Brian from Guntersville, AL

Hey II, I was curious about how the equipment side of things works when free agents get signed? Do they have jerseys and pads in all sizes just ready to go? It seems like it went very quickly from signing to practicing in the green and gold.

The equipment department has a big ole room with big ole helmets, big ole pads and big ole cleats. If they don’t have something, they can get it faster than Spoff can nab a lunch from the refrigerator.

Tallon from Castle Rock, CO

I enjoy looking at the photos the team puts out of the players heading towards the airport each week. One thing I have noticed is that the rookies are normally carrying a crazy amount of brown bags with them. I assume it to be a tradition of sorts. Do you know what is in the bags, and what the story behind it is?

They grab food for the vets.

The water temperature at Sheboygan is 62 degrees Fahrenheit. Is this the same Wes who was hankering for a cold plunge tub where the temp is in the 50s?

No, that would be the same Spoff who said, “The game and its officiating are slanted toward offense” who was then confused for Wes and his cold tub.

Hi Wes. Big game Friday night. No. 2 Bay Port Pirates vs. No. 5 West De Pere Phantoms. Playoff implications are on the line. Will you be taking Ma Hod and Inbox Junior back to the old stomping grounds for this northeast WI classic?

I don’t think I’m going to be able to make it but Go Pirates!

Conrad from Winchester, OH

Do you have any control over the bogus fan sites that publish fake news? GPG.

I barely have control over our interns.

“Nobody feels ‘great’ about where they are across the league at this early stage. Some just feel less bad.” Can you save that line and remind us of it, perhaps around Aug. 31, 2027?

Chad from Wisconsin Rapids, WI

I’ve been watching football long enough to say that I have a feeling that we will all be here at the end of December saying, “Remember how it felt like the sky was falling back in September? Seems like a lifetime ago,” just after we clinch our playoff spot.

Because September requires a response, not panic.

A comment regarding Case Keenum. His dad and I went to college together and I have watched Case grow up, officiated multiple games of his in HS and know him well. If Williams is out week next week and Case plays, we need to be ready. He showed what he could do on Monday night and it did not surprise me at all. I am actually surprised that he is the third QB given his history. He is a solid guy and well-respected around the league.

Not to put the Bear before the Buc here, but I have a great deal of respect for Case Keenum. His resume speaks for itself. If Keenum starts against Green Bay next week, I view him in the same light as any other starting-caliber quarterback in the NFL.

I don’t like how the Packers look. And I think there’s plenty of blame to go around for that. BUT…in searching for a shovel to dig myself out of this pessimism, I went back to the NFL standings after Week 3 of last season. The Broncos were 1-2. The Panthers were 1-2. The Bears were 1-2. The Patriots, who made it all the way to the Super Bowl? You guessed it. 1-2. Fans watched every one of these teams in the playoffs. Let’s…not give up? Maybe?

And the Texans are 0-3 again. Just win.

Daniel from Oro Valley, AZ

Now that the September unofficial preseason is over, here’s to looking forward to the true football season. GM, coaches, players, owners, and fans see the issues and need to plan accordingly. Looking forward to what this team can accomplish. Just breathe.

As I wrote on Wednesday, everything is still out there for this team. But you gotta get going. Have a great Thursday.