Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

521 - The Packers Traded Davante Adams

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers have traded Davante Adams, so we’re going to spend all our time together trying to get at every angle of this situation. If you’re con...

520 - Free Agency Arrives in Green Bay

16 Mar 2022

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It’s been a free agency bonanza in Green Bay. Guys are staying, guys are leaving, and we’re finally getting some contract numbers on the biggest d...

519 - Don't Think it Can't Happen to Us

11 Mar 2022

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We launch into phase two of our 2021 season review by taking a look at the Packers’ first three games of the 2021 season. Remember when the Packers ...

518 - Aaron Rodgers is Back

09 Mar 2022

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Aaron Rodgers and the Packers have done a deal. In principle. Reportedly. As far as we know. Look, he’s gonna be back is the point. So what does tha...

517 - Offensive Line a Strength and Weakness for 2021 Packers

04 Mar 2022

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In many ways, the Packers’ offensive line is the defining position group of their season. It included some of the team’s biggest question marks, b...

516 - Packers Running Backs and Defensive Line Deliver

02 Mar 2022

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The Packers running backs and defensive linemen both had good seasons in their own way. But the similarities end there, and one of those two will look...

515 - De'Vondre Campbell Revolutionizes the Packers' Linebackers

25 Feb 2022

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Inside linebacker has not been a position of strength for the Packers in some time, but that all changed in 2021. But De’Vondre Campbell doesn’t t...

514 - Reviewing the Packers' Wide Receivers and Tight Ends

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our position-by-position review returns for a look at wide receivers and tight ends. The Packers’ pass catchers had a pretty good 2021, but this gro...

513 - Packers Edge Rushers Make the Grade in 2021

18 Feb 2022

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The Packers’ edge rushers were actually pretty great in 2021, but this is a position group due for some big turnover this offseason. We’ll tackle ...

512 - What Do the Packers Do at Quarterback?

11 Feb 2022

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The Packers’ quarterbacks played a big role in the team’s success in 2021, but so did everybody else’s. The unique part of the Packers’ quarte...

511 - Packers Get Bisaccia

09 Feb 2022

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The Packers have their man in Rich Bisaccia. Whether or not their special teams improve remains to be seen, but this seems like a step in the right di...

510 - Evaluating Brian Gutekunst and Matt LaFleur

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Other than the guys actually on the field, nobody had a bigger effect on the 2021 Green Bay Packers than Brian Gutekunst and Matt LaFleur. So, how did...

509 - Mark Murphy and the State of the Packers

02 Feb 2022

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The Packers are starting their offseason by churning their coaching staff. Let’s get caught up on their moves before starting the process of reviewi...

508 - Should the Packers Retool or Rebuild?

26 Jan 2022

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Tear it down or try again? That’s the question at hand at Lambeau Field. So before we get to anything else this offseason, let’s try to find an an...

507 - Packers Lose and Deserve It

23 Jan 2022

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In a distressingly familiar story, the Packers came up short in the playoffs. What went wrong, and what happens next? There’s nothing to it but to s...

506 - Packers Prepare to Exorcise Playoff Demons vs. 49ers

21 Jan 2022

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The Packers are ready for their first playoff game of the 2021 season, and here comes a team that’s been responsible for some of the Packers’ wors...

505 - What Can We Learn from the 49ers' Close Games?

19 Jan 2022

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Close games can teach you a lot about a team, and the San Francisco 49ers have played a lot of them this year. What can they teach us?SUPPORT BLUE 58D...

504 - What to Watch on Wildcard Weekend

14 Jan 2022

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The Packers get to sit out Wildcard Weekend, but obviously there are big implications from this weekend’s games. What should you be watching? I’ll...

503 - Smith Brothers Reunited

12 Jan 2022

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The Packers have the week off, and once again they’re getting healthier. What’s the plan for Za’Darius Smith? Week 1 gives us a glimpse.DONATE T...

502 - Packers Underwhelm in Detroit, Not That it Matters

10 Jan 2022

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The Packers couldn't secure a win in Detroit, but we still have a chance to look to the future.DONATE TO AARON JONES' CHARITY AND WIN PLAYOFF TICKETSh...

