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Visti from Farum, Denmark

First, a big thanks to No. 17 for eight years of memories.

And a class act if he truly desired to play in Silver and Black.

Of course, a step down from Gold and Green. But my question to you the II gurus is, are first- and a second-round picks a fair prize for the best receiver, when a top of the middle-tier QB netted three firsts?

QBs are king. The Cowboys got a fifth for Amari Cooper and the Rams netted a sixth for Robert Woods. I think the Packers did just fine with a first and a second for Adams.

I’d like to offer a different take on the “retooling” of the special teams, especially the kicking unit. Multiple changes in long snappers and holders over the past few years have hurt Mason Crosby’s production and reliability because of the lack of consistency from year to year. Yes? No? I’m off to a Dog and Suds to get me a root beer.

I’m sure Mason would label that an excuse, especially since he’s dealt with in-season changes at long snapper and holder before. However, I don’t see how it couldn’t have affected Crosby at some level. There was a lot of turbulence on the field-goal unit last season, all the way down to the different linemen in protection.

Can you speculate on why the Packers traded ’17,’ instead of waiting for an offer sheet from the Raiders? The difference being an additional first- and second-round pick the Packers would’ve received.

As you know I’m not in the speculation business…I’m in the empire, I mean, Inbox business. Remember the Raiders had a full month (April 22) to extend an offer sheet to Adams. If this is how it was going to go down, I think it was wise for the Packers to move Adams and focus on retaining other key free agents. If the Packers sat idle and waited for an offer sheet, Adams’ price tag would create another cap obstacle.

Dale from Saint Cloud, WI

How much could the Packers move up by combining a first and a second?

Based on DraftTek’s draft-value chart, pairing the Raiders’ first- and second-round picks would net Green Bay the 13th-overall pick, moving up nine spots.

What kind of draft capital would be needed to move up to the Top 10? What would be required to move both our first round picks up five places? Approximately what choice will we find the next Justin Jefferson/Ja’Mar Chase?

Based on same source, it would take either the two first-rounders or the Raiders’ first-rounder and the two seconds.

So now we all get to put in our zero cents worth, because I know it’s not even worth the proverbial two cents, but I would love to see what Christian Watson could do in Green Bay: 6-foot-4 with a 4.28 40 and 38½-inch vertical, and a top return man to boot. I know his competition at NDSU was not the SEC but look at what we’ve found before at Alcorn State, San Jose State, Western Michigan, and of course Fresno State. If nothing else, multiple high picks sure makes the run-up to the draft more fun.

Green Bay or not, I can’t wait to watch Watson in the league. It’s also cool that aside from maybe a Garrett Wilson, I think really any receiver could be in play for the Packers if they want to end that streak of 20 years without taking a receiver in the first round.

Steve from Kansas City, MO

I know teams aren’t allowed to tamper with players, but can a player do so? It seems Derek Carr and Adams had a plan – including buying a house in Vegas – long before the legal tampering period started. What’s up with that?

I don’t know about all that, but we do live in America. NFL players are permitted to speak to each other.

In Wes’ answer to Brandon from MO, he said scouts will be looking for the next Adams, Nelson, Jennings, Jones, Cobb. It is worth pointing out those receivers (except Tae) fizzled once they left the Pack, and two were very happy to return to quality QB play, allowing their talents to shine once again. This offseason, Cobb took a pay cut to stick with a QB with which he has a rapport and can be relevant (thanks Cobb!). With no disrespect to Tae, we can expect a similar outcome.

To be fair to Davante, he’s probably the best of that bunch. Several of those guys have even said that on the record. Adams also is playing with his college QB again. I think he’ll do well in Vegas…and that’s OK.

I can’t help feeling as if the Packers have just stolen the Raiders’ lunch for the next few years. What must happen for this to become reality?

That doesn’t concern me. Again, I hope Adams does well, but other than potentially seeing him in a Super Bowl, his production no longer directly impacts the Packers. You know what does? Those two picks, which could contribute towards Green Bay hoisting another Lombardi Trophy in the next 1-3 years. That’s where the focus needs to be now.

Nathan from Manitowoc, WI

What are the odds both Davante Adams and David Bakhtiari both make into the pro football hall of fame someday?

I really like Bakhtiari’s chances. I think he’s the best left tackle of his era. He’s 30 and already been voted to five All-Pro Teams, including two first teams. Andre Reed makes it possible for any All-Pro receiver to get in, but the problem for Adams is how many talented and productive receivers there have been over the past 20 years. For example, Reggie Wayne had more than 14,000 receiving yards in his career and was recording 1,300-yard seasons at 34 years old. He’s still waiting to get in. These next two or three years will be critical for Adams to mount a case for Canton.