Chad from Germantown Hills, IL

Just saw Aaron Rodgers announced this will be his last year and Mike McCarthy getting hired is what piqued his interest to come back this year, for the full circle moment. Imagine the storybook ending if they pulled off a Super Bowl. As unlikely a scenario as it might be, a Packers-Steelers Super Bowl LXI would write itself. While I couldn't bring myself to root against the Packers, it also wouldn't hurt as much to lose that one. One can dream, it's that time of the year.

That would be iconic. It's great to see Rodgers in a good place. It's great for the game, too. We get to watch a legend take one last trip around the NFL sun, the same man who was responsible for some of the biggest moments in Packers history. He authored the stories we'll someday pass on to our children and grandchildren. There will never be another Aaron Rodgers, and we get to enjoy him for one more year.

Rick from Shawano, WI

I see two very important three-game stretches: Weeks 5-7 and Weeks 16-18. Four of which are divisional games and four at home. It may well be the rest of the season is important, too. But I feel winning most, if not all, of those games those six weeks is crucial. What do you think?

I'd expand it to Weeks 5-8. After playing three of their first four away from Lambeau, the Packers must swing the pendulum back in their favor against the Bears. Meanwhile, primetime matchups with Dallas and Carolina also loom large. Oh, and in between, Green Bay must go back into Ford Field to face a Lions team with revenge on its mind. October will be critical to the Packers' season.

Zach from Prairie du Sac, WI

Which big fella OL or DL are you most excited to watch this season? The big guys deserve more attention and praise.

I cannot wait to watch Chris McClellan work. He's a big man who can move and the Packers have a good idea of how McClellan fits into Jonathan Gannon's vision for the defense.

Dave from Edina, MN

It's almost been a year. From your perspective, what has been the biggest difference between Ed Policy and Mark Murphy running the show?

Nothing too drastic, but there are a few small things that I'm sure the world will be clued into at the shareholders meeting in July. But I can tell you firsthand that Ed has put his own stamp on 1265 in a great way.

Dale from Prescott, WI

Now that the NFL has approved 10 international games for 2027 and teams cannot protect their home games, it's inevitable. The Packers will be playing overseas probably every year from now on, don't you think?

That is a gamechanger. I don't know about every year, but I wouldn't be surprised to see the Packers playing abroad next year if opponents no longer can protect those games.

Matt from Sioux Falls, SD

What do you think of the NFL not allowing teams to block games from going overseas? I think this will lead to more division games being played elsewhere.

I've never considered the Packers playing an NFC North opponent overseas before, but it's a real possibility now.

Jennifer from Middleton, WI

Hi there, I heard today the odds have us favored in 13 games. It probably says something about my psychology that I groaned. I don't like it when we are favored because if you win, you were supposed to and it's kind of flat. If you lose, it feels more significant like you lost double. Whereas when you are an underdog and win, it seems like it carries more emotional value like you win double. Despite getting only one actual tick mark, how do you think those intangibles affect team psyche?

They don't pay much attention to it unless it gets brought up in the media and locker room. You can get beat any week by anyone in this league and vice versa. The NFL regular season is about collecting as many wins as possible and seeing where that puts you in postseason play. Whether the Packers are favorites or underdogs, they have to play like every field belongs to them.

Richard from Caledonia, WI

Looks to be an interesting competition for cornerback?

I think so. Brian Gutekunst wanted more numbers at cornerback and he got them. Keisean Nixon, Carrington Valentine and Javon Bullard are the incumbents, but Benjamin St-Juste, Brandon Cisse, Kitan Oladapo and Domani Jackson will get their chance to show what they offer this summer.

Joel from Show Low, AZ

Any word yet on a possible joint practice with the Steelers? That would be fun.

That would be super fun, but the only confirmed joint practice right now is the Cardinals.

Chris from Delafield, WI

Just rewatched a video about Christian Watson, and it was remarkable how effusive the coaches were with praise of Watson's football mind. Certainly, that ability helps him play his position at the highest level, but could it also serve him well in future if he decides to coach? Are there others on the roster who seem to be cut out for an NFL coaching career? Have any of the players expressed interest in that?

Watson would be good at it if coaching is something that interests him. But the other name that quickly came to mind for me was Isaiah McDuffie. I'm not sure whether that's a focus for him or not, but his dad is a very successful high school coach in Buffalo. I think Isaiah has the football IQ and even-keeled demeanor to be a good football coach, too.

Jay from Lutz, FL

Happy to see the Packers in Tampa this year. Unfortunately, Oct. 4 in Tampa is typically 90 with very high humidity. Don't let the fall season fool you, as there is no autumn here in FL. Only hot, and hotter.

That was one of the first things Spoff and I noticed about this year's schedule. I'll be sure to leave the undershirts in Wisconsin.

Cary from United States

Realistically, what are the chances of the Packers signing someone like Joey Bosa or Jadeveon Clowney? I'm not sure how much each has left in the tank. And their cost might be restrictive. But l believe their veteran presence would be enormous, especially in big-time, high-stakes games.

