Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

We're headed for the fourth game of the 2018 season and the Packers still aren't quite sure what they are.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a midseason free agent bonanza in Green Bay! The Packers signed two, count ‘em, TWO players on the same day. We’ll break down what the moves mean for the team and how they reflect on the league as a whole. Then, why Jon thinks you should pay special attention to how the Packers start drives.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Redskins and Packers worked together to embarrass the Packers in Washington. What...happened? We’ll dive deep and try to figure out what, if anything, is worth taking away from this one.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Though their records are similar, the Packers and Redskins seem like teams headed in very different directions. That could work to the Packers' advantage in a big way on Sunday.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a boatload of listener questions to get to on this episode. We’ll dive deep on edge rushers, running backs, and how to keep opposing fans out of Lambeau Field. Then, Mike McCarthy may not be your favorite coach, but you may want to hold up on criticizing him a bit.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A tie. Ok. Well. That’s not what anybody was hoping for or expecting, but here we are. How did this happen? And how could things have gone differently?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Vikings have had the Packers' number for some time. Could that be about to change?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are making moves in the wake of their Week 1 win over the Chicago Bears. We’ll tell you what we think of the new additions. Then, after a truly mind-boggling revelation from Pro Football Focus, we’ll give the details on our own advanced stats.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you describe what happened in Week 1? Let's give it a shot.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to take a look at an actual football game. Let's dig in.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve got a 53 man roster, now it’s on to Chicago and the start of the regular season. Let’s recap the weekend that was and see what we learned about Brian Gutekunst in the process. Plus, did the Packers really miss out on Khalil Mack?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s time for Brian Gutekunst to make some tough calls. He’s got one preseason game left and then it’s time for the big cutdown. Who stays? Who goes? Will anybody come in from another team. Soon all that will be answered, but first the new Packers GM has to sort out four tough position groups.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Gutekunst is continuing his quest to improve the Packers roster. Let’s break down his latest trade. Then, we’ll take a look at the Packers’ third preseason game before previewing who needs to step up in the final exhibition contest.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back from a trip to Lambeau Field. What did we see? A lot of stuff, and we’ll tell you about it. Then, the Packers are shuffling their running backs again. What’s it all mean? Plus, what to watch for in the third preseason game and why the helmet rule is going to get worse before it goes better.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With one preseason game in the books and another on the horizon, two position groups are facing the biggest questions. We’ll explore wide receiver and the offensive line in depth before taking on questions about Cole Madison, Quinten Rollins, the backup running back situation, and the state of quarterback play throughout the NFL.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers made four roster moves this week and could be ready to make more, at least if you believe the internet hype machine. We’ll break down each move and predict whether a big name pass rusher will be coming to Green Bay in a trade. Then, explore our first roster prediction of the 2018 season. Support the Snowden family here: https://www.gofundme.com/mylee-frances-snowden-memorial-fundSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Training camp is nearly a week old. What’s for real and what’s a mirage? What do we make of the biggest stories, developments, injuries and more? Will Aaron Rodgers ever actually sign a contract? Probably, but that’s about all we know right now. Plus, why you should ignore online highlight reels and focus on the most boring parts of the game instead.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Football season is finally starting and it’s time to make some predictions. We’ll tell you how many quarterbacks are going to make the team, why an unpopular outside linebacker is going to stick around, and what the Packers’ final record is going to be. Plus, could the Packers actually trade for Julio Jones?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all need to take a deep breath on Aaron Rodgers’ contract. It’s going to get done. Jon Meerdink tells you why patience is a virtue worth remembering in this situation. Then, a quick look at the Packers’ revenue situation and why it’s good for the league before we wrap up talking about what we expect from whom on defense this year. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re a day late, but officially starting to look forward to the upcoming season. Who are we expecting a lot out of this year and why? Plus, big life updates that affect The Power Sweep and why I still have a special place in my heart for Madden...even though it’s bad now.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are down a starter for two key early season games. How will this affect position battles and the early portion of the season? We’ll dive in. Then, we’ve got a new stat to talk about, we’ll take a weird trip down memory lane, including the time a 5-8 wide receiver was Brett Favre’s number two target.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Training camp hasn’t even started and a key member of the Packers is already hurt. Our Jon Meerdink thinks that says a lot about how the Packers handled this offseason. Then, why the NFL 100 is worth ignoring, part 2 and which Packers record would be the most fun to see broken.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is good reason to think we’re seeing the end of Clay Matthews in Green Bay. At least, from a certain point of view. Plus, why it’s dumb to get mad about coaches talking (or not talking) to the media, and why it’s best to take a wait and see approach with Mike McCarthy. Then, it’s possible for two things to be true at the same time.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our 2017 predictions show yet another way the Minnesota Vikings make life on this planet worse. Plus, a little talk about OTAs and the Packers’ latest free agent addition. Then, do you think Aaron Rodgers should change how he plays?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Gutekunst has been the general manager of the Packers for six months. There have been cuts, signings, trades, a draft, and more. What do we make of what he’s done so far? Let’s take a look.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We need to take some time to talk about the guys who aren’t stars. Why should you care about the guys who aren’t making headlines? We’ll tell you. We’ll also take a look at Adrian Peterson’s request to come to Green Bay, why he’s different than Dez Bryant, and whether Davante Adams belongs in the top 50 on the NFL 100Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OTAs are finally here, and with them come takes from all corners. Aaron Rodgers weighs in on Dez Bryant, we tell you which rookies are going to make an impact, and we dive into some moral philosophy. Yes, really. Finally...please read before you comment.