Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

867 - How did the Packers' linebackers perform in 2024?

19 Feb 2025

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The Packers linebackers are a product of a long rebuilding process by Brian Gutekunst. What dividends did it pay in 2024?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicem...

866 - Packers tight ends were literally perfect in 2024

18 Feb 2025

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Let’s talk about the Packers tight ends. What went well in 2024? What went wrong? And what can this season tell us about the future?GET IN TOUCHLeav...

865 - Packers' defensive line is a roster building problem

13 Feb 2025

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The Packers’ defensive line didn’t get it done this year. Was it their fault?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episod...

864 - Packers running backs succeed in philosophical shift

11 Feb 2025

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The Packers’ running backs had a big year. Did they meet expectations? GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episodehttps:/...

863 - The Packers needed more from their edge rushers in 2024

06 Feb 2025

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Our position-by-position look at the 2024 Packers turns to the edge rushers. Not to spoil it too much, but it looks like it’s kind of how we’...

862 - How did Jordan Love and the Packers' quarterbacks fare in 2024?

30 Jan 2025

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It’s time to look at quarterbacks. How did the Packers fare there in 2024? As with a lot of the team, things were pretty solid with a couple of impo...

861 - Evaluating the Packers' three coordinators

28 Jan 2025

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The Packers’ coordinators all received head coaching interviews this offseason. What do the Packers have in Adam Stenavich, Jeff Hafley, and Rich Bi...

860 - How did Matt LaFleur do in 2024?

23 Jan 2025

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Matt LaFleur wrapped up his sixth season as the head coach of the Green Bay Packers this year. How did he do?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear...

859 - The State of the Packers in 2025

21 Jan 2025

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The Packers are taking a long, hard look at themselves, so let’s take a long, hard look at the Packers. What’s this team like, and what do they ne...

858 - A dose of high-grade Packers copium

16 Jan 2025

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The Packers’ season ended sadly and badly. But what if we ignored how it ended and focused exclusively on the bright future?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a v...

857 - A billion questions about the Packers

14 Jan 2025

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The Packers’ playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles raised a lot of questions. Today, we’re going to try to answer them. GET IN TOUCHLeave us a v...

856 - Wildcard Round Recap: Packers lose the way they lost all season

13 Jan 2025

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The Packers lost the way they did all season: by getting in their own way again and again and again. And once again, it was just too much to overcome....

855 - Wildcard Round Preview: Can the Packers finally beat a good team?

09 Jan 2025

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The Packers haven’t beaten a top team in the NFL all season long. Now, it’s win or go home…and all they have to do is beat one of the NFL’s ve...

854 - Positive things from the 2024 Packers regular season

07 Jan 2025

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The Packers gave us a disappointing ending to the 2024 regular season, but there is still plenty to be excited about heading into the playoffs. GET IN...

853 - Week 18 Recap: Packers back into playoffs with embarrassing loss to Bears

05 Jan 2025

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 The Packers had a chance to end the 2024 season on a high note and enthusiastically turned it down. How did it happen?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voi...

852 - Week 18 Preview: Packers finish 2024 like they finished 2023

02 Jan 2025

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The Packers finished off the 2023 regular season with the Bears and they’ll do the same this year. GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yoursel...

851 - New Year's Resolutions for the 2025 Packers

31 Dec 2024

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It’s the very last day of 2024. What should the Packers resolve to do better in 2025?SUPPORT OUR 2024 CHARITY DRIVEhttps://thepowersweep.com/blog/do...

850 - Week 17 Recap: Packers again fail to finish

30 Dec 2024

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Stop me if you’ve heard this one: the Packers came out slow against a good team, battled back, and came up short. Kind of getting to be a pattern, r...

849 - Week 17 Preview: Can the Packers' defense slow down the Vikings?

27 Dec 2024

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The Packers have a chance for a statement win this weekend in Minnesota. Can they keep their five-seed dreams alive?SUPPORT OUR 2024 CHARITY DRIVEhttp...

