Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast
Episodes
768 - Redrafting the 2021 NFL Draft
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Now that the 2024 NFL Draft is over and done, let’s hop in the time machine and go back to 2021. What could the Packers have done differently?GET IN...
767 - Predicting the 2024 Packers Roster
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With free agency a distant memory and the NFL Draft now over, it’s time to take a crack at predicting this year’s Packers roster.GET IN TOUCHLeave...
766 - Post-Draft Mailbag
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
People have questions after the Packers finished up their draft class, and I have answers. Well, sort of.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear you...
765 - 2024 UDFA Roundup
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Undrafted free agents are a hallmark of the Packers’ success over the years. Who have they nabbed this time around?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail ...
764 - How Did the Packers Do on Days 2 and 3 of the Draft?
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers double and triple dipped on the offensive line and at safety on days two and three of the 2024 NFL Draft. Was it the right move?GET IN TOU...
763 - Packers Add Arizona Offensive Lineman Jordan Morgan
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers add a big body on their offensive line, selecting Arizona offensive lineman Jordan Morgan. Let’s break it down.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a vo...
762 - What Will the Packers Do in the 2024 NFL Draft?
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve done all the prep. What are the Packers actually going to do?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episodehttps://www...
761 - Justis Mosqueda and Tyler Brooke Explain the NFL Draft
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After weeks of trying to figure out what the Packers should do in the NFL Draft, it seemed like a good time to bring in a couple of guys who know what...
760 - NFL Draft Mailbag
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We take your questions on anything and everything that’s on your mind.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episodehttps://...
759 - Plenty of Talent to Consider on the Defensive Line
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The NFL Draft is nearly here and that means we’ve got to wrap up our pre-draft previews. If the Packers are ready to add talent on the defensive lin...
758 - How Will the Packers Handle the Offensive Line in the 2024 NFL Draft?
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If the Packers have a big need on offense, it’s on the offensive line. How and when should the Packers address it?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail a...
757 - The Packers Don't Need Another Tight End (But I Want One Anyway)
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With two promising young tight ends already on the roster, the Packers definitely don’t need to draft another one, right? Right?!GET IN TOUCHLeave u...
756 - Packers Need a Dance Partner at Safety
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Xavier McKinney solved the Packers’ biggest defensive need, but the Packers need to give him a running mate. So let’s find him one today, and thro...
755 - Packers Have Options at Cornerback in 2024 Draft
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers probably could use some help at cornerback, but the kind of help they need will depend a lot on their internal opinion of the position. Wh...
754 - Why the Packers Shouldn't Ignore Wide Receivers in the 2024 Draft
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers don’t need a receiver, but ignoring the position can bring its own problems. Fortunately, there is a full menu of options available in t...
753 - Packers Need a Linebacker in the 2024 NFL Draft
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers are in need of some help at linebacker, but what help is there to be had? Let’s take a look at this year’s class of prospects.GET IN T...
752 - Quarterbacks and Running Backs in the 2024 NFL Draft
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers seem all but set at both quarterback and running back, but there’s reason to think they’re in the market for more. How do you find a g...
751 - Packers Don't Need an EDGE (but there are some interesting ones)
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to dive into the NFL Draft and we’re coming out of the gates with edge rushers. It’s not a high-end need for the Packers, but it’s a...
750 - Meet Josh Jacobs and Xavier McKinney
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We got to meet the Packers’ two newest additions today. What did they have to say during their first appearances in Green Bay? And what else might b...
749 - Packers Make Big Moves in Free Agency Bonanza
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers have had a very busy start to free agency, with big names leaving Green Bay and donning the green and gold. Let’s break it all down.GET ...
748 - Who Should the Packers Target in Free Agency?
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Free agency is looming and the Packers might be spenders this year. Who will they bring to Green Bay, if anyone?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and h...
747- 2023 Recap: Safeties, Offensive Line, and Specialists
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re capping off our position-by-position look at the 2023 Packers with a tour through the safety room, a check-in with the offensive line, and a q...
746 - 2023 Recap: Cornerbacks Struggle in Bigger Roles
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers’ cornerbacks had an up and down journey in 2023, some of which was due to things outside their control. How does a new scheme affect thi...
745 - 2023 Recap: Tight Ends Give a Tantalizing Glimpse of the Future
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers took two tight ends in the 2023 NFL Draft, and both made huge strides during the season, leading to an overall very exciting season for wh...
744 - 2023 Recap: What Did Joe Barry Want from the Linebackers, Anyway?
