Podcasts by Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

718 - High-Flying Packers Humbled in New York from 2023-12-12T05:32:47

The Packers were humbled in New York, falling on their face against the Giants. What do we take from this game?

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717 - Can the Packers Win a Game They're Supposed to Win? from 2023-12-08T01:43:18

The Packers have been on quite a journey this season, and today’s matchup takes them back to a place they haven’t been in quite a while. This weekend, the Packers are supposed to win.

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716 - Let's Talk Romeo Doubs and Joe Barry from 2023-12-06T08:30:09

The Packers have been much improved over the past month, and a big part of that improvement has come from guys who have previously been pretty polarizing.

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715 - The Packers Did the Thing from 2023-12-04T06:24:53

 The Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. They actually went out and did it.

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714 - Chiefs and Narratives Descend on Lambeau from 2023-12-01T02:05:47

The Kansas City Chiefs are coming to town, setting the seemingly resurgent Packers up for a prime-time game that could tell us a lot about the team…or nothing at all.

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713 - Veterans Powering the Packers' Turnaround from 2023-11-29T08:30:47

Jordan Love has gotten a lot of credit for the Packers’ recent improved play, but there’s more to the team’s turnaround than just the quarterback.

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712 - Packers Beat the Lions and Launch Another Late-Season Push from 2023-11-25T02:02:38

The Packers took out the Lions in convincing fashion on Thanksgiving, and suddenly we’re having very different conversations about this team. Who are they? What are they? What can they be still ...

711 - Can the Packers Beat the Lions? from 2023-11-22T02:29:51

The Packers have a uniquely challenging game this week. Not only do they have to take on the formidable Detroit Lions, they have to do with seemingly half their team on the injured list. Can the...

710 - Are the Packers Turning a Corner? from 2023-11-20T02:03:12

 The Packers hung tough against the Los Angeles Chargers and came out with a win. Is this team turning a corner or did the Chargers just trip over themselves?

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709 - Checking in on the Packers' Rookies from 2023-11-17T03:18:59

Nine games down, eight to go in the 2023 Packers season, which means that now is a great time to check in on the Packers’ rookies as we head into the home stretch.

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708 - Comparing Christian Watson and Davante Adams Doesn't Make Sense from 2023-11-15T08:30:26

Christian Watson is having a rough second season, but a lot of players do, and one of those players was Davante Adams. Is that a fair comparison? Does it even make sense?

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707 - What Do We Take from the Packers' Loss in Pittsburgh? from 2023-11-13T01:38:15

The Packers fell to the Steelers. That’s a true thing to say and something that feels like it almost doesn’t matter anymore. What do we take away from this game?

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706 - Can the Packers Stack Success Against the Steelers? from 2023-11-10T02:14:44

The Packers have a chance to do something this week they haven’t done yet this season: build on their own success. Can they do it against the Steelers?

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705 - Don't Fear the Rebuild from 2023-11-08T08:30:13

Packers fans spent a lot of the offseason talking about whether or not this year was a rebuilding year. Let’s revisit that question with an eye on the future.

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704 - Packers Snap Losing Skid and Show Improvement Against Rams from 2023-11-05T22:28:33

The Packers broke a four-game losing streak and took down the Rams. Was this just beating up a bad team or did the Packers actually show improvement?

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703 - It's Preseason Season from 2023-11-03T10:30:39

If the Packers are going to treat this season like it’s just for evaluation, we should too. It’s preseason Week 12, folks!

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702 - Farewell, Rasul from 2023-11-01T07:30:34

The Packers made a move at the trade deadline, but it didn’t bring any new talent to town. Instead, Rasul Douglas is leaving town, headed for a new opportunity in Buffalo. Let’s talk about it. Listen

701 - Vikings Embarrass Packers, Packers Embarrass Packers from 2023-10-30T01:23:49

Here’s a question for you: did the Vikings embarrass the Packers or did the Packers embarrass themselves? Here’s a second question: which one would be worse?

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700 - How Do We Fix the Packers' Offense? from 2023-10-27T01:28:25

We’ve spent plenty of time this season talking about what’s bad in Green Bay. That’s fine, but it’s also important to talk about how things can get better. How do we fix this year’s team?

699 - What if the Packers Tore it Down? from 2023-10-25T07:30:19

A 2-4 start to the season is far from ideal, but the Packers could still turn things around. But what if they don’t? Would they really blow everything up? What would that look like?

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698 - Bad Times in Denver from 2023-10-23T02:12:52

If you lose to the team everyone thinks is the worst team, what does that say about you? Turns out, we can just as the Packers.

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697 - Answering Injury Questions with Luke Lines from 2023-10-19T07:30:38

Injuries have defined the Packers’ season in a few different ways, but if you don’t happen to have inside knowledge of the human body, it can sometimes be hard to know what these injuries mean. ...

696 - Talking NFL Offensive Trends with Bobby Peters from 2023-10-17T07:30:28

With the Packers on a bye it’s a good time to take a brief look at the league as a whole. What offenses are doing interesting things and how are defenses trying to stop them?

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695 - What if the Packers Fire Joe Barry? from 2023-10-13T07:30:51

What would happen if the Packers just fired Joe Barry? Who would take his place? And is the real problem in Green Bay some underperforming stars?

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694 - Who is Helping the Packers Win? from 2023-10-11T07:30:42

Five games don’t make a season, but it’s a good time to take stock of some trends as the Packers head into their bye week. Who’s actually helping this team win so far?

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693 - Packers Stumble to Humbling Loss in Las Vegas from 2023-10-10T05:23:19

The Packers lost to a genuinely bad team in the Las Vegas Raiders. What does that say about the Packers?

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692 - Lions Embarrass Packers on Thursday Night Football from 2023-09-29T04:54:39

The Packers got rocked on Thursday Night Football. Who’s to blame? What’s to blame? Is this just something we’re going to have to get used to?

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691 - Lions Invade Lambeau on Thursday Night Football from 2023-09-27T01:29:21

The Packers are back in action on Thursday Night Football. Will they be healthy enough to withstand the Lions? How dangerous are the Lions, anyway?

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690 - Love and the Packers Rally for a Thrilling Win from 2023-09-25T01:52:49

The Packers’ home opener had a little bit of everything. Beyond the ups and downs and terrific ending, is there something more brewing in Green Bay?

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689 - The Packers Control Their Own Story In Week 3 from 2023-09-22T16:44:38

The Packers are at home for the first time in 2023, welcoming the Saints to Lambeau Field for Week 3. How will Jordan Love and company handle their first home game?

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688 - Is Everything Joe Barry's Fault? from 2023-09-20T07:30:40

Packers fans have a lot of questions after the Packers’ Week 2 loss to the Falcons. Is Joe Barry really to blame for the Packers’ struggles? What are the Packers’ options beyond AJ Dillon? Is Da...

687 - Packers Come Up Short in Atlanta from 2023-09-18T01:21:49

After overpowering the Chicago Bears in Week 1, the Packers came up short against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2. Was it simply a case of running out of bodies or was there more at work here?

686 - Can the Packers Make it 2-0 to Start 2023? from 2023-09-15T02:01:59

Football waits for no man, and even if you’re still basking in the afterglow of the Packers’ Week 1 win, Week 2 is bearing down on us. Can the Packers take their show on the road for a second co...

685 - Aaron Rodgers' Injury, More on Week 1, AJ Dillon Context from 2023-09-13T07:30:37

A significant injury in New York affects the Packers. It seemed like we’d make it a bit farther than Week 1 before going deep on Aaron Rodgers and the Jets, but here we are.

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684 - Packers Blast Bears to Open 2023 in Style from 2023-09-11T01:55:42

The Packers hammered the Bears in Chicago and started 2023 in style. Let’s unpack this delightful Week 1 win together.

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683 - Packers Prepare to Start Post-Rodgers Era Against Bears from 2023-09-07T20:05:10

The Packers begin their 2023 season in really the only way they possibly could: by facing off with the Chicago Bears. After all, if you’re going to start something new, why not turn to something...

