Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

Organized team activities are underway, which means something approximating real football is going on in Green Bay. We’ll talk about the OTAs in general, plus that one big notable absence which just so happens to coincide with some public comments from the man in question.Five thoughts about OTAs (2:23)The Packers are on the field for organized team activities and five intriguing storylines have already emerged.Rodgers on SportsCenter (12:21)Aaron Rodgers appeared on SportsCenter with his old friend Kenny Mayne. Did he say anything?Where do you draft a good tight end? (22:44)Continuing our study into draft value, we turn to tight ends. Where are the good ones picked?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Training camp is still two months away, but it’s never too early to start speculating as to who’s going to be on the final 53. Why? In reality, most of the roster is already set.Where does Devin Funchess fit in the Packers’ wide receiver picture? (00:35)After a year away, can Devin Funchess make an impact in Green Bay?Further reading: https://thepowersweep.com/blog/where-does-devin-funchess-fit-in-the-packers-wide-receiver-pictureWhat’s better, sacks or pressures? (8:01)A question prompts a discussion of the value of pressure versus sacks.Roster prediction 1.0 (13:32)Is it too early to make a roster prediction? Maybe, but maybe not.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if we could re-do an entire draft? That’s our goal now that the 2021 Draft is fading in the rearview mirror. Let’s rewind the clock to the spring of 2018, when Brian Gutekunst was getting ready to take the Packers through his first draft.Vote for the 2021 Blue 58 Book Club selection!https://thepowersweep.com/blog/what-book-should-we-read-for-the-2021-blue-58-book-clubRedrafting the Packers’ 2018 class (2:34)Everybody wants to play general manager sometimes. What if we could re-do the Packers’ 2018 draft? You might be surprised at how well Brian Gutekunst actually did.Where are the good running backs drafted? (16:11)Everybody says good running backs are easy to find. Is that really the case? Or are they drafted early just like everyone else?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers have resolved their quarterback conundrum. Well, one part of it. Thanks to signing Blake Bortles, they at least have enough quarterbacks to have practice now. But does this say anything about the overall quarterback picture?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While the Aaron Rodgers story chugs along, there are almost 90 other players on the roster trying to get ready for the 2021 season. How’s the whole team shaping up? We take a few listener questions to try and find out.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A week ago, a breaking news report about Aaron Rodgers’ future in Green Bay threw the Packers’ fan base into a tailspin. Can this situation be fixed? I remain pretty optimistic.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers always seem to do pretty well with their undrafted free agents. So what do we make of this crop? It’s a pretty small group, but I think at least one guy has a real shot to be a contributor this year.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2021 NFL Draft is a wrap. Let’s sort through Days 2 and 3 before we deal with the onslaught of undrafted free agents. How’d the Packers do?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers added a defensive back in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, but day one of the draft was, somehow, not any less controversial or weird than last year. How is that even possible?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is it, the last pre-draft podcast. What are the Packers actually going to do? We’ll get to that, but first we need to take a quick detour to the defensive line.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers probably don’t need to spend a high pick on either a safety or a tight end, but if they took one at some point this weekend it wouldn’t be a huge surprise either. What’s out there? Let’s find out together.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers need help on the offensive line. That much is certain. But there are many paths they can take to get that help, and Ted Thompson gave us a road map to get them there.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers could use some help at both linebacker and running back, but they’re not likely to spend a high pick on either one. But even if that’s true, talking about what they might be looking for is a great exercise.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers need help at corner again, but how will they address finding a running mate for Jaire Alexander? Will they look for size and traits or college productivity? Or will they somehow find both? SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People have been begging the Packers to draft a wide receiver for years. Will this finally be the year? If they choose to do so, there are plenty of good options.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Next up in our draft preview series is a look at this year’s edge rushers. The Packers don’t need one, per se, but adding more pass rush help is never a bad idea. And there is plenty of value to be had in this draft class.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we start our NFL Draft Preview, we’ve got to kick off with the game’s most important position: quarterback. Why is it so hard to draft a good one? And what is muddying the waters when it comes to discussing these crucial picks?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We close out our season review of the 2020 Packers with two wins and a loss. And oh, what a loss it was. Take a deep breath and let’s return to that sad January day at Lambeau Field.Packers end the regular season with a win (3:29)The Packers needed a win in Week 17 to secure the NFC’s top seed. They got it.Packers handle Rams in Divisional Round (8:40)The Rams entered the game with an imposing defense and quarterback questions but left with a playoff loss.Packers fall to Buccaneers (13:46)Another NFC Championship game heartbreak ends the Packers’ 2020 season.