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers linebackers are almost a forgotten child on defense. Were they the problem in 2023? Not necessarily. But did they make the defense better?...
743 - 2023 Recap: Packers Wide Receivers Make the Grade
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers went ultra-young at wide receiver and it paid off with a pretty spectacular season. How does this group build for next year?GET IN TOUCHLe...
742 - 2023 Recap: Packers Defensive Line Excels in Strange Role
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about the defensive line. Like their teammates on the edge, the story of the Packers’ defensive line might have more to do with how the...
741 - Packers Running Backs Show Value in 2023
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers gave us a good example of how valuable running backs can be in 2023, but no position group has a murkier outlook for 2024. How will this g...
740 - Packers Edge Rushers Turn in a Solid 2023
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers’ edge rushers delivered on their potential in 2023, but with changes coming to the defense, how does this unit project for next season?G...
739 - Coaching Changes, Coordinators, and Quarterbacks
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers are filling out their coaching staff as Jeff Hafley begins to put his spin on the defense. Who’s in, who’s out, and who should you kno...
738 - Jeff Hafley is the Packers' DC
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers have a new defensive coordinator. Welcome to the Jeff Hafley era.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episodehtt...
737 - Packers' Defensive Coordinator Candidates In Their Own Words
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers’ search for a defensive coordinator appears to be heating up. Who’s it going to be? And will Matt LaFleur get it right this time?GET I...
736 - Joe Barry is Gone, Brian Gutekunst is Crushing It
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise, surprise, the Packers are going to have a new defensive coordinator in 2024. Who’s it going to be and how did we get here?GET IN TOUCHLeav...
735 - The State of the Packers
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2023 Packers season is over. Now it’s time to start taking a look at what was, why it was that way, and what’s going to happen in the future.G...
734 - Victory Escapes the Packers in San Francisco
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was there and then it was gone. The Packers fell to the 49ers practically by their own hand. Now it’s time to lick our wounds and figure out what...
733 - The Packers Can Beat the 49ers
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers are beyond what anybody expected and probably beyond what anybody could have hoped for. Now they have to face what could be the best remai...
732 - Who Will Step Up for the Packers' Defense?
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Slowing down Kyle Shanahan’s powerful 49ers is going to require a big effort on defense, and that effort is going to come down as much to who’s pl...
731 - The Packers Destroyed the Cowboys
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers destroyed the Dallas Cowboys. That’s it. That’s the whole intro.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode...
730 - Can the Packers Pull an Upset in Dallas?
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers have come a long way this season, and their next stop in their ascension is Dallas. Or Arlington. Wherever the Cowboys play. It’s playof...
729 - Does Jordan Love Prove that QBs Should Sit?
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Love exceeded expectations in 2023, but can we put some numbers to his success? And maybe there’s a deeper question: is Love a model for the ...
728 - The Packers are Playoff-Bound
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers took care of business, beat the Bears, and earned a spot in the playoffs. Take a moment and savor this one before we move on to what’s n...
727 - Can the Packers' Right the Final Wrong of 2022?
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers have a chance to do in 2023 what they couldn’t do in 2022: lock up a playoff spot with a home win over a divisional opponent. Will they ...
726 - 2024 Resolutions for the Green Bay Packers
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re starting a new year, which means that it’s the perfect time for some Packers-themed resolutions. What should be on the team’s self-improve...
725 - Packers Produce Perfect Symmetry for 2023 in Win over Vikings
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers closed out 2023 with a win over the Minnesota Vikings. And not just a win, but a great one, setting themselves up for a big game to finish...
724 - Will the Packers' Keep their Playoff Hopes Alive?
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers have another quasi-playoff game on tap this weekend. Can they take care of the Minnesota Vikings and their backup QB?DONATE TO OUR 2023 CH...
723 - Counting Up Our Christmas Gifts
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the Packers prepare for their final two games of the season, in the spirit of Christmas we should take a pause and take a look at what we’ve been...
722 - Can Anyone Rescue the Packers' Defense?
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Barry is going to be in Green Bay for the remainder of this season. Who else can we turn to for help on defense?DONATE TO OUR 2023 CHARITY FUNDRAI...
721 - Matt LaFleur Defends and Keeps Joe Barry
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Barry is still the Packers’ defensive coordinator. Matt LaFleur spent some time this week explaining why that’s the case. How should we feel a...
720 - Joe Barry? Joe Barry! Joe Barry
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers dropped the ball at home in the closet thing they’ll probably see to a must-win game this year. What needs to happen now?DONATE TO OUR 2...
