Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

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? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 Teespring See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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!). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a loss in Pittsburgh, the end may finally, officially be here. We discuss what, if anything, we can take away from this game. After that, injuries have affected this season, but you may not have realized exactly how much. And finally, Jamaal Williams was great on Sunday, but you may not have realized exactly how great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Packers are back to losing. We take up the question of who, if anyone, is to blame, for the team’s struggles. Then, a promising rookie is arrested and a former player passes away. We wrap up with big discussion on all things quarterback See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Packers beat the Bears. Does that change anything? With Aaron Jones out for up to six weeks, how does the offense change? And is there a case for tanking the season? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're making our case: it's time for Dom Capers to go. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The bye week is over. Is there any reason to think we’ll see an improved Packers team in the second half? Who should be blamed for the defense’s struggles, if anyone? Plus, we take your questions on the Packers heading into the second half See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.