682 - Packers Tweak Roster After Initial Cutdown from 2023-08-31T17:50:06

Goodbye initial 53-man roster, hello…whatever comes after the initial 53-man roster. The Packers are making tweaks to optimize their team while also getting caught up in rumors about others. Listen

681 - Meet the (Initial) 2023 Green Bay Packers from 2023-08-30T01:07:06

The Packers have an initial 53-man roster, and it looks like this roster is very much a work in progress. That’s a good thing, though, and the 2023 Packers seem to have both a strong foundation ...

680 - Recapping the Packers' Position Battles Before Preseason Game 3 from 2023-08-25T07:30:32

The Packers’ final preseason game is bearing down on us. How will their biggest position battles sort out? Who will come out on top?

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679 - How Do the Packers Sort Their Roster Priorities? from 2023-08-23T07:30:02

Packers training camp is winding down, but position battles are still going strong as we enter the final days of the preseason. How do the Packers sort out the bottom of the roster?

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678 - Who Will Win the Packers' Safety Competition? from 2023-08-17T18:19

The second game of the 2023 preseason gives the Packers a chance to build on the first while giving us a chance to ask a few questions about trends emerging in camp.

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677 - Opportunity Knocks in Green Bay from 2023-08-16T07:30:35

Opportunity is knocking in Green Bay after the Packers’ first preseason game. Injuries, roster holes, and roster turnover are opening doors left and right. Who will step through?

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676 - What to Watch in the Packers' First Preseason Game of 2023 from 2023-08-10T20:15:34

With the Packers ready to hit the field against the Bengals in something resembling a real football game, we should probably talk about what we should be watching. Here are a few things to keep ...

675 - Rashan Gary is Back and That's Awesome from 2023-08-09T21:29:23

The Packers are in Cincinnati, preparing for their first preseason game. They’re also making moves, including one that could dramatically shape the defense early in the season: Rashan Gary is ba...

674 - Can We Say Something Nice About Joe Barry? from 2023-08-04T07:30:21

Training camp has sparked a lot of questions among Blue 58 listeners, and we’ve got a bunch lined up for today. Is Brian Gutekunst an outlier? Can we find good things to say about Joe Barry? Whi...

673 - Catching Up on Packers Training Camp from 2023-08-02T07:30:32

Suddenly, we’re almost a week into training camp. The Packers’ first preseason game is barely a week away. What do we make of the team so far?

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672 - Why from 2023-07-28T07:30:02

Why follow a team if it's all going to end in disappointment?

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671 - Discussing ACL Recovery with Athletic Trainer Luke Lines from 2023-07-27T07:30:44

A torn ACL is, unfortunately, one of the most common injuries in the NFL. What goes into fixing it? And how good can guys be after sustaining an injury that serious?

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670 - The Packers Have a Lot of Defensive Backs from 2023-07-26T07:30:48

We can say this about the Packers’ defensive backs: there sure are a lot of them. Outside of Jaire Alexander and Rasul Douglas, are they any good? Well…again, there sure are a lot of them.

669 - Special Teams, Specialists, and Rich Bisaccia from 2023-07-21T07:30:57

Rich Bisaccia was hired to put the special back in the Packers’ special teams. How did he do in 2022? And what does year two look like with some new faces in place?

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668 - Something for Everyone on the 2023 Packers Offensive Line from 2023-07-19T07:30:36

Strong offensive line play has been a hallmark of the Matt LaFleur era in Green Bay, and it doesn’t look like things will be much different this year. But sorting out the best five offensive lin...

667 - Young Tight Ends Have a Huge Opportunity in 2023 from 2023-07-14T07:30:03

The Packers took tight ends with two of their first four picks in this spring’s NFL Draft, and they’ll lean on their young players hard this season. What should we expect from this very young gr...

666 - Packers Need Growth from their Linebackers from 2023-07-07T07:30:41

The Green Bay Packers are bringing back their linebacker group pretty much unchanged from last year. On paper that seems like a pretty good idea, but it hinges on one very important thing: growt...

665 - How Will the Packers' Young Wide Receivers Grow Together? from 2023-06-30T07:30:50

The Packers’ youth movement is hardly more obvious anywhere than at wide receiver. The Packers have completely revamped their receiver room over the past two seasons. Will it be any good?

664 - Tyler Brooke Breaks Down the 2023 Rookie Class from 2023-06-26T07:30:11

The Packers have a huge rookie class coming in, with 13 players vying for a chance to contribute at some point this season. For a deeper look at this year’s crop of prospects, we turn to Tyler B...

663 - Packers Defensive Line is a Unit in Transition from 2023-06-23T20:39:48

It feels like we’ve been using the word “transition” a lot when it comes to the 2023 Packers, and we have to use it again with the defensive line. A position group that wasn’t all that exciting ...

662 - Packers Running Backs Have a Big Load to Carry in 2023 from 2023-06-21T10:13:31

With Aaron Rodgers out of the picture and Jordan Love taking over, the Packers will need more help from their skill position players to carry the offense. And first and foremost, that means the ...

661 - What Will the Packers' EDGE Group Accomplish in 2023? from 2023-06-16T07:30:54

The Packers have had a pretty strong edge rusher group for most of the Matt LaFleur era, and that shouldn’t change this year, even with Rashan Gary’s injury. In fact, if Gary can capture his pre...

660 - Setting Expectations for Jordan Love from 2023-06-15T00:58:46

After a decade and a half of stability with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, the Packers are facing uncertainty at the game’s most important position. What do we expect from the quarterbacks on thi...

659 - What Defines Success for Brian Gutekunst, Matt LaFleur, and Joe Barry? from 2023-06-09T07:30:48

To borrow a phrase from Kevin Greene, it is time. Time, that is, to officially start our preview of the 2023 Packers season. And it all begins with three of the most important decision-makers on...

658 - How Can AJ Dillon Improve in 2023? from 2023-06-07T07:30:28

Plenty of guys have a lot on the line in 2023, but AJ Dillon might have the most to gain. Coming off a disappointing 2022 season, how does he bounce back this year?

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657 - What Does Joe Barry Worry About? from 2023-05-31T07:30:39

What keeps Joe Barry up at night? The Packers’ defensive coordinator should have his share of worries heading into the 2023 season. Let’s talk though a couple.

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656 - Maximizing Aaron Jones and Christian Watson from 2023-05-26T07:30:42

We’ve spent a lot of time this offseason talking about how the Packers' offense looks with Jordan Love at the helm. But what about two of his most important teammates? What about Aaron Jones and...

655 - OTAs Give a Glimpse at the 2023 Packers from 2023-05-24T07:30:35

The Packers are on the field for OTAs and we get to speculate wildly about what it all means. Truthfully, probably nothing, but we do have updates on at least one noteworthy storyline today.

654 - Versatility Could be Key for 2023 Packers Offense from 2023-05-19T07:30:58

The Packers' offense is going to look different in 2023. But different doesn’t necessarily mean bad, and I think there are a lot of interesting things the Packers will be able to throw at defens...

653 - Catching up on Jordan Love, Jonathan Owens, and the 2023 Schedule from 2023-05-17T07:30:55

The Packers keep tweaking their roster as we get a chance to hear from a few notable voices on the team, including quarterback Jordan Love. Plus, we actually know when the Packers are going to b...

652 - What Will the Love/LaFleur Partnership Look Like in 2023? from 2023-05-10T07:30:20

The new quarterback/head coach partnership in Green Bay will define this season and many to come. Let’s spend some time figuring out where Jordan Love stands right now and what he and Matt LaFle...

651 - Predicting the 2023 Packers' Roster from 2023-05-05T07:30:56

The draft is over and undrafted free agency has passed. That means most of the work for building the 2023 Packers is already done. Who’s going to be on the initial 53?

