Andy from Ellsworth, WI

What I've been told is the same group that devised the 0.2K run in Arkansaw, WI, also had a chainsaw throwing contest. It was held at the Mosquito Fest in Ella, WI, which is a suburb of Arkansaw.

And once again we're off, so we might as well get going.

Dennis from Parrish, FL

Julius Erving, better known as "Dr. J," was known to have hands that were over 13 inches! A basketball really did look like a cantaloupe in his mitts!

I believe Dr. J's hand span was just under 12 inches, but that's massive nonetheless.

Reed from Kansas City, MO

Are there any Packers records that still stand from the 14-game season days?

ATMR (WCBW), the notable individual single-season records in Green Bay that still stand from the pre-1978 era are:
Most points (Hornung, 176 in 1960)
Most field goals attempted (Marcol, 48 in '72)
Most field goals made (Marcol, 33 in '72, tied by Longwell in '00 and Crosby in '13)
Most consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons (Taylor, 5 from 1960-64, tied by Green from 2000-04)
Most rushing TDs (Taylor, 19 in '62)
Most interceptions (Comp, 10 in '43, 10 games)
Most INTs returned for TDs (Adderley, 3 in '65, tied by Collins in '08 and Woodson in '09)
Most punts had blocked (Girard, 3 in '49, 12 games, tied by Broussard in '75)
Most TDs on kickoff returns (Williams, 4 in '67)
Most fumbles recovered (Brock, 5 in '45, 10 games, tied by Brock and Lipscomb in '46, Aldridge in '64, Noble in '87)
Most total kicks blocked (Hendricks, 7 in '74)

Bill from Clive, IA

Guys, I've been to training camp (once, last year) but did not get to see a 7-on-7 drill. What positions are not on the field for the 7s?

The defense has no pass rushers. Just seven in coverage. The offense has no guards or tackles, and a center is only out there to snap the ball.

Al from Green Bay, WI

Wes mentioned that Savion Williams was in a red jersey. Can you elaborate? I assume he's nursing an injury?

Whatever the reason for the red non-contact jersey, it wasn't specified.

Ray from Phoenix, AZ

I noticed MarShawn Lloyd practiced with the rehab group. I thought he had a clean bill of health. Is this precautionary or does he have a new ailment?

Again, we don't know any details, but LaFleur said he had no concerns about any injuries impacting availability for training camp except Christian Watson's ongoing rehab.

Markus from Aurora, CO

Insiders, who has made the biggest splash thus far?

We've only seen one OTA, and the players weren't going full speed in the 11-on-11 work, but I'll second Wes's motion from yesterday about Nate Hobbs. He's got a presence out there. We're a long way from real football, but his first impression is noteworthy.

Jerry from Des Moines, IA

Yesterday Tim from Superior, WI, asked about ML being conservative with playing time for starters in preseason. With two joint practices does neither JL10 or MW2 play in preseason games? Or is it important for Malik Willis's career to show what he can do, especially if Jordan Love is healthy all year?

I would expect Willis to play plenty in the preseason.

Joe from Swansea, IL

Hod's answer on OTAs vs. minicamp got me thinking about all the changes to the NFL offseason in recent years. Do you think the limits on practice times make it tougher or easier for a drafted rookie/UDFA to stand out these days?

It definitely makes it tougher on the undrafted players, especially compared to the era of two-a-days providing significantly more opportunities on the practice field. But the trade-off now is the larger practice squad, which allows more young, developmental prospects to stick around, make an impression on the scout team, and perhaps get elevated to the active roster if needed, or at least show enough to be brought back on the following offseason's 90-man roster for another crack at the 53.

Ryan from Carmel, IN

So, what is the actual "issue" with Jaire Alexander? I've read all offseason about his "situation" and I don't really know what it is? Is he unhappy with money? Or scheme assignment? And where is it even coming from? I'd just Google it, but I respect both of your reporting. Just give me the actual facts. Go Pack Go!

In a nutshell, the issue is salary vs. availability. He's one of the highest-paid corners in the league who's missed more than half the season in three of the last four years. But the last two full seasons he's played (2020, '22), he's been second-team All-Pro. The Packers would love to have that player, but the injury history says that's a big risk for a vested veteran whose salary is fully guaranteed come Week 1. A restructured contract requires both sides to agree – whether here or with a trade partner – and Gutekunst has made it clear he's not interested in an outright release that gets nothing in return. At some point, someone will have to make a move.