848 - Week 16 Recap: Packers cruise to easy win over the hapless Saints

24 Dec 2024

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The Packers came out and took care of the Saints. What can we learn?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episodehttps://www....

847 - A Packers gift guide

23 Dec 2024

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It’s not Monday night yet, so here’s a little appetizer to get you through the rest of the day before kickoff.SUPPORT OUR 2024 CHARITY DRIVEhttps:...

846 - Week 16 Preview: Can the Packers lock up a playoff spot?

19 Dec 2024

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The Packers have a chance to lock up a playoff spot on Monday, and the only thing standing in their way is the New Orleans Saints…who barely stand i...

845 - Uniforms, fifth-year options, and more

17 Dec 2024

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People have a lot on their minds after the Packers’ win over the Seattle Seahawks, so we’re going to try to answer it all, from uniforms to fifth-...

844 - Week 15 Recap: Packers move one step closer to the playoffs

16 Dec 2024

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The Packers needed a win on the road and got a convincing one, hammering the Seattle Seahawks to all but secure a playoff spot. GET IN TOUCHLeave us a...

843 - Week 15 Preview: Gut check time in Seattle

12 Dec 2024

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The Packers are going on the road as they try to get back into the win column. Can they handle the Seahawks?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear ...

842 - Is there such a thing as a good loss?

10 Dec 2024

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Is there such a thing as a good loss? And if so, does the Packers’ loss to the Lions qualify?SUPPORT OUR 2024 CHARITY DRIVEhttps://thepowersweep.com...

841 - Week 14 Recap: The Lions are better than the Packers

06 Dec 2024

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The Packers managed to make things interesting against the Lions, but still fell disappointingly short. What can we make from this game, if anything?G...

840 - How much have the Packers grown since they faced the Lions?

03 Dec 2024

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The NFC North has been anything but easy this year, and as the Packers start their second trip through, their first repeat matchup is the Detroit Lion...

839 - Week 13 Recap: Packers dominate Dolphins, move to 9-3

29 Nov 2024

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The Packers gave us plenty to be thankful for when they lit up the Miami Dolphins during the dessert course of Thanksgiving football. Let’s dive int...

838 - Are running backs old now?

26 Nov 2024

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Are you thankful for Thanksgiving football? You’re getting some whether you want it or not. Let’s talk Packers/Dolphins.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voi...

837 - Week 12 Recap: Packers pummel 49ers to move to 8-3

25 Nov 2024

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The Packers beat up on a banged up 49ers team, giving them a strong start to a tough stretch in their season. Let’s break down how it all happened. ...

836 - Week 12 Preview: Packers start tough stretch against the 49ers

21 Nov 2024

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The Packers have a tough stretch coming up, with two games in five days and then a third on another Thursday night. It all starts with the 49ers, and ...

835 - What will it take to fix the Packers' pass rush?

19 Nov 2024

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What can the Packers do to fix their pass rush, both now and in the future? Well, the path in the future is clear. The present is a little more dismal...

834 - Week 11 Recap: Packers steal one from the Bears

17 Nov 2024

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The Packers stole a win from the Bears at Soldier Field, but that’s what it takes sometimes in the NFL. Let’s talk through how it happened. GET IN...

833 - Week 11 Preview: Packers look to set the tone for the second half

14 Nov 2024

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The Packers are back from a bye and they’ve got the Bears on tap. Can you think of a better way to kick off the second half of the season than with ...

832 - Can Dontayvion Wicks turn things around?

12 Nov 2024

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Listeners have questions about the Green Bay Packers as the team comes back from its bye week. What’s the outlook for Dontayvion Wicks as he heads i...

831 - Checking in on the Packers defense

07 Nov 2024

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The Packers finally did what people wanted and moved on from Joe Barry in the offseason. At the midway point of the season, how is Jeff Hafley doing a...

830 - Goodbye Preston Smith, plus a midseason look at the Packers' offense

05 Nov 2024

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The Packers’ offense is a core part of their team identity this year. At the midpoint of the season, how is the unit doing?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a vo...