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers have brought back Marcedes Lewis. What does it mean? Well, pretty much nothing. But what the Packers are doing in general points toward one very interesting conclusion. SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin King is back with the Packers. It’s fair to ask why, and while we try to provide some answers, there may not be many to be found.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we continue our recap of the 2020 season, we’ve arrived at what could be the low point of the regular season schedule. Does the Packers’ midseason loss to the Vikings make any more sense in hindsight?Listener questions (00:53)Listeners offer some good questions on free agency, plans going forward, and what the 2020 season means.Packers lose their fight against the Vikings and the wind (15:21)Other than their season-ending loss to the Buccaneers, this may be the low point for the 2020 Packers.Packers bounce back amid COVID scare (18:51)The Packers handled the 49ers and COVID-19 on national TV.Packers nearly trip over themselves against Jaguars (23:29)There was no reason for the Packers to lose to the Jaguars. They nearly didSUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With free agency just about ready to officially begin, the Packers have made some moves to retain a couple of their own players. Was keeping Aaron Jones a good idea? And will Preston Smith be able to cash in on his incentives?Packers keeping people around in free agencyNo outside free agents so far, but the Packers have retained the services of a few of their own.Filleting the FalconsThe Packers welcomed the Atlanta Falcons to Lambeau Field for a Monday night date in Week 4. It went well.Bullied by the BuccaneersThe Buccaneers handed the Packers their first loss of the season, a portentous defeat.Toasting the TexansWithout the services of David Bakhtiari, the Packers still managed to hammer the Texans.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s time to start our game-by-game look back at the 2020 season. Let’s rewind the clock to September, when nobody knew what the NFL would look like in a pandemic and few could guess what the Packers season could hold.Week 1 - The Packers Decimate the Vikings (2:11)It’s always great to beat the Vikings. It’s even better to do it convincingly.Week 2 - The Lions Start Fast, the Packers Bounce Back Faster (7:51)The Lions roared out to a lead, but the Packers battled back in a big way.Week 3 - The Packers Pass their First Major Test (14:28)Facing a depleted Saints team, the Packers took care of business on the road.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We wrap up our position-by-position review of the 2020 Packers with the defensive line and tight ends. Both had their moments, but both were also primarily centered around one player. But first, the Packers get their first taste of free agency, and it’s a bit bitter.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Offensive line is really tough to evaluate from the outside looking in, but keeping an eye on where the group is headed going into next season is a good start. What kind of story does that tell?Offensive line recap (00:51)The Packers’ offensive line was really solid in 2020 until it wasn’t, and that probably spelled the end of their 2020 season as much as anything.Specialists weren’t special (23:41)We need to speak quickly of the Packers’ specialists, who weren’t terribly special in 2020.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

J.J. Watt won’t be joining the Packers, but we did get to hear from a big offseason addition on that side of the ball for the first time: new defensive coordinator Joe Barry spoke to the media this afternoon. What was your first impression?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers have one really great corner and a bunch of uncertainty. How did that reality shape their 2020 season? And are they going to be forced to take another defensive back early?Celebrating 400 episodes (00:25)On this, the 400th episode of Blue 58, we pause to celebrate for a moment. Thanks for letting us continue to make this show.Recapping cornerbacks in 2020 (5:05)Jaire Alexander was really good, yes. What about the other Packers cornerbacks?Making predictions for the 2021 offseason and beyond (19:08)Anybody can make predictions during the actual season. Let’s do some predictions for this entire year!SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a foregone conclusion that the Packers were going to take a receiver in last spring’s draft...and then the draft came and went with no receivers coming off the board. So what became of that position group in 2020?Recapping the Packers’ 2020 wide receivers (00:43)After not making a big move at receiver all offseason, the Packers’ wide receivers were mostly fine in 2020, but it’s hard not to wonder if the unit couldn’t have used more depth.Listener questions on wide receivers (17:35)Blue 58 listeners have a lot on their minds concerning the wide receiver position, including how the Packers will handle this spring’s draft.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our position-by-position review turns to defense. The Packers’ edge rushers powered much of the team’s success in 2019, and their slower 2020 was a big part of the defense’s step backward. What’s the outlook there? Then, the Packers safeties were caught between a bit of a rock and a hard place playing a difficult scheme with little depth. Could that change in 2021?Some thoughts about the salary cap (00:41)For nearly a year, people have hemmed and hawed about the salary cap, but maybe we shouldn't be. Let's wait and see what happens before we decide how concerned we should get.Packers edge rushers regress in 2020 (5:27)Led by Za'Darius Smith, the Packers' pass rush was terrifying in 2019. In 2020? Not so much, and multiple circumstances are to blame.Packers safeties struggle with depth (19:29)The Packers have two excellent safeties and a bunch of not so excellent safeties.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