501 - Matt LaFleur Says Week 18 Isn't Meaningless

07 Jan 2022

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You may have heard that the Packers’ Week 18 game is meaningless. Heck, you may have even heard it on this podcast. But Matt LaFleur doesn’t agree...

500 - New Year's Resolutions for the Green Bay Packers

05 Jan 2022

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With a new year ahead of us, let’s take a second and make some resolutions on behalf of the Packers. After all, football teams can work on self-impr...

499 - Packers Destroy Vikings and Clinch #1 Seed

03 Jan 2022

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The Packers’ opened 2022 by unwrapping one last Christmas present: a thorough beatdown of the Minnesota Vikings en route to the top seed in the NFC....

498 - 5 Questions the Packers Must Answer Before the Playoffs

31 Dec 2021

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With COVID-19 tearing apart rosters throughout the NFL, “who are we playing this week” becomes an entirely different question. But the Packers als...

497 - Packers Prepare to Weather a COVID Storm

29 Dec 2021

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The Packers are shuffling the deck chairs as they deal with a COVID outbreak, and as a result, there’s a parade of players coming through Green Bay ...

496 - Cleveland Immanentizes Green Bay's Eschaton

27 Dec 2021

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The sky is falling after a close win over the Browns, but we have to push back on the idea that the Packers are cooked. Sure, things weren’t great i...

495 - COVID-rattled Cleveland Comes to Lambeau

24 Dec 2021

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The Packers finish out their AFC North engagement this weekend with a Christmas Day battle against the Cleveland Browns. Cleveland is reeling from a C...

494 - Can the Packers Beat the Buccaneers?

22 Dec 2021

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You never like to look too far ahead, but a clash with the Buccaneers in the playoffs seems all but inevitable. Can the Packers exorcise their postsea...

493 - Packers Hold on to Beat Baltimore

20 Dec 2021

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The Packers stumbled out of the gate and nearly let Baltimore come all the way back, but in the end, they found themselves alone atop the NFC. Does th...

492 - Packers Prepare for the Very Injured Ravens

17 Dec 2021

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The Packers begin the back half of their tour of the AFC North with a trip to Baltimore. But as a COVID-19 outbreak hammers the rest of the league, th...

491 - Is There Anything the Packers Can Do to Fix Their Special Teams?

15 Dec 2021

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Is there any hope for things getting better on special teams? The Packers made a move today that may give them an extra body, but that’s about it. I...

490 - Packers Get Out of Their Own Way and Beat the Bears

13 Dec 2021

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The Packers did everything they could to get in their own way, but ultimately they straightened things out enough to come away with a win, and a big o...

489 - Packers Meet Bears Again, But What Can We Learn?

10 Dec 2021

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The Packers square off with the Bears for the second time this season, but other than playoff seeding, what can we really learn in this game? DONATE T...

488 - Cliff Christl and The Greatest Story in Sports

09 Dec 2021

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We’re lucky to welcome the foremost voice on Packers history to the show. Cliff Christl has just released a monumental, definitive history of the Gr...

487 - Why Has the Packers' Defense Been Better in 2021?

08 Dec 2021

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We’ve discussed where the Packers offense is and where it’s going. Now it’s time to chat about the defense. They’ve rebounded under Joe Barry,...

486 - Assessing the Packers' Offense as the Playoff Push Looms

03 Dec 2021

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The defense has stolen a lot of headlines in Green Bay this year, but the offense is what will carry this team as far as it’s going to go. So, how a...

485 - What Do the Packers Do with Mason Crosby?

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the bye week, so we get a second to take a breather and look around a little bit. The best way to do that is by taking a look at a few of your ...

484 - Packers Beat Rams Before Bye

29 Nov 2021

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The Packers make it to their bye week with a win courtesy of a great overall effort against the Rams. Here’s what this game says about the Packers g...

A Thanksgiving Football Appetizer

24 Nov 2021

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It’s a Thanksgiving appetizer to get you ready for some Turkey Day football.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, yo...

483 - Packers Dig a Big Hole and Can't Climb Out in Minnesota

22 Nov 2021

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The Packers traveled to Minnesota, dug themselves a big hole, and couldn’t climb out in time to knock off a really good Vikings team. There were so ...