Jeff from Indian Lake, NY

If you could pick one player (other than JL10) to stay healthy this year who are you picking? I feel like it has to be Edgerrin Cooper. The defense is just different with him on the field and by all accounts he has transformed his body this offseason. I hate to rush the summer but I can't wait to watch him hit someone.

I'd concur on the Cooper pick there.

Jeff from Waterford, WI

I know it is early, but who do you think gets the left tackle job?

I got out of the prediction business long ago, but I'll just say neither outcome would be a big surprise. One candidate, Rasheed Walker, has done a solid job there the last two years, showing particular improvement after a mini-rash of early-season penalties last season. The other, Jordan Morgan, is a first-round draft pick. May the best man win.

Josh from Newhall, CA

I agree the Favre documentary didn't contain anything new, but I found it interesting that even with all his dirty laundry presented at once, it still didn't change my view of him as the hero I watched as a teen/young adult. I'm not sure what that says about me, or sports fandom in general, but it got me thinking: Was there ever a player (obviously without naming) everyone loved but you knew was not the person everyone thought he was, and was it difficult to be objective in your coverage?

I haven't written about any player's off-the-field life if I thought or knew I'd be misleading readers.

Wayne from Lakeside, AZ

Does the Pack want to develop a "go-to" play used like the "Green Bay sweep" from the past?

Every offense has its staples, but the game isn't played that way anymore. Anything resembling a "go-to" play on film, opponents gear up to stop it. Why couldn't anyone stop the Lombardi sweep then, y'all ask? In part because defenses didn't substitute, and certainly nowhere near as liberally as they do today. Every coordinator now can come up with a sub-package to take away what somebody does best. Different players create different matchups and hence different results. That's today's game.

Dustin from Kansas City, MO

If the Packers started a Hall of Fame for the "unsung heroes" – the players who never made a Pro Bowl, but played a big role in the team's success – who would be your first inductee?

In my time here, Ryan Pickett. They don't get more unsung than that guy, affectionately known as Big Grease.

Jake from Decatur, GA

Here's the thing about an 18-game schedule: We all agree that 17 games is an abomination, yes? So sooner than later, it's either going back down to 16 or up to 18, and it's not going down. The question that really interests me is whether an 18-game season, and potentially 16-team playoff field, are signs that an expansion to 36 teams may be closer than we think.

Probably not before I'm spending sunny days sitting on my patio where my toughest decision is what beverage to drink, but I hear you.

Mike from Las Vegas, NV

A lot of talk about expanding the NFL playoffs. I'd like to hear your opinion on expanding the college football playoffs. From none to two to four, now 12, maybe 16 soon…

College football is ruining itself in all kinds of other ways. Just add devaluing the regular season to the list.

Zak from Huntington Beach, CA

The conversation about training with a brick for hand-eye coordination reminded me of a game I played as a kid. The objective was to stack a bunch of coins on top of my elbow (with my arm bent, like I'm scratching my right shoulder with my right hand) and then try to catch all the coins with my right hand in one quick motion. Quarters were pretty easy, but a tall stack of dimes always posed a good challenge.

I got really good at catching quarters off my elbow as a kid. But alas, that got me about as far as my juggling skills did.

Curt from Pine Island, MN

Not to beat a dead brick, but the drill seems to have complementary benefits involving reaction time, hand-eye coordination and training, plus use and development of hand strength. Foundational, you might say.

I shouldn't have to say it.

Shawn from Colby, WI

Mornin' Spoff. A few years ago I took the tour of Lambeau Field, and had a great time! As we walked out of the tunnel we were politely told not to step on the field, but some hipster dufus did anyways. With your gray hair now displaying your advancing age, maybe the Packer brass can give you a retirement job screaming at the tour-goers to "STAY OFF MY LAWN!"

They wouldn't even have to pay me.

Jeffrey from Eveleth, MN

The fish are biting Spoff. Walleyes, crappies, and soon to find out about lake trout.

I hope they're still biting late next week. My annual Memorial weekend fishing trip got pushed back for family reasons, but it's almost here. Happy Friday.

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