Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

272 - 8 Ways the Packers Can Beat the 49ers

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One game from the Super Bowl, the Packers face a familiar opponent in the San Francisco 49ers. How can they get to the biggest of the big shows? Here ...

271 - What Can We Learn from the 49ers' Three Losses?

15 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The 49ers only lost three games this season. The Packers hope to make it four on Sunday. How? Let’s turn to the 49ers losses and see what we can fin...

270 - Packers Beat Seahawks to Move Within a Game of the Super Bowl

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t look now, but your Green Bay Packers are one game away from the Super Bowl. Let’s talk about how Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams, and a timely ...

269 - This Week's Playoff Game is a Referendum on Aaron Rodgers

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For years, pundits have chided the Packers for not giving the Packers a defense. Now they have. What will Rodgers do with it?Russell Wilson leads a da...

268 - Should You Trust Total Points?

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Rodgers is still pretty good, but a new stat from a source we trust says he’s...the best player in the NFL? Does that make sense? Let’s figu...

267 - What if the Packers' Offense is Too Complex?

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A week out from the Packers’ first playoff game since the 2016 season, we’ve got two great listener questions. Is the Packers’ offense too compl...

266 - What We Learned From Polling Packers Fans This Season

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Big news for two Packers safeties from very different eras. What does Raven Greene actually bring to this defense? And can LeRoy Butler finally get...

265 - Four New Year's Resolutions for Brian Gutekunst

01 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The decisions Brian Gutekunst makes this offseason will have a huge impact on the team in 2020 and beyond. Here are four resolutions he should make to...

264 - 14 Thoughts About the Packers' Win Over the Lions

29 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Your Green Bay Packers won’t be playing in the wildcard round thanks to a Week 17 win over the Lions. It sure wasn’t pretty, but they got it done ...

263 - 16 of the Best Week 17 Performances in Packers History

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers will wrap up their 2019 season this weekend with a Week 17 tilt against the Lions. Let’s dive into the history books and find the best W...

262 - Three Football Books You Should Read in 2020

25 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The best way to become a better football fan is to learn from smart football people. Here are three books that will help you do just that.Support this...

261 - Packers Overcome Turnovers to Dominate Vikings

24 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

 In a year highlighted by inconsistency and lackluster play, the Packers needed a big win to lock up the NFC North. That’s exactly what they go...

260 - Packers/Vikings Rematch Might Mean Everything or Nothing

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After meeting in Week 2, the Packers and Vikings renew acquaintances in the second-to-last week of the season. This game has a lot on the line...but i...

259 - What Should the Packers Do With Mike Pettine?

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers are 11-3 and cruising for the playoffs, but we should stop and talk about Mike Pettine. Does he have a future in Green Bay? Should he?Supp...

258 - Packers Complete a Bears Sweep (And Earn a Playoff Berth)

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers are winners over the Bears again...and this win comes with a bonus prize.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on A...

257 - Can the Packers Duplicate Their Week 1 Win?

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers and Bears are renewing acquaintances for the 200th time, and there's plenty on the line late in the season. What more could you want?Suppo...

256 - 5 Questions About Aaron Rodgers

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Rodgers has been better in 2019 than he’s been in a few seasons, but some people seem to think he’s a big reason for the Packers’ struggle...

255 - Where Do the Packers Stand After Beating the Redskins?

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers earned their 10th win of the season but didn’t look all that good doing it. Where does this win leave them heading into a crucial three-...

254 - The Packers Need to Blow Out the Redskins

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers have another “should-win” game on the schedule this weekend, but let’s put it this way: it’s probably more accurate to say there’...

253 - Why is the Packers' Offense Less Explosive in 2019?

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers’ offense has been better this year than in 2018. Or has it? In one specific way, Matt LaFleur’s team is behind Mike McCarthy’s.Suppo...

252 - Packers Beat (Very Bad) Giants - So What?

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers took care of business against a bad team. How should we feel about the Packers beating a team they were supposed to beat? Probably fine. M...

251 - Packers Look For Redemption in New York

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s redemption time! The Packers need a win to get back on track in their race for supremacy in the NFC North, and fortunately, the Giants look poi...

250 - Explosive Plays, Offensive Line Questions, And Thankfulness

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you still thankful for the Packers? Of course you are, so let’s talk a little bit about what we’re thankful for in the spirit of the season. B...

249 - Packers Fail Test Against Elite 49ers

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers were roughly handled by the San Francisco 49ers, and how it happened could (and probably should) give us a big reason for concern for the ...

