Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

373 - The Green Bay Packers are NFC North Champs

14 Dec 2020

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Your Green Bay Packers are NFC North champs and the top seed in the NFC playoffs by way of a win over the Detroit Lions. Sure, it was odd at times, bu...

372 - Packers Prepare for Round 2 With the Lions

11 Dec 2020

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It’s always interesting when you get to play a team a second time. What’s changed? What’s the same? How have the two paths diverged since last t...

371 - Sizing Up Potential Packers Playoff Opponents

09 Dec 2020

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The Packers are cruising toward the playoffs, so how do they match up against their likely opponents? We’ll discuss, but first, we need to take on a...

370 - Rodgers Hits a Milestone in Packers Win Over Eagles

07 Dec 2020

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 It got interesting for a second, but the Packers ultimately took care of business against an overmatched Philadelphia Eagles team. In a part of ...

369 - Packers Welcome Eagles to Lambeau Field

04 Dec 2020

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The Packers welcome a team with a lot of strong points but a really strange quarterback situation to Lambeau Field. The Eagles could give the Packers ...

368 - What's Going Well for the Packers in 2020?

02 Dec 2020

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It’s easy to find fault with the Packers, a team we’ve followed in detail for months now. But they’re playoff-bound and Super Bowl contenders, s...

367 - Packers Beat Bears, Stay In Playoff Seeding Race

30 Nov 2020

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The Packers took the Bears apart, but what did we really learn about the team? Well, today I say who cares, because beating the Bears is awesome. Supp...

366 - Packers Prepare for a Late Date With the Bears

27 Nov 2020

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The Packers finally get to face off against the Bears. What kind of team will they be meeting on Sunday? One that’s not all that different from some...

365 - Where Do the Packers Stand in the Race for the NFC's Top Seed?

25 Nov 2020

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Everything the Packers do between now and the end of the season is about playoff positioning. How are things shaping up? A good listener question give...

364 - Marquez Gives, Marquez Takes, Packers Lose to Colts

23 Nov 2020

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On a chilly day in Indianapolis, the Packers were unable to overcome a familiar opponent: the Green Bay Packers.Support this show http://supporter.aca...

363 - Packers Get a Real Test Against Colts

20 Nov 2020

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The Packers have a big test on Sunday and how they perform will say a lot about their playoff hopes. Will the Packers rise to the challenge or find th...

362 - 4 Things to Watch as the Packers Prepare for the Stretch Run

18 Nov 2020

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The Packers are 7-2 and prepping for the stretch run. As the current number one seed in the NFC, what should we be watching for as they get ready for ...

361 - Packers Beat Jaguars, But More Questions Arise

16 Nov 2020

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The Packers made it way closer than it had to be against the Jaguars. What does this mean for their long-term goals?Support this show http://supporter...

360 - Packers Prepare for the Jaguars, Another Team They Should Beat

13 Nov 2020

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The Packers are about to play another game they should win. How do you prepare for that? And what can we know about the result before it’s even play...

359 - Assessing the First Half of the 2020 Packers Season

11 Nov 2020

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The Packers are halfway through their regular season schedule and it’s time to take stock of a few things. How are our predictions doing, what stats...

358 - Packers Beat Up a Badly Injured 49ers Team

06 Nov 2020

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The Packers got a win in San Francisco for what feels like the first time in forever. And despite the state of the 49ers, I feel like there were some ...

357 - Packers Try to Bounce Back Against 49ers

04 Nov 2020

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The Packers are about ready to head back to the football field again, seemingly only hours after their loss to the Vikings. And what do we even make o...

356 - Packers Fail Utterly and Spectacularly Against Vikings

01 Nov 2020

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It might sound like hyperbole, but Sunday's loss to the Vikings looks like institutional failure at every level.Support this show http://supporter.aca...

355 - Packers Start Another Trip Through the NFC North with Vikings Rematch

30 Oct 2020

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The Packers are starting their second run through the NFC North before they’ve even really finished their first one, hosting the Vikings for round t...

354 - Can the Packers Defense be Good Enough?

28 Oct 2020

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The Packers haven’t played elite defense, but what if they don’t have to? How good do they really have to be to win a Super Bowl? We’ll take on ...