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650 - Talking RAS with Kent Lee Platte from 2023-05-04T07:30:06

If you’ve spent any amount of time following the NFL Draft, you’ve heard of Relative Athletic Score. We talk about it on Blue 58 all the time, and we’re not alone. But how did this commonly used...

649 - Get to Know the Packers' 2023 Undrafted Free Agents from 2023-05-03T07:30:53

After hitting the buffet of football that is the NFL Draft all weekend, it’s time for a little dessert. The Packers have signed a dozen undrafted free agents and it’s time to take a few minutes ...

648 - Packers Finish Out the 2023 NFL Draft With Athletic Upside from 2023-05-01T02:41:41

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books. How did the Packers do on Days 2 and 3? And how does this year’s class shape the overall roster?

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647 - Packers Add Iowa EDGE Lukas Van Ness from 2023-04-28T03:47:53

The Packers go defense again, selecting Iowa edge rusher Lukas Van Ness with their first pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. What should we think of the pick? And more importantly, how does the Packers’...

646 - What Will the Packers Do in the 2023 NFL Draft? from 2023-04-26T02:00:12

We’ve talked through all the prospects. We’ve tried to figure out who’s going to be good and who’s going to be bad. We’ve discussed who fits what the Packers like to do. There’s just one thing l...

645 - Packers Can Find Value in a Complicated Receiver Class from 2023-04-22T01:30:24

We finish off our NFL Draft preview with a look at the wide receivers in this year’s class that could be a fit for what the Packers are looking for. Does it align with their needs? And when shou...

644 - Brian, Please Get Me a Tight End from 2023-04-19T01:45:19

Tight ends! The Packers need one at least, and may need two. Fortunately, there is an abundance of talent at the position in this year’s draft. Let’s talk about it!

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643 - If the Packers Want a Corner, When do They Take One? from 2023-04-14T07:30:14

It’s time to take a look at this year’s cornerback class. This is another spot where the Packers don’t technically have a need, but it wouldn’t hurt to invest either. Where do they pull the trig...

642 - Packers Can't Ignore the Offensive Line from 2023-04-12T07:30:09

It’s never a bad idea to take an offensive lineman. It’s one of the most body-heavy positions on a football team’s roster. And if the Packers want to go that direction in this year’s draft, ther...

641 - Can the Packers Find Defensive Line Help in the 2023 NFL Draft? from 2023-04-07T01:39:43

There are a lot of interesting defensive line prospects in this year’s draft, which should be good news for the Packers. They definitely need help up front.

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640 - Safety Help May Be Hard to Find in the 2023 NFL Draft from 2023-03-29T07:30:51

The Packers have an enormous, obvious, incredible need at safety. It might be the weakest position on the entire roster, with the possible exception of tight end. Is there anybody in this year’s...

639 - Scouting Linebackers is Hard from 2023-03-24T07:30:50

Linebacker isn’t exactly a position of need, and finding a good one is harder than you might think. Some of the numbers about the 2022 class of linebackers might surprise you, in fact.

638 - Which Running Backs Should We Watch in the 2023 NFL Draft? from 2023-03-22T07:30:29

Running back is one of the purest and most exciting positions in all of football, and scouting the position often comes down to just watching some crazy athletes do their thing. And even more ex...

637 - Questions About Quarterbacks from 2023-03-17T07:30

The Packers appear to be changing quarterbacks, but they’re probably not in the market to draft one early this year. Still, it’s worth our time to ask some of the big questions that come with ma...

636 - Aaron Rodgers Wants to be a New York Jet from 2023-03-15T19:27:57

Aaron Rodgers has shed some light on where he stands, and the clock is now officially ticking when, not if, he’ll be a member of the New York Jets. Let’s break it all down together.

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635 - A Deep and Interesting EDGE Class Gives the Packers Options from 2023-03-10T08:30:27

It would be nice for the Packers to have some more help in their edge rusher group, but they also don’t necessarily need to pick one early. That’s a great position to be in heading into this yea...

634 - Looking Back to Look Forward from 2023-03-03T12:21:01

As the NFL Combine churns along, it’s a good time for us to take a moment and see where the Packers stand as they head into the real meat of the offseason. Where did the 2022 season leave them, ...

633 - Brian Gutekunst Speaks at the NFL Combine from 2023-03-01T11:38:37

The NFL Combine is underway and the Packers are getting ready to make some moves. Or maybe not. Brian Gutekunst is talking about it, though. Kind of. Sort of.

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632 - Why Was The Packers' Secondary Not as Good as We Hoped? from 2023-02-23T08:30

The Packers’ defensive backs were considered a strength heading into the season, but things didn’t really work out that way at all. Why? And what has to change to avoid the same thing in 2023? Listen

631 - Aaron Jones is Back, Aaron Rodgers is in the News from 2023-02-22T08:30:03

Aaron Jones is back, the Packers look into the void, and Aaron Rodgers is in the news. Again.

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630 - Packers Offensive Line Looking Stable for 2023 from 2023-02-17T08:30:56

It took a while, but the Packers’ offensive line eventually came together in 2022…until it fell apart again. What’s the picture going forward? And what do they do with their most obvious weak sp...

629 - Packers Defensive Line Disappoints from 2023-02-15T11:12:14

The Packers’ defensive line didn’t have a great year.

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628 - Pro Football Hall of Famer Dave Robinson from 2023-02-13T08:30:27

We welcome Pro Football Hall of Famer Dave Robinson to the show. Mr. Robinson has plenty to talk about from his own career, but he’s joining us for a special purpose: he wants to get an overlook...

627 - Packers Running Back Shine Despite Unimaginative Roles from 2023-02-10T08:30

The Packers’ running backs were one of the strongest units on the team in 2022, and if the rest of the team, coaches included, had been able to just let them do their thing, the whole season mig...

626 - Linebackers Disappoint, But There's Some Room for Optimism from 2023-02-08T08:30:44

The Packers’ linebackers were supposed to be a bright spot on the 2022 roster. Instead, they ended up being one of the more disappointing units…even if they weren’t necessarily terrible.

625 - A Firsthand Look at Packers History from 2023-02-06T08:30:31

It’s time for a look into the history books. Unique perspectives on Packers history can be hard to find, but thanks to one of our listeners, we’ve got a chance to hear a little bit about what li...

624 - Tight Ends Are Awesome But the Packers' Tight Ends Were Just Okay from 2023-02-03T08:30:09

The Packers haven’t had much luck with tight ends in the last couple of seasons, but they also didn’t do their ends many favors this season, either. So what does the tight end picture look like ...

623 - Packers Needed More at Wide Receiver from 2023-02-01T02:34:39

In a lot of ways, the Packers’ wide receiver room was the story of the 2022 calendar year. It began with Devante Adams’ departure and ended with Christian Watson’s emergence. What do we make of ...

622 - Backhanded Compliments and Edge Rushers from 2023-01-27T08:30:38

The Packers’ edge rusher group wasn’t as dynamic as it’s been in the past, but they pulled their weight amid some other problems on the defense. How do you go about evaluating a group that hit i...

621 - What Does the Future Hold for Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love? from 2023-01-25T12:36:51

Our position-by-position analysis turns to quarterbacks, and there are a couple of elephants in the room. What does this position group look like in 2023?

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620 - Joe Barry, Matt LaFleur, and the Defense are All Connected from 2023-01-20T08:30:52

It’s time to talk about someone that everybody seems to have a strong opinion about: Joe Barry. The Packers’ defensive coordinator was again the brunt of a lot of criticism. Is it really deserve...

619 - Grading Matt LaFleur's 2022 Season from 2023-01-18T08:30:08

Matt LaFleur ended his fourth season as the Packers’ coach out of the playoffs. What do we make of his 2022 season?

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618 - How Did Brian Gutekunst Do in 2022? from 2023-01-13T08:30:43

The product the Packers put on the field in 2022 isn’t the result of any one person’s work. But if there is one person most responsible for the Packers’ roster, it’s general manager Brian Guteku...