I don't think there's room for a veteran edge rusher right now. Maybe if the Packers didn't draft Dani Dennis-Sutton, but there are several hungry pass rushers already on this roster. Once Micah Parsons is back to full go, he's going to play 80% of the defensive snaps with Lukas Van Ness, Barryn Sorrell, Collin Oliver, Brenton Cox Jr. and DDS fighting for the rest. I'd rather focus on the future than place an unnecessary bet on the past.

Jim from Eau Claire, WI

Hey guys, I'm still confused by the PUP rule. If Parsons and Tucker Kraft both start the season on the PUP they can start practicing in Week 3. Can they then play in Week 3, or do they have to wait until Week 5?

They still must sit out the first four games before they can play in a game. I'm sorry if that wasn't clear.

Matt from Middleton, WI

Of the Packers' significant injuries last season, how many occurred on short weeks?

Only Devonte Wyatt's ankle, though I think that might have had more to do with Ford Field's turf than the game being played on Thanksgiving.

Mike from Baraboo, WI

How is our new kicker looking so far?

I've heard nothing but rave reviews about Trey Smack from the people with whom I've spoken.

Dave from Gwinn, MI

Where would you rank GB's 2006 draft class? Underrated? I feel most fans don't appreciate how great A.J. Hawk really was. And Greg Jennings in the second round? There were also some diamonds in the rough; Johnny Jolly and even though Will Blackmon only played with us for a few years, he ended up carving out a nice 10-year career for himself.

It's underrated considering the 2006 draft is one of the NFL's worst since the turn of the century. Jennings, pound-for-pound, was one of the top five players of that draft while Hawk was solid. He carried the burden of being a top five draft pick with him throughout his career but stayed healthy at a position the Packers struggled to stay healthy. Daryn Colledge, Jolly and Blackmon were all good finds for where they were selected.

Phil from Paris, IL

Thinking about the Rodgers-era Packers and how a lot of people criticize them for only winning one Super Bowl, and to a degree that's fair, but man did we have some all-time bad injury luck during that run. Losing Nick Collins and Jermichael Finley to career-ending injuries, as well as Sam Shields. Who knows if things would have been different if those injuries didn't occur. It takes several exceptional players to win it all and we had some terrible luck! GO PACK GO!

The Packers also lost an ascending linebacker in Desmond Bishop, who was never the same after tearing his hamstring in San Diego during the 2012 preseason opener. Luck just wasn't on Green Bay's side and obviously we all know what happened in 2014. What can't be disputed is we watched one of the greatest to play the game's hardest position for more than a decade in Green Bay in Aaron Rodgers. That's something to celebrate.

Caleb from Knoxville, TN

For anyone looking for football content in the dead zone, Tom Grossi is doing his "30 in 30" tour again this year! He visits all 30 NFL stadiums, one a day, tours them and meets up with fans while raising money for charity. I highly recommend checking it out this June!

I was in Milwaukee for a Speaker Series event with the Packers business and sales department on Tuesday and had a chance to catch up Tom afterwards. He's excited to hit the road again while doing more "Chaotic Good." I am envious of Tom's ambition. The man has a bottomless gas tank and willing to do whatever it takes to raise money for a good cause.

Steven from Balsam Lake, WI

I know football rules, and people will watch. But I wonder if other diehard Packer and general football fans like me agree that there is a thing as too much football? Tuesday is now the only night with no NFL games. I'm only in my mid-30s but I can remember when SNF, MNF, and when it started regularly, TNF all felt special because they were the only primetime games. Then came the Monday doubleheaders, next Black Friday, now Wednesday. I miss the football schedules of old.

I was just talking to a good friend of mine about this. I do believe there is a saturation point for the NFL. I also believe we're nowhere close to it yet.

Pat from Cleveland, TN

Funny Edward from Sioux Falls, SD, had the same idea I had about getting Netflix and then cancelling. I know there is no math, but I was thinking if I signed up at 7:58 p.m. (for 8:00 EST.) on Nov. 25 would the 31 days come later in the day (1 p.m. EST game) on Dec. 25? I have to try it. Also, an FYI for Edward. You can cancel right after you sign up and you get the whole month you paid, saves you from forgetting to cancel later on. The more you know!

That's a technique I've tried to master. Those 30 days go by quicker than you'd think.

Jeffrey from Eveleth, MN

I'm retired now so not ashamed to post this. A good Outsider Inbox question would be how many hours of productive work have been lost due to the Inbox?

I like to say Insider Inbox is the perfect way to get 10 minutes closer to 5 o'clock.

Chad from Summerville, SC

Packers Insider Inbox has been around for over 10 years? Aaron Rodgers announced on Wednesday this is his last year. The Packers are opening a new chapter in their history. I just want to announce how fortunate as a fan I am for this Inbox. I grew up watching SportsCenter twice in a row. I never reflected until now. Vic talked about the Holy Wars between Pittsburgh and Oakland. You guys have your own stories. Sport is story. That is the point of it. The literary experience of the human species.

And I'm enjoying every word of it. Have a great Thursday.

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