Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

796 - Packers edging toward something resembling football

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

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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

Contributed by Lukas

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...

768 - Redrafting the 2021 NFL Draft

07 May 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 ...