Matt LaFleur is about his soccer enterprise
Wes Hodkiewicz
Matt from Madison, WI
Hope everybody had a Happy Halloween apart from Coach LaFleur.
That was anall-timer throughout Fridays news convention. I do not suppose I’m ever gonna overlook that one. Matt LaFleur is about his soccer enterprise.
Joe from Ashburn, VA
Reaction to beating Steelers?
Favorable.
John from Green Bay, WI
How to maintain the gamers’ deal with a Carolina Panthers crew that has struggled?
The Packers had their wake-up name in Cleveland, a vivid reminder of what can occur while you let the opponent stick round a couple of minutes too lengthy. The Packers know the task. They want that sixth win and the one option to seize it’s by means of the Carolina crew earlier than them.
Al from Green Bay, WI
The Pack is a beast at dwelling thus far this yr. Ain’t gonna change this week. Reasons to consider: 1) Lambeau in November. C’mon! 2) The stars will shine brightly.Jordan Love,Tucker Kraft,Micah Parsons,Rashan Gary,Edgerrin Cooper,Quay Walker,Josh Jacobs, and so on. 3) The return ofChristian Watsonmakes a dynamic offense even higher. 4) Emerging gamers are stepping upEmanuel Wilson,Carrington Valentine,Matthew Goldenas examples. 5) This crew has confidence, momentum, and an perspective that they won’t be denied. GPG!
The Packers are in search of their first four-game win streak since going undefeated throughout the month of October final yr. What’s extra, Green Bay is sitting in a strong place in a crowded NFC race. A fourth dwelling win would properly keep forward of the pack heading into the second half.
Paul from Ledgeview, WI
Wes, the Steelers had some success with their heavy package deal. Do the Packers have the massive guys who might create a mismatch in the event that they employed a heavy package deal of their very own? IsSean Rhyanathletic sufficient to be a cross catcher out of a heavy formation? Will our DC create a heavy D to counter going ahead?
I, too, was pondering this previous week about how occasionally the Packers have deployed an additional offensive lineman, particularly throughout the post-Marcedes Lewis period. Defensively, the Packers will probably be prepared for something. They know Carolina needs to place the ball within the arms of Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard and can do no matter it takes to get that duo going.
Jessi from Sterling, KS
Wes, liked, LOVED, liked the piece you probably did on Emanuel Wilson! The person-underneath-the-helmet articles are all the time a favourite of mine. As a lady of religion, his story was encouraging to me. I’ve all the time had a delicate spot for Emanuel, and yourstory simply made me recognize himmore. Thank you for writing that!
My favourite factor about Wilson is he wears his coronary heart on his sleeve and is not afraid to be who he’s. That’s a uncommon trait. Watching his character come out over the previous three years has been enjoyable, on prime of the actual fact he is a really proficient working again. The Packers have wanted him, too, with the accidents to AJ Dillon andMarShawn Lloydthe previous two years.
Tyler from Albuquerque, NM
I’ve all the time been a giant Wilson fan. Seeing him get damage in 2023 broke my coronary heart as a result of you may inform he all the time performs with 100% of his. Something Packers followers actually admire. Wes, seeing your article makes me pull for him much more. Here’s to Emanuel ripping off a 70-yarder for a TD this week.
Wilson has grown a lot as a soccer participant since he was claimed off waivers from Denver. He runs fearlessly and that allows him to get to prime pace in a rush.
Bret from Stevensville, MT
Not a query, only a remark. Although there was a lot concern about Josh Jacobs and the working recreation, I want to level out his worth within the passing recreation. Not solely is he excellent as a receiving possibility, however his blitz pick-ups are distinctive. I feel that facet of a working again’s abilities will get ignored by followers.
Jacobs and the bottom recreation will probably be simply tremendous. The Packers had a tough begin to the yr, however the floor recreation has seen loads of indicators of life throughout this three-game profitable streak. Jacobs has been stable and I’m excited to see what he can do because the temperatures start to dip.
Steve from Middletown, KY
Good morning. I really feel like Buffalo gave a superb recipe to beat the Panthers. Establish the cross to open the run. The Panthers have a slight RB controversy happening between utilizing Dowdle or Hubbard, who returned from damage final week. I consider an early lead this week will go a protracted option to being profitable. What’s your ideas on that? GPG!
