Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

It’s time to recap Days 2 and 3 of the 2019 NFL Draft. Who did the Packers add and will they make a difference on this year’s team? Let’s take a player-by-player look. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers added a ton of athleticism in the first round of the NFL draft, but there are some significant question marks here too. Let’s break down the Packers’ first two selections of the 2019 NFL Draft before looking ahead to what’s next. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After months of preparing for this week, we’re finally here: the draft is mere days away. So what do the Packers actually do? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s talk about the most controversial Packers-related position in the draft. Quarterback. Should the Packers take one? And if so, when? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

58…People have been asking the Packers to upgrade at inside linebacker for a long time. But should the Packers listen? And if so, should they go with one named Devin? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Much like their situation at running back, the Packers don’t necessarily need a wide receiver. But when has not needing something every stopped anybody from shopping? Let’s see what’s on the market this year. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers don’t need a running back, but they also don’t not need a running back. How do you find value at one of the NFL’s least valuable positions? That’s the challenge the Packers face in this year’s draft. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers have a strong defensive line, which means that this year’s NFL draft is a great opportunity to make that strength even stronger. Let’s explore a few guys who could help them do just that. Then, what do you do with a guy who’s done bad things? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Defensive back is the sneaky yet obvious yet nebulous need on the 2019 Green Bay Packers. So how do you begin to nail down what the Packers should do? We take a crack at it, then dive into that article everyone is talking about. You know the one. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers have a chance to fix a position that’s been a problem since 2012: tight end, where they've tried something new every year since Jermichael Finley’s injury. But how do they fix it? Do they dare take a tight end 12th overall? And if so, who?  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We approach a position group that’s tougher to evaluate than any other: offensive line. How do you make sense of this year’s group of lineman? Should you even try? Let’s figure it out together. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Draft is closing in and it’s time to start taking a look at the kind of players the Packers might be interested in selecting at this time next month. But we’re doing things a bit differently this year. I’ll explain in a second. Then, the NFL lost a great one this month, and people are thinking about his departure all wrong. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast...

Another notable name is on his way out the door in Green Bay. This time, we say goodbye to Clay Matthews. Then, we address a listener question about why NFL salary data is so hard to figure out. I think there’s a good reason, but it may surprise you. Plus, predicting who’s going to end up on the roster when the Packers break training camp five months from now Goodbye, Clay Matthews - 0:39 The Pack...

The Packers said goodbye to two players this week, one of whom you probably have a lot more feelings about than the other. Let’s break down the departure of both Bashaud Breeland and Randall Cobb. Then, a beat writer stepped in it with his description of the Packers’ salary situation this week. What’s up with that? Plus, the things you should know about the salary cap. Support this show http://sup...

The Packers still have some holes on the roster, even after a flurry of free agent signings. But what are their biggest areas of need? And did the Packers overpay to fill the roster holes they have already? We’ll discuss that, plus why it’s a bad idea to bring back Jordy Nelson. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a free agent spending spree in Green Bay. When’s the last time you could say something like that? Let’s recap the free agency story so far before diving into exactly what the Packers did and where they go from here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packers made a big splash in free-agency! Okay, maybe not a big splash. Maybe not a splash at all. Look, they re-signed Fadol Brown and I think that’s a good indicator of things to come. I’ll explain why along with giving some examples of other players they could pursue. Then, some outside-the-box thinking from a reader leads to this question: could the Packers bring back Ha Ha Clinton-Dix? Su...

The Combine is over and the takes are pouring in. Let’s take a look at one player in particular that’s showing why the Combine is such a fraught proposition to begin with. Then, a dive into the particulars of trading for Dee Ford before rounding out the show with a discussion of what the worst Packers offseason could be. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See a...

The NFL Combine is in the process of shaping NFL careers at this very moment, potentially as you’re hearing these words. Let’s take a look back at a few notable cases at how this has played out with the Packers. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Combine is underway in Indianapolis, which means the offseason is about to get really silly. Let’s sort through the silliness and talk about the secret storyline of Combine weekend: how it affects free agency. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve reached the end of the Packers’ 2018 season. What did we learn from taking a second look at every game? Well, it’s not good! But maybe there’s hope for the future. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt LaFleur is doing actual head coach things, and we got a chance this week to get to know his staff a little bit. What do the first impressions show? Then, why I think two linebackers are a great explainer for why the Packers roster was the way it was in 2018. Finally, we dive back into our look at the 2018 season. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Let’s have a little offseason speculation, shall we? What if the Packers made a big splash at wide receiver? It might cut down on Aaron Rodgers’ throwaways, which we’re a big problem in 2018. We’ll take a look back at what happened there before diving back into our 2018 recap. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve finally got a quasi-answer to one of the enduring mysteries of the 2018 season. Let’s talk about what happened to Cole Madison. Then, the Packers got a win versus the Dolphins but then had to head to Seattle on short rest. How did that turn out? Well, pretty much like every other trip to Seattle. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

The Packers are just about done adding coaches, but one of their last hires is interesting, if only because of his name. Let’s take a second to look at their latest hires before diving into some interesting comments about the Packers leadership structure. Then, when the Packers 2018 season really came to an end. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...