617 - The Packers Are Neither Here Nor There from 2023-01-11T08:30:51

As the NFL world turns its attention to the playoffs, the Packers are getting started on their offseason. There is already work underway for the 2023 season, so let’s ask ourselves an important ...

616 - Packers Lose and Deserve It from 2023-01-09T06:30:53

If the title of this podcast looks familiar, that’s because it’s exactly the same as it was nearly a year ago. That was the last time the Packers were in a do-or-die game at Lambeau Field, and w...

615 - All That's Left is to Beat the Lions from 2023-01-05T22:14:44

The Packers are a game away from the playoffs, and all that stands in the way is the team on the receiving end of their worst performance of the year. If the Packers can simply beat the Detroit ...

614 - Is Joe Barry Saving His Job? from 2023-01-04T08:30:48

The Packers are making the kind of run that could affect the team beyond the 2022 season. Who stands to benefit from the Packers making the playoffs? Could a certain defensive coordinator keep h...

613 - Packers Open 2023 With a Wild Win Over the Vikings from 2023-01-02T02:46:53

What a way to open 2023. The Packers controlled the game against the Vikings and now control their own destiny as they attempt to finish off an improbable run to the playoffs. Let’s talk about h...

612 - Packers Hope For Revenge Against the Minnesota Vikings from 2022-12-30T20:37:48

The Packers get a chance at some late-season revenge this week while trying to stay in the hunt for a playoff spot. How do they get that done against the Vikings?

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611 - Can Christian Watson Outrun a Cheetah? from 2022-12-28T20:45

The Packers are shuffling their roster and making tweaks as their path to the playoffs gets shorter and shorter. We’ll assess their moves before taking a look at some listener questions, and boy...

610 - Packers Handle Dolphins and Stay Alive from 2022-12-28T20:43:04

The Packers kept their playoff dreams alive with a strong win over the Miami Dolphins. They took their opponents’ best punches and stood strong. More importantly, they’re now halfway to winning ...

609 - How Do the Packers Slow Down the Dolphins? from 2022-12-23T01:52:29

The Packers are heading to Miami to try and take the second step in their push for the playoffs. What do they have to do to beat the explosive Miami Dolphins?

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608 - A Journey of 1,000 Miles Starts with a Win Over the Rams from 2022-12-20T06:00:48

One down, three to go on the march to the playoffs. The Packers kept their season alive with a win over the Rams. Here’s how it went down.

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607 - Three Questions About the Packers and Rams from 2022-12-16T02:52:10

The Packers meet a familiar if infrequent nemesis on Monday Night Football this week. What do they have to do to keep their playoff hopes alive?

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606 - What Has to Happen for the Packers to Make the Playoffs? from 2022-12-14T08:30:39

The Packers are still in the hunt for a playoff spot, but how realistic is it? Let’s play out the scenarios that have to happen.

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605 - Packers Young Offensive Lineman Are Important Assets from 2022-12-09T08:30:49

After starting the season in a rough spot, the Packers’ offensive line has grown into a noteworthy asset. One big reason why? Young players who embody the definition of home-grown talent.

604 - Brian Gutekunst Weighs in on Rodgers and Love from 2022-12-07T08:30:38

We got to hear from Brian Gutekunst this week for the first time since training camp. He spoke on a little bit of everything, but spent a lot of time on Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love. What did w...

603 - Packers Accept a Gift Horse in Chicago from 2022-12-05T06:11:37

The Packers beat their old rivals and took the all-time lead for wins in the NFL. Larger stories about the season aside, it’s hard not to love taking another one off the Bears.

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602 - Do the Packers Have a Culture Problem? from 2022-12-02T02:51:15

It never hurts us to talk a little bit about culture. Everybody needs it. Everybody has it. So what is it like in Green Bay? And how does it affect the rest of their season?

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601 - The Future of the Packers' Defense Looks a Lot Like the Present from 2022-11-30T08:30:09

The Packers’ defense hasn’t been great this year, but there still may be reason for hope next season and beyond. At least, that’s what we have to tell ourselves because they’re going to be stuck...

600 - Packers Get Run on in Philadelphia from 2022-11-28T05:49:27

The Packers hung tough with the Philadelphia Eagles, but couldn’t overcome a tremendous rushing effort. Along the way, they lost Aaron Rodgers and got a look at Jordan Love. So…what comes next?<...

599 - Looking for Building Blocks on the Packers' Offense from 2022-11-23T13:47:54

The Packers should be doing some looking ahead to 2023, so let’s do the same. Who’s likely to be here for next season? And what players can the Packers build around for 2023 and beyond?

598 - Goodnight, 2022 Packers from 2022-11-18T06:03:51

A few days ago it was all good vibes. Now the Titans took the Packers apart and all but ended things. It’s not technically over, but it feels over.

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597 - Packers Prep for Titans on Short Week from 2022-11-16T02:01:05

The Packers took a step on Sunday and now they get to turn it around and try to win back-to-back games for the first time since September. But the Titans won’t make it easy.

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596 - Packers Pull the Upset and Live for Another Week from 2022-11-14T11:36:46

The Packers put together their best game of the season and spoiled Mike McCarthy’s return to Lambeau. Did they save their season? Maybe, maybe not. But they got the win, and that’s good enough f...

595 - Can the Packers Hold off Mike McCarthy? from 2022-11-11T02:34

The Packers welcome Mike McCarthy back to Lambeau Field this weekend. Is there a chance the Packers can pull the upset? If we’re asking about the Packers pulling an upset at home, the answer is ...

594 - What are the Packers' Options with Aaron Rodgers? from 2022-11-09T08:30:04

Whatever else happens this season, it looks like another big decision is looming for the Packers and  Aaron Rodgers. What are the Packers' options? And what if Aaron Rodgers decides he want...

593 - Calling the Packers Embarrassing is Just Accurate from 2022-11-07T02:15:49

Given the way the season has gone so far, it’s hard to say a loss to the Lions qualifies as “unthinkable.” But it’s also hard to say the Packers are any kind of contender, and letting a team dou...

592 - Packers Embrace the Possible in Detroit from 2022-11-04T17:08:54

The Packers have a long way to go to save the season, but it can still be saved. The first thing they have to do, though, is something they haven’t done much this year: beat a team they’re suppo...

591 - What to Watch the Rest of the Way from 2022-11-02T07:30:28

The Packers stood pat at the trade deadline, leaving it to the players already on the roster to salvage the season. Will they? Only time will tell, but there’s a lot we can watch along the way.<...

590 - No Moral Victories in Buffalo from 2022-10-31T10:43:01

There was no victory, real or moral, for the Packers in Buffalo. What do you take away from a game like this? There are precious few good things, and it’s time for the Packers to face that.

589 - Zero Expectations from 2022-10-27T20:53:31

The Packers are at a low point and even though it’s theoretically possible for them to get their season back on track, the first step involves a tough contest against the Buffalo Bills — who hav...

588 - A Brief History of the Packers' Wide Receiver Room from 2022-10-26T10:52:12

The Packers are in a bad spot, but a lot of their issues are a long-time coming. Today, we’re going to get the full picture on one of this year’s trouble spots: wide receiver. Why is this group ...

587 - Warm Yourself Around the Dumpster Fire from 2022-10-24T04:05:48

The Packers are 3-4, embarrassing themselves on a weekly basis, and have their toughest game of the season bearing down. It’s time for a long, hard look in the mirror.

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586 - Packers Looking for Deodorant in Week 7 from 2022-10-20T21:10:40

The Packers have a chance to right the ship this week against the Commanders. With the Buffalo Bills bearing down next week, can the Packers get things sorted out before they have to travel for ...

585 - Would a Simpler Offense Fix Things for the Packers? from 2022-10-19T07:30:16

Aaron Rodgers wants a simpler offense. What does that mean? Would it actually work? How would it affect what they’re already doing? Simple might be what he wants, but getting there is a complica...

