Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast
Episodes
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...
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...