Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

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.

The Packers got a win in San Francisco for what feels like the first time in forever. And despite the state of the 49ers, I feel like there were some things we actually did learn.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are about ready to head back to the football field again, seemingly only hours after their loss to the Vikings. And what do we even make of this game? I’ll tell you … I don’t know. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It might sound like hyperbole, but Sunday's loss to the Vikings looks like institutional failure at every level.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are starting their second run through the NFC North before they’ve even really finished their first one, hosting the Vikings for round two of their rivalry series this weekend. Is there any reason to be concerned?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers haven’t played elite defense, but what if they don’t have to? How good do they really have to be to win a Super Bowl? We’ll take on that question and talk about a new Packers wide receiver who could represent the exact kind of move the Packers needed to make.New Packers wide receiver Seth Roberts (00:30)The Packers have reportedly added a wide receiver. What if the Packers defense is just good enough? (6:56)The Packers defense might never be elite this year, but that might be okay.Are there any defensive trade targets out there? (17:05)We talked about potential offensive trade targets last week, but what about defense?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 Pack overcame what they lacked, didn’t give up a sack, saw a rookie named Black force a fumble with a smack, had Davante Adams pick up the receiving game slack, and ultimately just got back on track.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers could use a get-well game and the Texans look willing to oblige. How will things shake out as the Packers make just their third trip ever to the Texans’ home stadium? Let’s talk it out. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A week after getting destroyed by a great pair of linebackers, the Packers have added a linebacker themselves. Let’s talk about the position in general. Then, if the Packers are going to add talent on offense, a trade seems like the most likely route. Who could be a target?Thoughts about linebackers (2:19)The Packers’ offense was largely exposed by two extremely athletic linebackers. Is this the start of a league-wide shift?Can the Packers add any talent on offense? (13:31)The Packers could use another playmaker on offense. Who’s available?Why not try Jon Runyan Jr. at left tackle? (20:05)David Bakhtiari’s injury doesn’t seem serious, but the Packers should be exploring every available option should he ever be gone for an extended period.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.

Well, we can stop worrying about whether or not the Packers are going to go undefeated. The Buccaneers conclusively ended that quest, comfortably handling the Packers and raising quite a few questions about this team.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are back from the bye, getting healthy, and ready for a long run of football. For a start, they get to take on one of the most legendary players in NFL history. How will they fare against Tom Brady?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are back from their bye week and preparing for a long stretch of uninterrupted football. Before they get down to business, let’s take a second and look at how they’re shaping up with one quarter of the season in the books.One last thought on Snacks (6:47)The Packers missed out on Damon Harrison, but they’re probably fine with that.Further reading:Injuries (10:36)The Packers are getting some players back from injury this week, but Allen Lazard will be out a while yet. Further reading:SWOT you talkin about (17:14)This segment is well thought out and makes perfect sense, I promise.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’s the bye week, but does that mean there’s no Packers news to talk about? No, not in the slightest! Buckle up, we’ve got a lot to get to today, including Snacks Harrison, the offensive line, a bright outlook for the Packers defense, and much moreSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers handled the Falcons to head to 4-0. Who played the most significant roles and what does this mean for the Packers moving forward?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers welcome the reeling Atlanta Falcons to Lambeau Field. Should they be worried about a trap game? Or will the record-setting offense continue to roll, no matter who lines up at wide receiver?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If there’s one big question mark about the Packers’ 3-0 start, it’s the defense. And given their investments on that side of the ball, Mike Pettine is facing a lot of questions. Should he be on the hot seat? And if so, what does that mean for the rest of the season?How will the NFL handle its first coronavirus outbreak? (1:47)The NFL is facing its first in-season test regarding COVID-19. How will they do?An offensive line storyline you may have forgotten (7:02)Offensive linemen very rarely get the credit they deserve, and offensive line coaches never do. Let’s fix that.What’s the deal with Mike Pettine? (10:15)Is the Packers defense bad? Sometimes it feels that way, and it’s hard to blame anybody but Mike Pettine.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are 3-0 after a thrilling win, and even if it wasn’t perfect, it’s hard not to just bask in a quality win over a quality team. So let’s do just that.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are theoretically going to get their first big test of the season Sunday against the Saints. But who are the Saints? Do they even know? That’s the big question heading into Week 3.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers have an elite running back who’s about to be a free agent. Should they pay him? Should they trust the analytics? Is the answer both? Let’s find out together.Why did the Packers wait so long to put Lane Taylor on IR? (2:44)The Packers are doing some odd things with their 53-man roster. Why?Should the Packers pay Aaron Jones? (8:05)Aaron Jones is set to be a free agent after the 2020 season. Should the Packers pay up to keep their high-end running back?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.

After another convincing win, the Packers are 2-0 and should be feeling 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.

The Packers took advantage of a weakened secondary to put up big numbers in Week 1. Can they do the same in Week 2? That’s what we’ll find out when the Packers take on the Lions at Lambeau Field on Sunday.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 offense won the game for the Packers on Sunday, but the defense has generated its own share of headlines. How concerned should we be about the Vikings racking up late points?Lane Taylor is probably done in Green Bay and that’s a bummer (00:34)Lane Taylor got some bad news this week, and he’ll probably be done in Green Bay as a result. Let’s take a second to look back on a remarkable Packers career.Further reading: Lane Taylor’s accomplishments in Green Bay deserve attentionHow concerned should we be about the defense? (7:03)The Vikings scored a bunch late to make the game look closer than it was. Is there more to it than that?Why not run A.J. Dillon on the goal line? And other listener questions (18:38)We close out this episode with a look at some listener questionsSUPPORT 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 racked up 43 points to put away the Vikings in Week 1. What can they build on and what should we be concerned about?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 start the 2020 season against a new look Vikings team. Will it make any difference?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’s Week 1! How will the Packers fare in 2020? Let’s make some predictions about how the Packer will do this season.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.

