Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast
Episodes
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...
668 - Something for Everyone on the 2023 Packers Offensive Line
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 yea...
667 - Young Tight Ends Have a Huge Opportunity in 2023
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 seaso...
666 - Packers Need Growth from their Linebackers
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
665 - How Will the Packers' Young Wide Receivers Grow Together?
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers’ youth movement is hardly more obvious anywhere than at wide receiver. The Packers have completely revamped their receiver room over the...
664 - Tyler Brooke Breaks Down the 2023 Rookie Class
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
663 - Packers Defensive Line is a Unit in Transition
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 lin...
662 - Packers Running Backs Have a Big Load to Carry in 2023
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 offe...
661 - What Will the Packers' EDGE Group Accomplish in 2023?
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
660 - Setting Expectations for Jordan Love
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
659 - What Defines Success for Brian Gutekunst, Matt LaFleur, and Joe Barry?
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
658 - How Can AJ Dillon Improve in 2023?
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
657 - What Does Joe Barry Worry About?
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 tho...
656 - Maximizing Aaron Jones and Christian Watson
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
655 - OTAs Give a Glimpse at the 2023 Packers
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
654 - Versatility Could be Key for 2023 Packers Offense
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 thin...
653 - Catching up on Jordan Love, Jonathan Owens, and the 2023 Schedule
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
652 - What Will the Love/LaFleur Partnership Look Like in 2023?
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Lo...
651 - Predicting the 2023 Packers' Roster
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
650 - Talking RAS with Kent Lee Platte
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
649 - Get to Know the Packers' 2023 Undrafted Free Agents
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 fr...
648 - Packers Finish Out the 2023 NFL Draft With Athletic Upside
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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?GET IN TOUCHLeav...
647 - Packers Add Iowa EDGE Lukas Van Ness
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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?...
646 - What Will the Packers Do in the 2023 NFL Draft?
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
645 - Packers Can Find Value in a Complicated Receiver Class
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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....
644 - Brian, Please Get Me a Tight End
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
643 - If the Packers Want a Corner, When do They Take One?
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
642 - Packers Can't Ignore the Offensive Line
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 wa...
641 - Can the Packers Find Defensive Line Help in the 2023 NFL Draft?
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 u...
640 - Safety Help May Be Hard to Find in the 2023 NFL Draft
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers have an enormous, obvious, incredible need at safety. It might be the weakest position on the entire roster, with the possible exception o...
639 - Scouting Linebackers is Hard
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 line...
638 - Which Running Backs Should We Watch in the 2023 NFL Draft?
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 cra...
637 - Questions About Quarterbacks
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
636 - Aaron Rodgers Wants to be a New York Jet
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
635 - A Deep and Interesting EDGE Class Gives the Packers Options
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
634 - Looking Back to Look Forward
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 off...
633 - Brian Gutekunst Speaks at the NFL Combine
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
632 - Why Was The Packers' Secondary Not as Good as We Hoped?
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
631 - Aaron Jones is Back, Aaron Rodgers is in the News
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Jones is back, the Packers look into the void, and Aaron Rodgers is in the news. Again.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a f...
630 - Packers Offensive Line Looking Stable for 2023
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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? A...
629 - Packers Defensive Line Disappoints
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers’ defensive line didn’t have a great year.GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episodehttps://www.speakpipe.c...
628 - Pro Football Hall of Famer Dave Robinson
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
627 - Packers Running Back Shine Despite Unimaginative Roles
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
626 - Linebackers Disappoint, But There's Some Room for Optimism
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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…ev...
625 - A Firsthand Look at Packers History
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
624 - Tight Ends Are Awesome But the Packers' Tight Ends Were Just Okay
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, eithe...
623 - Packers Needed More at Wide Receiver
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
622 - Backhanded Compliments and Edge Rushers
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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....
621 - What Does the Future Hold for Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love?
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 2...