248 - Packers Have a Chance for a Statement Game in San Francisco

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers are facing one of the top teams in the NFL this weekend. Or are they? The 49ers may be more mysterious than we’ve been led to believe.Su...

247 - What the Packers Should Worry About Down the Stretch

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers are 8-2 heading into the stretch run of their season. What should be bothering Matt LaFleur and company? I have some ideas.Support this sh...

246 - What Are the 2019 Packers?

15 Nov 2019

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The Packers are on their bye week, so we need to talk about one big question: what are they?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Host...

245 - Packers Put Away Pesky Panthers

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers hung tough on a wild weather day to move to 8-2. How’d they do it? Let’s discuss.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58....

244 - Panthers Perfectly Prepared to Pester Packers

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers have a chance to right the ship before their bye week but to get to 8-2 they have to take down a team that seems perfectly created to expl...

243 - What's Wrong With the Packers' Inside Linebackers?

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers aren’t getting much from their inside linebacker position right now. Why? And what can they do about it? Spoiler alert: not much.Here's ...

242 - Packers Have No Answers for Chargers in Loss

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers fall to 7-2 on an embarrassing afternoon in Los Angeles.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

241 - Packers Prep for Identity-less Chargers

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers are off to Los Angeles to face the Chargers, a team without an identity, a home fan base, or even a real stadium. But other than that, the...

240 - Packers Stand Pat at Trade Deadline While Blue 58 Does a Self-Scout

30 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t look now, but it’s the midway point of the season. Let’s check in on how the Packers are doing by taking a look at some of the things we’...

239 - Packers Earn A Win (But No Style Points) in Kansas City

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers beat the Chiefs 34-27 to move to 7-1. How did it happen and, more importantly, what can we learn?Support this show http://supporter.acast....

238 - Why You Should Still Fear the Chiefs

25 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s take a very quick look at the Chiefs. You may have heard they’re without their starting quarterback. You should still be concerned!Support t...

237 - How Has Matt LaFleur Improved the Packers Offense?

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Matt LaFleur was brought to Green Bay to improve the Packers’ offense. Seven games in, how is he doing?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/...

236 - Practically Perfect Packers Pummel Raiders

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers improved to 6-1 with a convincing win over the Raiders, powered by a statistically perfect performance by Aaron Rodgers. How did it all go...

235 - Gruden's Raiders Ready for 5-1 Packers

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Let's preview the Packers' next opponent: Jon Gruden. And also the Oakland RaidersSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acas...

234 - The Long Legacy of the AFL

16 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s open the history books for a quick stroll down memory lane as the Packers prepare to meet a group of three teams with an interesting shared le...

233 - Comeback Packers Knock off Lions

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers are 5-1 and in control of the NFC North all thanks to a win over the Lions. How'd they get it done? Let's discuss.Support this show http:/...

232 - Packers Attempt to Get Third NFC North Win of 2019

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a while since the Packers have had three wins in the NFC North this early in the season, but they've got a chance to get there on Monday.Sup...

231 - Talking "The People's Team" with Mark Beech

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Author Mark Beech joins the podcast to discuss his new book, The People's Team: An Illustrated History of the Green Bay Packers.Support this show http...

230 - Packers Score a Big Win in Dallas

07 Oct 2019

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The Packers are flying high at 4-1 after a big win in Big D. What made it possible? Let’s discuss.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-...

229 - Packers Face a Tall Task in Dallas

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers head to Dallas this weekend to face their most formidable foe yet.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. S...

228 - 7 Great Packers Wins Over the Cowboys

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers are preparing to face the Dallas Cowboys and it looks like they’ll be without Davante Adams. Should they trade for a wide receiver? And ...

227 - How Are the Packers Rookies Doing So Far?

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s take a moment to check in on how the Packers’ draft picks are performing so far this year.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-...

226 - How Four Plays Doomed the Packers in Loss to Eagles

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The 1972 Dolphins can rest easy. The Packers won’t be threatening their perfect season any longer. How did this seemingly winnable game get away fro...

225 - Are the Packers For Real?

25 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to invade Lambeau Field and we'll get a chance to answer some big questions about the Packers on national television.S...

224 - Undefeated Packers Still Face Big Questions

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers are undefeated but there are still a couple reasons to be concerned. Let’s enjoy a good win...but in moderation.Support this show http:/...

223 - Can the Packers Go 3-0?

20 Sep 2019

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The Denver Broncos and an old nemesis come to Lambeau Field on Sunday. Can the Packers overcome their pass rush to go 3-0?Support this show http://sup...

