George from Kennebunkport, ME

The “No. 1 receiver” question Coach LaFleur answered recently reminded me that you don’t need that “one guy” to be successful. Having multiple viable options is often better. Last year it worked for the Pack and Kansas City won it all without having anything resembling a “No. 1 receiver.” In fact, we’ve seen how forcing the ball on one guy – no matter how good he is – can limit the offense. A diversified offense is harder to defend and that’s the beauty of our WR room.

It’s like my grandmother always said: Why have one No. 1 recipient when you can have four?

It’s clear that blocking skills are a key skill that GB receivers need to learn and utilize. Allen Lazard was the “beater” a few years ago. Of the receivers currently in camp, which one impresses you the most with their blocking? Do you have a top three?

I haven’t seen nearly enough to determine the top 3. Christian Watson probably has the most experience considering how North Dakota State ran on offense, but Dontayvion Wicks and Grant DuBose also caught my attention this summer. They both showed great effort.

Given the very exciting abundance of receivers the Packers have, how do you think they will use Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, Watson, Wicks, Malik Heath, etc.? 10-yard line goal, do you think they can get five outs and an empty set? Will Watson perhaps be benched in that scenario, since the other guys might be a better option in short yardage situations like these? How do you get all those guys on the field?

Cooking doesn’t require all the ingredients you have in your cupboard. You have to mix and match and see what works best with what you’re cooking. Creating an offensive game plan is no different. The Packers don’t limit themselves to set schemes or personnel. Anything is possible, and any wideout who makes the 53 has a chance to add some spice… just like Wicks, Melton and Heath did last year.

Greetings II: I read that all 17 of our free agents (UFA, RFA and ERFA) starting in 2024 have been signed to either the Packers or another team. Is that a testament to the depth of our roster and the work our coaches are doing in developing young talent, or is that a fairly common occurrence?

It’s rare that every free agent signs somewhere, which is what happened to Green Bay on Wednesday with the signing of Rudy Ford in Carolina. There are usually a few free agents that leave the league each year. While Matt LaFleur and his staff have done an exceptional job of developing players, I think that speaks a lot to the overall talent of this team. That’s a credit to Brian Gutekunst and his scouts.

Morning Mike/Wes, I imagine Broncos fans were encouraged after their win over the Colts last week. Even though it was the preseason, Bo Nix performed well and their running game carried the day. This weekend will be a good test for our backups and our new defense against the running game. Does that sound right to you? Is there anyone in particular we should be keeping an eye on this week? I look forward to this season and your coverage!

Denver will be a great opportunity to do something this weekend, especially the defense can compete against the Broncos’ three quarterbacks. Nix looked great last week in Indianapolis and Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson both played a lot of football.

James from Panama City Beach, FL

Hats off to Gutey for putting together a roster with great competition! I’m excited to see how the RB field shakes out! I’m a fan of AJ Dillon, he’s a true pro. I was a huge fan of Aaron Jones and hope Josh Jacobs can follow in his footsteps! Good luck to all the RBs!

Jacobs is such a smooth runner. I can’t wait to see him in real games.

Tyler from Cross Plains, WI

Hey guys, last year his passing was one thing that kept Wilson from getting playing time. I’m curious to see how he’s done so far in camp. From what we’ve seen in the last two preseasons and the few appearances he got last year, Wilson can be a big threat if he rounds out the rest of his game.

That’s not unusual. That’s usually the path for rookie running backs, especially someone like Wilson making the jump from Division II to the NFL. At 226 pounds, he has the frame for it and one of the league’s best teachers at the position in Ben Sirmans. In the next two preseason games, holding his own in pass defense will be just as important as stopping 20-yard runs.

Travis from McCordsville, IN

Great answer to the whiskey question. Since I’ve been sober for 11 months, that made me smile. Hopefully one day I can drink like a gentleman again. I’ve been watching the Eagles. What changes have they made to their roster and what were their strengths last year?

All the best to you, Travis. The Eagles lost Jason Kelce, but a supremely talented offense is back. I’m mostly wondering how they’ll rebound from a sluggish second half. Philadelphia went from Super Bowl favorite to an NFC wildcard team in a matter of weeks. But the challenge the Eagles pose on paper is still very real.