Jerry from Des Moines, IA

Good morning. Every team is undefeated at this point, but I'm really optimistic about this year. If we can stay reasonably healthy I think the offense is poised to explode and the defense can be solid. You see the team all the time, is there a position group you are concerned about?

Other than concerns already noted, I would like to see another Reggie Gilbert emerge at the outside linebacker position. I thought Vince Biegel's impact increased a tick in this game, but I still want to see more.

Darren from Kingston, Ontario

On the bright side, J'Mon Moore got back on track with a few nice catches. What other positives can we take away from this loss?

Moore had a very important night, and it was good to see him put it together. I liked the power in Daniels' runs, Gilbert continued to prove he belongs, the two rookie corners obviously look like keepers, and the run defense shored up its struggles from a week ago.

Shawn from Kissimmee, FL

Cornerback went from a weakness to an overabundance of good players. How many corners do you think the Packers are going to keep on the 53?

I'll guess seven.

Dean from Leavenworth, IN

Mike, I'm curious to your thoughts on how many RBs start the season on the 53 (notwithstanding injuries the next two weeks)? Also among Mays, Bouagnon, Daniels, and Hill, who has practice squad eligibility?

All four of the backs you mentioned are practice-squad eligible. The number of backs on the 53 in Week 1 isn't as relevant to me as how the position looks in Week 3.

Mike from Somerset, WI

Joe Whitt's comments on the safeties indicate Ha Ha, Whitehead, and Brice are the primary safeties in the defense and others are going to be used in "multiple" roles adds some intrigue to what's coming. Joe has a unique way of answering questions that gives you just enough but screams of his high accountability he holds his men to. What is your take away from Joe's comment?

His remark about finding the best way to use Josh Jones' skills suggests Jones won't be playing a traditional role, but more of a specialized, sub-package role. What exactly that is I'm sure they aren't going to tell us.

Joe from Clio, MI

Oren Burks is certainly smaller than the traditional inside linebacker, but with Dalvin Cook, Jordan Howard, and Theo Riddick in the division might he be a key to defending those three players that are very good outside of the tackles?

Perhaps, but Cook and Howard are awfully good between the tackles as well. Hopefully Burks' injury is nothing serious.

Blazer from Eau Claire, WI

If you're an elite quarterback like A-Rod, what incentive do you have signing a long-term contract, knowing that you'll be considered underpaid in a couple years while other QBs are getting bigger deals?

There's only so much guaranteed money that can be packed into a short-term deal because of the cap.

Steve from Wichita, KS

Why is it such a big deal to call out the mike LB when the offense comes to the line?

Because protection assignments are generally made from the inside out, so calling out the mike establishes the midpoint of potential pass rushers, and the linemen count out from there, depending on the protection call. Clear as mud, I know.

Michael from Fredonia, WI

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