829 - Week 9 Recap: Lions take the Packers apart

04 Nov 2024

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The Packers were thoroughly handled by the Lions. How big of a concern is it?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episodehtt...

828 - Week 9 Preview: Packers prepare for tough test against the Lions

01 Nov 2024

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The Detroit Lions are ready to give the Packers their toughest test of the season. Are the Packers up for the challenge?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicema...

827 - The Packers can win without Jordan Love (but let's hope they don't have to)

29 Oct 2024

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The Packers are curiously positioned for their Week 9 matchup with the Detroit Lions. What needs to happen for them to win? And how much depends on Jo...

826 - Week 8 Recap: Packers overcome Jaguars and themselves

27 Oct 2024

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The Packers survived the Jacksonville Jaguars and themselves to get a win. Do we really know anything about this Packers team?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a v...

825 - Week 8 Preview: The Packers should hammer the Jaguars

24 Oct 2024

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Fresh off a comeback win against the Houston Texans, the Packers face an opponent they should beat. Can they handle the Jacksonville Jaguars?GET IN TO...

824 - Is Rich Bisaccia the problem for the Packers' special teams?

22 Oct 2024

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The Packers’ special teams have been a bit of a weak spot this year. How much should we really blame Rich Bisaccia?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail ...

823 - Week 7 Recap: Packers hang on to beat Texans

20 Oct 2024

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The Packers tried their best to get in their own way, but did just enough to pull off a win over the Texans.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear ...

822 - Week 7 Preview: Let's learn something about the Packers

17 Oct 2024

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The Packers have a tough game against a good team on Sunday when the Houston Texans come to town. How will they fare?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail ...

821 - How fast do players develop in the NFL?

15 Oct 2024

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The Packers gave us a lot to think about after their Week 6 win. What does their success say about player development? What is Jeff Hafley’s defensi...

820 - Packers put together their most complete performance in win over Cardinals

13 Oct 2024

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After a rainy start in Green Bay, the Packers cruised to a 34-13 win in their most complete performance of the 2024 season.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voic...

819 - Can the Packers avoid the trap game against the Cardinals?

10 Oct 2024

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The Packers host the 2-3 Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field this weekend. Can they slow down a streaky Cardinals team?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail...

818 - Rams Recap and Pass Rush Problems

08 Oct 2024

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The Packers got a win against the Rams, but it wasn’t necessarily what we hoped. What are the takeaways? How worried should we be about the pass rus...

817 - Week 5 Preview: Can the Packers win a game they're supposed to win?

02 Oct 2024

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The Packers are in position to do something this week we haven’t yet seen this year: beat a team they’re supposed to beat.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a v...

816 - What do the numbers say about where the Packers can improve?

01 Oct 2024

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The Packers are four games in and sitting at 2-2. What areas of improvement do they have?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a futur...

815 - Week 4 Recap: Packers unravel in loss to Vikings

29 Sep 2024

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The Packers made it interesting down the stretch, but ultimately fell to the Vikings. Is this a burn the tape game, or a sign we should be concerned?G...

814 - Week 4 Preview: Packers prepare for powerful Vikings

27 Sep 2024

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The Packers have a chance for an early season statement win. Can they take down the Vikings?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a fu...

813 - Is the Packers' defense for real?

24 Sep 2024

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The Packers hammered the Tennessee Titans thanks to a huge playmaking effort from their defense. Is the defense legit? Or has this been a flash in the...

812 - Malik Willis leads the Packers to a win (again)

22 Sep 2024

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Without their quarterback for another week, the Packers once again found a way to get it done, taking down the Tennessee Titans in spectacular fashion...

811 - Can the Packers get their second win of 2024 this week?

19 Sep 2024

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The Packers have a chance to earn their second win of 2024 this weekend in Tennessee. Will Malik Willis do it again? Or will Jordan Love return to the...

810 - What does a second week of Malik Willis look like?

17 Sep 2024

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The Packers got through one week with Malik Willis as their starting quarterback. What would another week look like?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail a...