353 - Packers Get Back on Track in Houston

26 Oct 2020

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The Pack overcame what they lacked, didn’t give up a sack, saw a rookie named Black force a fumble with a smack, had Davante Adams pick up the recei...

352 - Packers Looking for a Get-Well Game in Houston

23 Oct 2020

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The Packers could use a get-well game and the Texans look willing to oblige. How will things shake out as the Packers make just their third trip ever ...

351 - Can the Packers Add Any Talent on Offense?

21 Oct 2020

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A week after getting destroyed by a great pair of linebackers, the Packers have added a linebacker themselves. Let’s talk about the position in gene...

350 - Buccaneers Pound Packers

19 Oct 2020

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Well, we can stop worrying about whether or not the Packers are going to go undefeated. The Buccaneers conclusively ended that quest, comfortably hand...

349 - Packers Make a Trip to Tampa to Take on Tom

16 Oct 2020

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The Packers are back from the bye, getting healthy, and ready for a long run of football. For a start, they get to take on one of the most legendary p...

348 - A SWOT Analysis of the 2020 Packers

14 Oct 2020

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The Packers are back from their bye week and preparing for a long stretch of uninterrupted football. Before they get down to business, let’s take a ...

347 - No Snacks for the Packers, but a Bright Outlook on Defense?

09 Oct 2020

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It’s the bye week, but does that mean there’s no Packers news to talk about? No, not in the slightest! Buckle up, we’ve got a lot to get to toda...

346 - Packers Cruise to 4-0 with Solid Win Over Falcons

06 Oct 2020

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The Packers handled the Falcons to head to 4-0. Who played the most significant roles and what does this mean for the Packers moving forward?Support t...

345 - Week 4 Preview: Packers Prepare to Welcome Falcons to Lambeau Field

02 Oct 2020

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The Packers welcome the reeling Atlanta Falcons to Lambeau Field. Should they be worried about a trap game? Or will the record-setting offense continu...

344 - Should Mike Pettine Be on the Hot Seat?

30 Sep 2020

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If there’s one big question mark about the Packers’ 3-0 start, it’s the defense. And given their investments on that side of the ball, Mike Pett...

343 - Packers Keep Rolling, Handle Saints, Move to 3-0

28 Sep 2020

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The Packers are 3-0 after a thrilling win, and even if it wasn’t perfect, it’s hard not to just bask in a quality win over a quality team. So let’...

342 - Week 3 Preview: Can the Packers Take their Show on the Road?

25 Sep 2020

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The Packers are theoretically going to get their first big test of the season Sunday against the Saints. But who are the Saints? Do they even know? Th...

341 - Let's Talk About Paying Aaron Jones

23 Sep 2020

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The Packers have an elite running back who’s about to be a free agent. Should they pay him? Should they trust the analytics? Is the answer both? Let...

340 - Packers Blast Lions, Open 2020 2-0

21 Sep 2020

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After another convincing win, the Packers are 2-0 and should be feeling really good.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - $1 per month gets you ...

339 - Week 2 Preview: Packers Look to Duplicate Week 1 Against Lions

18 Sep 2020

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The Packers took advantage of a weakened secondary to put up big numbers in Week 1. Can they do the same in Week 2? That’s what we’ll find out whe...

338 - How Concerned Should We Be About the Packers' Defense After Week 1?

16 Sep 2020

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The offense won the game for the Packers on Sunday, but the defense has generated its own share of headlines. How concerned should we be about the Vik...

337 - Packers Handle Vikings, Open 2020 with a Win

13 Sep 2020

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The Packers racked up 43 points to put away the Vikings in Week 1. What can they build on and what should we be concerned about?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate ...

336 - Week 1 Preview: Packers Take on a Retooled Vikings Squad

11 Sep 2020

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The Packers start the 2020 season against a new look Vikings team. Will it make any difference?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - $1 per month get...

335 - 30-Something Predictions About the 2020 Packers

09 Sep 2020

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It’s Week 1! How will the Packers fare in 2020? Let’s make some predictions about how the Packer will do this season.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our ...

334 - It's Roster Cutdown Weekend Time for Roster Cutdown Weekend Predictions (Packers Roster Predictions)

04 Sep 2020

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You know we’re just about to the start of the season when we start getting roster predictions. Here’s our best guess on what’s going to happen t...

333 - What are the Vikings Getting in Yannick Ngakoue?

