On the topic of Bo Melton taking reps at CB and ironman athletes, I can’t help but laugh a little about how hyper-specialized the NFL is. There is an entire roster spot dedicated to someone just to snap the ball on kicks and punts, and watch out if that player has to miss time. What Melton is doing is extremely impressive to me.

I can’t imagine the mental processing of both playbooks. Mercy. As I said on “Unscripted,” I’ll be really curious to see if he’s taking defensive 11-on-11 reps in full pads in training camp or gets into a preseason game on D.

Justin from Burlington, IA

I am not asking you to make sweeping generalizations, but…for the average player, do you think that money, or winning, is more important? I get the idea to take every dollar you can because without the players, there is no league and no money. But nobody talks about the salary GOAT. Kirk Cousins won’t be in the HOF. So, get yours and be a rich “nobody” or be known as a winner and take less? I know it isn’t that cut-and-dried, but just in a general sense, what do you think?

All players want to win. As for the balance between winning and money, this is admittedly an oversimplification, but I think most players when they enter the league are more focused on getting their second contract, and getting as much as they can with it. Once they reach that stage, their sentiments start to shift more toward a desire to win.

Wow, what am I missing? I just watched the Mecole Hardman interview and finished reading the story about Cameron Young. How do these two not see significant playing time? I know it’s months from real football but these two on paper and tape seem to be just what the Dr. ordered, a veteran SB-experienced speedster wide receiver and a big-body, block-consuming run stuffer with a nasty streak. What’s your prediction for these two? Definitely on the 53 and significant playing time?

No guarantees. I love what veteran guys like that bring, and I couldn’t have been more impressed with Hardman this week, but this will be a tough roster to crack.

Hey guys, really enjoying the content from the offseason program. Particularly stories and interviews of the new guys. One thing always jumps out at me as I read or listen, it’s no lie that the Packers prioritize and value smart, high-character guys. My question is, when coaches are replaced, is it the HC’s decision or might the coordinators have a say, or even be the impetus of a change? Thanks and enjoy the upcoming breaks you might get before TC.

There’s regular communication and collaboration, but any final decisions regarding the coaching staff come from the head coach.

Dustin from Kansas City, MO

In your opinion, what is something Matt LaFleur doesn’t get enough credit for? His win/loss record gets attention, but what part of his impact on the team tends to fly under the radar?

I can’t speak to it directly, but I get the sense from talking to players that he keeps lines of communication open all the time. He will listen to his players and value their input, whether it’s about their weekly schedule or something in the game plan. That doesn’t mean he incorporates every suggestion, but he does listen and constantly communicates.

When Ahman Green ran for 1,883 yards in 2003, he had 355 carries. Nowadays, if Josh Jacobs had 355 carries, we would think something had gone dreadfully wrong with the passing game. It does make Jacobs’ 301 carries last season seem more reasonable. Do you think keeping his carries closer to 15 a game would, over the long season, raise his 4.4 yards per carry closer to Green’s 5.3?

A rushing average of 5-plus yards is a tough ask for any full-time back, but I want the ball in Jacobs’ hands more than 15 times a game. I’d say 20-plus touches (rushes and receptions combined) is my expectation, which would put his 17-game workload in the 350 range. Last year he came in at 337 (301 plus 36 catches) and then had 21 touches in the playoff game.

Jeff from Albuquerque, NM

Just re-watched “Moneyball,” birth of metrics in MLB. I was curious if the NFL got interested in metric-type stats before or after MLB?

It felt like after to me, and I’ve never sensed that level of statistical analytics is as prevalent in football as it is in baseball, but some of it is certainly there now, especially as it relates to fourth downs.