
Packers Unscripted
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#584 Packers Unscripted: Post-script thoughts
Mike and Wes discuss the commitment expressed by GM Brian Gutekunst and Head Coach Matt LaFleur to Aaron Rodgers as the Packers QB (:30), revisit Rodgers’ comments about uncertainty (7:46), and describe the team’s desire to keep developing young QBs (9:25). They also discuss the changes afoot on the coaching staff with the special teams coordinator (16:00) and defensive coordinator (21:52).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#583 Packers Unscripted: Celebrating a legacy
Mike and Wes discuss the legacy of the late Ted Thompson (1:10), the former Packers GM, sharing their personal memories (8:30) and discussing his best second-round draft pick (14:25), value pick (19:18) and under-the-radar acquisition (24:00).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#582 Packers Unscripted: Abrupt ending
Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ loss in the NFC title game (:30), including how the Buccaneers capitalized on turnovers when the Packers didn’t (5:05), when the controversial and questionable moments occurred (9:48), and how out-of-character the Packers got (16:52).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#581 Packers Unscripted: What it'll take
Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory against the Buccaneers on offense (:31) and defense (10:53), including a commitment to the ground game, the need to protect the ball (8:09) and preparation for any up-tempo offense (16:48) from Tom Brady. They also take a look at the AFC title game (19:11).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#580 Packers Unscripted: Taking another step
Mike and Wes review the Packers’ playoff victory over the Rams and what made the difference in the offensive (:30) and defensive (6:10) performances. They also discuss the Buccaneers’ victory over the Saints (10:22), the pending Aaron Rodgers-Tom Brady QB matchup (15:05), and the challenge against Tampa Bay’s inside LBs (18:16).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#579 Packers Unscripted: It's showtime
Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory against the Rams on offense (:30) and defense (6:20), and how Green Bay must be prepared to handle the momentum swings of a playoff game (13:21). They also preview the other NFC Divisional matchup, Buccaneers-Saints (16:18), and the two games in the AFC as well (20:25).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#578 Packers Unscripted: Measuring the matchup
Mike and Wes discuss the Rams’ wild-card victory at Seattle (:30), key matchups for the upcoming Packers-Rams divisional game (3:05), the rest of the playoff picture in the NFC (11:34) and AFC (16:30), and the Pro Football Hall of Fame candidacies of Charles Woodson and LeRoy Butler (18:43).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#577 Packers Unscripted: Wild weekend
Mike and Wes preview the loaded slate of NFC and AFC Wild Card playoff games, discussing the Packers’ possible opponents (1:48), the tough defenses amongst the NFC underdogs (7:14), and the intrigue of the AFC matchups (12:42).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#576 Packers Unscripted: Accolades and Achievement
Wes and Larry review the Packers’ 35-16 win over the Chicago Bears and discuss the playoff for a set.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#575 Packers Unscripted: High-stakes showdown
Mike and Wes preview the Week 17 Packers-Bears matchup, discussing how the teams are different from their first meeting five weeks ago (:40), the NFC playoff picture (10:26) and Green Bay’s keys to victory (12:46). They also touch on the AFC playoff race heading into the final weekend (19:24).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#574 Packers Unscripted: Winter wonderland
Mike and Wes break down the Packers’ impressive performance against the Titans (:31), including the defensive effort vs. Derrick Henry (4:59) and the emergence of RB AJ Dillon (10:10). They also discuss QB Aaron Rodgers’ MVP prospects (15:45), WR Davante Adams’ record-chasing (19:38) and the playoff picture heading into Week 17 (23:07).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#573 Packers Unscripted: Christmas clash
Mike and Wes give an overview of this big late-season matchup between the Packers and Titans (:47), discuss the keys to victory for Green Bay on defense (4:58) and offense (14:01), and review the playoff implications of the Rams-Seahawks game (18:02).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#572 Packers Unscripted: Still in command
Mike and Wes discuss the tale of two halves vs. the Panthers (:31), the upcoming matchup with the Titans (5:43), the NFC playoff picture (9:20), the Packers’ Pro Bowl selections (12:46) and the passing of Hall of Famer and former assistant coach Kevin Greene (19:15).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#571 Packers Unscripted: Pondering the Panthers
Mike and Wes discuss Carolina’s season (:36) plus the Packers’ keys to victory on offense (4:29) and defense (7:45), and the role special teams could play on Saturday night (9:43). The also examine the playoff picture in the NFC and other key games (12:01).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#570 Packers Unscripted: Dandy of a day
Mike and Wes discuss everything falling into place for the Packers on Sunday (:30), the victory over the Lions (1:23), QB Aaron Rodgers’ MVP case (6:12) and the defense’s performance (10:14). They also talk about the challenges ahead (14:45) and the NFC playoff picture (19:47).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#569 Packers Unscripted: Digging in on Detroit
Mike and Wes talk about the Packers’ keys to victory against the Lions on defense (3:21) and offense (8:32). They also discuss a potential team record for WR Davante Adams (11:56) and a major off-field award for C Corey Linsley (13:16). Finally, they discuss Green Bay’s playoff scenarios (14:15) and other key games around the league (19:57).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#568 Packers Unscripted: Historic happenings
