Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

NFL teams are always thinking ahead, and we should be, too. So let’s take a second and look ahead to what Packers could be up for contract extensions very soon. Then, how did players who left Green Bay do this year? Who needs a contract extension in Green Bay? The Packers should be looking to extend a few players very soon, but who needs a new deal the most? And what's the best move for the team?...

All of the Packers’ offseason activities seem to point pretty clearly towards a new offensive philosophy, but we haven’t really taken any time to dive deep on what that philosophy is, whether embracing it is a good idea, or, most importantly, whether or not it can work. Let’s fix that. SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - $1 per month offsets our podcast hosting costs. Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshi...

Everybody wants a do-over, and two weeks after the Packers made a controversial pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, we’re going to re-do a different draft, traveling back to another controversial first-round decision. Then, we’re back at it with a very timely chapter of Take Your Eye Off the Ball in the Blue 58 Book Club! More thoughts on roster predictions Oops, we forgot to talk about...

The Packers' roster is already pretty much set. Let's try to predict who will make the final 53. Offense predictions (4:15) Not a ton of surprises on offense, but there is some uncertainty at wide receiver and on the offensive line. Who's the Packers' top backup tackle? Defensive predictions (17:18) After the Packers ignored the defensive line in the draft, it's hard to say what the team will actu...

After the draft comes the rush for undrafted free agents. The Packers grabbed 15 of them. Are any of them good? We’ll tackle that then try to answer your questions about the draft. Recapping the Packers' UDFA additions (4:46) The Packers signed 15 undrafted free agents in the moments after the 2020 NFL Draft. Are any of them any good? Further reading: Packers’ 2020 UDFA class features mixture of c...

We’ve got a 2020 Packers draft class and it is...different. What do we make of it? And now that the initial Jordan Love angst has cooled a bit, does the pick still look as crazy? General 2020 Draft thoughts (00:29) The Packers had a weird 2020 NFL Draft. What do we make of the class as a whole? Reacting to Day 2 and Day 3 picks (10:08) The 2020 Packers draft wasn't just Jordan Love. What happened...

Befuddling, Confusing. Indefensible. Those are some words I’ve used to describe the Packers’ decision to draft Jordan Love in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Let’s take a second and talk through this. Take a deep breath. We’ll get through this together. Relevant links: Jordan Love scouting report Aaron Rodgers contract page Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Ac...

After months of reckless speculation and diving deep on guys who will never play for the Packers, it’s time to do our final guesses as to what will happen in the NFL Draft. Catching up on prospects; trade up scenarios (2:54) A few final names to watch and a look at what it would take for the Packers to trade up (hint: a lot). Further reading: 2020 NFL Draft: Three trade-up scenarios for the Packer...

We've got to say goodbye to another Packers legend. If you didn't see him play, how should you remember Willie Davis? Then, an explanation for that crazy wording in NFL plays. When should you trade for a player in the NFL? (3:10) I'm not saying the Packers should necessarily trade for Odell Beckham Jr., but making a move for an established player is something worth considering. When is the right t...

It is peak mock draft season. Let’s talk about mock drafts. Mine. Yours. Whoevers. These are Packers mock drafts, and each one is its own little gem. My mock drafts (00:24) I did a bunch of different mock drafts from a few different angles. Here they are. Listener mock drafts (12:54) Listeners were kind enough to submit some mock drafts. Here they are, along with my thoughts on them. SUPPORT BLUE...

A look at inside linebackers will complete our draft preview series. What will it take for the Packers to get one of the top prospects? Or, perhaps more importantly, do they even want one? Linebackers, let’s talk about linebackers the Packers need a linebacker and we’re here to talk about them, the position the Packers need (00:28) Isaiah Simmons, Kenneth Murray, Patrick Queen, and more. Do they P...

Another draft preview, another position that isn’t technically a need, but definitely still is a need: defensive back. The prospect pool this year is a carnival of talent, skill sets, and crazy athletes. So what should the Packers do? Why running backs are like cars (2:40) Adding one more running back to our discussion, here’s an extended analogy about why picking a running back is like buying a c...

The Packers have added a receiver and brought back a running back, but today we’re talking about how they still could use more of both. We’ve already talked about receivers in the draft, but what about running backs? Hooray for Devin Funchess (00:42) The Packers have finally signed a wide receiver, but Devin Funchess probably wouldn't have been anybody's first choice. What does he bring? Return of...