222 - Breaking Down the Broncos with Jeff Essary

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers send one DB to IR and bring in another via waivers. Is it possible to get them all on the field? Then, Mile High Report's Jeff Essary help...

221 - Packers Beat Vikings, Remain Undefeated

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers sweated out a win over the Vikings and now have accomplished something we haven’t seen in almost two years: back to back wins. How’d t...

220 - Week 2 Preview: Bring on the Vikings

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Let's take a closer look at the Vikings, who bring their 1-0 record to Lambeau Field for a noon confrontation with the Packers.Support this show http:...

219 - How Mike Zimmer Will Attack the Packers

11 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers are getting ready to host the Minnesota Vikings. What can they expect from a very potent Mike Zimmer defense? We know at least one thing. ...

218 - Checking in on the NFC North After Week 1

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Let's take a quick final look at the Packers' Week 1 win over the Bears before strolling around the rest of the division to see how the Vikings and Li...

217 - Packers Outlast Bears to Open 2019 With a Win

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jon was wrong, and he's happy to admit it. The Packers pulled off a big win in Chicago. How’d they do it? Let’s discuss.Support this show http://s...

216 - Packers Attempt To Start 2019 With a Bang

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're doing something we haven't done in nine long months: previewing a real, actual football game!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-5...

215 - Reflections on Cutdown Weekend

02 Sep 2019

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Your host travels to Wisconsin, the Packers make a bunch of cuts, and the regular season is somehow finally here!Support this show http://supporter.ac...

214 - Final (Correct) Roster Predictions

28 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We bid a fond farewell to Josh Jones before welcoming in a few new guys who are about to take one very late shot at making the Packers’ roster. Then...

213 - Trevor Davis Has His Vic So'oto Moment

23 Aug 2019

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Trevor Davis returned with a vengeance amidst a farcical display in Canada. Is he a lock for the roster now?Support this show http://supporter.acast.c...

212 - Preseason Playing Time Questions

21 Aug 2019

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Does it really matter how much Aaron Rodgers plays in the preseason? And what can we learn by looking at snap count totals?Support this show http://su...

211 - What Have We Learned About the Packers?

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Two preseason games down, two to go. What do we know about the Packers now that we didn’t know already? And whose stock is rising?Support this show ...

210 - Fullbacks, UDFAs, and Kickers Who Can Punt

14 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s fullbacks and undrafted free agents and kickers who can also punt. No wait! Don’t leave! I promise it’s going to be more interesting than i...

209 - 16 Observations From the Packers' First Preseason Game

09 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One preseason game is behind us. What, if anything, can be learned? And who needs to step up going forward?Support this show http://supporter.acast.co...

208 - Jason Spriggs, Roster Predictions, and Birthday Gifts

07 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers made a surprising roster move today that shouldn’t actually be that much of a shock. Let’s talk about the release of Jason Spriggs bef...

207 - Is Aaron Rodgers Overrated?

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Training camp brings the weird takes out of the woodwork. On this episode, we’re going to discuss a whopper posited by two national media figures wi...

206 - What's Training Camp Actually Like?

31 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s talk about a micro-trend in roster construction before paging through the history books to find some of the best training camp anecdotesSuppor...

205 - Was Cutting Mike Daniels the Right Call?

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Mike Daniels era in Green Bay is over. Was this a good call? Why or why not? And what led the Packers to this point? Let’s try to answer those q...

204 - What Kind of Team Are the 2019 Packers?

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers extend a rotational player: was Dean Lowry's contract a good idea? Then, as training camp begins, let's ask one big question.Support this ...

203 - Custom Stats and Schedule Ponderings

17 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s talk numbers for a second, specifically how to make sense of stats that look weird, starting with one of our own. Then we introduce a brand ne...

202 - 3 Opponents Who Had Weird 2018 Seasons

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As we finish out our look at the Packers’ 2019 opponents, we reach a stretch of teams whose 2018 seasons were derailed for a variety of strange reas...

201 - The Tough Middle of the 2019 Packers' Schedule

10 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our analysis of the Packers’ 2019 schedule takes us to the middle this week, which turns out to be a tough stretch. Let’s break down a tough road ...

200 - Why Three Early 2019 Opponents Could Be Headaches

05 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Three non-typical opponents populate the early portion of the Packers’ schedule in 2019. What do we make of the Broncos, Eagles, and Cowboys? Then, ...

199 - Let's Tour the NFC North

03 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s take a tour of the NFC North, a place that hasn’t been as friendly for the Packers recently as it has for most of the division’s history. ...