Mike and Wes recap the Packers’ victory over the Eagles (:31), including the milestones reached by QB Aaron Rodgers and WR Davante Adams (8:07). They also discuss the young defensive players on the rise for Green Bay (15:59), and where the Packers stand in the NFC playoff picture (19:49).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#567 Packers Unscripted: Focus up front
Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory against the Eagles (:35), the news that Philly DT Fletcher Cox is on the injury report (6:11), and Green Bay’s signing of WR Tavon Austin (9:08). They also look at several key games around the NFL in Week 13 (14:06).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#566 Packers Unscripted: Valuable victory
Mike and Wes recap the Packers’ win over the Bears, including how Green Bay won up front on offense (1:44), got three turnovers on defense (4:56) and put the game away in the third quarter (8:00). They also look at where the Packers stand in the NFC (13:29) and the next opponent, the Eagles (16:49).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#565 Packers Unscripted: Big rival, big game
In a Thanksgiving edition, Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory against the Bears on defense (:59) and on offense (9:42), with both focused on the ground games. They also look at other key games around the NFL in Week 12 (15:37).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#564 Packers Unscripted: Difficult defeat
Mike and Wes review the tough loss to the Colts (:51) and what the postgame comments from QB Aaron Rodgers and Head Coach Matt LaFleur mean (9:00). They also discuss the importance of this week’s showdown with the Bears (13:45) and recap some other key games around the NFC (16:55).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#563 Packers Unscripted: Big showdown
Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory vs. the Colts on offense (3:17) and defense (8:39), as well as the roles the red zone (11:10) and special teams (13:46) could play. They also look at other key Week 11 matchups around the NFL (16:22).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#562 Packers Unscripted: Tough but triumphant
Mike and Wes review the Packers’ tight victory against the Jaguars (:29), including how the defense rose up late and the value in WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling’s performance (6:12). They also look at where things stand in the division and the NFC (12:45) and discuss LT David Bakhtiari’s contract extension (21:56).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#561 Packers Unscripted: What it'll take
Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory against the Jaguars on both offense (:45) and defense (6:41). They also discuss what having WR Davante Adams and RB Aaron Jones on the field together will mean for the offense moving forward (3:34), and they examine a handful of key games around the NFL in Week 10 (11:08).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#560 Packers Unscripted: Midway measures
Mike and Wes recap the victory over the 49ers (:29), the exploits of WR Davante Adams (3:45) and the state of the offense with some players getting healthy (9:17). They also look ahead to the next opponent, Jacksonville (12:47), and discuss where the Packers stand in the division and entire NFC (18:14).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#559 Packers Unscripted: Quick turnaround
Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ loss to the Vikings (:28), the Thursday matchup with the 49ers (5:19), the injury situations (12:36) and Green Bay’s struggles defending the run (17:34).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#558 Packers Unscripted: The rematch awaits
Mike and Wes preview the Packers’ rematch with the Vikings, looking at the injury situations for Minnesota (:29) and Green Bay (3:46) as well as the Packers’ keys to victory on offense (7:17) and defense (12:00). They also examine some notable games around the NFL in Week 8 (18:10).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#557 Packers Unscripted: Taking care of business
Mike and Wes review the Packers’ victory over the Texans, including the key takeaways on offense (1:51), the dynamic play of WR Davante Adams (4:30) and the standout items on defense (10:57). They also look at where things stand in the NFC North and the conference as a whole (20:30).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#556 Packers Unscripted: Back on their game
Mike and Wes discuss what it’ll take for the Packers to return from Houston with a victory on both offense (:36) and defense (9:34). They also discuss the state of the offensive line in the wake of David Bakhtiari’s injury (4:52) and other noteworthy games around the NFL in Week 7 (15:12).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#555 Packers Unscripted: Rough day at the office
Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ first loss of the season, from the offensive struggles (2:15) to the defense’s lack of a big play (4:54) to the missed opportunities (7:05). They also take a look at the next opponent, Houston (9:53), and the current state of the NFC North (18:14).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#554 Packers Unscripted: Final rundown
Mike and Wes discuss ways for the Packers to get an edge on the Buccaneers (:30) as well as the keys to victory on offense (4:17) and defense (9:11). They also examine other notable games around the NFC this week (14:19).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#553 Packers Unscripted: Back from the bye
Mike and Wes discuss potential areas of improvement for the Packers on offense (1:39) and defense (6:15). They also examine the seasons thus far for this week’s opponent, Tampa Bay (12:21), and the only 5-0 team in the NFC, Seattle (18:10).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#552 Packers Unscripted: Unsung heroes
Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ unsung heroes in their 4-0 start on the offense (:53) and defense (5:36). They also look at some key NFL games in Week 5 (13:07).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#551 Packers Unscripted: 4-for-4