482 - Packers Visit Unusual Vikings

19 Nov 2021

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It’s been a month since the Packers met an NFC North opponent, but this weekend they take on the Minnesota Vikings. At 4-5, the Vikings may not look...

481 - Packers Shut Down and Shut Out Seattle Seahawks

15 Nov 2021

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We often say there are no style points in the box score, but you know what else you’re not going to find in the box score today? Points of any kind ...

480 - It's Okay to Hate the Seattle Seahawks

12 Nov 2021

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The Packers renew acquaintances this weekend with an old enemy: the Seattle Seahawks. How is it possible to dislike a team this much even when the Pac...

479 - Why OBJ in Green Bay Might Not Be Totally Crazy

10 Nov 2021

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As if there’s not enough to talk about, Odell Beckham Jr. is a free agent and reportedly has some interest in the Packers. Should that interest be m...

478 - Packers Waste Great Defensive Performance in Loss to Chiefs

08 Nov 2021

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Our first real look at Jordan Love yielded more questions than answers, on top of handing the Packers their second loss of the season. Was he to blame...

477 - Guess We Gotta Talk About Aaron Rodgers

05 Nov 2021

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Aaron Rodgers is the biggest storyline heading into a game he’s not even going to play. But what a story it is.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon ...

476 - Packers Make No Trades at the 2021 Trade Deadline

03 Nov 2021

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The Packers held tight at the trade deadline, which isn’t a huge surprise. But should they have made a move? We’ll discuss, then take your questio...

475 - Shorthanded Packers Steal a Win in Arizona

29 Oct 2021

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The Packers escaped the desert with one of the weirder, more exciting wins we’ve ever seen. How did they do it?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon ...

474 - Packers Prep for a Weird and Wild Thursday Night in Arizona

27 Oct 2021

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The Packers are set to play the Arizona Cardinals under some of the strangest circumstances we’ve seen in a while. Do the Packers have a chance? And...

473 - Packers Handle Washington, But Short Week Looms

25 Oct 2021

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The Packers again won shorthanded, taking down the Washington Football Team on their way to a 6-1 record. But with the undefeated Arizona Cardinals lo...

472 - Packers Don Throwbacks for Meeting with Washington

22 Oct 2021

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The Packers are throwing it back to the 1950s this weekend, which, coincidentally, feels like the last time the Washington Football Team wasn’t a to...

471 - Is the Packers' Defense Good?

20 Oct 2021

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After their Week 6 win over the Bears, the Packers are shuffling the deck chairs on defense again, cutting a corner they just signed. But here’s a t...

470 - Packers Renew Ownership of Chicago Bears

18 Oct 2021

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The Packers took care of business against the Chicago Bears and moved to 5-1 on the year. How did it go down? Let’s talk about it. SUPPORT BLUE 58Do...

469 - Packers Prepare to Renew Rivalry with Bears

15 Oct 2021

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The Packers are ready to renew their rivalry with their oldest enemies, the Chicago Bears. Who’s going to step up this week and make the plays that ...

468 - What Are the 2021 Packers?

13 Oct 2021

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I have one question for you: what are the Packers? And then I have another question for you: what does your answer to the first question actually mean...

467 - Packers Survive Bengals and Themselves in Week 5

10 Oct 2021

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Football is the dumbest sport, at least according to the Packers and Bengals. Did either team deserve to win? No, they didn't, but somebody had to, an...

466 - Packers Prepare for Aerial Onslaught in Cincinnati

09 Oct 2021

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Another week, another uncommon opponent. This time it’s the Cincinnati Bengals, who would be a challenge for the Packers even if they’d traded for...

465 - How Will the Packers Handle Jaire Alexander's Injury?

06 Oct 2021

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The Packers might be without their best cornerback for some time. What happens if Jaire Alexander’s shoulder injury lingers?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to...

464 - Packers Handle Steelers and Move to 3-1

04 Oct 2021

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Make it three wins in a row for the Packers, who handled a depleted Steelers team just about exactly how we thought they would.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate t...

