No question, just a big thanks for all the OI responses. I truly love being a Packers fan! My deepest condolences to Jake from Canada whose dad passed away on June 26, 2025, due to cancer. My dad also passed away on June 26, 2025, due to cancer. I’m sure our dads met each other at the pearly gates with a hearty “Go Pack Go!”

Amen, brother. My deepest condolences to you both.

Zak from Huntington Beach, CA

Last week I was unexpectedly laid off from my job of 13 years. I’m taking some time to recalibrate and am considering a career change along with potentially relocating to a new city/state. If there are any “Cheddar Inspector” (or similar cheese-related positions) available, then please put my name in for consideration. My only experience with cheese is “excessive personal consumption” (pro bono), but I’m hoping one of you gents will give me a good reference!

Anytime, but I am truly sorry to hear that. All the best to you, Zak.

Chase from Diamond Springs, CA

Anything that surprised you with regards to the OI submissions?

How many of y’all mentioned “North Dallas Forty” as your favorite football movie. I didn’t even know it existed (and I’m a Nick Nolte fan).

Dustin from Kansas City, MO

It appears getting a question into the Outsider Inbox has eluded me for another year. I know some may say, “You’ve opened the column, closed the column, and even had two questions make it into one column. What more do you really need?” Not me though. I can’t rest till I’ve checked that final box. I must reach that final summit. It is my destiny. For now, though, I remain just a man, with a keyboard and a dream. Patiently waiting for the 2026 Outsider Inbox and my chance at Inbox glory.

Dustin, my brother, I have an empty “Reminder” card for the 2026 Outsider Inbox questions and all you’ve given me thus far is 93 words and no question. You can’t bemoan missing the pitch when you’re not in the batter’s box, son.

Anthony from Green Bay, WI

I am very disappointed in the Insiders. Not a single mention of “The 60 Yard Line” for favorite movie.

Again, I can’t answer the questions for y’all. This was literally the first time “The 60 Yard Line” was mentioned despite the fact I almost had a guest appearance.

Stephie Rae from Flowery Branch, GA

Thanks Wes and OIers. The best yet! Great stories brought me to tears which still linger making typing hard. Congrats to Jennifer from Middleton for II Fan of the Year! As per Dave from Minneapolis, I’m about to break the first rule of II. I’ve asked before to no avail, so ATMR WCBW, there is no “infamous” Packers player who wore No. 88. They say Ron Kramer was the best to wear No. 88, Bubba Franks wore it longest, Jermichael Finley was known for athletic ability and yardage. So, why the II ban on No. 88?

The ban on No. 88 goes back to Ty Montgomery switching to running back but keeping his original number in 2016. Little did we know it would be a harbinger for the NFL relaxing its rules on which positions could wear specific numbers.

Well, here we are. One week from training camp and excitement is in the air for Packer fans worldwide. The sports networks can say the Packers haven’t done enough to climb the hurdles, but my heart just thinks we are going to witness a special season. My question for you, are you rested and ready? Very soon the Monday morning critics will be making you pull out your hair. Win Week 1 and we’re going to the Super Bowl. Lose Week 1 and it’s FIRE EVERYONE! You both need to be on your toes. Good luck!

I am definitely not rested and/or ready, but July 23 is coming regardless…so buckle up.

Wes, great job on the Outsider Inbox. There truly are Packers fans everywhere. I wore a Brett Favre jersey (a Packers one of course) to the Fourth of July parade in Eveleth. I couldn’t believe how many people tapped me on the shoulder and said, “Go Pack Go.” This is our year. I just got a feeling.

It is great to be back…and we’re another day closer to football. That’s a beautiful, beautiful thing.