J.J. Watt is a free agent. The Packers could use some help on the defensive line. Everybody’s connecting the dots. Does it make sense? Let’s talk about it, then review our predictions for the 2020 season.Are J.J. Watt and the Packers a match made in Wisconsin?J.J. Watt is a free agent. J.J. Watt is from Wisconsin. The Packers need help on the defensive line. The Packers play in Wisconsin. The math seems to check out. Is a Wisconsin connection meant to be?Reviewing our 2020 predictionsIt’s time to take stock of exactly how badly we did on our predictions in 2020. Spoiler alert: not all that badly.Are the Bears trying to infiltrate the Packers’ brain trust by hiring Mike Pettine?Former Packers’ defensive coordinator Mike Pettine is now a member of the Bears’ staff. Are the Bears trying to get some insider knowledge?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s time to start our review of every Packers player from 2020. First up are the quarterbacks. Did the Packers have any noteworthy storylines there last year?How did the Packers' quarterbacks do in 2020?From Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love, the Packers' quarterbacks certainly weren't boring in 2020. Were they any good? (Yes, duh, obviously.) And how will this position group look going into 2021?What would it take to trade Aaron Rodgers?Look, the Packers aren't trading Aaron Rodgers. But what if they did? What could they get for him?Does coaching reduce penalties?It's taken as a given that a coaching change will reduce penalties, but is that true?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Joe Barry. The Packers have made their pick for Mike Pettine’s replacement, and it’s two-time former defensive coordinator Joe Barry. He wasn’t Matt LaFleur’s first choice, and it doesn’t seem like he was any Packers fan’s first choice either. So what do we make of Barry? And how will he change things in Green Bay?Assessing the Joe Barry hireThe Packers have made their pick. How did we get here?What will Joe Barry’s scheme bring to the Packers?Matt LaFleur hired Joe Barry because of his connections to the Vic Fangio scheme. What does that mean?How will Joe Barry’s scheme affect the Packers’ personnel?Scheme change probably won’t affect the Packers’ roster too much, but it could mean some changes for a few players.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are currently without a defensive coordinator, but while they wait to make a hire, let’s take a second and talk about their last one. How did Mike Pettine do in his last year on the job?Assessing Mike Pettine’s final year in Green Bay (1:10)Mike Pettine’s last season in Green Bay ended in disappointment. Is there a chance that’s exactly the same feeling Packers fans will experience next year with a new coordinator at the helm?Listener questions (14:39)Taking listener questions on the offensive line, philosophy (in football), and how changing coordinators could affect both?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers have started the process of replacing Mike Pettine, which means it’s time for Matt LaFleur to shine. How will he handle the hiring process, and, more importantly, who will end up as the Packers’ next defensive coordinator?Then, we’ll evaluate Matt LaFleur himself before revisiting what’s probably my most controversial take on this podcast: was drafting Jordan Love really indefensible?Evaluating the Packers' nine choices at defensive coordinator (1:02)The Packers are talking to a bunch of defensive coordinator candidates this week. Who's the frontrunner? Well, nobody knows. But here's some stuff you should know about each of them.Further reading: https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/packers-offseason-2021-dc-salary-cap/2021/2/2/22262879/weighing-the-pros-and-cons-for-every-packers-defensive-coordinator-candidateHow did Matt LaFleur perform in his second season? (15:48)It was pretty good.Was drafting Jordan Love really indefensible? (20:44)Jon breaks down his most controversial Packers take: that drafting Jordan Love was an indefensible mistake.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers have answered one big offseason coaching question, sending Shawn Mennenga packing and replacing him with Maurice Drayton. Will that be enough to save the Packers’ not-so-special special teams? And what’s the deal with Mike Pettine?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the most important figures on the Packers barely does anything in public, but he has a huge impact on the team. Let’s talk about Mark Murphy and his three-year-old restructuring of the Packers.Lasting questions about the NFC Championship (2:30)Now that we've all had some time to cool off, there are some lingering questions about the NFC Championship gameHow Mark Murphy shapes the Packers (15:29)Mark Murphy rarely makes public comments about the Packers, but he plays a huge role in how things work in Green Bay. That's not always a good thing.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, that happened.The Packers came up short in their bid to make the Super Bowl, and now the questions will begin.Should Mike Pettine be fired? Should Sean Mennenga go with him? What does this loss mean for Aaron Rodgers' legacy?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are nearing their NFC Championship game showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. What do they have to do to get to another Super Bowl? It’s pretty clear.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers have an epic rematch in the works for this weekend. A chance to play in the Super Bowl hangs in the balance. Can the Packers avenge their worst loss of 2020?Well, yes they can. All they have to do is take down Tom Brady and the Buccaneers. Simple, right?