463 - Packers Welcome Reeling Steelers to Lambeau Field

01 Oct 2021

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The Pittsburgh Steelers are struggling at 1-2 and come to Green Bay with a lot of question marks. Will any answer they can offer be enough to overcome...

462 - Stats that Explain the 2021 Packers

29 Sep 2021

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We’ve got three games under our belts. How are the Packers looking? Let’s turn to some familiar stats for a deeper investigation into this year’...

461 - 37 Seconds is All Aaron Rodgers Needs

27 Sep 2021

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Aaron Rodgers only needed about 37 seconds to break the 49ers’ hearts, but it took a complete game before that to make the final field goal even a p...

460 - Packers Hope for Rebound Against Kneecap-Biting Lions

17 Sep 2021

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After regrouping from a disappointing Week 1 loss, the Packers welcome a team of kneecap biters to Lambeau Field for Monday Night Football. What shoul...

459 - Packers Embarrass Themselves in Week 1

13 Sep 2021

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The Packers came out in about the flattest fashion imaginable and were deservedly beaten by the Saints. What happened, why did it happen, and can it b...

458 - Packers Prepare for the Jacksonville Saints

10 Sep 2021

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Enough offseason, let’s have a real season. The Packers are set to travel to New Orleans to take on Drew Brees and the Saints. Wait, no. The Packers...

457 - Bobby Peters Explains the Packers Offense

09 Sep 2021

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We’re going to learn something about the Packers’ offense. And our guest should know a little bit about that, because he literally wrote the book ...

456 - Predictions and Expectations for the 2021 Packers

08 Sep 2021

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Week 1 is upon us. That means it’s time to stop speculating wildly about who’s going to make the final roster and start speculating wildly about h...

455 - How Do We Feel about Joe Barry Now?

03 Sep 2021

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The Packers have completed their roster and are already shuffling their practice squad. Let’s hear from the man who made the moves before diving int...

454 - Mark Beech Talks Packers History

02 Sep 2021

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Today on Blue 58, we’re lucky to be joined by Mark Beech.Mark Beech is the managing editor of The Player’s Tribune and has previously worked for S...

453 - Packers Cut to 52, Complete Initial 53-Man Roster

01 Sep 2021

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The Packers have made the cuts necessary to trim their roster to 53. At least, for now. What do we make of the initial roster? And what’s all this a...

452 - Final 53-Man Roster Prediction

27 Aug 2021

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Except for a preseason game, training camp is all but over. So as we wait for kickoff, let’s make one last prediction as to who’s going to be on t...

451 - Packers Cut to 80, Prepare for Preseason Game 3

25 Aug 2021

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The Packers are through their second roster cutdown. Who’s in, who’s out, and what’s it mean? Let’s talk about it. Then, a couple of key posit...

450 - Packers Unveil New Throwback Uniforms

20 Aug 2021

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The Packers have unveiled new uniforms and I like them, but they’re driving me crazy. I’ll explain why. Then, we’ll get caught up on what’s go...

449 - It's the End of the Line for Josh Jackson

18 Aug 2021

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Josh Jackson has reached the end of the road. What did the Packers get in return for their former second-round pick? We’ll talk about that, in addit...

448 - Is This the Best Packers Offense Since 2011?

13 Aug 2021

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You’ve seen that famous Sports Illustrated cover featuring Aaron Rodgers and all his talented pass catchers. That group powered the Packers to a 15-...

447 - Cody Alexander

12 Aug 2021

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Becoming a smarter football fan involves talking to smart people, and we’ve got a good one on today’s episode. Settle in, put on your thinking cap...

446 - Packers Training Camp Roster Prediction 1.0

11 Aug 2021

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With the Packers’ first preseason game just days, it’s time to start speculating as to who’s going to be on the final 53-man roster. Who’s in,...

445 - Preparing for the Packers' First Preseason Game

06 Aug 2021

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The Packers are about a week away from their first preseason game. What should we be watching for? I’ll tell you what’s at the top of my list.News...

444 - What Training Camp Storylines Should We Trust?

04 Aug 2021

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Training camp is underway and already interesting storylines are beginning to emerge. But the pads have barely been on, and we haven’t even seen a p...

443 - Does Aaron Rodgers Have a Point?

