Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

We’re in the age of the minicamp, so who’s lining up on offense for the Packers? You may be surprised how many positions we can already nail down. Beyond the starting lineup, though, things get pretty iffy. Let’s take a top to bottom look at the Packers’ offense. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After months of anticipation and build-up, the draft is done. Now, we’re left to sort through the pieces. We’ll tell you why you should be excited about the top end of this year’s draft, why it’s okay to draft a punter and a long snapper, and how one specific trade could be a big part of what makes or breaks the middle part of the Packers draft. Then, we’ll dive into what the Packers should do nex...

We think we can predict who the Packers will pick in the NFL Draft, which is only hours away. Let's do this! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Rodgers is speaking his mind...or is he? We’ll take on his contentious secret comments and the subsequent walk back. Then, why Jon thinks the Packers might want to seriously consider Dez Bryant and why Aaron Rodgers will be getting a new helmet in the near future. Plus a word about running backs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

As we find ourselves in a waiting period in the NFL offseason, there’s a bunch of little things going on, so let’s talk about a bunch of things. We’ll touch on exciting young players, free agency, the Packers’ uniforms, Aaron Rodgers getting paid, drafting a quarterback, and even how to fix kickoffs. Buckle up! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

It's Trade Week! We dive into the weird and wild history of trades in Green Bay. Plus, Jeff Janis is gone, Mike McCarthy is finally speaking his mind, and the narrative is destroying us all.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike McCarthy says the Packers had it wrong on Damarious Randall, the Jordy Nelson tour of sadness continues, and we wrap up a big series. Then, we break down the possibilities around the Packers making a big trade. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blu...

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 review Donate on Patreon Buy a shirt on Teespring Support...

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 q...

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. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Support this show http:/...

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! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

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? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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!). Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

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? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See aca...

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? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

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. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. S...

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 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.