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers thoroughly dismantled the Los Angeles Rams, moving them within one game of the Super Bowl. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On January 15, 2011, the Green Bay Packers smoked the Atlanta Falcons in the divisional round on their way to a Super Bowl victory.But two months earlier, the Packers had come up short in Atlanta, losing 20-17 on a last-second field goal.Bitter as that loss may have been, it set the stage for what would come in the playoffs. In this special episode of Blue 58, hear how three key figures of the Packers' playoff win learned from their regular-season loss, came back stronger than ever, and took the Packers one giant step closer to the Super Bowl.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s playoff time, and the Packers are finally set to welcome the Los Angeles Rams to Green Bay. Can the Packers take down one of the NFL’s truly elite defenses? Can they keep another coach from the Shanahan tree from running all over them? It’s time to find out.Like what you're hearing? Share this episode with someone you think would love it!Want to support Blue 58? Join us at patreon.com/thepowersweep to support the show and get access to bonus content, including our private Discord server.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Los Angeles Rams are a formidable opponent. They’re also the only remaining playoff team in either conference with more than five losses on their regular-season record, so it’s not like they’re invincible. What can we learn from those losses?Patreon Announcements (00:40)We’ve recently had opportunities to include more advertising on Blue 58, but we’re committing to being ad free.To pull that off, we need your help.Join us at patreon.com/thepowersweepJared Veldheer is back (4:53)The Packers have added a familiar face to the offensive line. Is there a chance he’s their starting left tackle on Saturday?What can be learned from the Rams’ losses? (7:54)The Rams lost six games in the regular season. What can they teach us?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - $1 per month gets you access to Patreon-only content.Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are bringing fans to Lambeau, the Falcons are trying to bring Nathaniel Hackett to Atlanta, and we’re taking a look back at 2020 month by month. Sounds like a pretty busy bye week to me!The Packers are letting fans into Lambeau Field (1:37)6,000 fans will be in attendance for the Packers' divisional round game.Nathaniel Hackett gets an interview (3:00)The Packers' offensive coordinator got an interview for the Atlanta Falcons head coaching job. That's a big deal for both the Packers and for Hackett.Recapping the biggest Packers stories of 2020 (8:09)2020 sure was an interesting year, huh? Let's take a month-by-month look at the biggest Packers-related stories of the year.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - $1 per month gets you access to Patreon-only content.Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kenny Clark is the highest-paid defensive tackle in the NFL and one of the very best players on the Packers. What makes him great and, more importantly, how do you find it? Evaluating Kenny Clark and the Defensive Line (4:22)Kenny Clark is one of the best players on the Packers. He’s also one of the hardest to evaluate. How do fans sort through the weeds and see his real impact?Advanced Stats Part 1 (18:17)NFL media is swimming in advanced stats in 2021. What’s good, what isn’t, and why should you care at all?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - $1 per month gets you access to Patreon-only content.Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers did what they needed to do to beat the feisty Bears and locked up the NFC’s top seed in the process. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2020 wouldn’t let the Packers go without one last piece of miserable news. David Bakhtiari is done for the year as the Packers prepare for a playoff run. How do the Packers replace their starting left tackle? Unfortunately...they probably can’t.A heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in our fundraiser. Together, we raised more than $2,500 for the Adrian Amos "I'm Still Here" Foundation. GREAT work, everyone!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AJ Dillon’s star is on the rise. Can he be to the 2020 Packers what James Starks was in 2010? We’ll dive into that, but first, let’s revisit one key aspect of the Packers’ win over the Titans.Donate to our charity fundraiser and win a Packers jersey. Details here: https://bit.ly/TPScharity2020How creative blitzes helped the Packers (2:23)Mike Pettine did something he hasn’t done in a while in the Packers’ win over the Titans. Let’s hope he keeps doing it.Why do the Packers use their linebackers the way they do? (5:30)The Packers have had a hard time figuring out their inside linebackers. What if they have?Can AJ Dillon be James Starks? (11:06)James Starks had a semi-legndary run as a rookie back for the 2010 Packers. Can AJ Dillon do the same?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - $1 per month gets you access to Patreon-only content.Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers shut down Derrick Henry and beat the Tennessee Titans, answering a few big questions in the process.Donate to our charity fundraiser and win a Packers jersey. Details here: https://bit.ly/TPScharity2020Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers get a chance to explore a unique matchup this weekend. It’s probably the closest thing we’re going to get to a playoff preview...but maybe not in the way you’d expect.Donate to our charity fundraiser and win a Packers jersey. Details here: https://bit.ly/TPScharity2020Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.