719 - Can the Packers Rebound Against the Buccaneers?
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a month of steady and sometimes spectacular progress, the Packers fell apart on Monday Night Football. Can they right the ship against the Bucca...
718 - High-Flying Packers Humbled in New York
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers were humbled in New York, falling on their face against the Giants. What do we take from this game?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and he...
717 - Can the Packers Win a Game They're Supposed to Win?
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 week...
716 - Let's Talk Romeo Doubs and Joe Barry
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 polariz...
715 - The Packers Did the Thing
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. They actually went out and did it. GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear y...
714 - Chiefs and Narratives Descend on Lambeau
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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…...
713 - Veterans Powering the Packers' Turnaround
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 quarterbac...
712 - Packers Beat the Lions and Launch Another Late-Season Push
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers took out the Lions in convincing fashion on Thanksgiving, and suddenly we’re having very different conversations about this team. Who ar...
711 - Can the Packers Beat the Lions?
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
710 - Are the Packers Turning a Corner?
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ove...
709 - Checking in on the Packers' Rookies
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
708 - Comparing Christian Watson and Davante Adams Doesn't Make Sense
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
707 - What Do We Take from the Packers' Loss in Pittsburgh?
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
706 - Can the Packers Stack Success Against the Steelers?
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Steele...
705 - Don't Fear the Rebuild
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
704 - Packers Snap Losing Skid and Show Improvement Against Rams
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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?G...
703 - It's Preseason Season
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If the Packers are going to treat this season like it’s just for evaluation, we should too. It’s preseason Week 12, folks!GET IN TOUCHLeave us a v...
702 - Farewell, Rasul
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
701 - Vikings Embarrass Packers, Packers Embarrass Packers
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 woul...
700 - How Do We Fix the Packers' Offense?
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ca...
699 - What if the Packers Tore it Down?
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 everythi...
698 - Bad Times in Denver
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a ...
697 - Answering Injury Questions with Luke Lines
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 some...
696 - Talking NFL Offensive Trends with Bobby Peters
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 def...
695 - What if the Packers Fire Joe Barry?
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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?GET I...
694 - Who is Helping the Packers Win?
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 helpin...
693 - Packers Stumble to Humbling Loss in Las Vegas
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers lost to a genuinely bad team in the Las Vegas Raiders. What does that say about the Packers?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear your...
692 - Lions Embarrass Packers on Thursday Night Football
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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?GE...
691 - Lions Invade Lambeau on Thursday Night Football
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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?GET...
690 - Love and the Packers Rally for a Thrilling Win
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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?...
689 - The Packers Control Their Own Story In Week 3
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 fi...
688 - Is Everything Joe Barry's Fault?
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
687 - Packers Come Up Short in Atlanta
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
686 - Can the Packers Make it 2-0 to Start 2023?
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Pac...
685 - Aaron Rodgers' Injury, More on Week 1, AJ Dillon Context
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
684 - Packers Blast Bears to Open 2023 in Style
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers hammered the Bears in Chicago and started 2023 in style. Let’s unpack this delightful Week 1 win together.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicema...
683 - Packers Prepare to Start Post-Rodgers Era Against Bears
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
682 - Packers Tweak Roster After Initial Cutdown
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
681 - Meet the (Initial) 2023 Green Bay Packers
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
680 - Recapping the Packers' Position Battles Before Preseason Game 3
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers’ final preseason game is bearing down on us. How will their biggest position battles sort out? Who will come out on top?GET IN TOUCHLeav...
679 - How Do the Packers Sort Their Roster Priorities?
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 sor...
678 - Who Will Win the Packers' Safety Competition?
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 em...
677 - Opportunity Knocks in Green Bay
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Opportunity is knocking in Green Bay after the Packers’ first preseason game. Injuries, roster holes, and roster turnover are opening doors left and...
676 - What to Watch in the Packers' First Preseason Game of 2023
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
675 - Rashan Gary is Back and That's Awesome
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers are in Cincinnati, preparing for their first preseason game. They’re also making moves, including one that could dramatically shape the ...
674 - Can We Say Something Nice About Joe Barry?
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
673 - Catching Up on Packers Training Camp
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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?GET ...
672 - Why
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why follow a team if it's all going to end in disappointment?Funny you should ask.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acas...
671 - Discussing ACL Recovery with Athletic Trainer Luke Lines
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 injur...
670 - The Packers Have a Lot of Defensive Backs
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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? W...
669 - Special Teams, Specialists, and Rich Bisaccia
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...