Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

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-fund See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 100 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We think we can predict who the Packers will pick in the NFL Draft, which is only hours away. Let's do this! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.