Mike and Wes break down the Packers’ victory over the Falcons, starting with the offensive performance despite missing key players (1:04) and continuing with the steadier defensive effort compared to previous games (9:46). They also examine where things stand in the NFC North (16:06).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#550 Packers Unscripted: Frustrated Falcons
Mike and Wes break down the Packers’ upcoming opponent on Monday Night Football, from the Falcons’ mood following two difficult losses (:48), to the strong start of WR Calvin Ridley (2:02), to their struggling defense (6:04). They also examine the other Week 4 games involving NFC North teams (9:47).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#549 Packers Unscripted: 3-for-3
Mike and Wes discuss the key elements of the Packers’ third win, including the major fourth-quarter momentum shifts (2:13), the defense rebounding down the stretch (4:27), WR Allen Lazard’s career-best game in Davante Adams’ absence (6:39), and the impressive work of the offensive line (9:42). They also take a brief look at the next opponent, the Falcons (11:53).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#547 Packers Unscripted: 2-for-2
Mike and Wes break down the Packers’ second victory of 2020, including the two scores on either side of halftime (1:04), RB Aaron Jones’ career day (3:29), other complementary players on offense (6:17), the defense’s recovery from a slow start (9:43) and LB Rashan Gary’s impact (12:31).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#546 Packers Unscripted: Strong start
Mike and Wes review the Packers’ opening win at Minnesota, including the performances of QB Aaron Rodgers (:39) and WR Davante Adams (4:16), the moving parts on the offensive line (7:08), and the uneven performance by the defense (12:06).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#545 Packers Unscripted: Starting with a showdown
Mike and Wes discuss QB Aaron Rodgers’ comments about the Packers flying under the national radar (:38) and the keys to victory on both offense (11:59) and defense (14:58) for Green Bay on Sunday. They also mention other key games around the NFC scheduled for Week 1 (17:48).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#544 Packers Unscripted: Week 1 has arrived
Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ 53-man roster (1:51) and some injury concerns (4:36). They also give an overview of opening foe Minnesota on defense (6:56) and offense (12:38).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#543 Packers Unscripted: In a good place
Mike and Wes discuss QB Aaron Rodgers’ comments about the state of his game (:41) and the offense as a whole (6:26). They also look ahead to the weekend, and all the new rules and regulations that will surround roster moves (8:42).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#542 Packers Unscripted: Promising progress
Mike and Wes review the extensive 11-on-11 work in Sunday’s Lambeau Field practice (1:24) and discuss the strong training camps put together by WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling and LB Rashan Gary (5:54), along with veteran G Lane Taylor (12:06).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#541 Packers Unscripted: Veterans in their element
Mike and Wes discuss the veteran presence and performances brought to training camp by QB Aaron Rodgers (4:11), TE Marcedes Lewis and K Mason Crosby (9:36). They also talk about how rookie LB Kamal Martin is getting noticed (12:54).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#539 Packers Unscripted: Early observations
Mike and Wes review the first two practices of training camp, including their thoughts on backup QB Tim Boyle (1:29), the competition on the offensive line (7:10), DL Kenny Clark’s new contract (9:25), LB Rashan Gary’s potential role (13:46), and new LB Christian Kirksey’s strong first impression (16:51).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#538 Packers Unscripted: Let the battles begin
As the first practice of training camp arrives, Mike and Wes discuss potential position battles to watch on offense (1:35) and defense (7:18). They also select the Packers rookies they’re most looking forward to seeing on the field for the first time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#537 Packers Unscripted: Projections to ponder
Mike and Wes discuss whether RB Aaron Jones or the Smith Bros. have the tougher act to follow in 2020 (1:21), and which of the Packers’ Pro Bowl alternates from last season is poised to make his first Pro Bowl this year (9:26).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#537 Packers Unscripted: Projections to ponder
Mike and Wes discuss whether RB Aaron Jones or the Smith Bros. have the tougher act to follow in 2020 (1:21), and which of the Packers’ Pro Bowl alternates from last season is poised to make his first Pro Bowl this year (9:26).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#536 Packers Unscripted: Davante Adams' legacy
Mike and Wes discuss the career of WR Davante Adams (1:01) and where he ranks in team history in both the regular-season and postseason record books (6:57). They also talk about the potential impact of limited or no fans at NFL games this fall (9:46).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#535 Packers Unscripted: Packers getting started
Mike and Wes discuss the opening of training camp (1:55), WR Devin Funchess’ decision to opt out (7:33), as well as various offensive (11:07) and defensive (13:55) storylines to keep an eye on over the next month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#534 Packers Unscripted: Sideline views
Mike and Wes review defensive coordinator Mike Pettine’s comments about the run defense (1:20), offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett’s perspective on the virtual offseason (6:47) and special teams coordinator Shawn Mennenga’s thoughts on having return man Tyler Ervin to start the season (10:28). They also discuss the story of undrafted Canadian rookie Marc-Antoine Dequoy (13:49) and the fourth-and-15 onside kick alternative (20:42).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.