The Packers need an offensive lineman for sure, but could they also be in the market for a QB in the draft? They might be, but if they are they'd better be prepared to pick him early. Fullback takes (1:35) Here are the fullback thoughts you have been waiting to hear. The past, present, and future of the Packers wide receivers (4:45) Why are the Packers in need of wide receiver help? We’ve got to l...

The Packers don’t necessarily need another edge rusher, but they can’t ignore the position either. That’s why it could be time for Brian Gutekunst to duplicate his free agency strategy and go bargain hunting. Catching up on free agency (1:52) The Packers have continued their free agency spending by re-signing a couple of their own, so we react to those moves. Then, we weigh in on the possibility o...

For the second year in a row, the Packers open free agency with a spending spree. This one is a little bit different, though: Brian Gutekunst is going bargain shopping. Buy Take Your Eye Off the Ball and join the Blue 58 Book Club! Labor peace reigns in the NFL (1:01) The NFL and NFLPA have agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement. Here are a few quick thoughts. Further reading: Seven signi...

Our draft preview series lands on a position that has troubled the Packers for a long time now: tight end. Unfortunately, if you’re hoping for help in the draft, there’s not much to hope for. Christian Kirksey visits (1:24) The Packers brought former Browns linebacker Christian Kirksey in for a visit. Is he worth a look? Why? Jimmy Graham leaves (6:56) This was a foregone conclusion that finally m...

This time next week, there’s a good chance we’ll be talking about some packers free agent signings. What’s going to happen between then and now? Then, when is the right time to draft a quarterback? Free agency is bearing down (1:41) Whoa! Free agency is right around the corner. Get excited! But also be prepared for your excitement to blow up in your face. Yay sports! Further reading: Blue 58 Episo...

The Packers don’t need a defensive lineman, per se, but another big guy is never a bad thing to have. In a year where there’s not necessarily a bumper crop of prospects, who should the Packers take? Don't forget to vote in our poll for the Blue 58 book club ! Which book do you think we should read? Wide receiver discussion follow up (2:01) Let's catch up on a couple of things we missed in our wide...

Now that most of the NFL Combine testing is over, we can start diving into previewing positions in the NFL Draft. Why not head straight for the deep end? Let’s take on one of the deepest positions in the draft: wide receiver. Vote in our book club poll! (00:27) Are you interested in joining the Blue 58 book club? Vote on the book we should read! Check out the poll here .  Take free agent rumo...

Aaron Rodgers isn’t holding back his feelings on the new CBA, which makes me think of Brett Favre. I’ll explain why. Then, if you want to go beyond the Combine numbers, what do you look for? We’ll get you started. Aaron Rodgers speaks his mind on the CBA (00:25) Aaron Rodgers is a player rep in the ongoing collective bargaining negotiations, and he’s not holding back on what he thinks of the propo...

The NFL Combine is off and running. What should we do with this spectacle of non-football athletics? Then, speaking of athletic: how about a surprise visit with one of the fastest Packers ever? Don Beebe joins the show. Five Thoughts on the NFL Combine (00:25) Everyone sort of understands that the NFL Combine is a weird, non-football circus with dubious value as far as predicting who’s going to be...

A new collective bargaining agreement seems to be all but done. Let’s take a look at how it could affect the playoffs. Then, we take your questions about the state of the Packers’ roster before free agency begins. New CBA could mean expanded playoffs (00:54) We’re not fans of expanding the playoffs in general, but this could be the best solution for a bad idea. Listener questions about free agency...

We take a look at two resource-heavy position groups: offensive line and defensive back. The Packers have worked to stabilize these groups for a long time. Did that work finally pay off in 2019? Packers offensive line holds steady in 2019 (00:35) The Packers’ offensive line could be their most consistent position group top to bottom. But there were questions in 2019, and they’ll only get bigger mo...

The Packers had one really good wide receiver in 2019 and one potential superstar on the defensive line. Let’s dive into these position groups as our recap continues. Should the Packers trade for OJ Howard? (00:31) A listener floats another idea for fixing the Packers' tight ends. Davante Adams and nobody else at WR (3:13) The Packers wide receivers weren't very good as a group in 2019, with the n...