584 - Calling the Packers Embarrassing is Getting Repetitive from 2022-10-17T19:01:01

 A week after it felt like their season bottomed out, the Packers found a new low, managing just 10 points against the Jets at home. Talking about this game feels more like an autopsy than ...

583 - Will the Packers Figure Things Out Against the Jets? from 2022-10-14T00:40:48

What if we did a preview, but didn’t talk about the other team? That feels like the right approach as the Packers try to figure things out against the Jets.

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582 - Calling the Packers Embarrassing is Getting Repetitive from 2022-10-12T01:10:21

The Packers had a truly embarrassing loss in London. Is there any room for hope? Who’s going to fix this? Can it be fixed at all?

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581 - Will the Packers Dominate their Trip to London? from 2022-10-07T01:00:35

On paper, there isn’t a huge difference between what the Packers and Giants have done so far this season. In fact, the Giants are actually averaging more points than the team with the two-time d...

580 - Weaknesses and Growth Opportunities for the 2022 Packers from 2022-10-05T07:30:40

The Packers are (close enough) to being a quarter of the way through their schedule that it’s worth taking a bit of a pause and seeing what we’ve got in this year’s team. What’s good about them?...

579 - Aaron Rodgers is the Source of and Solution To the Packers' Problems from 2022-10-03T02:05:07

The Packers slogged through a win over the overmatched Patriots, but it’s another one of those games where we have more questions than answers.

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578 - Packers Try To Build Momentum Against Patriots from 2022-09-30T01:35:29

The New England Patriots come to Lambeau Field this weekend for the first time since 2014. Things aren’t going well in New England so far this season, but they still could be a dangerous team. Listen

577 - What is Romeo Doubs' Long-Term Role? from 2022-09-28T07:30:22

Romeo Doubs had a breakout game in Week 3. How high is his ceiling? What should we expect for the rest of the year? Let’s talk about it.

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576 - Packers Hang on to Beat Tampa from 2022-09-26T10:18

The Packers started hot and then held on to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 14-12 rock fight in the Florida heat. It wasn’t pretty, but it was a win. So what does it mean?

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575 - Packers Try to Find Their Identity in Tampa Bay from 2022-09-23T01:38:48

The Packers face a familiar enemy this weekend as they travel to Tampa to take on the Buccaneers. But this game might be less about exorcising demons than the Packers figuring out who they are a...

574 - Can the Packers Find Any Edge Depth? from 2022-09-21T10:20:51

It’s only Week 3, but a bunch of interesting storylines are emerging around this Green Bay Packers team. Let’s sort through them and see if we can’t answer any questions along the way.

573 - Packers Bear Down on the Bears from 2022-09-19T04:32:59

The Packers got the bounce-back game that they needed, pretty much handling the Chicago Bears after a bit of a slow start. Are all the Packers’ issues handled?

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572 - Packers Bear Down for the Bears from 2022-09-16T02:36:17

Week 1 went about as bad as you could imagine, but the Packers get a chance to try again with a rivalry game at Lambeau Field.

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571 - Is Scheme a Problem in Green Bay? from 2022-09-14T07:30:12

We’ve had some time to decompress after the Packers’ Week 1 stinker, but some questions remain. Can the Packers’ young receivers take a step forward? And is there reason to be concerned about sc...

570 - Probably Should Cover Justin Jefferson from 2022-09-12T01:36:46

The Packers came out slow and got what they deserved for doing so against the Vikings, falling 23-7 and embarrassing themselves in the season opener for the second consecutive season. Is it a si...

569 - Packers Visit the Vikings to Open the 2022 Season from 2022-09-08T21:29:56

The Packers have no “settling in” period to start the 2022 season. They kick things off with a road matchup against a division rival. Let’s see what the Vikings are all about.

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568 - What Do We Think We Know About the 2022 Packers? from 2022-09-07T07:30:27

The Packers play an actual football game in just a few days. What do we actually know about this team?

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567 - Packers' Roster Churn Begins from 2022-09-02T07:30:32

The Packers’ initial 53-man roster lasted less than a day before Brian Gutekunst was at it again, adding another safety and filling out the Packers’ practice squad. Let’s take a look at their mo...

566 - New Packers Just Dropped from 2022-08-31T02:22:35

The Packers have completed their cuts and have assembled their initial 53-man roster and boy does it look like that word “initial” is going to matter a lot. Let’s dig into the roster they’ve got...

565 - Will the Packers Add Any Outside Help? from 2022-08-25T20:32:36

The Packers’ final roster cutdown is looming and Brian Gutekunst and company have a busy weekend ahead. Our listeners have quite a bit on their mind, too, so we’ll take a look at some questions ...

564 - Packers Release Three to Get to 80 from 2022-08-24T22:49:06

The Packers have finished their second roster adjustment of the preseason, eliminating three more players in their quest for 53. We’ll sort through those moves before diving into Jordan Love’s p...

563 - What Will it Take for the Packers to Have a Great Defense in 2022? from 2022-08-19T01:17:47

The Packers’ defense has tons of talent, but what will it actually take for them to have a good season? A listener question gets us thinking about what a successful season could look like on tha...

562 - Packers Make First Roster Cut of 2022 from 2022-08-17T07:30:58

The Packers have completed their first round of roster cuts, trimming seven players while adding two more. But that’s hardly the biggest roster news of the week: a couple of big names came off t...

561 - What to Watch in the Packers' First Preseason Game from 2022-08-12T01:39:51

We get our first dose of preseason football this week. What should we watch? Let’s make our checklist together.

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560 - Sorting Out the Packers' Safety Situation from 2022-08-10T07:30:47

We’ve talked about how the Packers could be vulnerable at safety, but the flip side of that story is the fact that there’s a heated competition for the spots beyond Adrian Amos and Darnell Savag...

559 - Talking Through Jordan Love's 2022 Season from 2022-08-05T07:30:11

Jordan Love will be taking the field for the Packers in about a week. What will we see when he’s out there? And what do we need to see to feel good about him heading into his third season?

558 - Where Are the Packers' Biggest Vulnerabilities? from 2022-08-03T07:30:18

A football team is a fragile thing, and some pieces are a bit more precariously balanced than others. Today we’re going to take a look at a few guys who are crucial to keeping this year’s team i...

557 - How Far Will the Packers Go in 2022? from 2022-07-29T07:30:59

Training camp has begun, and the Packers are ready to begin their quest for the Super Bowl. So far the story is the injury list, but there’s a lot more going on with this team than the guys who ...

556 - The David Bakhtiari Doomsday Scenario from 2022-07-27T07:30:57

On the doorstep of training camp, we find ourselves in a familiar situation wondering what’s going on with David Bakhtiari. With the star tackle now on the Physically Unable to Perform list, the...

555 - Packers Safeties are Key Players in Talented Secondary from 2022-07-22T07:30

The Packers’ safeties are an important part of the 2022 defense, but what they need from their safeties is going to vary a lot from player to player, maybe more than at any other position. Expec...

554 - Packers OL Has Two Big Question Marks in 2022 from 2022-07-20T07:30:52

The Packers’ offensive line is very compelling and still pretty uncertain. Beyond — or maybe because of — two very noteworthy knee injuries, the entire right side of the line is unsettled. How w...

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553 - Can the Packers Cornerbacks Live Up to the Hype? from 2022-07-15T07:29:01

The hype around the Packers’ cornerbacks is very real and very justified. No position group on the Packers has this combination of talent, depth, and continuity. How, then, can they possibly liv...

552 - Packers Tight Ends Are Just Kind of There from 2022-07-13T07:30:43

The Packers’ tight ends aren’t all that exciting, but they might still be good enough to get the job done in Matt LaFleur’s offense. Plus, there are enough prospects for development that this po...

551 - Packers Linebackers Look Better Than Ever from 2022-07-08T07:30:28

De’Vondre Campbell revolutionized the Packers’ linebacker room last year, and this season Quay Walker gives them the best athlete they’ve had at the position in a long time. What will we see fro...

