Bob from Green Cove Springs, FL

I would think one of the answers to QB protection would be quicker whistles ending the play when "in the grasp." Once the defender gets his arms around him, the play is over. No last-second throws allowed and no need for a hard takedown. Yes, you might lose some spectacular escapes but it would give the defense a chance to make the play and avoid penalties. Would that work or is it taking safety too far?

It might work, but I don't think it solves the real problem these rules are looking to answer – egregious QB hits.

Kirsten from Madison, WI

So the Packers are facing Alex Smith for the fourth time, but against three different teams? I know players move around the league, but that seems unusual. Can you think of another time the Packers have faced the same player in a handful of games, but he was playing for three different teams?

The Packers have seen Josh McCown quite a bit, partly due to his 16-year NFL odyssey. Back in the day, it seemed like they were playing Brad Johnson every year with a different team. Spoff, who has a little better recall, also mentioned to me Donovan McNabb (Philadelphia, Minnesota and Washington) and Brian Griese (Denver, Tampa Bay and Chicago). Those are the only names I can think of off the top of my head.

Sean from Mack, NY

I believe the 2012 opener was at home versus San Francisco. Alex Smith and the Niners beat us. My father and I were there for it, Moss had a TD catch, Cobb a punt-return TD, and it was the greatest linebacker core I've ever witnessed in Willis, Bowman, and Brooks. Thanks for all you do!

You're right. I vividly remember that game because it was my very first as a full-time Packers beat writer. That game kicked off a four-year rivalry with the 49ers. As much as we talk about Colin Kaepernick and how that season ended, San Francisco's defense in 2012 remains one of the best I've ever seen in person. That group had it all.

Steven from Silver Spring, MD

Justin McCray is going to open the season facing Akiem Hicks, Sheldon Richardson and Matt Ioannidas. Will be interesting to see who he thinks was toughest after that stretch. Our OL is facing maybe the three best fronts not our own in the whole league to start the year.

McCray and really everyone on the Packers' starting offensive line have earned their paychecks the first two weeks of the season. They can't let up now. Yes, it's a small sample size, but Washington has some real beasts in the trenches. Green Bay's line has been up to the challenge, though. David Bakhtiari is off to another All-Pro season, Bryan Bulaga has looked good coming off the ACL and the interior offensive line is game. The best part? That unit now has two full games together.

Kevin from Woodbury, MN

I'm going to the game on Sunday and I've heard Washington sometimes wears white at home. Which jersey do I need to bring to make sure I match the team?

The Packers are wearing their road white jerseys.

Justin from Stockbridge, WI

Have the Packers special teams been practicing outside this week? I'm pretty sure JK Scott hit a satellite and I had an interruption with my cell phone carrier. Is it true the Packers added the south end zone seating so JK Scott couldn't punt it out of the stadium?

What have we been telling you guys for the past two months? Scott's leg is real…and it's spectacular.

Nathan from Greendale, WI

I've been thinking a little bit lately, outside of the obvious risk of an interception, why are laterals not used more often? Or why are they not designed into the offense in route patterns that would allow for them to be used after the catch. Are laterals something that are ever practiced? It seems like they could be used to great advantage. Just look at the Reggie White to LeRoy Butler touchdown (although it was admittedly unscripted).