It would start with the draft

James from Ottawa, Canada

Do you think Rodgers is involved, in any capacity, in the discussions surrounding who might fill the QB coach position? In that vein, is there a chance the “right” hire or the “wrong” hire could have an impact on Rodgers’ upcoming decision?

I wouldn’t think it would impact his decision significantly, but I also think it would make sense to get his feedback and/or arrange a conversation when a top candidate has emerged.

John from Salt Lake City, UT

Mike, speaking of baseball, what are your thoughts on the introduction of the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system to AAA? My Salt Lake Bees will have 100% of their balls and strikes called by a robot this season.

It’s inevitably coming to MLB at some point, and I’ve been saying that for a while. The fact that it’s already in Triple-A tells me it might happen a lot sooner than I thought.

What position group on defense do you think can least afford to lose one of its stars due to salary cap issues? I think I’d have to argue that it’s the linebacker position. Rashan Gary and Preston Smith did a nice job in the absence of Za’Darius Smith, and getting Jaire Alexander back to pair with Eric Stokes as the top two cornerbacks is very formidable. I’m not sure whom the linebacker group would turn to without De’Vondre Campbell.

That’s a fair assessment. He would be the hardest void to fill on defense based on how the team is currently constructed.

Living in Vegas, we got to see and hear from Rich Bisaccia on a daily basis. While I still cannot believe he didn’t get the full-time gig here, the Packers got a heck of a steal. All the players here love him, and their hard work for him to get to the playoffs after what happened this year speaks volumes.

To say I’m interested to meet him would be an understatement.

I really hope that my question never actually becomes a reality. However, with Brady and Big Ben retired and as discussed yesterday, possibly AD, would this top the all-time first-ballot class? And then if my fears come true, and if Mr. Rodgers were to choose retirement, would the 2022 class be the elite of the elite?! Anything in the past ever come close? Again, really hope this isn’t ever a “real” question!

Brady, Big Ben, Donald and Rodgers would be the all-timer of all-timers for a first-ballot class. If either Donald or Rodgers joins the other two, it still might be the best ever. There have been 11 three-member first-ballot classes to this point (never four). I’ll list the groups I consider most impressive and folks can ponder their top choice. 2021: Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson, Calvin Johnson. 2018: Brian Urlacher, Randy Moss, Ray Lewis. 2006: Troy Aikman, Reggie White, Warren Moon. 1977: Forrest Gregg, Bart Starr, Gale Sayers.

Joe from Liberty Township, OH

Now that LeRoy Butler is in the HOF a popular question is which Packer could be next, with Mike Holmgren and Sterling Sharpe being popular picks. With Jerry Kramer and Dave Robinson recently being elected, is the door closed for Lombardi Packers? What about Boyd Dowler and Ron Kramer? Both are on the NFL 50th anniversary team and they are the only players out of 45 on that team not already in the HOF.

There are 13 Lombardi Packers in Canton, including Lombardi himself, from the team that won five titles in seven years. I wouldn’t expect any more. For comparison’s sake, the Steelers dynasty of the 1970s (four Super Bowls in seven years) has 11, including its coach.

In your mind does the Super Bowl victory put Matthew Stafford in line to make the Hall of Fame?

Not at all. Stafford is a good quarterback, but he’s never been named All-Pro and he’s been chosen for only one Pro Bowl. One Super Bowl does not a Hall of Famer make.

Derek from Eau Claire, WI

Wes in the wind. I hope the Pacific is as blue as it has been in his dreams. I hope.

Even if his quality family time is being spent on a frozen Suamico pond, I’m sure he’s enjoying it. Happy Wednesday.