Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast
Episodes
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...
172 - The Packers Have an Obvious but Ambiguous Need for Defensive Backs
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Defensive back is the sneaky yet obvious yet nebulous need on the 2019 Green Bay Packers. So how do you begin to nail down what the Packers should do?...
171 - The Packers Can Finally Fix Their Tight End Problem
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers have a chance to fix a position that’s been a problem since 2012: tight end, where they've tried something new every year since Jermicha...
170 - How Should the Packers Approach the Offensive Line in the Draft?
29 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We approach a position group that’s tougher to evaluate than any other: offensive line. How do you make sense of this year’s group of lineman? Sho...
169 - 5 Edge Rushing Prospects the Packers Should Consider
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Draft is closing in and it’s time to start taking a look at the kind of players the Packers might be interested in selecting at this time next m...
168 - We Can Predict the 2019 Packers Roster
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Another notable name is on his way out the door in Green Bay. This time, we say goodbye to Clay Matthews. Then, we address a listener question about w...
167 - What You Should Know About the Salary Cap
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers said goodbye to two players this week, one of whom you probably have a lot more feelings about than the other. Let’s break down the depa...
166 - Five Things the Packers Still Need This Offseason
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers still have some holes on the roster, even after a flurry of free agent signings. But what are their biggest areas of need? And did the Pac...
165 - Free Agents in Bunches
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a free agent spending spree in Green Bay. When’s the last time you could say something like that? Let’s recap the free agency story so far ...
164 - The One Attribute the Packers Should Pursue
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers made a big splash in free-agency! Okay, maybe not a big splash. Maybe not a splash at all. Look, they re-signed Fadol Brown and I think th...
163 - What's the Worst Offseason the Packers Could Have?
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Combine is over and the takes are pouring in. Let’s take a look at one player in particular that’s showing why the Combine is such a fraught p...
162 - How the Combine Affects the Packers
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The NFL Combine is in the process of shaping NFL careers at this very moment, potentially as you’re hearing these words. Let’s take a look back at...
161 - How to Sign a Free Agent
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Combine is underway in Indianapolis, which means the offseason is about to get really silly. Let’s sort through the silliness and talk about the...
160 - The Bitter End of the 2018 Packers
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve reached the end of the Packers’ 2018 season. What did we learn from taking a second look at every game? Well, it’s not good! But maybe the...
159 - The Dead Cat Bounce
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Matt LaFleur is doing actual head coach things, and we got a chance this week to get to know his staff a little bit. What do the first impressions sho...
158 - When Mike McCarthy Knew it Was Over
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s have a little offseason speculation, shall we? What if the Packers made a big splash at wide receiver? It might cut down on Aaron Rodgers’ t...
157 - What Happened to Cole Madison?
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve finally got a quasi-answer to one of the enduring mysteries of the 2018 season. Let’s talk about what happened to Cole Madison. Then, the Pa...
156 - When the Super Bowl Champs Ended the Packers
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers are just about done adding coaches, but one of their last hires is interesting, if only because of his name. Let’s take a second to look...
155 - The Last Bright Spot of 2018
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We’re officially on to 2019, to borrow a quote from Bill Belichick. Let’s take that opportunity to talk about what could be the very last true bri...
154 - When 2018 Started to Unravel
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers coaching staff is edging closer to completion. What do we make of the newest names added to the mix? Then we take a trip back to when the ...
153 - Jimmy Graham is Back?
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest names from the 2018 offseason is apparently going to be back in 2019, but is it a good thing that we’re having another go-round w...
152 - Reviewing the 2018 Packers Rookies
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers keep bringing new names into the building, but this time one is on the personnel side. We’ll catch up on the latest moves and discuss wh...
151 - Our 2018 Predictions Were Not Great
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Matt LaFleur is making moves on the Packers coaching staff, but the Packers still have fewer coaches than it feels like they should. Is that bad? Let’...
150 - What Did We Learn About the Packers in 2018?
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers are still slowly filling out their coaching staff, but now two very intriguing names are in the mix. Then, Joe Whitt is off to Cleveland, ...
149 - Matt LaFleur Hires an Offensive Coordinator
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers are shuffling their coaching staff, and the tide appears to be turning from departures to arrivals. What do we make of the Packers’ new ...
