Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

324 - Joy and Football

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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...

273 - Packers Conclusively Demonstrate How Not to Beat 49ers

20 Jan 2020

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The 2019 season is over. A strong 49ers team steamrolled the Packers, leaving us to contemplate what happened and, more importantly, what happens next...

272 - 8 Ways the Packers Can Beat the 49ers

17 Jan 2020

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...