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Inbox: That’s when everything clicked

Inbox: That’s when everything clicked


Kerry from Lakewood Ranch, FL

The Packers will be the bye team in the playoffs again if …

Frank from Lake Zurich, IL

What is (are) the most important lessons learned from last season to carry into this season, including what should be replicated (if possible) and what needs to change?

It’s hard to say much needs to be changed. The Packers had a winning formula in 2021-22, I see no reason to throw the baby out with the bathwater. They just came up short against San Francisco. The lesson I learned last year is the value of developing the next men up – and I absolutely mean that in the plural sense. The Packers counted on practically everyone to get through last year. You hope to stay healthy but also have to be ready to adapt. That’s the challenge.

From what you know about this team right now… If there was a situation where there are 27 seconds left and no timeouts would you rather have: A) Offense on the opponents’ 17-yard line, first-and-10, down by five or B) Defense on their own 17-yard line, first-and-10 up by five.

That’s an interesting question. As much as I like the Packers’ odds when Aaron Rodgers is under center, I love this current defense’s chances defending a five-point lead with only 27 seconds on the clock, no timeouts remaining and the opposition needing a touchdown.

Given the acquisitions on the defensive line, what do you think are the prospects for Jack “trashcan full of dirt” Jack Heflin? I thought he really flashed in the preseason last year, then we didn’t really see him once the season started.

Heflin earned a place on the 53-man roster last year, but the job won’t get any easier this year with the arrival of Jarran Reed, Devonte Wyatt and seventh-round pick Jonathan Ford. Heflin just needs to do what he did last year – work hard and be undeniable.

Brian from Twain Harte, CA

I look forward to the dead zone. It means we are one step closer to the preseason and opening day. The draft and free agency period are OK, but I want actual games and the…

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