550 - Which Packers Wide Receiver Will Step Up in 2022? from 2022-07-06T07:30:39

It’s time to talk about one of the most-discussed positions on the Packers’ roster: wide receiver. This unit is almost completely different from 2021, while still carrying quite a few familiar f...

549 - Packers' Defensive Line is a Strength (For Once) from 2022-06-30T21:21:16

The Packers head into the 2022 season in the strange position of having defensive line be a strength. What does that mean for the defense as a whole?

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548 - Packers Running Backs are Ready to Star in 2022 from 2022-06-29T09:38:49

The Packers have a strong running back group again this year, but the question of how they’ll be used will define their season. Who will end up being the top dog? And will one of them almost end...

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547 - Packers Need Help on the EDGE from 2022-06-24T07:30:48

We’re flipping over to defense for our next position preview for a look at edge rushers. Za’Darius Smith is gone, but Rashan Gary and Preston Smith are a solid 1-2 punch. But who can we count on...

546 - What Can We Expect from the Packers Quarterbacks in 2022? from 2022-06-21T20:49:12

The question at quarterback is the same for the Packers this year as it’s been for the last few: can Aaron Rodgers get them to the Super Bowl, and will we see some of the promise that made Jorda...

545 - What Should We Expect in Year 4 of Gutekunst and LaFleur? from 2022-06-17T07:30:37

Brian Gutekunst and Matt LaFleur are entering their fourth season together. Things have been pretty good so far, but how do they stack up with some of their predecessors  — and how do we ev...

544 - Three Free Agents the Packers Should Still Consider from 2022-06-15T07:30:15

The Packers have one more OTA practice to go and then the offseason is all done. But that doesn’t mean the Packers are done building their roster. I have three free agents at one position that I...

543 - Opportunity Knocks for Packers Wide Receivers from 2022-06-10T07:30:59

The Packers are set at a lot of positions, but, as everyone knows, wide receiver is basically wide open. While it’s certainly not great to feel unsettled at a position, I think there’s some upsi...

542 - What if the Packers Learned the Wrong Lessons from 2021? from 2022-06-07T21:29:14

The Packers are having minicamp, which is a good opportunity to pick up on a few storylines we mentioned previously. But beyond that, there’s a question we should talk about: what if the Packers...

541 - 3 Storylines from Packers OTAs to Watch from 2022-05-27T07:30:37

If you squint you can see something resembling football in Green Bay this week. I have a few takes on OTAs and a few less-discussed players we should talk about heading into the summer. Then, we...

540 - Who Will Be the Packers' Top Receiver in 2022? from 2022-05-20T07:30:31

Who will step up as the Packers’ top receiver? We’ve talked about explosive plays, but we haven’t touched on who will be the main man in the Packers’ passing attack. So let’s try to figure that ...

539 - Packers Extend Jaire Alexander from 2022-05-18T07:30:12

The Packers have taken care of their best defensive back, signing Jaire Alexander to a four-year extension. We’ll break down the details then talk about another move the Packers made in the seco...

538 - How Will the Packers Replace Davante Adams' Explosive Plays? from 2022-05-13T12:39:25

The Packers’ 2022 schedule is out, the Packers are signing guys after rookie minicamp, and we’ve got one big question to take on — how explosive will the Packers’ offense be in 2022?

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537 - Our 2021 Predictions Were Bad from 2022-05-11T07:30:26

We made 40 predictions for the 2021 season and almost half of them turned out to be wrong.

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536 - First Roster Prediction of 2022 from 2022-05-06T07:30:51

With the NFL Draft done and undrafted free agency all but over, the Packers roster is probably set, barring an unexpected signing. That means we can take a crack at predicting who the Packers wi...

535 - Which 2022 UDFAs Can Make the Packers' Roster? from 2022-05-04T07:30:22

The Draft is done, but we’ve still got an undrafted free agent crop to break down. The Packers added 14 of them this year, and I think at least two have a real shot at making the roster.

534 - Packers Add Big Testers and Big Dudes on Days 2 and 3 from 2022-05-01T22:19:16

The Packers added some big-time athletes on Days 2 and 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft. Who’s going to be the best contributor? And what should we think about the Packers’ big trade up?

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533 - Packers Add Quay Walker, Devonte Wyatt in the First Round from 2022-04-29T05:16:46

Brian Gutekunst once again does it his own way — albeit exactly in the way we’ve come to expect. Nope, no wide receiver so far, but the Packers’ GM stuck to his tendencies and drafted big athlet...

532 - What Will the Packers Do in the 2022 NFL Draft? from 2022-04-26T20:56:14

There’s nothing left to be done to prep for the NFL Draft. We’ve talked about just about everybody worth talking about, so now there’s just one question left to ask: what are the Packers going t...

531 - How the Packers Can Upgrade their Defensive Line in the Draft from 2022-04-22T07:30:45

Have you ever seen a movie that’s pretty good, but leaves you wanting more? That’s the Packers’ defensive line. It’s not a screaming need, but the Packers need more from it. Fortunately, there a...

530 - Versatile Offensive Line Options for the Packers in the 2022 NFL Draft from 2022-04-20T07:30:16

The Packers need offensive line help, but what kind of help should they be looking for? That’s a more complicated question than you might think, especially with how the Packers build their offen...

529 - Plenty of Safeties for the Packers to Add from 2022-04-15T07:30:48

Safety is a not-so-sneaky sneaky need for the 2022 Packers. Where and how do they address that in the draft?

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528 - 2022 Cornerbacks Present Packers Solid Options from 2022-04-14T12:16:05

It’s time to talk cornerbacks. This position group is a little bit odd because the Packers are both basically set and in need at the same time. Fortunately, there’s value to be had in this year’...

527 - Projecting Prospects at Tight End from 2022-04-08T07:30:25

The Packers don’t have a need at tight end, per se. But they also don’t not have a need. Double negatives aside, the Packers would be wise to take a look at tight ends, so let’s do the same.

526 - How the Draft Could Fix the Packers' Wide Receiver Room from 2022-04-07T11:43:39

It’s time to talk about the position that’s been on everyone’s mind for months: wide receiver. The Packers probably need a couple, but who’s worth taking?

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525 - What is a Modern NFL Linebacker? from 2022-04-01T12:27:07

For the first time in a long time, the Packers don't really have a need at inside linebacker. But say they did. What should they be looking for?

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524 - Running Backs are Pure Fun from 2022-03-30T12:31:17

It’s time to talk about a position that’s almost pure fun: running backs. We can spend time wringing hands over what they mean in the modern game, or we can just enjoy some phenomenal athletes d...

523 - Packers Have Tons of EDGE Options in the 2022 NFL Draft from 2022-03-25T12:29:54

It’s not their biggest need, but the Packers could certainly use some help rushing the passer. Fortunately, there are a lot to choose from this year.

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522 - The 2022 Quarterbacks are Interesting from 2022-03-24T01:33:34

It’s time to start our draft preview process, and as is tradition, we’ll start by taking a look at this year’s quarterbacks. It’s an interesting class, but the Packers probably aren’t going to b...

521 - The Packers Traded Davante Adams from 2022-03-18T01:54:31

The Packers have traded Davante Adams, so we’re going to spend all our time together trying to get at every angle of this situation. If you’re confused, you’re not alone, but the plan here seems...

520 - Free Agency Arrives in Green Bay from 2022-03-16T12:47:38

It’s been a free agency bonanza in Green Bay. Guys are staying, guys are leaving, and we’re finally getting some contract numbers on the biggest deal of them all.

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519 - Don't Think it Can't Happen to Us from 2022-03-11T08:30:51

We launch into phase two of our 2021 season review by taking a look at the Packers’ first three games of the 2021 season. Remember when the Packers played the Saints in Jacksonville? That was ju...