02 Sep 2020

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The Minnesota Vikings made like the 2018 Chicago Bears and nabbed a pass rusher right before the start of the 2020 season. What are they getting in Ya...

332 - Why Didn't the Packers' Play Action Passing Excel in 2019?

28 Aug 2020

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Play action passing was supposed to be a huge part of the Packers’ offense last year. Why didn’t it work? We’ll dig into some numbers to find ou...

331 - What Will the Packers Defensive Backs Do for an Encore?

26 Aug 2020

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The Packers drew headlines for spending big on edge rushers last spring, but they’ve invested almost as heavily in their defensive backfield. Today,...

330 - Packers Linebackers Will Be "Role" Players in 2020

21 Aug 2020

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The Packers have historically not cared all that much about inside linebackers. That doesn’t appear all that different in 2020, but Mike Pettine can...

329 - Actual Packers Football!

19 Aug 2020

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There is real, actual practice football happening in Green Bay. Let’s sort through the biggest stories from camp so far and see if there are any are...

328 - The Packers Defensive Line is Kenny Clark and Nobody Else

14 Aug 2020

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The Packers spent all offseason getting heat for not adding a wide receiver. Maybe that was justified. But maybe they should have been getting critici...

327 - How Should We Think About the Offensive Line?

12 Aug 2020

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The Packers have signed not one but two wide receivers. Is everybody happy now? Probably not, and I think they might have a point. Then, let’s try t...

326 - What Role Is There for Receivers in the LaFleur Offense?

07 Aug 2020

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We've broken down running backs, but how do the rest of the skill positions fit into Matt LaFleur's philosophy?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - ...

325- Running Backs and What They're Good For

05 Aug 2020

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The Packers have a pretty strong running back stable. What’s it good for? Maybe not quite what you think, but in the best possible way.New article: ...

324 - Joy and Football

31 Jul 2020

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It’s easy to get bogged down in the ongoing slog of a pandemic. Let's fight back by finding joy in the game we love.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Pat...

323 - Setting Expectations for Packers QBs

29 Jul 2020

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Assuming nobody opts out, gets cut, or gets sent to coronavirus island, the Packers have three quarterbacks that should have every expectation of maki...

322 - Expectations for Matt LaFleur and Mike Pettine in 2020

24 Jul 2020

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Matt LaFleur is in Year 2. Mike Pettine is in Year 3. Together, they’re the two most important coaches on the Packers. Is there any reason to think ...

321 - Brian Gutekunst Reaches a Tipping Point in 2020

22 Jul 2020

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As the season lurches towards its start, it’s time to take a look at every part of the organization. That starts with general manager Brian Gutekuns...

320 - I Was Wrong About Running Backs

17 Jul 2020

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There’s a prevailing opinion that running backs are easy to replace, but is that true? A few weeks ago, I’d have said yes. Now? I’m rethinking t...

319 - 8 Questions (or so) About the 2020 NFL Season

15 Jul 2020

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The 2020 NFL season is going to be different. We know that. What will it look like? That’s a much more interesting question, and one we won’t have...

318 - Mahomes, Money, and Advanced Analytics

08 Jul 2020

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The Kansas City Chiefs backed up the money truck for Patrick Mahomes. Good for him! But can you believe the numbers? Probably not. Then, who on the Pa...

317 - Packers News Avalanche, Scheme Differences, and Rules

03 Jul 2020

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There was a bunch of Packers related news breaking all at once on Wednesday. Let’s sort through it, then explain why you don’t need to get hung up...

316 - Weird Moments in Packers/Vikings History

01 Jul 2020

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The Packers have a 60 year history with the Minnesota Vikings, and it’s gotten weird at times. Let’s take a look at a few of those weirder moments...

315 - Could the Packers Trade for Jamal Adams?

26 Jun 2020

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Jamal Adams wants a trade and the Packers can always use more help on defense. Should Brian Gutekunst make a call? Well, probably not, it would be ins...

314 - Is A.J. Dillon the New Eddie Lacy?

24 Jun 2020

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The Packers added a big-bodied running back to their stable of ballcarriers. Is A.J. Dillon the second coming of Eddie Lacy? Let’s talk about it.ESP...

