Dennis from Seal Beach, CA

Wait a minute. A box of cookies to the office and not only can I get a submission posted but I can declare my own fan type? These new NCAA rules are getting out of hand.

And once again we're off, so we might as well get going.

Craig from Williamstown, Victoria, Australia

Morning guys, I've been in a business when people are being made redundant and it's not fun. You guys go through it every year watching young men being told they never made the cut. The feel around the place must be quite dark?

It's not a fun couple of days. I'll be honest, I lay as low as I can while roster decisions are being made. If I can work from home, I do. If I'm in the office, I don't venture elsewhere in the building because I'd rather not have an awkward encounter. It's not enjoyable for anyone involved, and I'm not even involved.

Dan from Maquoketa, IA

I don't get all the perseverating about how many players to keep at each position. We should keep 11 offensive line, 4 RB, 4 TE, 7 WR and 3 QB on offense, 9 defensive line, 7 linebackers, 7 cornerbacks, and 6 safeties. Then add 3 specialists. Since math isn't allowed in II, it all works. So, are we going to break the undrafted streak this year?

With your 61-man roster, I doubt it.

Joe from Swansea, IL

Did the game help the brass decide the backup QB and the kicker? Or are the coaches/GM engaged in a spirited game of rock-paper-scissors at 1265?

As I wrote Saturday afternoon in my game recap, there appears to be a ton of uncertainty with regard to backup QB and kicker. The fact that with both spots LaFleur mentioned looking at all possibilities around the league, that felt significant, at least in the moment. What they do very well may depend on what other options present themselves.

Kevin from Bettendorf, IA

If QB is the most important position, can I argue that the second most important is the kicker? We just can't go through another season holding our breath on short field goals and extra points. It's not fair to the offense and can make a big difference in the win-loss record over the course of a season.

Couldn't agree more. At this point, I don't know what the answer is.

Brian from Charlottesville, VA

Mason Crosby had a lull in FG success rate, but the Packers stuck with him while he figured it out. There was obviously a longer history on which to base that decision. Without that much history, what factors are playing into the decision whether to stick with Anders Carlson?

Development and potential upside, because he's still so young. But there's no guarantee. It was simpler last year, when the Packers were making a seismic transition to a new QB and a bunch of young offensive personnel, to ride out the bumps with a young kicker as well. Unfortunately, it hurt them in a game nobody ever envisioned them reaching. Now there are visions, clear ones, of such games so the calculus has additional complications. At least to me. Greg Joseph is more of a known commodity, a developed veteran. But after a really strong start to camp, he faded, then recovered in the preseason finale. Ideally, in an all-offseason-long competition for an important job, one of two things occurs. Either there's a clear winner, because one guy performs so well he leaves no doubt, or both perform to a level that leaves no reason for regret when it's time to decide and move forward. I don't believe either happened here, so I'll repeat, I don't know what the answer is.

Adrian from Oregon City, OR

Interesting preseason. Dominant win, debacle in Denver, dominant win. We know it's a week-to-week league, and these games don't mean anything. But I get the sense the overall roster is deeper and better, and this defense is playing with aggression and purpose. Too many good players is a nice problem to have, and it bodes well. Do you agree?

From the first unit on down, the players have bought into the defensive play style the coaches want. That was clearly on display Saturday. On the overall roster, I think the Packers have a surplus of solid players at some positions, but not across the board. Depending on who stays, who goes, and who returns to the p-squad, I could see several depth competitions continuing throughout the season in practice.

Chris from Waukesha, WI

Double-digit wins sandwich a double-digit loss in preseason. Does margin of victory tell the coaching staff and football ops people something significant in deciding roster and practice-squad spots, or are they focused on other aspects of the performances?

They're grinding the tape and evaluating how players handled their individual assignments and matchups without regard to what the scoreboard says. Not everybody played well in a 30-7 victory, just as not everybody played poorly in a 27-2 loss.

CJ from Kinderhook, NY

I do not want to be in ML and BG's shoes, a lot of hard decisions to be made after that performance Saturday. Every player in a position battle seemed to make a big play.

It was pretty cool to see. Bo Melton, Malik Heath, Kristian Welch, Arron Mosby, Kalen King and others all gave the decision-makers plenty to consider.

Curtis from Moreno Valley, CA

Ladies and gentlemen, it's TIME! I have a feeling a certain individual will make the team after coming out of nowhere vs the Ravens. Tuesday is gonna be very interesting.

Always is. If there's one bubble player I didn't think would make the team but might've played his way onto the roster Saturday, it's Arron Mosby.

Ben from Guffey, CO

The draft pick no one is talking about that has impressed me the last couple weeks? Jacob Monk. Obviously I don't know what the coaches are grading assignment-wise, but boy does he often put the opposing fella in the ground.

I've mentioned Monk multiple times since the preseason games began. There's a lot to like about him.

Andy from Wisconsin Rapids, WI

John Kuhn made a point about the streak of UFAs making the initial 53 possibly coming to an end, and his comment was how all the draft picks and other transactions have made themselves worthy of a roster spot, not leaving much room for UFAs. Just another way to show how good of a job Gutey and his staff are doing.

I agree with John. Drafting 35 players over the course of three years – 33 of whom were on the 90-man roster this summer – will squeeze out other opportunities, too.

