Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

The Packers are starting their second run through the NFC North before they’ve even really finished their first one, hosting the Vikings for round two of their rivalry series this weekend. Is there any reason to be concerned? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers haven’t played elite defense, but what if they don’t have to? How good do they really have to be to win a Super Bowl? We’ll take on that question and talk about a new Packers wide receiver who could represent the exact kind of move the Packers needed to make. New Packers wide receiver Seth Roberts (00:30) The Packers have reportedly added a wide receiver.  What if the Packers defe...

The Pack overcame what they lacked, didn’t give up a sack, saw a rookie named Black force a fumble with a smack, had Davante Adams pick up the receiving game slack, and ultimately just got back on track.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers could use a get-well game and the Texans look willing to oblige. How will things shake out as the Packers make just their third trip ever to the Texans’ home stadium? Let’s talk it out. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A week after getting destroyed by a great pair of linebackers, the Packers have added a linebacker themselves. Let’s talk about the position in general. Then, if the Packers are going to add talent on offense, a trade seems like the most likely route. Who could be a target? Thoughts about linebackers (2:19) The Packers’ offense was largely exposed by two extremely athletic linebackers. Is this the...

Well, we can stop worrying about whether or not the Packers are going to go undefeated. The Buccaneers conclusively ended that quest, comfortably handling the Packers and raising quite a few questions about this team. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are back from the bye, getting healthy, and ready for a long run of football. For a start, they get to take on one of the most legendary players in NFL history. How will they fare against Tom Brady? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are back from their bye week and preparing for a long stretch of uninterrupted football. Before they get down to business, let’s take a second and look at how they’re shaping up with one quarter of the season in the books. One last thought on Snacks (6:47) The Packers missed out on Damon Harrison, but they’re probably fine with that. Further reading: Injuries (10:36) The Packers are ge...

It’s the bye week, but does that mean there’s no Packers news to talk about? No, not in the slightest! Buckle up, we’ve got a lot to get to today, including Snacks Harrison, the offensive line, a bright outlook for the Packers defense, and much more Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers handled the Falcons to head to 4-0. Who played the most significant roles and what does this mean for the Packers moving forward? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers welcome the reeling Atlanta Falcons to Lambeau Field. Should they be worried about a trap game? Or will the record-setting offense continue to roll, no matter who lines up at wide receiver? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If there’s one big question mark about the Packers’ 3-0 start, it’s the defense. And given their investments on that side of the ball, Mike Pettine is facing a lot of questions. Should he be on the hot seat? And if so, what does that mean for the rest of the season? How will the NFL handle its first coronavirus outbreak? (1:47) The NFL is facing its first in-season test regarding COVID-19. How wil...

The Packers are 3-0 after a thrilling win, and even if it wasn’t perfect, it’s hard not to just bask in a quality win over a quality team. So let’s do just that. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are theoretically going to get their first big test of the season Sunday against the Saints. But who are the Saints? Do they even know? That’s the big question heading into Week 3. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers have an elite running back who’s about to be a free agent. Should they pay him? Should they trust the analytics? Is the answer both? Let’s find out together. Why did the Packers wait so long to put Lane Taylor on IR? (2:44) The Packers are doing some odd things with their 53-man roster. Why? Should the Packers pay Aaron Jones? (8:05) Aaron Jones is set to be a free agent after the 2020...

After another convincing win, the Packers are 2-0 and should be feeling really good. SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon  - $1 per month gets you access to Patreon-only content. Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt  - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted...

The Packers took advantage of a weakened secondary to put up big numbers in Week 1. Can they do the same in Week 2? That’s what we’ll find out when the Packers take on the Lions at Lambeau Field on Sunday. SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon  - $1 per month gets you access to Patreon-only content. Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt  - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. Leave us a 5-S...

The offense won the game for the Packers on Sunday, but the defense has generated its own share of headlines. How concerned should we be about the Vikings racking up late points? Lane Taylor is probably done in Green Bay and that’s a bummer (00:34) Lane Taylor got some bad news this week, and he’ll probably be done in Green Bay as a result. Let’s take a second to look back on a remarkable Packers...

The Packers racked up 43 points to put away the Vikings in Week 1. What can they build on and what should we be concerned about? SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon  - $1 per month gets you access to Patreon-only content. Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt  - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show! Support this show...

The Packers start the 2020 season against a new look Vikings team. Will it make any difference? SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - $1 per month gets you access to Patreon-only content. Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted o...

It’s Week 1! How will the Packers fare in 2020? Let’s make some predictions about how the Packer will do this season. SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - $1 per month gets you access to Patreon-only content. Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep. Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show! Support this show http://supporter.acast....

You know we’re just about to the start of the season when we start getting roster predictions. Here’s our best guess on what’s going to happen this weekend. Offense (4:51) How many receivers will the Packers keep? How many linemen? Defense (11:44) Do disappointing draft picks Montravius Adams and Josh Jackson survive another cutdown day? Questions about the 2020 roster (17:51) This is going to be...

The Minnesota Vikings made like the 2018 Chicago Bears and nabbed a pass rusher right before the start of the 2020 season. What are they getting in Yannick Ngakoue? Will he make a difference in the NFC North? Then, what Packers storylines are real — and which ones are just noise? What are the Vikings getting in Yannick Ngakoue (2:57) The Vikings made what could be considered the biggest move in th...

Play action passing was supposed to be a huge part of the Packers’ offense last year. Why didn’t it work? We’ll dig into some numbers to find out. Then, more questions from listeners as we start to ramp up for the 2020 season. Why is the Packers play action passing not as good as it could be? (1:45) The Packers struggled to implement play action passing last year. Why? What assistant coaches are s...

The Packers drew headlines for spending big on edge rushers last spring, but they’ve invested almost as heavily in their defensive backfield. Today, we’ll explore why that actually might have been the smarter play for last year...even if it might not be sustainable. More conversations on race in the NFL (00:40) The conversation on race isn’t going away in the NFL. Further reading: Resources on Rac...