Inbox: Every first is memorable

Last year the Packers offense was the worst in the NFL at converting goal-to-go situations to touchdowns. How do they go about fixing that?

Run the ball better in red-zone and goal-to-go situations. When the Packers had that otherworldly 80% TD rate in the red zone a couple years back, they ran the ball very effectively down there. It set up everything else they used to get into the end zone.

Ray from West Des Moines, IA

How do you see Tyler Goodson fitting into the Packers’ future?

He’s in a full-fledged competition for the No. 3 job behind Jones and Dillon with Patrick Taylor and rookie draft pick Lew Nichols. I only see one of those three making the 53-man roster at this point, with the practice squad available for those beaten out if the right impression continues to be made.

Darren from Wakefield, MI

Hi Mike. Can you please explain the situation with players such as Crosby and Lewis at this time of year? Are they holding out for a team to offer more money than the Packers are willing to pay? Are they offered a number etc. or is it the Packers aren’t sure if they want them as returning players? Personally, I’d be on board for both to be on the 2023 roster.

I’m not sure the two situations are all that similar in totality. Crosby has indicated he wants to keep playing, and comments on the Packers’ side from earlier in the offseason would indicate the cap impact is a big concern. I also can see – and this is just my speculation – a difference in the length of commitment from the Packers vs. what Crosby might be seeking at this stage of his career. Both sides are in a tough spot business-wise, to be honest. With Lewis, it’s not as clear whether he plans to continue playing, and if he does it might have to be in just the right situation as far as the team, the teammates, etc., for him to keep going. His role is going to fit only certain teams, and his interest might be in only certain teams. For both players, it feels like they’re waiting for the stars to align, but their eyes are on different skies.

Steve from Colorado Springs, CO

It always seemed to me over recent years that how the team fared in games was inordinately dependent on how AR fared, more so than many quarterbacks. It seems logical that, at least initially, Jordan would not have the same level of impact on game outcomes. If so, is that good or bad (or both)? Either way, I am really looking forward to whatever comes.

No offense, but I think you’re confusing the expectations for QB play vs. the…