313 - Race, the Packers, and the NFL

17 Jun 2020

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We have a unique opportunity to talk about something important in our culture and in the NFL. Let's not waste it.Racism in the NFL (00:10)Racism exist...

312 - Could Any Remaining Free Agents Help the Packers?

12 Jun 2020

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The Packers, presumably, are done picking up noteworthy players. But should they be? Maybe not. Let’s take a look at some free agents who might be a...

311 - Offseason Decision-Making Shapes 2020 Packers Opponents

10 Jun 2020

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The Packers face a few teams in 2020 that are really hard to pin down. How do you figure out what to make of them now? Take a look at their offseason ...

310 - Uncommon Opponents, the 49ers, and Pass Rushers

05 Jun 2020

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Our tour through the Packers’ 2020 opponents continues with a team they don’t see very often, a team they saw way too much of last year, and also ...

309 - Packers Facing Elite Quarterbacks Early

03 Jun 2020

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The early part of the Packers’ 2020 schedule is highlighted by high-level quarterbacks. How scared should you be? Probably not scared at all because...

308 - Which NFC North Teams Are Vulnerable in 2020?

29 May 2020

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The Packers will play six games against NFC North opponents in 2020, so it makes sense to start our preview of 2020 opponents there. How will division...

307 - 4 Packers Roster Sleepers You Should Be Watching

27 May 2020

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We’ve got a pretty good idea who’s going to be a contender to make the Packers’ roster this year, but every year someone unexpected makes a run....

306 - Taking Stock of the Packers Wide Receivers

20 May 2020

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Leading up to the NFL Draft, everyone seemed to assume the Packers would take a wide receiver at some point. They didn’t, so where does the position...

305 - Contract Extensions, Packers Alumni, and Wide Receivers

15 May 2020

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NFL teams are always thinking ahead, and we should be, too. So let’s take a second and look ahead to what Packers could be up for contract extension...

304 - Examining the Packers' Offensive Philosophy

13 May 2020

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All of the Packers’ offseason activities seem to point pretty clearly towards a new offensive philosophy, but we haven’t really taken any time to ...

303 - A Do-Over on the 2017 Packers Draft

08 May 2020

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Everybody wants a do-over, and two weeks after the Packers made a controversial pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, we’re going to re-do ...

302 - Predicting the 2020 Packers' Roster

06 May 2020

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The Packers' roster is already pretty much set. Let's try to predict who will make the final 53.Offense predictions (4:15)Not a ton of surprises on of...

301- Packers 2020 UDFA Reactions Plus Listener Draft Questions

29 Apr 2020

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After the draft comes the rush for undrafted free agents. The Packers grabbed 15 of them. Are any of them good? We’ll tackle that then try to answer...

300 - Reacting to the Packers' Unusual 2020 Draft, Plus More Jordan Love Thoughts

27 Apr 2020

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We’ve got a 2020 Packers draft class and it is...different. What do we make of it? And now that the initial Jordan Love angst has cooled a bit, does...

299 - Packers Draft Utah St. QB Jordan Love with 26th Pick in 2020 NFL Draft

24 Apr 2020

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Befuddling, Confusing. Indefensible. Those are some words I’ve used to describe the Packers’ decision to draft Jordan Love in the first round of t...

298 - What Will the Packers Do in the 2020 NFL Draft?

22 Apr 2020

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After months of reckless speculation and diving deep on guys who will never play for the Packers, it’s time to do our final guesses as to what will ...

297 - Remembering Packers Legend Willie Davis

17 Apr 2020

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We've got to say goodbye to another Packers legend. If you didn't see him play, how should you remember Willie Davis? Then, an explanation for that cr...

296 - It's Packers Mock Draft Season Here Are Some Mock Drafts

08 Apr 2020

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It is peak mock draft season. Let’s talk about mock drafts. Mine. Yours. Whoevers. These are Packers mock drafts, and each one is its own little gem...

295 - 6 Linebackers the Packers Should be Watching

03 Apr 2020

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A look at inside linebackers will complete our draft preview series. What will it take for the Packers to get one of the top prospects? Or, perhaps mo...

294 - The Packers Still Need Defensive Back Help

01 Apr 2020

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Another draft preview, another position that isn’t technically a need, but definitely still is a need: defensive back. The prospect pool this year i...