809 - Malik Willis leads the Packers to a win

15 Sep 2024

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The Packers turned back the clock and used some prehistoric football to take down the Colts. Can it last? Who cares, because it got the job done today...

808 - Can the Packers right the ship against the Colts?

12 Sep 2024

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The Packers have a chance to right the ship against the Indianapolis Colts, but there are some problems. Namely, what do you do when your very expensi...

807 - Headlines and storylines after a Week 1 loss

11 Sep 2024

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The Packers left us with a lot to talk about after Week 1. How much of it is real?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episo...

806 - Packers fall to Eagles and Jordan Love is hurt

07 Sep 2024

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The Packers played an ugly game in Brazil, and boy it looks like things could be getting even uglier. What a start to the 2024 season. GET IN TOU...

805 - Week 1 Preview: Brazil

05 Sep 2024

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It’s finally here: the Packers are set to kick off the 2024 regular season with a trip to Brazil. Take a deep breath, and get ready, because this ri...

804 - Six lingering questions about the Packers

03 Sep 2024

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We’re just a few days away from the start of the 2024 season. What questions are still out there about the Packers?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail ...

803 - Post-cutdown questions

29 Aug 2024

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Everybody’s got questions about the Packers now that the cutdown process is over, including a bunch of people who listen to this podcast. Here’s m...

802 - More roster thoughts after the Packers complete final cuts

28 Aug 2024

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The Packers’ initial 53-man roster contained more than a few surprises. Let’s talk through a few of them.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear...

801 - Malik Willis joins the Packers and other cut day thoughts

27 Aug 2024

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The Packers are working through their final cuts, and we’ve got a lot to talk about. GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future ...

800 - Does the last preseason game matter?

22 Aug 2024

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The Packers have one last preseason game to figure out who’s going to be on their initial 53-man roster. How big of a difference will it actually ma...

799 - How concerned should we be about the Packers right now?

20 Aug 2024

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The Packers didn’t look great in their second preseason game. How concerned should we be?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a fut...

798 - What Packers fans are thinking right now

15 Aug 2024

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What are Packers fans thinking about this year’s team? I wanted to find out, so I asked them.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a...

797 - Is AJ Dillon in danger?

14 Aug 2024

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AJ Dillon has generated a lot more buzz than you’d expect for a guy who only carried four times in one preseason game. Is the former second-round pi...

796 - Packers edging toward something resembling football

08 Aug 2024

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The Packers are so, so close to something approximating actual football. What should we be watching on Saturday?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and h...

795 - What if everything goes right for the Packers?

06 Aug 2024

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There are lots of good reasons to think the Packers will be good this year. So here’s a question: what if everything goes well for the Packers in 20...

794 - New Packers uniforms and listener questions

01 Aug 2024

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The Packers have a new uniform and you’ve got questions about the Packers. Let’s take a look at both. GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yo...

793 - The Jordan Love Era

30 Jul 2024

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The Packers are shuffling their roster and Jordan Love is shuffling stacks of cash. Welcome to a new era of Packers football.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a vo...

792 - What don't we know about the Packers?

25 Jul 2024

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Now that training camp is underway, do we have a better idea who’s going to make the Packers’ final roster? Well, yes and no.GET IN TOUCHLeave us ...

791 (for real) - Camp opens with contract questions

23 Jul 2024

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Contract news is dominating the early portions of Packers training camp, some of it good and some of it less good.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and...

791 - Packers have heavy competition among their specialists

22 Jul 2024

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Who will reign supreme among the Packers' specialists this summer?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episodehttps://www.sp...

790 - Packers rebuilt safeties face high expectations

21 Jul 2024

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The Packers’ safeties were the offseason subjects of Extreme Makeover: Football Edition. What does that add up to this year?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a v...

789 - Packers' cornerbacks look to rebound and rebuild in 2024

20 Jul 2024

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Everyone expects the Packers’ defense to look different this year, but the biggest change might be for the cornerbacks.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicem...

