Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

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.

Let’s talk about the most controversial Packers-related position in the draft. Quarterback. Should the Packers take one? And if so, when?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

58…People have been asking the Packers to upgrade at inside linebacker for a long time. But should the Packers listen? And if so, should they go with one named Devin?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Much like their situation at running back, the Packers don’t necessarily need a wide receiver. But when has not needing something every stopped anybody from shopping? Let’s see what’s on the market this year.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers don’t need a running back, but they also don’t not need a running back. How do you find value at one of the NFL’s least valuable positions? That’s the challenge the Packers face in this year’s draft.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers have a strong defensive line, which means that this year’s NFL draft is a great opportunity to make that strength even stronger. Let’s explore a few guys who could help them do just that. Then, what do you do with a guy who’s done bad things?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Defensive back is the sneaky yet obvious yet nebulous need on the 2019 Green Bay Packers. So how do you begin to nail down what the Packers should do? We take a crack at it, then dive into that article everyone is talking about. You know the one.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers have a chance to fix a position that’s been a problem since 2012: tight end, where they've tried something new every year since Jermichael Finley’s injury. But how do they fix it? Do they dare take a tight end 12th overall? And if so, who? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We approach a position group that’s tougher to evaluate than any other: offensive line. How do you make sense of this year’s group of lineman? Should you even try? Let’s figure it out together.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Draft is closing in and it’s time to start taking a look at the kind of players the Packers might be interested in selecting at this time next month. But we’re doing things a bit differently this year. I’ll explain in a second. Then, the NFL lost a great one this month, and people are thinking about his departure all wrong.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another notable name is on his way out the door in Green Bay. This time, we say goodbye to Clay Matthews. Then, we address a listener question about why NFL salary data is so hard to figure out. I think there’s a good reason, but it may surprise you. Plus, predicting who’s going to end up on the roster when the Packers break training camp five months from nowGoodbye, Clay Matthews - 0:39The Packers bade farewell to another notable name this week as Clay Matthews joined the Los Angeles Rams.Why aren't NFL contracts easier to understand? - 5:46It's really difficult to get to the bottom of what's going on in an NFL contract. Why is that?Who's going to be on the Packers' roster? - 14:47The vast majority of the roster spots on the Packers are already accounted for. Here's why that matters.Let's think about the Packers drafting a tight end at 12 - 26:00It's become popular to suggest the Packers could take a tight end 12th overall. That may not be a great idea.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers said goodbye to two players this week, one of whom you probably have a lot more feelings about than the other. Let’s break down the departure of both Bashaud Breeland and Randall Cobb. Then, a beat writer stepped in it with his description of the Packers’ salary situation this week. What’s up with that? Plus, the things you should know about the salary cap.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers still have some holes on the roster, even after a flurry of free agent signings. But what are their biggest areas of need? And did the Packers overpay to fill the roster holes they have already? We’ll discuss that, plus why it’s a bad idea to bring back Jordy Nelson.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a free agent spending spree in Green Bay. When’s the last time you could say something like that? Let’s recap the free agency story so far before diving into exactly what the Packers did and where they go from here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers made a big splash in free-agency! Okay, maybe not a big splash. Maybe not a splash at all. Look, they re-signed Fadol Brown and I think that’s a good indicator of things to come. I’ll explain why along with giving some examples of other players they could pursue. Then, some outside-the-box thinking from a reader leads to this question: could the Packers bring back Ha Ha Clinton-Dix?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Combine is over and the takes are pouring in. Let’s take a look at one player in particular that’s showing why the Combine is such a fraught proposition to begin with. Then, a dive into the particulars of trading for Dee Ford before rounding out the show with a discussion of what the worst Packers offseason could be.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NFL Combine is in the process of shaping NFL careers at this very moment, potentially as you’re hearing these words. Let’s take a look back at a few notable cases at how this has played out with the Packers.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Combine is underway in Indianapolis, which means the offseason is about to get really silly. Let’s sort through the silliness and talk about the secret storyline of Combine weekend: how it affects free agency.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve reached the end of the Packers’ 2018 season. What did we learn from taking a second look at every game? Well, it’s not good! But maybe there’s hope for the future.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt LaFleur is doing actual head coach things, and we got a chance this week to get to know his staff a little bit. What do the first impressions show? Then, why I think two linebackers are a great explainer for why the Packers roster was the way it was in 2018. Finally, we dive back into our look at the 2018 season.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.