518 - Aaron Rodgers is Back from 2022-03-09T08:30:57

Aaron Rodgers and the Packers have done a deal. In principle. Reportedly. As far as we know. Look, he’s gonna be back is the point. So what does that mean for everybody else?

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517 - Offensive Line a Strength and Weakness for 2021 Packers from 2022-03-04T08:30:51

In many ways, the Packers’ offensive line is the defining position group of their season. It included some of the team’s biggest question marks, biggest wins, and, ultimately, may have been resp...

516 - Packers Running Backs and Defensive Line Deliver from 2022-03-02T08:30

The Packers running backs and defensive linemen both had good seasons in their own way. But the similarities end there, and one of those two will look very different in 2022.

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515 - De'Vondre Campbell Revolutionizes the Packers' Linebackers from 2022-02-25T08:30:32

Inside linebacker has not been a position of strength for the Packers in some time, but that all changed in 2021. But De’Vondre Campbell doesn’t tell the whole story. How did the group do as a w...

514 - Reviewing the Packers' Wide Receivers and Tight Ends from 2022-02-22T08:30

Our position-by-position review returns for a look at wide receivers and tight ends. The Packers’ pass catchers had a pretty good 2021, but this group left some big opportunities on the table, t...

513 - Packers Edge Rushers Make the Grade in 2021 from 2022-02-18T08:30:23

The Packers’ edge rushers were actually pretty great in 2021, but this is a position group due for some big turnover this offseason. We’ll tackle that, but first the Packers are making moves on ...

512 - What Do the Packers Do at Quarterback? from 2022-02-11T08:30:10

The Packers’ quarterbacks played a big role in the team’s success in 2021, but so did everybody else’s. The unique part of the Packers’ quarterback situation is what happens with them this offse...

511 - Packers Get Bisaccia from 2022-02-09T08:30:40

The Packers have their man in Rich Bisaccia. Whether or not their special teams improve remains to be seen, but this seems like a step in the right direction.

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510 - Evaluating Brian Gutekunst and Matt LaFleur from 2022-02-04T08:30:38

Other than the guys actually on the field, nobody had a bigger effect on the 2021 Green Bay Packers than Brian Gutekunst and Matt LaFleur. So, how did the GM and head coach do this year? Let’s d...

509 - Mark Murphy and the State of the Packers from 2022-02-02T08:30:01

The Packers are starting their offseason by churning their coaching staff. Let’s get caught up on their moves before starting the process of reviewing every aspect of the team, beginning with th...

508 - Should the Packers Retool or Rebuild? from 2022-01-26T08:30:41

Tear it down or try again? That’s the question at hand at Lambeau Field. So before we get to anything else this offseason, let’s try to find an answer, starting with the biggest puzzle piece of ...

507 - Packers Lose and Deserve It from 2022-01-23T06:47:45

In a distressingly familiar story, the Packers came up short in the playoffs. What went wrong, and what happens next? There’s nothing to it but to start the sad story.

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506 - Packers Prepare to Exorcise Playoff Demons vs. 49ers from 2022-01-21T02:26:58

The Packers are ready for their first playoff game of the 2021 season, and here comes a team that’s been responsible for some of the Packers’ worst playoff moments of the 21st century.

505 - What Can We Learn from the 49ers' Close Games? from 2022-01-19T08:30:18

Close games can teach you a lot about a team, and the San Francisco 49ers have played a lot of them this year. What can they teach us?

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504 - What to Watch on Wildcard Weekend from 2022-01-14T08:30:21

The Packers get to sit out Wildcard Weekend, but obviously there are big implications from this weekend’s games. What should you be watching? I’ll tell you.

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503 - Smith Brothers Reunited from 2022-01-12T08:30

The Packers have the week off, and once again they’re getting healthier. What’s the plan for Za’Darius Smith? Week 1 gives us a glimpse.

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502 - Packers Underwhelm in Detroit, Not That it Matters from 2022-01-10T02:33:45

The Packers couldn't secure a win in Detroit, but we still have a chance to look to the future.

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501 - Matt LaFleur Says Week 18 Isn't Meaningless from 2022-01-07T08:30

You may have heard that the Packers’ Week 18 game is meaningless. Heck, you may have even heard it on this podcast. But Matt LaFleur doesn’t agree…and he might have a point.

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500 - New Year's Resolutions for the Green Bay Packers from 2022-01-05T08:30:31

With a new year ahead of us, let’s take a second and make some resolutions on behalf of the Packers. After all, football teams can work on self-improvement, too! But first, we’ve got some announ...

499 - Packers Destroy Vikings and Clinch #1 Seed from 2022-01-03T06:06:01

The Packers’ opened 2022 by unwrapping one last Christmas present: a thorough beatdown of the Minnesota Vikings en route to the top seed in the NFC. With the playoffs ahead, let’s take a second ...

498 - 5 Questions the Packers Must Answer Before the Playoffs from 2021-12-31T08:30:04

With COVID-19 tearing apart rosters throughout the NFL, “who are we playing this week” becomes an entirely different question. But the Packers also have a few internal questions they need to ans...

497 - Packers Prepare to Weather a COVID Storm from 2021-12-29T08:30:16

The Packers are shuffling the deck chairs as they deal with a COVID outbreak, and as a result, there’s a parade of players coming through Green Bay for tryouts. We’ll give you the who’s who of w...

496 - Cleveland Immanentizes Green Bay's Eschaton from 2021-12-27T02:43:24

The sky is falling after a close win over the Browns, but we have to push back on the idea that the Packers are cooked. Sure, things weren’t great in the run defense, but there’s more at play he...

495 - COVID-rattled Cleveland Comes to Lambeau from 2021-12-24T08:30:44

The Packers finish out their AFC North engagement this weekend with a Christmas Day battle against the Cleveland Browns. Cleveland is reeling from a COVID-19 outbreak, but if things go their way...

494 - Can the Packers Beat the Buccaneers? from 2021-12-22T08:30:13

You never like to look too far ahead, but a clash with the Buccaneers in the playoffs seems all but inevitable. Can the Packers exorcise their postseason demons?

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493 - Packers Hold on to Beat Baltimore from 2021-12-20T05:57:03

The Packers stumbled out of the gate and nearly let Baltimore come all the way back, but in the end, they found themselves alone atop the NFC. Does this performance concern you, though? If it do...

492 - Packers Prepare for the Very Injured Ravens from 2021-12-17T08:30:23

The Packers begin the back half of their tour of the AFC North with a trip to Baltimore. But as a COVID-19 outbreak hammers the rest of the league, the Ravens have a different problem: they’re r...

491 - Is There Anything the Packers Can Do to Fix Their Special Teams? from 2021-12-15T08:30:03

Is there any hope for things getting better on special teams? The Packers made a move today that may give them an extra body, but that’s about it. If there are any other changes to be made, they...

490 - Packers Get Out of Their Own Way and Beat the Bears from 2021-12-13T06:16:39

The Packers did everything they could to get in their own way, but ultimately they straightened things out enough to come away with a win, and a big one at that. What went wrong, and how did the...

489 - Packers Meet Bears Again, But What Can We Learn? from 2021-12-10T08:30:26

The Packers square off with the Bears for the second time this season, but other than playoff seeding, what can we really learn in this game?

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488 - Cliff Christl and The Greatest Story in Sports from 2021-12-09T17:34:35

We’re lucky to welcome the foremost voice on Packers history to the show. Cliff Christl has just released a monumental, definitive history of the Green Bay Packers, and he was kind enough to spe...

487 - Why Has the Packers' Defense Been Better in 2021? from 2021-12-08T08:30:30

We’ve discussed where the Packers offense is and where it’s going. Now it’s time to chat about the defense. They’ve rebounded under Joe Barry, but is their performance here to stay?

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486 - Assessing the Packers' Offense as the Playoff Push Looms from 2021-12-03T08:30:16

The defense has stolen a lot of headlines in Green Bay this year, but the offense is what will carry this team as far as it’s going to go. So, how are they doing?

