Bill from Forest Park, OH

Piggybacking on the whole expectations discussion – I like to think of it as going on an adventure where we all hope to end up at a certain destination but can’t know if we’ll make it all the way there. Just try to enjoy each step along the way, knowing there will be good times as well as trials and tribulations. Let’s see where we all end up when it’s all said and done.

Well said and that’s the Packers’ hope. Every NFL team goes into the season with the goal of winning the Super Bowl, but there are levels to this. Green Bay has a roster capable of competing for a championship and Parsons’ addition only adds to that potential. Flying high comes with the risk of the fall, but that’s the only way to reach plateaus few others will ever see.

The rain delay was too much for me on a work night, I had to get to bed. Packers games I stay up for, the rest, not so much. I see in the game stats that Kenny Clark lodged five tackles. Would you call that a decent outing? I still wish KC ‘Bout That Life continued success. Anything to be gleaned from a sample size that small?

I thought Kenny played well. He had the five tackles but also a half sack. I saw a startling stat between how many yards Saquon Barkley gained when Clark was off the field (6.6 yards per carry) vs. when No. 95 was out there (2.8).

David from Janesville, WI

First No. 1 pick receiver in more than two decades? Cool. Huge trade for a rusher? Great. Specialists extended? Sure. Faux leather helmets for throwbacks coming? Fine. Whatever. The offseason clock is striking zero, the big boy pants are going on and the baloney is screeching to a halt. Just beat the Lions.

As I said on iHeart radio in Milwaukee on Wednesday – eight months of the filibustering is over. Now, we find out how far the Packers have come since the loss in Philadelphia.

Detroit has won six of the last seven vs. the Pack, including the last three at Lambeau. It’s time to re-establish control. Reasons to believe: 1) Jordan Love‘s evolution will be on full display. 2) Josh Jacobs and the O-line will provide a punch and a complement to the passing game. 3) Kraft/Musgrave – healthy and hungry. 4) The disruptive D featuring Cooper, Parsons and X. 5) A Matthew Golden début. 6) Opening game, at Lambeau – are you kidding me? GPG!

LaFleur wasn’t giving anything away Friday when asked if the offense or defense will be introduced, but I agree with Love – Can you imagine the ovation for Parsons the first time he runs through that tunnel? It’s enough to give you goosebumps.

How do we think Jordan Love is going to do this week with his hand injury?

I feel like this is a big nothingburger, but there’s only one way to prove it so – play well with no mistakes.

Dean from Leavenworth, IN

A bright new dawn breaks over Lambeau
A rare week one matchup brings special opportunity
Time to seize the moment Green and Gold

The sandwich is eaten, football is back, and the baloney stops now!

Jennifer from Middleton, WI

Believe but don’t assume. Sage advice, as expected. I anticipate repeating that mantra to myself when games have points of angst. OK, Wes, you’re up. Care to add any mindset advice for approaching the season as we go into Game 1? As you are the king of analogies, bonus points if it comes in that form.

Is it OK if I quote Daniel Ricciardo (who officially announced his retirement from Formula One on Friday)? “Enjoy the butterflies. Enjoy being naive. Enjoy the nerves, the pressure, people not knowing your name, all that stuff, because that’s part of it. I think if you want to stand on the top from Day 1, then there’s nothing else to look forward to. So yeah, enjoy the process of making a name for yourself, getting faster and faster with each lap, and meeting some great people along the way.” Enjoy the ride this season, folks. I feel like it’s gonna be a special one.