Dave from Germantown, TN

Other than to fill a position of need (injuries) why would a team trade for a player rather than wait and see who shakes out of the tree?

If they really like a player and their waiver claim position is too low to feel good about their chances of getting him, they may be willing to give up a late-round draft pick rather than risk another team ahead of them claiming the same player.

Gordon from Ladysmith, WI

With the cutdown to 53 looming, I'm surprised there hasn't been more conversation about the rule change that allows teams to place up to two players on the IR designated return list without them having to be on the initial 53-man roster for a day. This appears to me to be a tremendously valuable roster-building change. What are your thoughts on this change?

I agree it's valuable, and it gives teams a lot more flexibility as they work through this round of major decisions. Anyone placed on IR still has to sit out four weeks before being eligible to return anyway, so it makes sense, but it's also reasonable to place a limit so the process isn't abused.

Tom from Byron Center, MI

Good morning. First-time writer, longtime reader! I am of the opinion that Luke Musgrave is an absolute athletic freak and is one of our top offensive threats. Seems to have had a very quiet camp. Have you seen much on the field that we haven't read about? Do you expect him to make more noise once the regular season starts? Thanks for all you guys do!

Musgrave is a tough matchup, and there are plays designed for the tight ends in this offense to make plays, or force defenses to adjust to them, which can open up other avenues. I'm not entirely sure what to make of it, but I found it interesting Musgrave had a rather productive joint practice in Denver, and Tucker Kraft really stood out in the joint practice with the Ravens.

TK from Grafton, WI

Is it too late for Edgerrin Cooper to impress enough to start in Week 1?

Probably. But that doesn't mean the defensive staff can't find a role for him, if he earns it, and then see where it goes.

Josh from Playa Majagual, Nicaragua

Am I the only one who gets a Desmond Bishop vibe from Ty'Ron Hopper? It's been a long time since we've had a downhill thumper, and a couple of those hits Saturday made my leg twitch involuntarily.

Sounds like a reasonable comparison. Bishop had about a dozen pounds on Hopper (240 vs. 228), but Gutey's words on draft night about Hopper's "stopping power" have rung true.

Brian from Renton, WA

On the first play of the Ravens game, and again in the first quarter, Melton was motioning and egregiously moving toward the line of scrimmage at the snap (he gained about 2 yards of position during the motion) instead of running parallel. Are the referees ignoring this now or did I miss (another offense-friendly) rule change?

That should be illegal motion. If that's just another call different crews will adjudicate differently, teams will have to adjust. If the forward lean or angle is not blatant, sometimes a warning will be issued first, that a flag is coming if the players don't self-correct. But if I'm on the coaching staff and see that on the game film, I'm proactively fixing it and not taking any chances.

Gary from Sheboygan, WI

Guys, I understand how and why a QB is untouchable when he is running and slides feet first primarily outside or in the open field, but during the Ravens game one of their running QBs did a slide inside the tackle box and in the mess got hit. That seems like an easy and cheap extra 15 yards?

I agree. I know it's way easier said than done, but tacklers simply have to learn to never leave their feet when a QB is running. Sink the hips, ready the hands, but stay standing, and let the QB either run into or slide into you. If the tackler stays on his feet and the QB slides, I don't see how a flag could fly. If he keeps running, play basketball defense with the legs and grab with the arms. The defender might get run over, but he won't get flagged.

Jeremy from St. Catharines, Canada

With the shift to starters seeing more playing time in joint practices over preseason games, how will that shift the TV product? I suspect most fans prefer watching stars play in any format to down-roster guys playing in a more conventional broadcast. Will the cameras eventually follow this interest in some way? Can they?

I don't see a day joint practices are televised, if that's what you're asking. Teams will just close up their playbooks and the practices will have less value.

Marc from Montreal, Canada

Regarding the rouge in the CFL, the kicking team gets the point for preventing the return team from getting out of the end zone, not for missing the FG. Yes, winning on a miss is a crappy way to end a game but just last week my Montreal Alouettes returned a missed FG 128 yards for a game-changing TD. We also have a crazy onside kick rule, too. If it adds a little excitement, what's wrong with that?

Let me know if they beat us to laser goalposts.

Paul from Ledgeview, WI

Mike, I would expect between now and Wednesday the questions will focus on the roster and practice squad. Beginning there folks will perseverate on the Eagles. New season, new team, but I wonder if you detect signs this unit will pick up where they left off the second half of last season. Does this team have the potential to reach a SB?

Those who know me know I never look at it that way. Does this team have the potential to reach the playoffs and give itself a shot at the Super Bowl? Absolutely. Get in and take your chances. At this point, there are WAY too many unknown factors five months hence that will enter into the equation.

Scott from Pittsburgh, PA

Spoff, have you seen the trailer for the forthcoming movie, "Just a Bit Outside: The Story of the 1982 Milwaukee Brewers"? Wisconsin guys created and produced the film (one from my hometown). Good walk down memory lane.

I've heard about it but haven't seen anything. Can't wait.

Dan from Rice Lake, WI

For the most part, Packers walled off the line of scrimmage, on both sides of the ball, about as well as Montresor walled off Fortunato. ISMO.

Happy Monday.