Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

The Packers aren’t getting much from their inside linebacker position right now. Why? And what can they do about it? Spoiler alert: not much.Here's what we talked about in this episode:3:06 - What's the deal with Blake Martinez?8:15 - Will Ibraheim Campbell make a difference?12:32 - Should Ty Summers get a shot?15:04 - Does the future look any better at inside linebacker?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers fall to 7-2 on an embarrassing afternoon in Los Angeles.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are off to Los Angeles to face the Chargers, a team without an identity, a home fan base, or even a real stadium. But other than that, they’re quite formidable!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don’t look now, but it’s the midway point of the season. Let’s check in on how the Packers are doing by taking a look at some of the things we’re doing.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers beat the Chiefs 34-27 to move to 7-1. How did it happen and, more importantly, what can we learn?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s take a very quick look at the Chiefs. You may have heard they’re without their starting quarterback. You should still be concerned!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt LaFleur was brought to Green Bay to improve the Packers’ offense. Seven games in, how is he doing?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers improved to 6-1 with a convincing win over the Raiders, powered by a statistically perfect performance by Aaron Rodgers. How did it all go down?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's preview the Packers' next opponent: Jon Gruden. And also the Oakland RaidersSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s open the history books for a quick stroll down memory lane as the Packers prepare to meet a group of three teams with an interesting shared legacy.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are 5-1 and in control of the NFC North all thanks to a win over the Lions. How'd they get it done? Let's discuss.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a while since the Packers have had three wins in the NFC North this early in the season, but they've got a chance to get there on Monday.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Mark Beech joins the podcast to discuss his new book, The People's Team: An Illustrated History of 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 are flying high at 4-1 after a big win in Big D. What made it possible? Let’s discuss.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers head to Dallas this weekend to face their most formidable foe yet.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are preparing to face the Dallas Cowboys and it looks like they’ll be without Davante Adams. Should they trade for a wide receiver? And if so, who? Then, let’s savor some wins over the Cowboys from years gone by.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.