Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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 ...

101 - Stats That Could Teach You Something

12 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers are making moves in the wake of their Week 1 win over the Chicago Bears. We’ll tell you what we think of the new additions. Then, after ...

100 - Week 1 Recap: What Do You Even Say?

10 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How do you describe what happened in Week 1? Let's give it a shot.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

99 - Week 1 Preview - Did the Bears Close the Gap?

07 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to take a look at an actual football game. Let's dig in.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

98 - Did the Packers Really Miss Out on Khalil Mack?

05 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got a 53 man roster, now it’s on to Chicago and the start of the regular season. Let’s recap the weekend that was and see what we learned ...

97 - 37 Tough Decisions for Brian Gutekunst

29 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for Brian Gutekunst to make some tough calls. He’s got one preseason game left and then it’s time for the big cutdown. Who stays? Who ...

96 - Breaking Down the Packers' Latest Trade

27 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Gutekunst is continuing his quest to improve the Packers roster. Let’s break down his latest trade. Then, we’ll take a look at the Packers’...

95 - It's Time for DeShone Kizer to Win the QB Battle

22 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back from a trip to Lambeau Field. What did we see? A lot of stuff, and we’ll tell you about it. Then, the Packers are shuffling their runni...

94 - The Two Position Groups With the Most Questions

15 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With one preseason game in the books and another on the horizon, two position groups are facing the biggest questions. We’ll explore wide receiver a...

93 - Here is the 2018 Packers Roster

08 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers made four roster moves this week and could be ready to make more, at least if you believe the internet hype machine. We’ll break down ea...

92 - The 8 Biggest Stories of Training Camp (So Far)

01 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Training camp is nearly a week old. What’s for real and what’s a mirage? What do we make of the biggest stories, developments, injuries and more? ...

91 - 11 Predictions About the 2018 Packers Season

25 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Football season is finally starting and it’s time to make some predictions. We’ll tell you how many quarterbacks are going to make the team, why a...

90 - What Are Our Expectations for the Packers' Defense?

19 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We all need to take a deep breath on Aaron Rodgers’ contract. It’s going to get done. Jon Meerdink tells you why patience is a virtue worth rememb...

89 - What Are Our Expectations for the Packers' Offense?

12 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’re a day late, but officially starting to look forward to the upcoming season. Who are we expecting a lot out of this year and why? Plus, big lif...

88 - Why the Aaron Jones Suspension Matters

04 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers are down a starter for two key early season games. How will this affect position battles and the early portion of the season? We’ll dive...

87 - What Randall Cobb's Injury Says About the Offseason

27 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Training camp hasn’t even started and a key member of the Packers is already hurt. Our Jon Meerdink thinks that says a lot about how the Packers han...

86 - This is the End of Clay Matthews

20 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There is good reason to think we’re seeing the end of Clay Matthews in Green Bay. At least, from a certain point of view. Plus, why it’s dumb to g...

85 - All of Our 2017 Predictions Were Bad

13 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our 2017 predictions show yet another way the Minnesota Vikings make life on this planet worse. Plus, a little talk about OTAs and the Packers’ late...

84 - The 15 Most Important Moves of the Brian Gutekunst Era

06 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Gutekunst has been the general manager of the Packers for six months. There have been cuts, signings, trades, a draft, and more. What do we make...

83 - Five Key Members of the Packers Middle Class

30 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We need to take some time to talk about the guys who aren’t stars. Why should you care about the guys who aren’t making headlines? We’ll tell yo...

82 - Which Rookie Will Have the Biggest Impact?

23 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

OTAs are finally here, and with them come takes from all corners. Aaron Rodgers weighs in on Dez Bryant, we tell you which rookies are going to make a...

81 - Why the Packers Didn't Really Revamp Their Defense

16 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Packers revamped their defense this offseason...or did they? Let’s take a second and break down where the defense stands after free agency, the ...

80 - Why the Packers Offense is Done Changing

09 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’re in the age of the minicamp, so who’s lining up on offense for the Packers? You may be surprised how many positions we can already nail down....

79 - 6 Things We Liked About the Packers Draft (And 3 We Didn't)

02 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After months of anticipation and build-up, the draft is done. Now, we’re left to sort through the pieces. We’ll tell you why you should be excited...

78 - We've Cracked the Code on the Packers Draft

25 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We think we can predict who the Packers will pick in the NFL Draft, which is only hours away. Let's do this!Support this show http://supporter.acast.c...

77 - Aaron Rodgers is Playing the Packers

18 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Rodgers is speaking his mind...or is he? We’ll take on his contentious secret comments and the subsequent walk back. Then, why Jon thinks the ...

76 - Grab Bag

11 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As we find ourselves in a waiting period in the NFL offseason, there’s a bunch of little things going on, so let’s talk about a bunch of things. W...

75 - When The Packers Traded for Mike Holmgren

04 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's Trade Week! We dive into the weird and wild history of trades in Green Bay. Plus, Jeff Janis is gone, Mike McCarthy is finally speaking his mind,...

74 - The One About Trades

28 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mike McCarthy says the Packers had it wrong on Damarious Randall, the Jordy Nelson tour of sadness continues, and we wrap up a big series. Then, we br...

73 - Free Agency So Far

21 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’re officially a week into free agency and everything looks different in Green Bay. Jordy Nelson, Damarious Randall, and Morgan Burnett are gone. ...