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485 - What Do the Packers Do with Mason Crosby? from 2021-12-01T08:30:34

It’s the bye week, so we get a second to take a breather and look around a little bit. The best way to do that is by taking a look at a few of your questions, starting with a pressing one: what ...

484 - Packers Beat Rams Before Bye from 2021-11-29T05:19:36

The Packers make it to their bye week with a win courtesy of a great overall effort against the Rams. Here’s what this game says about the Packers going into the stretch run. 

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A Thanksgiving Football Appetizer from 2021-11-24T08:30:56

It’s a Thanksgiving appetizer to get you ready for some Turkey Day football.

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483 - Packers Dig a Big Hole and Can't Climb Out in Minnesota from 2021-11-22T05:08:16

The Packers traveled to Minnesota, dug themselves a big hole, and couldn’t climb out in time to knock off a really good Vikings team. There were so many ways this game could have gone differentl...

482 - Packers Visit Unusual Vikings from 2021-11-19T08:30:06

It’s been a month since the Packers met an NFC North opponent, but this weekend they take on the Minnesota Vikings. At 4-5, the Vikings may not look like much, but there may be reason for cautio...

481 - Packers Shut Down and Shut Out Seattle Seahawks from 2021-11-15T05:07:09

We often say there are no style points in the box score, but you know what else you’re not going to find in the box score today? Points of any kind for the Seahawks.

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480 - It's Okay to Hate the Seattle Seahawks from 2021-11-12T08:30

The Packers renew acquaintances this weekend with an old enemy: the Seattle Seahawks. How is it possible to dislike a team this much even when the Packers barely see them?

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479 - Why OBJ in Green Bay Might Not Be Totally Crazy from 2021-11-10T01:13:48

As if there’s not enough to talk about, Odell Beckham Jr. is a free agent and reportedly has some interest in the Packers. Should that interest be mutual? I think there’s a case to be made.

478 - Packers Waste Great Defensive Performance in Loss to Chiefs from 2021-11-08T05:31:26

Our first real look at Jordan Love yielded more questions than answers, on top of handing the Packers their second loss of the season. Was he to blame, or did the second-year signal-caller even ...

477 - Guess We Gotta Talk About Aaron Rodgers from 2021-11-05T04:19:49

Aaron Rodgers is the biggest storyline heading into a game he’s not even going to play. But what a story it is.

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475 - Shorthanded Packers Steal a Win in Arizona from 2021-10-29T05:39:01

The Packers escaped the desert with one of the weirder, more exciting wins we’ve ever seen. How did they do it?

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474 - Packers Prep for a Weird and Wild Thursday Night in Arizona from 2021-10-27T07:30

The Packers are set to play the Arizona Cardinals under some of the strangest circumstances we’ve seen in a while. Do the Packers have a chance? And what would it take to actually win?

473 - Packers Handle Washington, But Short Week Looms from 2021-10-25T05:08:49

The Packers again won shorthanded, taking down the Washington Football Team on their way to a 6-1 record. But with the undefeated Arizona Cardinals looming, what do we really know about the Pack...

472 - Packers Don Throwbacks for Meeting with Washington from 2021-10-22T04:05:31

The Packers are throwing it back to the 1950s this weekend, which, coincidentally, feels like the last time the Washington Football Team wasn’t a total disgrace. Okay, maybe that’s a slight exag...

471 - Is the Packers' Defense Good? from 2021-10-20T07:30:36

After their Week 6 win over the Bears, the Packers are shuffling the deck chairs on defense again, cutting a corner they just signed. But here’s a thought related to that: is the defense actuall...

470 - Packers Renew Ownership of Chicago Bears from 2021-10-18T05:31:35

The Packers took care of business against the Chicago Bears and moved to 5-1 on the year. How did it go down? Let’s talk about it.

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469 - Packers Prepare to Renew Rivalry with Bears from 2021-10-15T04:14:44

The Packers are ready to renew their rivalry with their oldest enemies, the Chicago Bears. Who’s going to step up this week and make the plays that put the Bears away?

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468 - What Are the 2021 Packers? from 2021-10-13T07:30:28

I have one question for you: what are the Packers? And then I have another question for you: what does your answer to the first question actually mean?

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467 - Packers Survive Bengals and Themselves in Week 5 from 2021-10-10T20:58:24

Football is the dumbest sport, at least according to the Packers and Bengals. Did either team deserve to win? No, they didn't, but somebody had to, and it turned out to be the Packers.

466 - Packers Prepare for Aerial Onslaught in Cincinnati from 2021-10-09T02:13:27

Another week, another uncommon opponent. This time it’s the Cincinnati Bengals, who would be a challenge for the Packers even if they’d traded for Stephon Gilmore this week.

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465 - How Will the Packers Handle Jaire Alexander's Injury? from 2021-10-06T07:30:18

The Packers might be without their best cornerback for some time. What happens if Jaire Alexander’s shoulder injury lingers?

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464 - Packers Handle Steelers and Move to 3-1 from 2021-10-04T02:29:46

Make it three wins in a row for the Packers, who handled a depleted Steelers team just about exactly how we thought they would.

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463 - Packers Welcome Reeling Steelers to Lambeau Field from 2021-10-01T07:30:30

The Pittsburgh Steelers are struggling at 1-2 and come to Green Bay with a lot of question marks. Will any answer they can offer be enough to overcome the Packers?

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462 - Stats that Explain the 2021 Packers from 2021-09-29T07:30:28

We’ve got three games under our belts. How are the Packers looking? Let’s turn to some familiar stats for a deeper investigation into this year’s team.

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461 - 37 Seconds is All Aaron Rodgers Needs from 2021-09-27T06:13:41

Aaron Rodgers only needed about 37 seconds to break the 49ers’ hearts, but it took a complete game before that to make the final field goal even a possibility. Let’s break down every bit of the ...

460 - Packers Hope for Rebound Against Kneecap-Biting Lions from 2021-09-17T07:30:31

After regrouping from a disappointing Week 1 loss, the Packers welcome a team of kneecap biters to Lambeau Field for Monday Night Football. What should we expect from Dan Campbell and the Lions?...

459 - Packers Embarrass Themselves in Week 1 from 2021-09-13T01:48:37

The Packers came out in about the flattest fashion imaginable and were deservedly beaten by the Saints. What happened, why did it happen, and can it be fixed? Let’s try to answer that. &nbs...

458 - Packers Prepare for the Jacksonville Saints from 2021-09-10T01:28:58

Enough offseason, let’s have a real season. The Packers are set to travel to New Orleans to take on Drew Brees and the Saints. Wait, no. The Packers are set to travel to Jacksonville to take on ...

457 - Bobby Peters Explains the Packers Offense from 2021-09-09T07:30:59

We’re going to learn something about the Packers’ offense. And our guest should know a little bit about that, because he literally wrote the book on it. Settle in for the most in-depth look at t...

456 - Predictions and Expectations for the 2021 Packers from 2021-09-08T10:46:16

Week 1 is upon us. That means it’s time to stop speculating wildly about who’s going to make the final roster and start speculating wildly about how the Packers will do each and every week. Let’...

455 - How Do We Feel about Joe Barry Now? from 2021-09-03T07:30:07

The Packers have completed their roster and are already shuffling their practice squad. Let’s hear from the man who made the moves before diving into some listener questions, including a good on...

454 - Mark Beech Talks Packers History from 2021-09-02T07:30:55

Today on Blue 58, we’re lucky to be joined by Mark Beech.

Mark Beech is the managing editor of The Player’s Tribune and has previously worked for Sports Illustrated and other sports-fo...

453 - Packers Cut to 52, Complete Initial 53-Man Roster from 2021-09-01T07:30:55

The Packers have made the cuts necessary to trim their roster to 53. At least, for now. What do we make of the initial roster? And what’s all this about trading for a punter?

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