Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

Let’s have a little offseason speculation, shall we? What if the Packers made a big splash at wide receiver? It might cut down on Aaron Rodgers’ throwaways, which we’re a big problem in 2018. We’ll take a look back at what happened there before diving back into our 2018 recap.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve finally got a quasi-answer to one of the enduring mysteries of the 2018 season. Let’s talk about what happened to Cole Madison. Then, the Packers got a win versus the Dolphins but then had to head to Seattle on short rest. How did that turn out? Well, pretty much like every other trip to Seattle.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are just about done adding coaches, but one of their last hires is interesting, if only because of his name. Let’s take a second to look at their latest hires before diving into some interesting comments about the Packers leadership structure. Then, when the Packers 2018 season really came to an end.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re officially on to 2019, to borrow a quote from Bill Belichick. Let’s take that opportunity to talk about what could be the very last true bright spot of the 2018 Packers season.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers coaching staff is edging closer to completion. What do we make of the newest names added to the mix? Then we take a trip back to when the Packers’ 2018 season really started to unravel.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the biggest names from the 2018 offseason is apparently going to be back in 2019, but is it a good thing that we’re having another go-round with Jimmy Graham? Let’s discuss. Then, we dive into our game-by-game review of the 2018 season. Spoiler alert: this is about as happy as it’s going to be for a while.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers keep bringing new names into the building, but this time one is on the personnel side. We’ll catch up on the latest moves and discuss whether a colleague of Matt LaFleur’s is making a big mistake. Then, let’s start our season review process by breaking down the Packers 2018 rookies.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt LaFleur is making moves on the Packers coaching staff, but the Packers still have fewer coaches than it feels like they should. Is that bad? Let’s find out, then dive into our predictions from last season. Plus: the NFL’s overtime rules are fine.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are still slowly filling out their coaching staff, but now two very intriguing names are in the mix. Then, Joe Whitt is off to Cleveland, but it’s possible that may not be a bad thing. We’ll explain why. Finally, as we start to review the 2018 season, let’s look back at one of our biggest behind the scenes projects.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are shuffling their coaching staff, and the tide appears to be turning from departures to arrivals. What do we make of the Packers’ new offensive coordinator, and do the Packers have a Mark Murphy problem? Plus...who cares if Matt LaFleur is a reach?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt LaFleur has made his first moves as the Packers head coach, answering a bunch of questions from local media while getting interrupted a bunch by Mark Murphy. Now that we’ve had some time to sort all this out, what do we think of Matt LaFleur? And what does the new head coach need to do next?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers have hired a head coach...and it’s Matt LaFleur. What do we make of this hire? Are the Packers bringing in one of the hottest young offensive minds or just reaching for a name associated with some other big names? Let’s try to talk ourselves into the LaFleur hire -- just before we talk ourselves out of it.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s going to be a busy weekend for the Packers as they conduct their first head coaching interviews since 2006. What is the process actually like? We go behind the scenes to find out. Plus, the coaching search powerhouse you may not know much about.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2018 season already feels like a distant memory as the Packers dive headlong into their coaching search. With two interviews already done and more on the way, let’s try to separate the contenders from the pretenders all while wondering if the Packers are somehow taking too long already.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weeks after the Packers season actually ended, the 2018 schedule has come to a merciful close. Let’s take a quick look at what happened in the Packers’ disappointing season-ending shutout before refocusing on what happens next.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wheels of the coaching carousel are beginning to turn. We’ve got our first concrete news about the Packers plunging into the field of available coaches! What does this mean, and are either of the coaches interviewed today serious contenders? Plus, what if the Packers decide to hire a defensive coach?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers picked up a win on a quality comeback, but it’s not like it means anything. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to learn. Let’s take a second to see if there’s anything about this game that helps us dive deeper going forward. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers don't have any meaningful games left, but they can spend some time working on an issue that has plagued their 2018 season: details.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are setting themselves up for the stretch run, and by that I mean they’re adding guys to the roster so they have enough healthy bodies to play two meaningless games. But that means we get to focus on other stuff! Namely, figuring out who these guys are and moving our attention to the Packers’ coaching search and beyond.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bears played exactly as we've come to expect them to play and the Packers couldn't respond. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers can't catch the Bears in the standings, but they have a chance to take the season series on Sunday.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A former member of the Packers’ front office has some crucial insight on how the Packers might hire their next coach. What does Andrew Brandt tell us about the Packers’ coaching search? And where will Mike McCarthy land? Plus: why the Packers have a hard decision to make on Tramon Williams.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers won a game! That’s good, right? I think so. At any rate, it gives us something a little bit more to talk about than a loss. But what can we really take away from this one?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 - 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 a (technically) meaningless month of football ahead. But that's okay. Let's explore why meaningless football can actually be great.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 - 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.

