Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

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.

The Packers benefitted from an unlikely win last weekend as the Jets took down the Rams, but a lot of Jets fans were unhappy about it. And it’s easy to understand why. So how do we fix that?Donate to our charity fundraiser and win a Packers jersey. Details here: https://bit.ly/TPScharity2020Remembering Kevin Greene (4:47)A minor Packers legend left us this week. Let’s take a second and remember Kevin Greene.Pro Bowl and Playoffs (9:21)The Packers are sending a bunch of guys to the Pro Bowl, but something even bigger is in play this weekend. The number one seed might become real.Fixing Tanking (18:12)I don’t know if tanking really exists in the NFL, but let’s try to fix it anyway.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.

Yes, the Packers won, but they sure didn’t make it easy. How concerned should we be?Don't forget to donate to our 2020 charity drive! https://bit.ly/TPScharity2020Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers face the Panthers Saturday night, and given where both teams are this year, Saturday night seems like the perfect time for this game to take place.Learn how to donate to The Power Sweep's 2020 charity campaign: https://bit.ly/TPScharity2020Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Rodgers is having a great year. A career year, even. And it’s possible he’s in contention for his third NFL MVP. Where does the race stand right now?I think it’s likely he’s actually the frontrunner, no matter what the media might say.Donate to The Adrian Amos “I’m Still Here” Foundation: https://bit.ly/TPScharity2020Packers news and rumors (3:34)An old friend is back in Green Bay, and a current friend might be sticking around.Thoughts about college coaches in the NFL (9:12)We see fewer college head coaches jumping to the NFL. Why?Why Aaron Rodgers will be the 2020 MVP (17:24)Aaron Rodgers is making a case to be the 2020 NFL MVP. And it's a good one. Really good.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.

Your Green Bay Packers are NFC North champs and the top seed in the NFC playoffs by way of a win over the Detroit Lions. Sure, it was odd at times, but the Packers did what matters most. Let’s talk about it.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s always interesting when you get to play a team a second time. What’s changed? What’s the same? How have the two paths diverged since last time? That’s what we get this weekend when the Packers take on the Lions.Vote for the 2020 Blue 58 Charity Drive: https://thepowersweep.com/blog/what-charity-should-the-power-sweep-support-in-2020Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are cruising toward the playoffs, so how do they match up against their likely opponents? We’ll discuss, but first, we need to take on an important question: when is Robert Tonyan going to get paid.Practice squad, injured reserve, and more (1:57)The Packers have made a bevy of roster moves. Let’s get caught up.What does Robert Tonyan’s future hold? (6:31)Robert Tonyan has having a great year, so is a big payday in order? Not so fast.How scary are the Packers’ potential playoff matchups? (17:38)The playoffs are only a month away, and with everyone still jockeying for position, how do the Packers stack up against their likely opponents?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.

 It got interesting for a second, but the Packers ultimately took care of business against an overmatched Philadelphia Eagles team. In a part of the season where winning is all that matters, what does this do for the Packers?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers welcome a team with a lot of strong points but a really strange quarterback situation to Lambeau Field. The Eagles could give the Packers a tough time, but how tough of a time will it be?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s easy to find fault with the Packers, a team we’ve followed in detail for months now. But they’re playoff-bound and Super Bowl contenders, so what’s going well? That’s worth talking about, so let’s do it.Introducing Tavon Austin and Anthony Rush (00:45)The Packers have added two players to their roster this week. What should we know about Tavon Austin and Anthony Rush?Reacting to the NFL’s handling of COVID outbreaks (6:02)The NFL had an opportunity to deal with two COVID-affected games this week and handled them very differently. Why?What’s going well for the Packers? (13:28)It’s easy to point out the negative things going on with the Packers, but what’s going well?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 took the Bears apart, but what did we really learn about the team? Well, today I say who cares, because beating the Bears is awesome. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers finally get to face off against the Bears. What kind of team will they be meeting on Sunday? One that’s not all that different from some teams they’ve played in the recent past.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything the Packers do between now and the end of the season is about playoff positioning. How are things shaping up? A good listener question gives us a chance to take a look at exactly how.Then, some thoughts on 4th down play calling and Darrius Shepherd. Why is he on the roster, anyway?How will the trade deadline shape the Packers’ postseason positioning? (1:33)Failing to go “all-in” at the trade deadline might mean the Packers are in a less advantageous position for the postseason. Here’s how that could affect them.What’s the deal with the Packers’ 4th down play calling? (15:52)Another fourth and short, another mystifying call from Matt LaFleur. What gives?Why is Darrius Shepherd on the Packers? (22:20)Darrius Shepherd is getting lots of opportunities but has little to show for it. Why do the Packers continue to give him chances?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.

On a chilly day in Indianapolis, the Packers were unable to overcome a familiar opponent: the Green Bay Packers.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers have a big test on Sunday and how they perform will say a lot about their playoff hopes. Will the Packers rise to the challenge or find themselves still searching for an identity?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are 7-2 and prepping for the stretch run. As the current number one seed in the NFC, what should we be watching for as they get ready for the final push? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers made it way closer than it had to be against the Jaguars. What does this mean for their long-term goals?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are about to play another game they should win. How do you prepare for that? And what can we know about the result before it’s even played?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are halfway through their regular season schedule and it’s time to take stock of a few things. How are our predictions doing, what stats should we be watching, and what does everybody think the Packers will do between now and the end of December?Predictions it's time to look at predictions all the predictions (3:02)Are our predictions dumb and bad? Seems so.Stats, are they good? Well, the answer is some of them (10:31)I made some stats and hope you look at themListener questions (19:35)Will Fuller, the Packers defense, and Devin Funchess all make an appearance.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.