and another 30 touchdowns!
Dafney doesn’t just pack a punch – he likes to pack a pack. That mentality can keep an unknown free agent in the league for a long, long time.
Steven van Silver Spring, MD
In Dafney we have another QB who switched to TE as a pro. Are there enough cases now to call it a trend? Looking for an athletic QB who is not good enough to be a professional QB and change him with your training group?
I want to clarify something about this – Dafney was not a quarterback. He was a receiver who entered the last month of his senior year in Indiana as a wildcat QB. That said, Green Bay has done a fantastic job of locating players who may have been wrongly broadcast or underworked at the college level and developing them.
The whole interview you all posted with Dominique Dafney made me smile. A young man with his head screwed straight and a true love of football. How did the question and answer strike you?
It was one of the nicest Zoom calls we’ve had all season. I know I catch a lot of levels for promoting ‘underdog’ stories, but one reason I enjoy it the most is that you’re dealing with ordinary people who accomplish a lot of extraordinary things. As Rodgers said earlier this week, that’s the beauty of this game.
Now that the regular season is over, what impact have the preseason games not had on the Packers? Unlike maybe defense, I do not see a negative impact.
*This reinforces why Rodgers and established veterans probably won’t have to play in the preseason. At the same time, I think it would benefit Tim Boyle, Jordan Love and all the young players on the bubble a lot to get the job done. *
Bruce van Middleville, MI
Good morning! I feel like we should all hope Washington wins against Tampa Bay. That way we play the (worst record) and New Orleans and Seattle have to spit it out, provided the Bears and Rams lose. What do you think?
Hello Wes! I’m a long time reader going back to the Ask Vic days, and I love that you and Mike continued the Inbox! I read it almost every day. The other major Packers-related media I follow is Tom Grossi’s YouTube channel. It was so wonderful to see two of my favorites team up. It made my day! How long have you known Tom, and watched his NFC / AFC East family videos? It’s pure gold. I hope you find his hat and that I will see you and Tom do a podcast again soon!
I had an absolute blast with Tom’s Packast. It was one of my favorite interviews I’ve ever done. I probably knew about his videos for the past two years, I guess. He has such an infectious personality that it makes the entertainment a lot of fun. Now I just have to get through to him on that hat.