198 - 7 Games Worth Breaking the Laws of the Universe to See

28 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s break the laws of physics, go back in time, and relive some fun Packers memories. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. H...

197 - Making the Packers' Special Teams Special

26 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We know the Packers special teams have been anything but special over the last few years. But there’s a new sheriff in town this season. What will S...

196 - The 6 Members of the Last Chance Club

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Just as quickly as he arrived, Michael Roberts departs. Probably should have seen that coming. Anyway, here are a few other guys that could be on thei...

195 - Big "What Ifs?" For the Packers in 2019

19 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers have added a new tight end. Is he just another camp body or evidence of a roster construction trend? Then, a few hypotheticals that could ...

194 - 5 Things We'd Change About the Packers

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We like the Packers just the way they are - but that doesn’t mean we wouldn’t change anything if we had the chance. Let’s work through a few way...

193 - Will the Packers Re-Sign Blake Martinez?

12 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers have added a tight end to their minicamp roster. Let’s get to know the newest member of the team. Then, Blake Martinez brings a lot to t...

192 - Three Questions For the Packers Offense

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What’s on your mind? Apparently how the offense will handle the transition to a new coaching staff. We take your questions and try to figure out wha...

191 - The Six Packers Storylines We Hear Every Year

05 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Every year we hear these same stories. Here are those stories.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

190 - Alternate History: The 2015 NFL Draft

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re going to hop in the time machine and re-do one of the worst moments of the Ted Thompson era. But here’s a fair warning: this might not work ...

189 - Bart Starr and History

29 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We take a moment to remember Bart Starr while trying to answer an important question: how do we properly talk about guys who played in such a differen...

188 - How Nathaniel Hackett Can Influence the Packers

24 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nathaniel Hackett is the Packers’ new offensive coordinator. What does he bring to the team? And what role will he play this year? Thanks to a liste...

187 - What Are Our Expectations for Mike Pettine In 2019?

22 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers are on the field in Green Bay...minus one notable player. Should the Packers trade Josh Jones? How did things get to this point? Then, wha...

186 - Something New From The Power Sweep

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're trying something new at The Power Sweep and we're devoting an entire episode of Blue 58 to explaining how it'll work. Give it a listen.Support t...

185 - Is the Packers' Management Structure a Problem?

15 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

An article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel raises some questions about the Packers’ organizational structure, but the better questions might be ab...

184 - How Should We Remember Ted Thompson?

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For a guy who's semi-retired, Ted Thompson has made quite a few headlines in Green Bay this week, which means it's as good a time as any to take a loo...

183 - Who Is Under Pressure in Green Bay?

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers’ roster was up to 88 players, then 90, then 89, now 90 again. Let’s get caught up on the many moves of Brian Gutekunst. Then, after an...

182 - The State of the Packers

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The draft is done. Free agency is long over. Undrafted free agency? Well, we already did a podcast about that. The Packers pretty much are what they’...

181 - Evaluating the Packers 2019 UDFAs

01 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The 2019 undrafted free agent class is here...sort of. We sort through the reports and rumors to bring you takes on this year’s group of unknown pot...

180 - How Did the Packers Do On Days 2 and 3?

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to recap Days 2 and 3 of the 2019 NFL Draft. Who did the Packers add and will they make a difference on this year’s team? Let’s take a...

179 - Packers Draft Rashan Gary, Darnell Savage Jr. In 2019 First Round

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers added a ton of athleticism in the first round of the NFL draft, but there are some significant question marks here too. Let’s break down...

178 - What Will the Packers Do in the 2019 NFL Draft?

24 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After months of preparing for this week, we’re finally here: the draft is mere days away. So what do the Packers actually do?Support this show http:...

177 - Should the Packers Draft a Quarterback?

22 Apr 2019

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Let’s talk about the most controversial Packers-related position in the draft. Quarterback. Should the Packers take one? And if so, when?Support thi...

176 - Devin Bush, Devin White, and NFL Draft Wildcards

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

58…People have been asking the Packers to upgrade at inside linebacker for a long time. But should the Packers listen? And if so, should they go wit...

175 - The Packers Don't Need a Wide Receiver (But Should Think About Drafting One)

17 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Much like their situation at running back, the Packers don’t necessarily need a wide receiver. But when has not needing something every stopped anyb...

174 - Will the Packers Draft a Running Back?

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers don’t need a running back, but they also don’t not need a running back. How do you find value at one of the NFL’s least valuable pos...

173 - Should the Packers Strengthen a Strength on the Defensive Line?

10 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers have a strong defensive line, which means that this year’s NFL draft is a great opportunity to make that strength even stronger. Let’s...