Have the new NFL referees for the 2025 season already been set, or are preseason games used to determine who “makes the cut”?
To my knowledge, referee crews are determined and preseason games are their warmups. Officials aren’t being “selected” for anything based on preseason games, as far as I know.
With Mark McNamee‘s visa issues, is there any concern of “wearing out” Brandon McManus‘ leg? I would think they would want someone in there to take some reps. Have either of you two offered your services? Although your last names don’t start with an “Mc”, so I guess you’re out of the running! And now I will show myself out the door!
McManus has been kicking every other day in practice, which would be his schedule regardless. On the days a second kicker would kick, the units just worked on alignment/assignment and such, without an actual kick. McNamee did arrive Friday night and handled the kickoffs on Saturday. Nothing like going out there for a preseason game before you even practice in the NFL.
Will Jordan Love and rookie Matthew Golden form the explosive duo Green Bay needs to make a serious Super Bowl run?
If the Packers are to make a run, that will certainly be a piece to the puzzle. But only a piece.
Ty’Ron Hopper’s name has popped up in II a couple times recently as a player to watch. What exactly has caught your attention about the linebacker?
As I mentioned on “Unscripted” last week, to borrow a term from an old friend, he’s what you call a “thumper” at linebacker. He has a physical presence. It sounds like he added about 10 pounds to an already stout frame. He’s a developing player to watch.
Hi II, a common II question over the years is how does a football team get the right players into the game so quickly. I share that wonder and especially if a team has a special player come in off the sidelines like a Taysom Hill. But, is this the same problem faced in all high school and college games? In other words, are the NFL coaches and players real good at player substitution because they’ve been doing it for over half their lives?
It takes experience, efficient sideline communication, and coaches always thinking a play or two ahead.
Jennifer from Middleton, WI
A perspective: It is being a savvy, responsible fan to listen to pressers in full yourself to know the truth and get your own impressions before reading coverage. Hearing the questions helps. I still read your stories after to see if your take was the same as mine and because, as Insiders, you have additional info and context that adds color. In a world of fans eating up clickbait content, I celebrate attempts not to fall for it. It doesn’t minimize the value of your work. It’s harmonious.
I’m just assuming Wes has grown exhausted from reading the constant deluge of complaints over the years in the Inbox about the press conference audio. If either of us could’ve done something about it, we would’ve long ago. It’s on our website, I know, but it’s not our show.
Kyle from St. Charles, MO
Moreover, regarding Sandy’s point about joint practices taking the place of preseason games, I also highly doubt, unless the NFL adds 20 games to its regular season, that the owners will be willing to remove two additional games’ worth of revenue.
Someday the schedule will feature 20 games with no preseason contests, but not while I’m still in this chair.
Chase from Diamond Springs, CA
You thought your coworker’s son’s girlfriend’s nephew’s soccer game was bad, but apparently a major media outlet decided Stefanski’s mums opinion on the QB competition after Sanders’ debut was newsworthy. The baloney never stops!
T-minus 27 days and counting.
Brian from Fort Atkinson, WI
After Mark from Fox Point’s comment and the talk about an office or tape on the floor I think Wes should now be known as Wes Nessman.
That has a chance to catch on.
A reminder for us fans that the purpose of preseason games is to evaluate and improve our panicking skills and form.
Ken wins the Inbox today. Case closed. Happy Monday.
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