148 - The LaFleur Era Begins
10 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Matt LaFleur has made his first moves as the Packers head coach, answering a bunch of questions from local media while getting interrupted a bunch by ...
147 - Hello Head Coach Matt LaFleur
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers have hired a head coach...and it’s Matt LaFleur. What do we make of this hire? Are the Packers bringing in one of the hottest young offe...
146 - What's a Head Coach Interview Actually Like?
04 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s going to be a busy weekend for the Packers as they conduct their first head coaching interviews since 2006. What is the process actually like? ...
145 - The Coaching Carousel Begins to Spin
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 2018 season already feels like a distant memory as the Packers dive headlong into their coaching search. With two interviews already done and more...
144 - Lions Give Packers an Embarrassing End to 2018
31 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Weeks after the Packers season actually ended, the 2018 schedule has come to a merciful close. Let’s take a quick look at what happened in the Packe...
143 - Week 17 Preview: Forget About the Lions
28 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The wheels of the coaching carousel are beginning to turn. We’ve got our first concrete news about the Packers plunging into the field of available ...
142 - Packers Win Exciting, Meaningless Game in New York
24 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers picked up a win on a quality comeback, but it’s not like it means anything. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to learn. Let’s ...
141 - Week 16 Preview: Packers Battling Details
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers don't have any meaningful games left, but they can spend some time working on an issue that has plagued their 2018 season: details.Support...
140 - Who's the Favorite to Coach the Packers?
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers are setting themselves up for the stretch run, and by that I mean they’re adding guys to the roster so they have enough healthy bodies t...
139 - Bears End the 2018 Packers' Season
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Bears played exactly as we've come to expect them to play and the Packers couldn't respond. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. ...
138 - Week 15 Preview: Bear Hunting
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers can't catch the Bears in the standings, but they have a chance to take the season series on Sunday.Support this show http://supporter.acas...
137 - Joe Philbin is a Serious Candidate
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A former member of the Packers’ front office has some crucial insight on how the Packers might hire their next coach. What does Andrew Brandt tell u...
136 - The Packers Are Undefeated (In the Joe Philbin Era)
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers won a game! That’s good, right? I think so. At any rate, it gives us something a little bit more to talk about than a loss. But what ca...
135 - Week 14 Preview: Packers Embrace Meaningless Football
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers have a (technically) meaningless month of football ahead. But that's okay. Let's explore why meaningless football can actually be great.Su...
134 - Should the Packers Tank?
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Packers coaching search extravaganza! Are you ready for a grueling month and a half of exhausting speculation? I hope so, because we’...
133 - The Mike McCarthy Era is Over
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike McCarthy is now the former head coach of the Green Bay Packers. Where do the Packers go from here? Who is going to be the next head coach? We tak...
132 - Week 13 Preview: What Does a Win Even Mean for the Packers?
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Heading into a Week 13 game against an overmatched opponent, it's not clear what a win would even really mean for the Packers.Support this show http:/...
131 - Finding the Positive in the Packers' Dismal Season
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The 2018 season hasn’t gone as expected for the Packers, but that doesn’t mean we have to be negative all the time. Let’s take a second to appre...
130 - It's All Over for the 2018 Packers
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The 2017 season (unofficially) came to an end in Minnesota. After Sunday, the 2018 season shares the same distinction.Support this show http://support...
129 - Week 12 Preview: Salvaging the Season in Minnesota
25 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers have one chance to save their season: they must win out to have any chance at making the playoffs. To start that process, they have to ret...
128 - What Happens if the Packers Make a Coaching Change?
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Coaching has been one of the root issues for this season’s struggles. So what’s different about this year? We explore that question as well as wha...
127 - Packers Lose War of Attrition in Seattle
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers fell apart - literally and figuratively - in a crushing loss in Seattle. Even if this was somewhat expected, the Packers have zero margin ...
126 - Week 11 Preview: Packers Face a Tough Road in Seattle
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are there too many cooks in the kitchen on the Packers offense? Could be, and it may be the reason the Packers offense is sluggish so far this year. P...
125 - Packers Beat Dolphins, But Big Questions Remain
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers took care of business against a team they were supposed to beat. What can we take away from this game, if anything? Will Ron Zook be packi...