620 - Joe Barry, Matt LaFleur, and the Defense are All Connected
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
619 - Grading Matt LaFleur's 2022 Season
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt LaFleur ended his fourth season as the Packers’ coach out of the playoffs. What do we make of his 2022 season?GET IN TOUCHLeave us a voicemail ...
618 - How Did Brian Gutekunst Do in 2022?
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Pa...
617 - The Packers Are Neither Here Nor There
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
616 - Packers Lose and Deserve It
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
615 - All That's Left is to Beat the Lions
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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....
614 - Is Joe Barry Saving His Job?
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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? ...
613 - Packers Open 2023 With a Wild Win Over the Vikings
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 improb...
612 - Packers Hope For Revenge Against the Minnesota Vikings
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
611 - Can Christian Watson Outrun a Cheetah?
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 tak...
610 - Packers Handle Dolphins and Stay Alive
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers kept their playoff dreams alive with a strong win over the Miami Dolphins. They took their opponents’ best punches and stood strong. Mor...
609 - How Do the Packers Slow Down the Dolphins?
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 D...
608 - A Journey of 1,000 Miles Starts with a Win Over the Rams
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.Donate to ...
607 - Three Questions About the Packers and Rams
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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?Donate...
606 - What Has to Happen for the Packers to Make the Playoffs?
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.GET IN TOUCHLeave us...
605 - Packers Young Offensive Lineman Are Important Assets
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 embo...
604 - Brian Gutekunst Weighs in on Rodgers and Love
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
603 - Packers Accept a Gift Horse in Chicago
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 takin...
602 - Do the Packers Have a Culture Problem?
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
601 - The Future of the Packers' Defense Looks a Lot Like the Present
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
600 - Packers Get Run on in Philadelphia
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers hung tough with the Philadelphia Eagles, but couldn’t overcome a tremendous rushing effort. Along the way, they lost Aaron Rodgers and g...
599 - Looking for Building Blocks on the Packers' Offense
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Pa...
598 - Goodnight, 2022 Packers
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.S...
597 - Packers Prep for Titans on Short Week
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Tit...
596 - Packers Pull the Upset and Live for Another Week
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
595 - Can the Packers Hold off Mike McCarthy?
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Pa...
594 - What are the Packers' Options with Aaron Rodgers?
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whatever else happens this season, it looks like another big decision is looming for the Packers and Aaron Rodgers. What are the Packers' option...
593 - Calling the Packers Embarrassing is Just Accurate
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Packe...
592 - Packers Embrace the Possible in Detroit
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
591 - What to Watch the Rest of the Way
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, bu...
590 - No Moral Victories in Buffalo
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
589 - Zero Expectations
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 tou...
588 - A Brief History of the Packers' Wide Receiver Room
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
587 - Warm Yourself Around the Dumpster Fire
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
586 - Packers Looking for Deodorant in Week 7
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 thing...
585 - Would a Simpler Offense Fix Things for the Packers?
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
584 - Calling the Packers Embarrassing is Getting Repetitive
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 abou...
583 - Will the Packers Figure Things Out Against the Jets?
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
582 - Calling the Packers Embarrassing is Getting Repetitive
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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?GET IN TOUCHLeave u...
581 - Will the Packers Dominate their Trip to London?
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
580 - Weaknesses and Growth Opportunities for the 2022 Packers
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
579 - Aaron Rodgers is the Source of and Solution To the Packers' Problems
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.SUPPO...
578 - Packers Try To Build Momentum Against Patriots
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 seaso...
577 - What is Romeo Doubs' Long-Term Role?
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.GET IN TOUCH...
576 - Packers Hang on to Beat Tampa
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
575 - Packers Try to Find Their Identity in Tampa Bay
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
574 - Can the Packers Find Any Edge Depth?
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
573 - Packers Bear Down on the Bears
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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’ issu...
572 - Packers Bear Down for the Bears
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.GET IN TOUCH Leave ...
571 - Is Scheme a Problem in Green Bay?
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 for...
570 - Probably Should Cover Justin Jefferson
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...