Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

We’ve arrived at the Packers’ EDGE rushers and tight ends in our positional reviews. Both positions featured pretty big spending...but only one delivered big results. Packers hire an interesting QC coach (00:23) Matt LaFleur made a bit of a nontraditional hire for his offensive quality control coach. Learn more about  Further reading: Long days, big dreams: The grind of a quality-control coac...

Aaron Jones had a phenomenal 2019, but what about the rest of the Packers’ running backs. Then, Blake Martinez was pretty much Blake Martinez in 2019. Is there hope of replacing him in free agency? Packers top end RBs deliver in 2019 (3:40) Aaron Jones finally got a chance to really show what he could do in 2019, and he delivered big time. But how did the rest of the Packers’ running backs fare? B...

We start our position-by-position look back at the 2019 season, and where better to start than with the quarterbacks? So here we go: 45 minutes on Tim Boyle. Also Shawn Mennenga should be fired. Evaluating the Packers quarterbacks (1:59) Manny Wilkins was never active. Tim Boyle got mop-up duty. But Aaron Rodgers provided some big moments — and raised some even bigger questions. Evaluating the Pac...

Brian Gutekunst has been on the job in Green Bay for two years and in 2019, we saw the culmination of a lot of his work so far. How’s he been doing? Let’s talk about that. No moves happen in a vacuum (00:57) As we evaluate Brian Gutekunst's moves, it's always good to remember that no move is an island; these things don't just happen. You need look no further than the complicated legacy of Ted Thom...

Let’s talk coaches! The Packers have a new one. Let’s meet Jerry Gray, then talk about the two most important coaches on the Packers: Matt LaFleur and Mike Pettine. Packers hire Jerry Gray (0:25) The Packers have added a new defensive backs coach, bringing in longtime NFL assistant Jerry Gray. Further reading:  Packers hire former Vikings DB coach Jerry Gray to coach secondary in 2020, per re...

The Packers won’t need to find a new defensive coordinator this offseason. Mike Pettine will return. Let’s talk about why it might be a good idea. Then, let’s talk a little bit about how I’m wrong a lot. Mike Pettine is coming back (0:22) Matt LaFleur put a quick end to any drama, announcing Mike Pettine would return after a brief period of evaluation. What do we make of this? My predictions were...

We’re officially in the offseason, folks. Let’s get the lay of the land before diving into the top priority: decisions on pending free agents. But first, some final thoughts on the NFC Championship. Two last thoughts from the NFC Championship (0:25) After a little reflection, let’s put the debacle in San Francisco behind us. But first, two final parting thoughts. The months ahead for Brian Gutekun...

The 2019 season is over. A strong 49ers team steamrolled the Packers, leaving us to contemplate what happened and, more importantly, what happens next. Are you mad at the ending or mad that it’s over? (0:28) The Packers’ season came to an unfortunate end. How do you feel about that? How did this game go sideways? (5:53) How, exactly, did things go so poorly for the Packers? A few reasons. Should M...

One game from the Super Bowl, the Packers face a familiar opponent in the San Francisco 49ers. How can they get to the biggest of the big shows? Here are eight ways. What’s changed since the last time the Packers and 49ers played? (3:17) Much has been made about the 49ers' dominating Week 12 win over the Packers, but those teams both barely exist any more. A lot has changed. Here's a quick summary...

The 49ers only lost three games this season. The Packers hope to make it four on Sunday. How? Let’s turn to the 49ers losses and see what we can find out. The nuts and bolts of the 49ers’ three losses (1:35) The 49ers’ three losses each had their own unique characteristics. Read more about them here. Further reading: NFL Gamebooks Week 10 - Seahawks @ 49ers Week 13 - 49ers @ Ravens Week 15 - Falco...

Don’t look now, but your Green Bay Packers are one game away from the Super Bowl. Let’s talk about how Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams, and a timely couple of plays helped stave off the Seahawks. The referendum on Rodgers (00:51) We said Aaron Rodgers was under pressure like never before. Did he deliver? How did Seattle come back? (4:14) For a while, it looked like the 2014 NFC Championship game all...

For years, pundits have chided the Packers for not giving the Packers a defense. Now they have. What will Rodgers do with it? Russell Wilson leads a dangerous Seahawks offense (4:11) Wilson is having another stellar season, but there are more names to know here. Further reading: How the Seattle Seahawks used D.K. Metcalf against the Eagles Not the Legion of Boom (but who is?) (10:15) The Seahawks...

Aaron Rodgers is still pretty good, but a new stat from a source we trust says he’s...the best player in the NFL? Does that make sense? Let’s figure out what to make of Total Points, a new stat from Sports Information Solutions. What's the deal with Total Points (0:45) Sports Information Solutions, a reputable source for advanced football analytics, introduced a new metric recently that says Aaron...

A week out from the Packers’ first playoff game since the 2016 season, we’ve got two great listener questions. Is the Packers’ offense too complex? And since the Packers have been bad at returning punts this year, what if they never did it? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Big news for two Packers safeties from very different eras. What does Raven Greene actually bring to this defense? And can LeRoy Butler finally get into the Hall of Fame? Then, we dive into a full season of polling data to find out what Packers fans really think. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The decisions Brian Gutekunst makes this offseason will have a huge impact on the team in 2020 and beyond. Here are four resolutions he should make to guide his process. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Green Bay Packers won’t be playing in the wildcard round thanks to a Week 17 win over the Lions. It sure wasn’t pretty, but they got it done when it mattered most. Let’s discuss. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers will wrap up their 2019 season this weekend with a Week 17 tilt against the Lions. Let’s dive into the history books and find the best Week 17 performances ever. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The best way to become a better football fan is to learn from smart football people. Here are three books that will help you do just that. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 In a year highlighted by inconsistency and lackluster play, the Packers needed a big win to lock up the NFC North. That’s exactly what they got. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After meeting in Week 2, the Packers and Vikings renew acquaintances in the second-to-last week of the season. This game has a lot on the line...but it also might not affect much of anything. Confused? Me too. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are 11-3 and cruising for the playoffs, but we should stop and talk about Mike Pettine. Does he have a future in Green Bay? Should he? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers are winners over the Bears again...and this win comes with a bonus prize. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers and Bears are renewing acquaintances for the 200th time, and there's plenty on the line late in the season. What more could you want? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Rodgers has been better in 2019 than he’s been in a few seasons, but some people seem to think he’s a big reason for the Packers’ struggles in the passing game. Do they have a point? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.