Perhaps a good deal can be had

In regards to your response from Brian from Chesapeake around Lynn Dickey performances, I, as a high school senior, was in attendance at the ’82 Cardinal playoff (strike-shortened season, as I recall) game. I was one of many who rushed the field postgame. I realize it’s not a great move but, wow, it was a real-life memory. I lost my wallet out of my blaze orange hunting pants jumping in and it was returned to me a few days later. Every Lambeau trip is a treasure.

Because of course a Packers fan would return it, right? Your note has reminded me of one (admittedly minor) downside of the proliferation of the secondary ticket market. I used to love it when the Packers played at home on the opening weekend of gun-deer season, because seeing blaze orange scattered all over Lambeau was a real treat from the press box view. There’s still some, but not nearly as much as there used to be.

Howdy Mike, Gutey and Green Bay are known to play their cards close to the vest, which I appreciate. That seems in contrast with agents who often put “news” out there when their FA client speaks to a team, aiming to increase interest and salary for the player. Does Gutey somehow let agents know that being discrete may improve their client’s odds of actually signing with the Packers?

I don’t know if I’d put it that way, but agents know how the Packers like to do business – quietly and behind the scenes. The team appreciates reciprocation.

Travis from Fort Walton Beach, FL

Good morning Spoff! Perhaps I’m overthinking it, but I imagine the Packers will have trouble assessing players like Nixon, who are amazing ST players but might be devalued significantly (or valued higher) depending on how the NFL owners vote on the rules. Could Wilson or Ford also be in a similar predicament? If the game is changing, then the scheme changes, which might drive BG to find different skillsets, right?

I stand by what I said right after the season ended, that of all the Packers’ pending free agents, Nixon is at the top of my list to re-sign for his special-teams prowess and experience at nickel to create legit competition at that spot. And you’re right, a change in the kickoff rules could boost his value.

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