124 - Week 10 Preview: Packers Need a Win in the Worst Way
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If the Packers are going to put together anything resembling a running of the table, they'd better get back to their winning ways and quick. Are the D...
123 - What's the Deal With Aaron Rodgers?
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Gutekunst is busy again. The Packers have made five roster moves already this week and they’ve still got an open roster spot. Let’s break do...
122 - Patriots Handle Packers in Foxboro
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers are below .500 after a dispiriting loss in Foxboro. How did it happen this time? Well, stop me if you’ve heard this one...but a running ...
121 - Week 9 Preview: A GOAT Fight in Foxboro?
02 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers/Patriots game on Sunday will feature two of the best quarterbacks to ever play. Will the winner be the true greatest ever?Support this sho...
120 - Do the Packers' Trades Make Sense?
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers made a trade and liked it so much they decided to turn right back around and make another. Did they get a good value? Was the timing right...
119 - Two Plays Doom Packers in LA
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Losing a game you’re supposed to lose still doesn’t feel good. The Packers proved that this weekend. Why did it happen? Let’s dive in.Support th...
118 - Week 8 Preview: Packers Face a Superior Opponent in Rams
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers head to Los Angeles to face a team that's certifiably better than they are. Do they have a chance?Support this show http://supporter.acast...
117 - Are the Packers In the Trade Market?
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers are back from the bye and we’re a week away from the trade deadline. Do the Packers make a deal to bring in some help? Is this a new era...
116 - Checking in on the Packers' Power Brokers
19 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’re suddenly more than a week away from a Packers football game. What is this, the offseason? Let’s take a second and take stock of how people a...
115 - Aaron Rodgers Does It Again, Beats 49ers
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers got their feel-good win going into the bye, and boy did it feel good. Should it have needed to be this way….eh...maybe not. But let’s ...
114 - Week 6 Preview: A Must Win?
12 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If this isn't a must win game, it's as close as it gets.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
113 - How Not to Criticize Mike McCarthy
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers sleep walked through Sunday’s game and now the national criticism is starting to come for Mike McCarthy. We’ll examine one high profil...
112 - Packers Give It Away in Detroit
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers couldn’t get out of their own way against the Lions, repeatedly falling flat on their faces on their way to a 31-23 loss. In a game feat...
111 - Week 5 Preview: Packers Look to Build Momentum in Detroit
05 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Packers have some interesting roster issues going into their third divisional game of the season. How will young receivers affect the passing game...
110 - Checking in on 16 Packers Offseason Additions
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After four games it's time to check on how the Packers' biggest offseason additions are performing. Let's take a look at their free agents and draft p...
109 - Packers Take Care of Business Against Buffalo
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Despite a lackluster day at the office from Aaron Rodgers, the Packers handled the Buffalo Bills, posting their first shutout in almost a decade. Let...
108 - Week 4 Preview: Packers Searching for Identity Against Bills
28 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We're headed for the fourth game of the 2018 season and the Packers still aren't quite sure what they are.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com...
107 - Reacting to CB Bashaud Breeland Signing with Packers
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a midseason free agent bonanza in Green Bay! The Packers signed two, count ‘em, TWO players on the same day. We’ll break down what the move...
106 - Redskins Embarrass Packers in Washington
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Redskins and Packers worked together to embarrass the Packers in Washington. What...happened? We’ll dive deep and try to figure out what, if any...
105 - Week 3 Preview: Packers and Redskins Going in Different Directions
21 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Though their records are similar, the Packers and Redskins seem like teams headed in very different directions. That could work to the Packers' advant...
104 - Can the Packers Fix their Pass Rush? (And Other Questions)
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We have a boatload of listener questions to get to on this episode. We’ll dive deep on edge rushers, running backs, and how to keep opposing fans ou...
103 - Week 3 Recap: Vikings Tie a Disappointing Surprise
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A tie. Ok. Well. That’s not what anybody was hoping for or expecting, but here we are. How did this happen? And how could things have gone different...
102 - Week 2 Preview: Packers and Vikings at a Turning Point?
14 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Vikings have had the Packers' number for some time. Could that be about to change?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on ...