788 - Packers have plenty of options on the offensive line

19 Jul 2024

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Once again the Packers are going to have a lot of options on the offensive line. How do those options fit together? It’ll depend on a lot of individ...

787 - Packers' re-vamped linebackers are still an unknown

18 Jul 2024

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The Packers linebackers are somewhat new, hopefully improved, and definitely playing in a new scheme. What does that add up to in 2024?GET IN TOUCHLea...

786 - Tight ends still have room for growth

16 Jul 2024

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The Packers’ tight ends are young, promising, and exciting. What can we expect from this talented position group?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail an...

785 - Can the Packers' wide receivers be even better this year?

05 Jul 2024

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No position group on the Packers faces higher expectations than the wide receivers. Is that fair? No. Is it justified? Very yes.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a...

784 - How will the Packers' edge rushers handle the scheme change?

02 Jul 2024

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Change is afoot on the Packers’ defense, and there’s no other position that will show a bigger visual change than the edge rushers. How will they ...

783 - Will the Packers' re-vamped running backs succeed?

27 Jun 2024

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The Packers didn’t do a full teardown and rebuild at running back, but they came pretty close. What will all their investments buy them this season?...

782 - Talking ACL repair and recovery with Matt Ellison

26 Jun 2024

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If you want to cover football, you've got to know what's going on with ACL recovery. Today, we talk to somebody who knows his way around the inside of...

781 - Can the Packers' defensive line make their new scheme shine?

25 Jun 2024

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The Packers’ new scheme could bring a lot more attention to their defensive line. Is the group up for the challenge?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail...

780 - All signs point to an elite year for Jordan Love

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Previewing the 2024 Packers starts with their most important position: quarterback. What does Jordan Love do in his second season as a starter? And ho...

779 - What's on the line for Matt LaFleur and Jeff Hafley in 2024?

18 Jun 2024

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It’s time to start looking ahead to the 2024 NFL season, starting with the Packers’ two most important coaches: Matt LaFleur and Jeff Hafley. What...

778 - Post-minicamp thoughts and questions

14 Jun 2024

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There’s a lot going on in Green Bay as minicamp winds down. As we head into the dead period of the NFL calendar, let’s talk through a few of the i...

777 - Why you should be very optimistic about the Packers' young tight ends

07 Jun 2024

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The Packers have two young standout tight ends. Given what we know about tight end development, where do they stand heading into their second season?G...

776 - How do the Packers' young wide receivers stack up historically?

07 Jun 2024

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The Packers entered last season with a historically young wide receiver corps. A year later, where do they stand compared to their historical peers?GE...

775 - Devonte Wyatt is the key to the Packers' defensive line

30 May 2024

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Devonte Wyatt is one of the most crucial pieces on the Packers’ defense both for 2024 and the future. Let’s examine why.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voi...

774 - Is extending Kenny Clark a good idea?

28 May 2024

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Kenny Clark has been one of the brightest stars in Green Bay over the last half-decade. What does his future look like?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemai...

773 - How the Packers' offense could be the most explosive we've seen under Matt LaFleur

23 May 2024

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The Packers’ offense had a strong finish to 2023, but we have good reason to think they could be even better in 2024.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemai...

772 - OTA talk, plus how high could Josh Jacobs climb?

21 May 2024

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Organized Team Activities are happening in Green Bay. Let’s check in on a few of the storylines we should be watching.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicema...

771 - Re-examining our Jordan Love takes

17 May 2024

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It’s time to look back at what could be Brian Gutekunst’s biggest swing as a general manager: selecting Jordan Love in the first round of the 2020...

770 - Breaking down the 18-course meal of the Packers' schedule

17 May 2024

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The Packers’ 2024 schedule is out and it looks like a fascinating menu of future football. Let’s dig in.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear ...

769 - How often has trading up worked out for Brian Gutekunst?

09 May 2024

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Brian Gutekunst has a reputation as a guy who likes to move around the draft board and isn’t shy about trading up. He did it three times in the 2024...