Chris from New Canaan, CT
The schedule may not be out as yet but give it a few hours. In the meantime, we know this: Green Bay will travel an estimated 12,675 miles in 2026 (28th in the NFL). SF tops the list at 38,105; CAR the least at 8,740. As for division foes, DET 18,958; MIN 14,852; CHI 10,676. So, we’ve got limited travel by comparison going for us. And this is not math; this is reporting numbers, there’s a difference. Also, begs the question, do you guys get credit for miles flown on charters? GPG
We do not, but I’ll gladly trade those for the accommodations. We have the easy jobs, too. Travel matters much more for players in the midst of a grueling NFL season. I’m sure the players and coaches are happy to be on the light end of that equation this year.
Hi! No Europe game again this year. While I know most fans prefer keeping games at home, we Europeans can’t wait to see GB live over here again. I’ve been to the U.S. for games but can’t make it every year. When do you think they’ll return? Since there’s no away game against Jacksonville soon, the chances look pretty slim. What’s your take?
I was surprised the NFL didn’t send the Packers overseas with Green Bay set to host nine regular-season games at Lambeau this year. I cannot wait for that first game in Germany, but your guess is as good as mine when it’ll happen. The good news is I never thought the Packers would play in Brazil, let alone two years after going to London. Then, boom, it happened. So, we gotta take it year-to-year.
Golly, put away your passport. Nine home games. Does Jordan Love have any home/away splits worth noting? Does anyone? Insider Inbox needs its own version of a terrible towel, maybe with your faces on one side and the backs of your heads on the other.
The world is not ready for Inbox towels. I dove into Love’s numbers, and his splits are pretty standard. He’s 15-8 during the regular season at Lambeau Field and 12-11-1 on the road since taking over as QB1 in 2023.
Dustin from Kansas City, MO
Us fans spend a lot of time in the offseason analyzing roster battles and depth charts. From your perspective, how much of building a successful team comes down to chemistry and leadership behind the scenes that we never really get to see?
It’s a balancing act. The closest team won’t win a game if it doesn’t have the talent. Likewise, you can have the most talented team in the league and finish .500 if the chemistry isn’t right. That’s why team leaders are so important – veterans and “glue guys” who will pull guys together when adversity hits.
Just a comment. Loved the piece on Tyrod Taylor and it’s a great reminder of this organization’s values that emphasize quality character and leadership across the board. I know this sentiment is shared often among other fans but having guys like Tyrod on the roster (among many other outstanding men), for me, makes each season worth watching, whether it’s win, lose, or draw.
Every team needs a Tyrod Taylor or two, even if he doesn’t play quarterback.
Richard from Caledonia, WI
Latest information on Jacob Monk‘s health so far this offseason? Could he be a big contributor if healthy? Thanks!
Monk came back from the hamstring at the end of last year and presumably entered the offseason as healthy as he could be. He will be part of that competition to be the next man up on the interior offensive line in training camp.
Bob from Jensen Beach, FL
When a player such as Brandon McManus has a “June 1” release announced, can he sign with another team prior to that?
Correct. The June 1 designation was created to allow veteran players to sign with a new team immediately rather than having to find a new job near the end of the offseason program when most teams have spent their cap money.
Dave from Minneapolis, MN
I have concerns about our receiver depth this season. We all know receivers and corners take a pretty serious injury hit throughout a 17-game season, so depth is must at this position. I see Skyy Moore was a second-round pick four years ago but has never really blossomed into an average receiver in the NFL. Nobody seems to mention him in our receiving corps. What are your thoughts on him being counted on in the event he has to play?
Both Matt LaFleur and Brian Gutekunst were quick to mention Moore’s name when discussing the receiver depth this offseason. He’s expected to be the Packers’ primary kickoff and punt returner but those will not be his only duties. Again, I don’t have too big of an issue with Green Bay’s receiver depth. That’s not only because of Moore, Savion Williams, Bo Melton and others but also the Packers’ ability to play multiple tight ends and running backs if the situation calls for it.