You know we’re just about to the start of the season when we start getting roster predictions. Here’s our best guess on what’s going to happen this weekend.Offense (4:51)How many receivers will the Packers keep? How many linemen?Defense (11:44)Do disappointing draft picks Montravius Adams and Josh Jackson survive another cutdown day?Questions about the 2020 roster (17:51)This is going to be a strange year, so we have a few more questions than usual heading into cutdown weekend.Your Takes (21:52)We’ve got a few predictions from listeners. What do you think will happen?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - $1 per month gets you access to premium 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 Minnesota Vikings made like the 2018 Chicago Bears and nabbed a pass rusher right before the start of the 2020 season. What are they getting in Yannick Ngakoue? Will he make a difference in the NFC North? Then, what Packers storylines are real — and which ones are just noise?What are the Vikings getting in Yannick Ngakoue (2:57)The Vikings made what could be considered the biggest move in the NFC North this summer, acquiring Jacksonville edge rusher Yannik Ngakoue. What does he bring to the Vikings?Further reading: Yannik Ngakoue on SIS What we’re reading this week (7:38)A quick look at what caught our notice around the NFL internet this week.How offensive tackles keep edge rushers on their toes - Brandon ThornWhy the NFL Draft Will Be Totally Different With Todd McShay - The Ryen Russillo PodcastA big to-do: Packers punch list for improving in 2020 - Peter BukowskiIs it a headline or is it a storyline? (13:24)Not everything that gets people talking is a real story. Let’s decide which training camp talking points are headlines and which are actually worth following.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - $1 per month gets you access to Patreon-only contentBuy 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.

Play action passing was supposed to be a huge part of the Packers’ offense last year. Why didn’t it work? We’ll dig into some numbers to find out. Then, more questions from listeners as we start to ramp up for the 2020 season.Why is the Packers play action passing not as good as it could be? (1:45)The Packers struggled to implement play action passing last year. Why?What assistant coaches are standing out? (14:40)Assistant coaches are a big part of every team. Who stands out on the Packers?Are there better pass rushing stats? (23:17)Mike Smith went on a big rant about pass rushing stats — and he’s got a point.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - $1 per month gets you access to premium 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 drew headlines for spending big on edge rushers last spring, but they’ve invested almost as heavily in their defensive backfield. Today, we’ll explore why that actually might have been the smarter play for last year...even if it might not be sustainable.More conversations on race in the NFL (00:40)The conversation on race isn’t going away in the NFL.Further reading: Resources on Race and the NFLReading about receivers (4:44)Noteworthy articles this week include two interesting tidbits about wide receivers.Further reading: 2019 DVOA by Routes: ReceiversNext Gen Stats: Intro to new Route Recognition modelFalse Positive COVID Tests May Be Frustrating, But Let's All Keep a Broader PerspectiveAre the Packers' defensive backs the real stars of the defense? (11:22)What matters more, coverage or pass rush? It depends who you ask, but let’s take a look at the guys responsible for the “coverage” part of that equation.Further reading: PFF Data Study: Coverage vs. Pass RushSUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - $1 per month supports the show and gets you access to exclusive 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 have historically not cared all that much about inside linebackers. That doesn’t appear all that different in 2020, but Mike Pettine can’t just play nobody at the spot, right? Right?? Let’s discuss the linebacker group and how it could affect the Packers this year.About those media restrictions in Green Bay (00:47)There's a fight between the Packers and the media and nobody looks good. David Bakhtiari deal in the works? (9:31)The Packers' left tackle is the next man up for a contract extension.The roles the Packers linebackers will play in 2020 (10:41)The Packers need their linebackers to fill a couple of specific roles in 2020. Do they have the guys to get it done?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - $1 per month offsets our podcast hosting costs.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.

There is real, actual practice football happening in Green Bay. Let’s sort through the biggest stories from camp so far and see if there are any areas for concern. Then, the Packers have real opportunities for growth on the edge of their defense. Who will step up?Training camp catch up (00:47)The Packers' 2020 training camp is underway! Let's catch up on a couple of the biggest stories so far, including Kenny Clark's new deal.Reason for concern on the right side of the Packers' line (5:13)Not one, but two spots appear to be up for grabs on the offensive line. That's reason for concern.Further reading: Penalties and Sacks Per 65 SnapsWhat's ahead for the Packers' edge rushers? (11:06)Za'Darius and Preston Smith were amazing in 2019, but counting on them to do it again is a crummy plan. Someone else has to step up. Who will it be?Further reading: Production RatioSUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - $1 per month offsets our podcast hosting costs.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 spent all offseason getting heat for not adding a wide receiver. Maybe that was justified. But maybe they should have been getting criticized for not upgrading their defensive line. Let’s talk about that. But first: it’s not necessarily a bad thing that the Packers could regress in 2020.Do you like stats? Here are some stats (1:52)We talk plenty about analytics on this podcast. Here’s a quick guide to some worthwhile numbers.Further reading: Our favorite stats for understanding NFL football betterRegression isn’t necessarily a bad thing (3:41)The Packers have been hailed as a team primed for a regression in 2020. That’s true, but not necessarily bad.Further reading: NFL teams most likely to decline in 2020: Why the Packers, Seahawks, Saints could lose more gamesThe Packers’ defensive line is not very deep (9:46)Here’s the most important thing to know about the Packers’ defensive line: it’s a very shallow group.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - $1 per month offsets our podcast hosting costs.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.