Kenton from Rochester, MN

I’ve currently recovering from a sports injury and so have been reading up on all the latest science regarding exercise and recovery and have been blown away on how complex and exacting the process can be. My question is: Do the players understand all this themselves or do the conditioning coaches closely supervise all their off-field and weight room routines?

Every NFL player handles their preparation and recovery differently. For example, Marcedes Lewis had a very strict ice tub/sauna routine he adhered to that Rashan Gary later adopted. But the Packers’ strength and conditioning coaches and training staff are there for a reason. They’re the ultimate resource for these players, particularly when they’re in the building during the NFL season. Players know their bodies best, but world-class support is always available.

Dustin from Kansas City, MO

Which Packers rookie are you most excited to see during training camp, and what would you consider a successful camp for them?

I got a fever and the only thing that’s gonna cure it is more Matthew Golden. His performance in OTAs was the grocery store sample causing me to buy every box on the shelf.

Jeff from Indian Lake, NY

I kind of forgot during the dead zone that not only did we select Mr. Golden in Round 1, but there was another exciting receiver prospect taken in Round 3. An explosive playmaker with a body type that can’t be coached, making him a potential force in the run game, too, as a blocker. Golden gets the hype and deservedly so, but my hot take is Savion Williams could very realistically have just as much if not more of an impact in Year 1. Should the Packers hire me as a scout? Time will tell.

If Golden is the rookie I’m most excited to watch, then Williams is a close second. On paper, there’s little Williams can’t do on the football field. I’m just curious to see where he majors in Matt LaFleur’s offense.

Jerry from Fort Wayne, IN

Sports are “the gift that keeps on giving the whole year,” and training camps are where potential stars are discovered based on individual performances. As a lifelong fan of both football and baseball, I realize outstanding solo play can make or break a player’s status. However, as our Packers play the ultimate team sport, I’ve always wondered how and how much the qualities of being a great teammate are measured in camp, and how that differs between the diamond and the gridiron. Thoughts?

Great point. Training camp may be the greatest indicator of all in regards to determining a player’s selflessness and commitment to the team. Every summer, three-fourths of an NFL roster is competing for either starting jobs or spots on the 53-man roster. You can learn a lot about the men on your roster by how they handle that. I look at a guy like Bo Melton, who fought hard to make the roster in 2023 but came up just short. Based on how Melton conducted himself, though, there wasn’t a person on the roster who wasn’t happy for him when he finally received his opportunity. He exemplified what it meant to be a team player.

Phillip from Wonder Lake, IL

Will the Packers have more than 10 wins in regular season?

Kerry from Lakewood Ranch, FL

Is there any team in the league that has more riding on their first two games than the Packers?

Pound-for-pound, Detroit and Washington could be two most difficult opponents any team is set to face in Weeks 1-2. But it’s still only two games at the end of the day. Win or lose, there’s a lotta ballgame left as Aaron Nagler would say.

Good morning, Wes. Do you see any similarities between Packers HOF linebacker Clay Matthews and this year’s new pass rushers Barryn Sorrell and Collin Oliver? Thanks.

That’s pretty lofty as comparisons go, but Oliver is similar to Matthews in that he’s a bit of a tweener who won at the college level with explosiveness, speed and finesse over pure power. Unfortunately, Oliver has been injured, and we haven’t been able to see it yet, but I’ll be watching him closely once he’s back.

I just watched the “Invite Three to Dinner” episode of “Meet the Rookies.” Just when you thought Barryn Sorrell could not possibly impress more with his down-to-earth character, he tops himself. What a response from this charismatic young man! We don’t need a “hot name” to root for; this kid has already ingratiated himself to Packers Nation.

No spoilers, but Sorrell’s response felt so genuine, too. Such a cool way to end the video.