Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

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.

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.