Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

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...

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...