Has there ever been a more Packers-y player than Tucker Kraft? His style of play, his aw-shucks aura, and his downhome personality just scream Packers. Let’s get that new contract done ASAP!

Kraft was born to play in Green Bay. Without knowing anything, that extension is on the horizon. If not for the knee injury, I’m sure it would’ve already been done.

Dave from Lake Zurich, IL

An internet commentator says, based on 40 times, the Packers’ top-three receivers (Watson, Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden) are the fastest top-three receiver trio in the league.

I believe it. The Packers have serious speed in their receiving corps with one of the fastest wideouts in the league (Bo Melton) seconding that trio.

Chuck from Whitewater, WI

I caught a replay of an old TCU game recently that featured Savion Williams at wide receiver. Although it’s a small sample size, Savion was making the clutch catches that we’ve seen Romeo Doubs make the past few years. With his size and talent, wouldn’t it be possible that he could fill that role rather than Watson/Reed/Golden/Tucker Kraft?

Doubs is a gifted receiver, but that’s not how I view it. The goal for this year’s offense is to form an identity around those aforementioned players and asking the rest of its pass-catchers to complement that core. If Williams can stay healthy, I think he carves out a strong niche in this offense whether it’s as a traditional receiver or a ball-carrier out of the backfield.

Brian from Fort Atkinson, WI

Good morning. I just watched the Micah Parsons interview. I came away thinking his head seems to be in a good place. It also seems that there may be a silver lining to his injury. Based on his interview, it sounds like he is much closer to many of the players, coaches and the organization than he would have been if the injury had not occurred. Do you think the injury for lack of better words has sped up the clock on him becoming a true Packer?

I just think that’s Micah. When you look back to his time in Dallas, this is what he does. He connected with the locker room before his injury and continued to foster those relationships after the torn ACL. He’s an extrovert and a natural communicator who’s quick to forge bonds with teammates. That’s essential for the culture of a locker room.

Hi Wes, nice article on Javon Hargrave. The Packers’ DL coach mentioned Javon doing well at doing a shade, zero, nose and three-technique. Can you describe what each of these refer to on the field? Have a great day!

It just indicates gap assignments and where the D-lineman is on the front. Zero means he’s playing directly over the center. Shade refers to the center’s outside shoulder and three-technique is when the defensive tackle lines up on the outside shoulder of the guard. Hargrave can wear all those hats. He’s out of that same Kenny Clark mold. Throw in Hargrave’s experience with Jonathan Gannon, it makes for the perfect partnership.

Football players peak at different ages based on position. Jordan Love is 27, and either in his prime or close to it. What would you put as the “peak” age of quarterbacks overall? Then what about receivers and running backs?

It’s funny you ask because I talked with Love about this last Wednesday for a story I’m writing in this year’s Packers Yearbook. Love keeps a healthy perspective on his development. Yes, he’s only 27 years old but also the longest-tenured player on the roster now. That’s a massive reminder of quickly an NFL career can fly by and reiterates the importance of winning with the team you have today. Love has years of football ahead of him, especially given how he plays the quarterback position. But he is in his prime now and wants to maximize this moment.

Kevin from Janesville, WI

Regarding camaraderie and competition in light of the softball game, we hear from Brian Gutekunst how his job is to promote roster competition, but other than a training camp scuffle we don’t hear much from GB about actual conflict. Is our locker room culture different than other teams, who may be more cut-throat? I imagine second-contract guys are semi-comfortable, but for bubble and drafted players they’re talking about potential millions on the line. How about relations between O and D after going head-to-head?

The Packers have scuffles, too. They just rarely result in a melee, which speaks to culture and discipline. But these players know how to stand up for themselves, too. I watched Elgton Jenkins get kicked out of a joint practice in Cincinnati after tussling with D.J. Reader. When practicing against themselves, though, the Packers keep the main thing the main thing.