Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 nowGoodbye, Clay Matthews - 0:39The Packers bade farewell to another notable name this week as Clay Matthews joined the Los Angeles Rams.Why aren't NFL contracts easier to understand? - 5:46It's really difficult to get to the bottom of what's going on in an NFL contract. Why is that?Who's going to be on the Packers' roster? - 14:47The vast majority of the roster spots on the Packers are already accounted for. Here's why that matters.Let's think about the Packers drafting a tight end at 12 - 26:00It's become popular to suggest the Packers could take a tight end 12th overall. That may not be a great idea. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informati

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re officially on to 2019, to borrow a quote from Bill Belichick. Let’s take that opportunity to talk about what could be the very last true bright spot of the 2018 Packers season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Packers coaching staff is edging closer to completion. What do we make of the newest names added to the mix? Then we take a trip back to when the Packers’ 2018 season really started to unravel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of the biggest names from the 2018 offseason is apparently going to be back in 2019, but is it a good thing that we’re having another go-round with Jimmy Graham? Let’s discuss. Then, we dive into our game-by-game review of the 2018 season. Spoiler alert: this is about as happy as it’s going to be for a while. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.