Lee Sports Wisconsin columnist Jim Polzin answers reader questions each week in Open Jim and for this week's video response, he hits the court.
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What veteran WRs and TEs are realistic targets for Green Bay? Waller rumors seem legit, but can’t imagine SF trading Samuel (esp to GB). Who else is/should be on the radar?
— Keith Schmidt (@madtownkeith) April 26, 2022
Any insights into potential talent acquisition for Packers wide receiver position? Any favorite player from draft or veteran you'd like to see a trade for?
— jim slater (@jimslater10) April 26, 2022
Hey Jim - If Chris Olave and Jahan Dotson are available, who do you take?
— Sean Stephenson (@sgstephenson) April 26, 2022
Packers rd 1 picks?
— Fred Ehle (@FredEhle) April 26, 2022
Where are Packers going at 22, WR or O-line and who?
— Craig Culbertson (@CjcCraig) April 26, 2022
The Badgers have struck out with big man targets in the portal -- Vander Plas, Cartier and Basille looking to ND or VT. Is there anything left or is next year going to be the Steven Crowl solo show at the center position?
— Brian Denu (@BeloitSoccer) April 26, 2022
Will badger ball get any help in the transfer portal going forward? Seem to be missing out beyond our new backup PG
— Jeremy Wojtecki (@jwojPAC) April 26, 2022
Thanks for the good coverage, Jim. Any rumblings about additional transfer portal additions to MBB? Or guesses on when the scholarship spots will be settled?
— Peter Binnie (@PeterBinnie) April 26, 2022
@JimPolzinWSJ How does the transfer portal affect recruiting ‘dead’ periods? Since players can enter whenever, is recruiting now a constant 24/7 cycle? If so, I can see why guys like Jay Wright would say enough is enough.
— Dave Lubach (@Loobs_UW93) April 26, 2022
Jim, how has the transfer portal impacted high school recruiting, if at all?
— Will Forest 🇺🇦 (@WillForest5) April 26, 2022
Are any State recruits expected to sign to play for Greg Gard for 2023? Who are some highly touted players?
— Teri Shannon (@77rocket) April 26, 2022
Has UW offered Milan from Pewaukee or is that just not going to happen?
— aarondentz (@aarondentz) April 25, 2022
The case for 8-4 is pretty clear cut. Mertz is Mertz, we lose to the better teams, and drop one clunker in the West. Would love for you to an honest case for 11-1.
— Dan Reilly (@dwreilly2) April 26, 2022
Why does Chryst refuse to bring in more than 1 QB recruit per year until he gets the position fixed?
— Badger (@BadgerBeatDown) April 26, 2022
which kicker on Wisconsin’s roster do you think starts the season as the 1st string field goal kicker?
— Wishbone (@SeannyWishbone4) April 26, 2022
Which current or former Badgers football assistant who never became a head coach would have made the best one (and Leonhard is too easy of an answer...gotta pick someone else)
— Craig Smith (@smithcp1) April 26, 2022
The Granato retention and extension? What is it thought he can do that he hasn’t already?
— Bebs (@bebsolson) April 26, 2022
What’s going on with Badger Mens hockey?? Coaching changes afoot?
— Jen 🌻🇺🇦 (@uwpux) April 26, 2022
Photos: Wisconsin football puts in work during spring practices
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Wisconsin wide receiver Keontez Lewis catches a punt during spring practice Tuesday at the McClain Center in Madison.
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Graduate assistant Keller Chryst runs drills with the quarterbacks during spring practice at the McClain Center.
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Wisconsin quarterback Chase Wolf throws a pass during spring practice Tuesday at the McClain Center in Madison.
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Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz throws a pass during spring practice Tuesday at the McClain Center in Madison.
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Wisconsin tight end Jaylan Franklin jogs in between plays during spring practice Tuesday at the McClain Center in Madison.
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UW quarterback Chase Wolf fakes a handoff to running back Grover Bortolotti during spring practice April 12, 2022, at the McClain Center.
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Wisconsin cornerback Avyonne Jones runs through drills during spring practice Tuesday at the McClain Center in Madison.
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Wisconsin outside linebacker Nick Herbig (19) and safety John Torchio (15) run through drills during spring practice Tuesday at the McClain Center in Madison.
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Wisconsin tight ends coach Chris Haering talks to his position group during spring practice Tuesday at the McClain Center in Madison.