Pass to run, run to cross, the Packers must do to no matter it takes to be the higher working crew. Run the ball, cease the run, win the sport.
Jake from Winston Salem, NC
Regarding the dialog round permitting first-round quarterbacks to take a seat, I feel Aaron Rodgers/Jordan Love and Kirk Cousins/Michael Penix comparisons are apples to orangutans. I feel it is honest to marvel if the Packers determine to see what they’ve in Love the previous few weeks of 2020 if Rodgers is coming off one TD and 9 INTs within the span of 5 video games (as Cousins was) and had solely an outdoor shot on the playoffs (because the Falcons did). I do agree it’s a profit to not have billionaire proprietor oversight, simply meals for thought.
It will depend on the individual, this system and the plan for the participant. Everything must line up. The Packers succeeded the place the Falcons failed in that they’d a longtime, homegrown franchise QB in Aaron Rodgers. Drafting Love could have created angst, however everybody knew Rodgers was nonetheless “the man” in 2020-21. The Falcons drafted Penix earlier than the ink was even dry on Cousins’ contract, instantly placing strain on their new QB1. My brief reply: Often imitated, by no means duplicated.
Yotam from Israel
With regards to Jordan Love making defenses pay for blitzing him, it is one other proof of his progress. If you keep in mind his first begin (when Rodgers was out as a result of Covid), Kansas City saved blitzing him, and he had no solutions. Even the TV announcers have been exasperated in some unspecified time in the future. What just a few years on this league can do to a QB.
Love’s debut in opposition to the Chiefs stays an outlier for me as a result of it was virtually an emergency begin. While I consider Love struggling in opposition to the blitz was a bit overblown the man will stand within the pocket for days with out bailing I consider now we have seen severe progress with Love’s downfield accuracy within the face of strain. What we’re witnessing is a younger QB changing into a whole, all-around playmaker.
Jeff from Saint Paul, MN
When Wes talked about the top-notch personnel division, it obtained me pondering. The Packers have additionally had a number of many years of excellent basic managers and presidents. Is this simply luck, or is that this crew additional enticing for top-flight executives?
A bit of each. The Packers have tremendously proficient homegrown scouts but in addition stable front-office connections. Top executives John Wojciehowski, Milt Hendrickson, Matt Malaspina and Patrick Moore all joined Green Bay after getting their begins elsewhere within the NFL.
Phil from Paris, IL
All the discuss in regards to the Packer approach in relation to QBs makes me unhappy for all of the Kenny Picketts of the world who possibly needed to play earlier than they have been prepared and misplaced confidence. Think about what number of younger males’s careers have been sunk earlier than they even had an opportunity. Conversely, would Aaron or Jordan have been who they’re if they’d been thrown into the fireplace Year 1? Would they’ve even had lengthy sufficient for any of us to know earlier than being changed? Makes me grateful to be a Packers fan!
That’s life, although. We solely get one shot at this factor. Formula One drivers discuss it on a regular basis. There are solely 4 premier F1 groups. The drivers on the opposite six should get most efficiency from their respective automobile whatever the circumstances. The Packers have a superb factor going and gotta hold it that approach.
Kurt from Greenville, WI
Do the Packers have to make any trades previous to the commerce deadline?
I do not suppose so, however the Packers have turn into extra lively on the commerce deadline. Each time, nonetheless, I consider they’ve moved a participant reasonably than acquired one. The two most up-to-date examples have been sending Preston Smith to Pittsburgh final yr and Rasul Douglas to Buffalo in 2023.
Kay from Lynchburg, VA
Best play of Packers/Steelers recreation?
Take your choose of the 2 third-down performs the 59-yard cross to Tucker Kraft or the 33-yarder to Christian Watson on third-and-7 with 35 seconds left within the third quarter. I do not suppose there is a fallacious reply.
Nate from Naples, FL
“General”Colby Wooden. “Enforcer”Aaron Banks. Parsons “The Closer.” We acquired fairly the nickname dump Thursday.
And remember “Spoff the Fixer.”
Tucker from Belton, TX
I haven’t got a lot hope that it’ll occur, however I’d like to see unlawful contact performed away with. If you maintain or intervene within the technique of contact, flag it. But these ticky-tack “defender touched the receiver seven yards downfield” aren’t enjoyable for anybody. College soccer appears to do tremendous with out it.
