Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

224 - Undefeated Packers Still Face Big Questions

23 Sep 2019

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...