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers revamped their defense this offseason...or did they? Let’s take a second and break down where the defense stands after free agency, the draft, undrafted free agency, and a month of speculation. Let’s speculate some more, shall we?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re in the age of the minicamp, so who’s lining up on offense for the Packers? You may be surprised how many positions we can already nail down. Beyond the starting lineup, though, things get pretty iffy. Let’s take a top to bottom look at the Packers’ offense.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After months of anticipation and build-up, the draft is done. Now, we’re left to sort through the pieces. We’ll tell you why you should be excited about the top end of this year’s draft, why it’s okay to draft a punter and a long snapper, and how one specific trade could be a big part of what makes or breaks the middle part of the Packers draft. Then, we’ll dive into what the Packers should do next and who’s on the roster bubble.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We think we can predict who the Packers will pick in the NFL Draft, which is only hours away. Let's do this!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Rodgers is speaking his mind...or is he? We’ll take on his contentious secret comments and the subsequent walk back. Then, why Jon thinks the Packers might want to seriously consider Dez Bryant and why Aaron Rodgers will be getting a new helmet in the near future. Plus a word about running backs.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we find ourselves in a waiting period in the NFL offseason, there’s a bunch of little things going on, so let’s talk about a bunch of things. We’ll touch on exciting young players, free agency, the Packers’ uniforms, Aaron Rodgers getting paid, drafting a quarterback, and even how to fix kickoffs. Buckle up!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Trade Week! We dive into the weird and wild history of trades in Green Bay. Plus, Jeff Janis is gone, Mike McCarthy is finally speaking his mind, and the narrative is destroying us all. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike McCarthy says the Packers had it wrong on Damarious Randall, the Jordy Nelson tour of sadness continues, and we wrap up a big series. Then, we break down the possibilities around the Packers making a big trade. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re officially a week into free agency and everything looks different in Green Bay. Jordy Nelson, Damarious Randall, and Morgan Burnett are gone. Jimmy Graham, Muhammad Wilkerson, and Deshone Kizer have arrived. Are the Packers any better? And what do they do going forward? Plus, why is it so important to pretend that decisions aren’t about money?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are already making waves in free agency, and free agency hasn’t even officially begun. Is Muhammad Wilkerson worth considering, and why? And if it comes down to it, should the Packers take an edge rusher or cornerback? Then, we’ll take stock of the Brian Gutekunst era so far.=====Support The Power Sweep and Blue 58:Leave us a reviewDonate on PatreonBuy a shirt on TeespringSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Blue 58, as the offseason really gets cooking, the Packers could be ready to part ways with a long-time member of the secondary. We’ll talk about how they got to that point and how the Packers’ decision-making process affects their results in free agency. Then, our attention turns to the combine as the run-up to the draft begins in earnest before we cap things off with a few of your questions.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re almost to peak offseason. You can feel it in the temperature of the takes. Let’s dive into a few and create some of our own. Here’s one: Mike McCarthy is coaching for his job in 2018.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to talk money. We're taking on the biggest contract questions on the Packers. Should Aaron Rodgers take less? Who's worth keeping around? Is restructuring ever a good idea?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve got Super Bowl. We’ve got Hall of Fame. We’ve got Packers front office. And we’ve got a free agent shopping spree. Then, why we all just need to sit back and let athletes be interesting.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A high profile cornerback is available for trade. Should the Packers do a deal? Then, a franchise legend might be going up the river. How does that change how we think about him, if at all. Plus, let’s take a second to remember some highlights from Super Bowls gone by.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Blue 58, the Packers head deeper into their offseason and so do we. What former Packers could make their way back to Green Bay? We’ll touch on that and how Aaron Rodgers’ injury affected the Packers in a way that may not immediately be apparent. Then we’ll take our first crack at this year’s NFL draft and dive into the history books to do a little mythbusting.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers say hello to a new defensive coordinator and say goodbye to a long time personnel man while we get started on a big project. Then, how do we answer the biggest question of the 2017 season? By asking a bunch more questions, of course!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things look different in Green Bay, and that’s not a bad thing, but now it’s time to get down to work, and Brian Gutekunst has his work cut out for him. We’ll talk about what that means for one notable player. Then, the Packers still need a defensive coordinator, so what should we expect?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Murphy is leading the Packers into a pivotal offseason, and all eyes will be on the president and CEO as he makes his first ever big hire. Now can everybody slow down for a second and let us catch up?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

​​​​​​As we say farewell to 2017, we take a moment to reflect on the silver linings of the Packers' second shutout of the season (there aren't many), wonder why the Packers haven't run the ball more (we don't really know), and reminisce about the start of the Lombardi Era with a special guest (really special!).Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The playoffs are out of reach, Aaron Rodgers is done for the year, and the Vikings have locked up the NFC North. Merry Christmas!Seriously though, how do we fix this?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are ready to fight for their playoff lives. Will Aaron Rodgers be there with them? We’ll discuss exactly what the Packers will have to do to beat the Panthers with or without their two-time MVP quarterback. But will he come back? Plus, recapping a special appearance with our colleagues from across the pond.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are clinging to playoff hope. Is there any reason that we should too? We’ll take a look at the road ahead and examine why one particular position group might be making it more difficult for the Packers to succeed. Also, Greg Jennings was in the booth for the broadcast on Sunday. How did he do?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.