293 - Running Back Prospects for the Packers to Consider

27 Mar 2020

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The Packers have added a receiver and brought back a running back, but today we’re talking about how they still could use more of both. We’ve alre...

292 - Quarterback and Offensive Line Prospects in the 2020 Draft

25 Mar 2020

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The Packers need an offensive lineman for sure, but could they also be in the market for a QB in the draft? They might be, but if they are they'd bett...

291 - Edge Prospects You (and the Packers) Should Be Watching

23 Mar 2020

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The Packers don’t necessarily need another edge rusher, but they can’t ignore the position either. That’s why it could be time for Brian Gutekun...

290 - Packers Go Bargain Hunting in Free Agency

18 Mar 2020

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For the second year in a row, the Packers open free agency with a spending spree. This one is a little bit different, though: Brian Gutekunst is going...

289 - Please Don't Draft a Tight End Early

13 Mar 2020

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Our draft preview series lands on a position that has troubled the Packers for a long time now: tight end. Unfortunately, if you’re hoping for help ...

288 - What's a Good NFL Draft Philosophy?

11 Mar 2020

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This time next week, there’s a good chance we’ll be talking about some packers free agent signings. What’s going to happen between then and now?...

287 - The Packers Don't Need a Defensive Lineman (But Should be Looking Anyway)

09 Mar 2020

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The Packers don’t need a defensive lineman, per se, but another big guy is never a bad thing to have. In a year where there’s not necessarily a bu...

286 - Evaluating a Deep, Strong Wide Receiver Class

04 Mar 2020

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Now that most of the NFL Combine testing is over, we can start diving into previewing positions in the NFL Draft. Why not head straight for the deep e...

285 - What Stats Matter for NFL Prospects?

28 Feb 2020

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Aaron Rodgers isn’t holding back his feelings on the new CBA, which makes me think of Brett Favre. I’ll explain why. Then, if you want to go beyon...

284 - Former Packers WR Don Beebe (Plus Five Thoughts on the NFL Combine)

26 Feb 2020

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The NFL Combine is off and running. What should we do with this spectacle of non-football athletics? Then, speaking of athletic: how about a surprise ...

283 - Expanding the Playoffs and Answering Listener Questions

21 Feb 2020

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A new collective bargaining agreement seems to be all but done. Let’s take a look at how it could affect the playoffs. Then, we take your questions ...

282 - Packers O-Line is Solid, Defensive Backs Succeed in 2019

19 Feb 2020

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We take a look at two resource-heavy position groups: offensive line and defensive back. The Packers have worked to stabilize these groups for a long ...

281 - Why the Packers Need Help at WR (and DL)

14 Feb 2020

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The Packers had one really good wide receiver in 2019 and one potential superstar on the defensive line. Let’s dive into these position groups as ou...

280 - Evaluating Two Big Money Packers Positions

12 Feb 2020

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We’ve arrived at the Packers’ EDGE rushers and tight ends in our positional reviews. Both positions featured pretty big spending...but only one de...

279 - Aaron Jones Dominates, Packers Linebackers Disappoint

07 Feb 2020

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Aaron Jones had a phenomenal 2019, but what about the rest of the Packers’ running backs. Then, Blake Martinez was pretty much Blake Martinez in 201...

278 - Aaron Rodgers is Still (But Not Always) Elite and Shawn Mennenga Should be Fired

05 Feb 2020

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We start our position-by-position look back at the 2019 season, and where better to start than with the quarterbacks? So here we go: 45 minutes on Tim...

277 - Evaluating Brian Gutekunst's Second Offseason

03 Feb 2020

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Brian Gutekunst has been on the job in Green Bay for two years and in 2019, we saw the culmination of a lot of his work so far. How’s he been doing?...

276 - What's the Right Way to Evaluate the Packers' Coaches?

29 Jan 2020

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Let’s talk coaches! The Packers have a new one. Let’s meet Jerry Gray, then talk about the two most important coaches on the Packers: Matt LaFleur...

275 - Let's Review Our Bad Predictions

24 Jan 2020

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The Packers won’t need to find a new defensive coordinator this offseason. Mike Pettine will return. Let’s talk about why it might be a good idea....

274 - Brian Gutekunst's Offseason To-Do List

22 Jan 2020

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We’re officially in the offseason, folks. Let’s get the lay of the land before diving into the top priority: decisions on pending free agents. But...