30 Jul 2021

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Packers training camp is officially underway and there is no shortage of storylines to track. But the biggest one is Aaron Rodgers. He shared everythi...

442 - Aaron Rodgers is Back

28 Jul 2021

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Aaron Rodgers has ended his summer standoff with the Packers and will apparently be the team’s starting quarterback this season. What should we make...

441 - Packers Have Talent but Questionable Depth at Corner and Safety

23 Jul 2021

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We’re wrapping up our tour of the Packers with a look at their defensive backs, and there are some similarities between corner and safety. Both posi...

440 - Packers Have Options at Linebacker, But Are They Good Options?

21 Jul 2021

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The Packers are in a bit of an odd situation: they have a bunch of pretty viable linebackers on the roster. Are any of them good? Well...that’s a di...

439 - Thoughts on the Packers Defensive Line and Edge Rushers

16 Jul 2021

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The Packers have some noteworthy big bodies on the defensive line and some noteworthy names at edge rusher. What should we expect from these guys this...

438 - Offensive Line a Strength with Questions for Packers

14 Jul 2021

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The Packers have a strong offensive line in general, but there are more than a few question marks, too. Will it end up being an asset to the team, or ...

437 - Packers Wide Receivers and Tight Ends Need More Contributors

09 Jul 2021

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No matter who the Packers’ quarterback is, the Packers will have an abundance of pass catchers on the field pretty much at all times. But having a l...

436 - Which Packers Running Back Will Step Up in 2021?

07 Jul 2021

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Our 2021 season preview continues with a look at the Packers’ running backs, which might be the most topheavy position group on the roster right now...

435 - What Can We Expect from the Packers' Quarterbacks in 2021?

02 Jul 2021

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The Packers have one thing going for them at quarterback right now: they’ve got a lot of them. How do we sort through what to expect from these guys...

434 - Setting Expectations for the Packers' Front Office

30 Jun 2021

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If you don’t set expectations for your team, how do you know if they’re doing a good job or not? Answering that question is our goal for the next ...

433 - A Packers Dad

25 Jun 2021

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If you had one chance to get someone to love the Packers as much as you do, what would you tell them?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as lit...

432 - A Weak Link on the Packers

23 Jun 2021

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Conflict with their quarterback notwithstanding, the Packers have a solid football team. But uncertainty in one position group could be their undoing....

431 - Packers Playing "Would You Rather" with Aaron Rodgers

16 Jun 2021

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Everybody loves a good game of would you rather, and in a weird way that’s exactly what the Packers are facing this offseason. Thanks to a listener ...

430 - How will the Packers use their linebackers in 2021?

11 Jun 2021

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The Packers have wrapped up their mandatory minicamp and now head into the deadest period of the NFL calendar. Let’s take one last look at the team ...

429 - Packers Minicamp is Underway

09 Jun 2021

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The Packers are on the field in Green Bay. Let’s break down the biggest storylines then talk about two guys turning heads already, one of whom is a ...

428 - Four Boom or Bust Players that Could Shape the 2021 Packers

04 Jun 2021

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The Packers have a lot of great players and we expect great performances from those players. But it’s just as important to get solid performances fr...

427 - The Rodgers Window Opens

02 Jun 2021

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We have crossed the June 1 threshold. Does that mean an Aaron Rodgers trade is imminent? No, probably not. The real date you need to watch is a few da...

426 - Five Thoughts on the First Day of OTAs

26 May 2021

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Organized team activities are underway, which means something approximating real football is going on in Green Bay. We’ll talk about the OTAs in gen...

425 - Our First Roster Prediction of 2021

21 May 2021

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Training camp is still two months away, but it’s never too early to start speculating as to who’s going to be on the final 53. Why? In reality, mo...

424 - Redrafting the 2018 NFL Draft

19 May 2021

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What if we could re-do an entire draft? That’s our goal now that the 2021 Draft is fading in the rearview mirror. Let’s rewind the clock to the sp...

423 - How Do You Find a Good Wide Receiver, Anyway?

14 May 2021

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The Packers have resolved their quarterback conundrum. Well, one part of it. Thanks to signing Blake Bortles, they at least have enough quarterbacks t...