I perceive why the rule is there. It’s only a disgrace these “automatic” first downs typically bail out an offense of a second/third-and-forever of its personal making.
Alan from Butternut, WI
The Dorsey Levens catch within the NFC Championship will all the time be the foremost thought for me once I suppose Packers vs. Panthers.
I’d agree. It’s additionally the featured photograph contained in the “Dope Sheet” part of Sunday’s Gameday program.
Bob from Rome, NY
Wes: It’s Saturday earlier than a midday dwelling recreation. You are A. Raking leaves. B. Watching school soccer C. Completing your “Honey Do” checklist. D. All the above E. None of the above. Asking this throughout my trainer planning interval. Thank you!
I desperately have to get some yard work performed immediately. I’ve leaves gathering on prime of leaves proper now.
Doug from Neenah, WI
Good morning, Insiders. How do you REALLY really feel in regards to the administration of hip-drop sort out guidelines?
Yeah, Spoff obtained mejust a little fired up on that one.
Dennis from Parrish, FL
I see Mike Pennel simply signed with the Chiefs for the eleventeenth time! Great for Mike.
Pennel actually is an incredible story. There are simply two lively gamers from the Packers’ 2014 rookie class: Davante Adams and Mike Pennel, who has performed with six NFL groups since leaving Green Bay in 2017. This is his third go-around in KC, the place he received two Super Bowl rings.
Cindy from Minneapolis, MN
The Vikes cannot throw J.J. McCarthy to the Wolves so the Lions should do (exits stage proper).
It’s an attention-grabbing matchup McCarthy strolls into Sunday. As Spoff mentioned on “Unscripted,” the Packers would absolutely wish to see the Lions take a 3rd lossbut that is a mighty tall job for a younger QB coming back from a prolonged layoff.
Ron from Mitchell, SD
Wish the Packers had chosen one other weekend to put on their throwback unis. The Pack and Vikes each play at midday on Sunday and each video games are on FOX which suggests the Packer devoted right here in SD will probably be compelled to look at McCarthy get devoured by the Lions. Will they put on these uniforms once more this season or is that this a one trick pony?
Unfortunately, that is the one one for 2025. The 1923 uniforms will probably be again subsequent yr, although. Before you ask why the unis have been chosen for this explicit matchup, I do not know and have not considered it till 34 seconds in the past.
Mark from Canada
I’ve an answer for Gary from Cross Plains, WI, relating to pre-snap movement. Gary, watch just a few CFL video games dude! There’s no restrict to motion within the offensive backfield and the 2 wideouts are additionally allowed to be in movement. Oh, and another factor. Offensive false begins NEVER get referred to as till the final two minutes of the sport. The NFL recreation is PERFECT by comparability!
I’ll by no means bemoan non-NFL gamers getting an opportunity to earn a residing whereas enjoying this recreation. That mentioned, I watched the CFL just a few instances when Mike Sherman was teaching the Alouettes and it is undoubtedly an acquired style.
Rebecca from Madison, WI
Hello Insiders! No query however a kind of public service announcement. I went to see the documentary “No Packers No Life.” It’s a couple of Packers Japanese cheer crew and it was one thing each Packers fan will get pleasure from. The Packers really are a worldwide phenomenon. It’s enjoying at Marcus Cinemas across the state. Cliff Christl and Mason Crosby are featured in elements of it. Go Pack Go!
If Cliff is in it, I’m watching.
Charlie from Caledonia, WI
So, the league’s official statistical website is not public? Rats. If I promise to not inform anybody, might I “borrow” your password?
No prob. $p0ffsH@kEs$Mak3r
Greg from Perkasie, PA
From time to time I’ll go discover different groups’ official web sites to see what sort of content material they’ve and the way they examine to packers.com. So far, I feel this web site blows the remainder of the league out of the water. So one, thanks for all of the content material you present. And two, how do these selections get made? It looks as if it must be a aware effort to try to be top-of-the-line crew web sites across the league.
We throw phrases on the website and see what sticks. It’s been a 20-year course of to make packers.com what it’s immediately and it is a lot greater than what Spoff and I write. We are a residing, respiratory digital organism that is always evolving. I’m so extremely proud to be a small a part of that.
Markus from Aurora, CO
Happy Halloween! No methods on Sunday, please. Just treats from all three phases.
Confectionary soccer at its most interesting. Enjoy the sport all people.
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