Welcome to the Packers coaching search extravaganza! Are you ready for a grueling month and a half of exhausting speculation? I hope so, because we’re not getting out of this any time soon. To kick things off, we’re taking some time to answer your questions about the Packers, including whether or not they should tank and how they might be able to turn Kenny Clark into even more of a monster than he already is.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike McCarthy is now the former head coach of the Green Bay Packers. Where do the Packers go from here? Who is going to be the next head coach? We take on those questions and more as we break down this unexpected news.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heading into a Week 13 game against an overmatched opponent, it's not clear what a win would even really mean for the Packers.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2018 season hasn’t gone as expected for the Packers, but that doesn’t mean we have to be negative all the time. Let’s take a second to appreciate the members of this year’s team who are going above and beyond.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2017 season (unofficially) came to an end in Minnesota. After Sunday, the 2018 season shares the same distinction.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers have one chance to save their season: they must win out to have any chance at making the playoffs. To start that process, they have to return to where everything began to unravel more than a year ago.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coaching has been one of the root issues for this season’s struggles. So what’s different about this year? We explore that question as well as what happens if the Packers make a change. Plus, what Mike Daniels’ injury means going forward and why a broken thumb is a big deal...except for one guy.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers fell apart - literally and figuratively - in a crushing loss in Seattle. Even if this was somewhat expected, the Packers have zero margin for error the rest of the way. How did they lose such a winnable game?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are there too many cooks in the kitchen on the Packers offense? Could be, and it may be the reason the Packers offense is sluggish so far this year. Plus, why Aaron Rodgers is bored and why you should keep an eye on what Russell Wilson is wearing on his head on Thursday.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers took care of business against a team they were supposed to beat. What can we take away from this game, if anything? Will Ron Zook be packing his bags by Monday afternoon?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If the Packers are going to put together anything resembling a running of the table, they'd better get back to their winning ways and quick. Are the Dolphins what they need to pull out of their tailspin?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Gutekunst is busy again. The Packers have made five roster moves already this week and they’ve still got an open roster spot. Let’s break down them all before we try to figure out what’s wrong with Aaron Rodgers. Plus, why Ted Thompson is absolutely deserving of a spot in the Packers Hall of Fame...and pretending otherwise is insane. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are below .500 after a dispiriting loss in Foxboro. How did it happen this time? Well, stop me if you’ve heard this one...but a running back fumbled at an inopportune time.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers/Patriots game on Sunday will feature two of the best quarterbacks to ever play. Will the winner be the true greatest ever?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers made a trade and liked it so much they decided to turn right back around and make another. Did they get a good value? Was the timing right? And what do they mean about this year? We take on those questions and more. It’s just a shame there’s so little to talk about.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Losing a game you’re supposed to lose still doesn’t feel good. The Packers proved that this weekend. Why did it happen? Let’s dive in.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers head to Los Angeles to face a team that's certifiably better than they are. Do they have a chance?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 and we’re a week away from the trade deadline. Do the Packers make a deal to bring in some help? Is this a new era of trades in the NFL? Do rhetorical questions make podcast introductions more interesting? Let’s get some answers.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re suddenly more than a week away from a Packers football game. What is this, the offseason? Let’s take a second and take stock of how people are feeling about the most important people in the organization.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers got their feel-good win going into the bye, and boy did it feel good. Should it have needed to be this way….eh...maybe not. But let’s break it down anyway.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If this isn't a must win game, it's as close as it gets.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers sleep walked through Sunday’s game and now the national criticism is starting to come for Mike McCarthy. We’ll examine one high profile piece to see if it holds any water. Plus, a quick look at the new names on the Packers roster and why being irrelevant is worse than being bad.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers couldn’t get out of their own way against the Lions, repeatedly falling flat on their faces on their way to a 31-23 loss. In a game featuring missed field goals, penalties galore, and occasional rookie-level play from a Hall of Fame caliber QB, we’ve got to figure out which mistakes are correctable and which could be long-term problems. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers have some interesting roster issues going into their third divisional game of the season. How will young receivers affect the passing game?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After four games it's time to check on how the Packers' biggest offseason additions are performing. Let's take a look at their free agents and draft picks! Then, some thoughts on the "rift" between Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite a lackluster day at the office from Aaron Rodgers, the Packers handled the Buffalo Bills, posting their first shutout in almost a decade. Let’s hear it for defense!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.