Packers Everywhere. Besides fans, it seems now to cover former GB coaches on so many other teams. Surprised to read Joe Barry was in Miami, as well, and re-signed as Dolphins LB coach.

I believe it was a brilliant move on Hafley’s part, especially with a first-time defensive coordinator in Sean Duggan who’s only 32 years old. For everything that went haywire for the Dolphins, Barry’s linebackers held up their end of the bargain last season. Under Barry’s watch, Jordyn Brooks went from a solid linebacker in Seattle to a first-team All-Pro in Miami.

The Pats’ defense looked great against the Saints, Titans, Browns, Falcons, Jets twice, Bengals, Ravens and Dolphins…Giants. Battle-tested? I know it’s not their fault they played a last-place schedule, however, call me skeptical and predict a ‘Hawks rout. I say that because their offense squared off against the Saints, Titans…

I’m favoring Seattle. The Pats are a great story, but the Seahawks probably faced stiffer competition within their own division than New England did all season. Credit to the Patriots. They’ve beaten all but one team put in front of them over the past four months, but Seattle is the Pats’ biggest test by far.

What will Seattle need to do to win and what will the Patriots need to do to win?

Ball security. New England has to get Sam Darnold to turn over the ball a couple, three times and Drake Maye must keep the chains moving to prevail. The Seahawks are the NFL’s most efficient squad and they will papercut you to death if you let them.

Do the Packers still have the ability to trade any of their upcoming FA players before those players are free to talk to other teams about signing a contract?

No. They’d have to franchise tag them to retain their rights in order to trade them (e.g. Davante Adams in March 2022).

Wes: I am somewhere between Mike and you on MLB. I didn’t watch from after the 1994 strike (eighth strike in 20 years) for about 20 years. I waited until almost all the players involved in the strike were done. It also coincided with a high school classmate of mine becoming commissioner. What are your thoughts on the impacts of a possible 2027 strike on the fan base? Do you think another World Series cancellation is a possibility? Awaiting your expertise opinion. Thank you!

A strike would be devastating for Major League Baseball, but it also may be necessary for the league to grow. I respect Mike’s approach to his Brewers fandom. It’s commendable and principled. As a casual fan, I need an even playing field to be fully invested. Call me a killjoy, but I can’t overlook the Dodgers having a salary three times that of the Brewers.

What’s your favorite part of the offseason?

This is honestly one of them. I’d love to be covering a Super Bowl right now, but it’s nice to relax and catch your breath again after a six-month gauntlet.

Justin from Thousand Oaks, CA

In coach interviews, I’ve always wondered: Do candidates bring visual aids? Seems like if you’re explaining an offensive or defensive approach, it might help to have a presentation or cutups or some other way to break it down, but maybe in the culture it would be frowned upon and they’d rather just talk.

Some bring binders. Some bring PowerPoints. Everyone brings a plan.

Jennifer from Middleton, WI

Sooooo, Matt LaFleur’s brother Mike LaFleur is getting the HC job in Arizona, formerly held by Jonathan Gannon, who is now Matt’s DC in Green Bay because his former DC Jeff Hafley is now the HC of the Dolphins where he’s retaining Joe Barry, who used to be Matt’s DC in Green Bay. Lots of fun sentences like that to be had across the league this year. It’s like everyone is using the same ingredients but mixing them up in different combinations trying to see who can make the prize-winning soup.

And the wheel in the NFL sky keeps on turning.