Good morning II, ATMR(WCBW), was yesterday the first time the word futzing has been used in a response?

I believe so, and boy, did reading that word take me back to my youth, as it apparently did for many others as well.

Ryan from Sun Prairie, WI

What was your biggest surprise on cut-down day?

Nothing too jarring, and there could be more maneuvers over the next couple of days. I guess what I’d say I’m most curious about is cornerback, keeping Kamal Hadden and Micah Robinson while releasing King and Ballentine. I didn’t have a good feel for how that was going to go, and I could’ve seen it unfolding multiple ways, but I do wonder what exactly were the deciding factors there.

Tallon from Castle Rock, CO

Hate to see Kalen King not make the 53, I thought he really improved since last year, hope he is back on the practice squad. What have you seen in camp from the two bottom corners that did make it in Kamal Hadden and Micah Robinson?

Hadden definitely stood out in both the joint practice and preseason game against the Seahawks. He had an intensity and aggressiveness to his game, coming off a tough outing in Indy (which was after he returned from a hip injury), that was noticeable. He really was playing every play like it was his last, and it paid off for him.

Darin from Greenfield, WI

What is the most surprising cut based on performance during the preseason?

For the second year in a row it’s probably Welch, but after last year it can’t be all that surprising, really.

Nathan from Williamstown, MA

Surprised to see both Simmons and Welch get released, especially after Gute’s comments this offseason that he’d like to have six ILBs. Depending on how waivers shake out, do you think they may bring back one of those guys in Week 2 when they don’t have to make a financial commitment to do so?

I’ll never say never, but the financial commitment wasn’t significant with either.

So, do you think the mistakes against the Jets doomed Mecole Hardman’s bid to make the team? Were there other factors not obvious to us on the outside looking in?

Those errors certainly didn’t help, but I don’t think they were the reasons necessarily, not with a veteran who’s accomplished what he has. I’d surmise the final analysis came down to him not being able to offer more at receiver and returner than the Packers already have.

Gents, the roster has a very young look to it yet again. All the draft picks plus Nazir Stackhouse make the grade whilst Welch, Ballentine, Simmons and Hardman fall away. I know it’s a young person’s game, draft and develop etc., but some experience goes a long way too. I’m surprised and upset to see Kristian Welch cut, a terrific all-action player in my eyes. Your thoughts?

Young guys getting the nod is the way business is done here, because this team believes in its process, and those decisions often aren’t made with the current year at the forefront. The team is left shorter on experience if injuries strike particularly hard at one spot, but that’s the sacrifice they’re willing to make to see it through with a young player.

Good morning, Inboxers. Cuts have been made. The dust is still settling. Mike, who intrigues you the most out of the bubble players who survived for GB? Are there any other cuts around the NFL that shocked you?

I haven’t studied all the cuts around the league. I have to save my brain capacity this time of year to the team I cover. I’ll just say I’m glad the Packers kept four tight ends. It’s a really intriguing group.

Kurt from East Peoria, IL

I have a question concerning the trade for Darian Kinnard. Is it possible the Packers used a 2027 pick because they project themselves to have compensatory picks that year?

That was my initial thought.