Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

Let’s take a moment to check in on how the Packers’ draft picks are performing so far this year.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 1972 Dolphins can rest easy. The Packers won’t be threatening their perfect season any longer. How did this seemingly winnable game get away from the Packers?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to invade Lambeau Field and we'll get a chance to answer some big questions about the Packers on national television.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are undefeated but there are still a couple reasons to be concerned. Let’s enjoy a good win...but in moderation.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Denver Broncos and an old nemesis come to Lambeau Field on Sunday. Can the Packers overcome their pass rush to go 3-0?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers send one DB to IR and bring in another via waivers. Is it possible to get them all on the field? Then, Mile High Report's Jeff Essary helps us understand the Broncos defense.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers sweated out a win over the Vikings and now have accomplished something we haven’t seen in almost two years: back to back wins. How’d they do it? Let’s discuss.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's take a closer look at the Vikings, who bring their 1-0 record to Lambeau Field for a noon confrontation with the Packers.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are getting ready to host the Minnesota Vikings. What can they expect from a very potent Mike Zimmer defense? We know at least one thing. Here’s how it’ll work.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's take a quick final look at the Packers' Week 1 win over the Bears before strolling around the rest of the division to see how the Vikings and Lions looked in their first game of the season.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon was wrong, and he's happy to admit it. The Packers pulled off a big win in Chicago. How’d they do it? Let’s discuss.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're doing something we haven't done in nine long months: previewing a real, actual football game!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your host travels to Wisconsin, the Packers make a bunch of cuts, and the regular season is somehow finally here!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We bid a fond farewell to Josh Jones before welcoming in a few new guys who are about to take one very late shot at making the Packers’ roster. Then, we’ll take our own last shot at predicting the final 53.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trevor Davis returned with a vengeance amidst a farcical display in Canada. Is he a lock for the roster now?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does it really matter how much Aaron Rodgers plays in the preseason? And what can we learn by looking at snap count totals?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two preseason games down, two to go. What do we know about the Packers now that we didn’t know already? And whose stock is rising?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s fullbacks and undrafted free agents and kickers who can also punt. No wait! Don’t leave! I promise it’s going to be more interesting than it sounds.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One preseason game is behind us. What, if anything, can be learned? And who needs to step up going forward?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers made a surprising roster move today that shouldn’t actually be that much of a shock. Let’s talk about the release of Jason Spriggs before making some roster predictions. Then, it’s time to give thanks for other teams around the NFL.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Training camp brings the weird takes out of the woodwork. On this episode, we’re going to discuss a whopper posited by two national media figures within the last week: namely, that Aaron Rodgers is overrated.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s talk about a micro-trend in roster construction before paging through the history books to find some of the best training camp anecdotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mike Daniels era in Green Bay is over. Was this a good call? Why or why not? And what led the Packers to this point? Let’s try to answer those questions.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers extend a rotational player: was Dean Lowry's contract a good idea? Then, as training camp begins, let's ask one big question.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s talk numbers for a second, specifically how to make sense of stats that look weird, starting with one of our own. Then we introduce a brand new metric to the lineup at The Power Sweep. Finally, Mark Murphy made a comment about the NFL schedule that we can’t let slip by.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we finish out our look at the Packers’ 2019 opponents, we reach a stretch of teams whose 2018 seasons were derailed for a variety of strange reasons. How scared should the Packers be of these unknown quantities?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our analysis of the Packers’ 2019 schedule takes us to the middle this week, which turns out to be a tough stretch. Let’s break down a tough road trip for the Packers in addition to dates with a couple teams that are hard to predict.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three non-typical opponents populate the early portion of the Packers’ schedule in 2019. What do we make of the Broncos, Eagles, and Cowboys? Then, let’s take a brief moment to recognize a milestone.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s take a tour of the NFC North, a place that hasn’t been as friendly for the Packers recently as it has for most of the division’s history. How do they figure to stand up against their divisional rivals this year?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s break the laws of physics, go back in time, and relive some fun Packers memories. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We know the Packers special teams have been anything but special over the last few years. But there’s a new sheriff in town this season. What will Shawn Mennenga have to do to turn things around?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just as quickly as he arrived, Michael Roberts departs. Probably should have seen that coming. Anyway, here are a few other guys that could be on their way out of town unless something big changes.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers have added a new tight end. Is he just another camp body or evidence of a roster construction trend? Then, a few hypotheticals that could be real problems for the Packers in 2019.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We like the Packers just the way they are - but that doesn’t mean we wouldn’t change anything if we had the chance. Let’s work through a few ways we could make the entire Packers organization a little bit better.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers have added a tight end to their minicamp roster. Let’s get to know the newest member of the team. Then, Blake Martinez brings a lot to the table, but what are the Packers’ long term plans for their middle linebacker?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s on your mind? Apparently how the offense will handle the transition to a new coaching staff. We take your questions and try to figure out what to expect from the Packers under Matt LaFleur - especially for one key early season matchup.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every year we hear these same stories. Here are those stories.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re going to hop in the time machine and re-do one of the worst moments of the Ted Thompson era. But here’s a fair warning: this might not work out as well as you think.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a moment to remember Bart Starr while trying to answer an important question: how do we properly talk about guys who played in such a different era of the NFL? Then, labor negotiations are beginning between the NFL and the players union...and you should pay close attention.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nathaniel Hackett is the Packers’ new offensive coordinator. What does he bring to the team? And what role will he play this year? Thanks to a listener from Sweden, we take up both of those questions on this episode.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are on the field in Green Bay...minus one notable player. Should the Packers trade Josh Jones? How did things get to this point? Then, what are our expectations for Mike Pettine?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're trying something new at The Power Sweep and we're devoting an entire episode of Blue 58 to explaining how it'll work. Give it a listen.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel raises some questions about the Packers’ organizational structure, but the better questions might be about the article itself. Let’s discuss.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For a guy who's semi-retired, Ted Thompson has made quite a few headlines in Green Bay this week, which means it's as good a time as any to take a look back on his legacy. How should he be remembered?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers’ roster was up to 88 players, then 90, then 89, now 90 again. Let’s get caught up on the many moves of Brian Gutekunst. Then, after an offseason of change, who’s facing the most pressure in Green Bay?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The draft is done. Free agency is long over. Undrafted free agency? Well, we already did a podcast about that. The Packers pretty much are what they’re going to be. So what are they?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2019 undrafted free agent class is here...sort of. We sort through the reports and rumors to bring you takes on this year’s group of unknown potential stars. Who’s going to come out of nowhere and make the roster this year?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s time to recap Days 2 and 3 of the 2019 NFL Draft. Who did the Packers add and will they make a difference on this year’s team? Let’s take a player-by-player look.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers added a ton of athleticism in the first round of the NFL draft, but there are some significant question marks here too. Let’s break down the Packers’ first two selections of the 2019 NFL Draft before looking ahead to what’s next.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After months of preparing for this week, we’re finally here: the draft is mere days away. So what do the Packers actually do?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.