Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

The Packers have made the cuts necessary to trim their roster to 53. At least, for now. What do we make of the initial roster? And what’s all this about trading for a punter?Cut day recap (00:34)The Packers aren’t done shaping their roster, but we do have the initial 53-man squad to peruse.Trading for a punter (14:47)The Packers traded for punter Corey Bojorquez. Who is he and was it a good idea?Blood, Sweat and Chalk - Chapter 20 - The Double A-Gap Blitz (19:52)Tim Layden takes us for a tour of Mike Zimmer’s favorite defense.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. See acast.com/privacy for priv

Except for a preseason game, training camp is all but over. So as we wait for kickoff, let’s make one last prediction as to who’s going to be on the Packers’ 53-man roster.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Packers are through their second roster cutdown. Who’s in, who’s out, and what’s it mean? Let’s talk about it. Then, a couple of key position battles will shape the last week of training camp. Let’s check in on how things are going on the defensive and offensive line.Cut Day #2 (00:38)The Packers have completed their second round of cuts. Who’s in and who’s out?Checking in on position battles (5:20)Among other things, the Packers are sorting through two battles, one on the defensive line, the other among their offensive counterparts. What’s the latest, and who’s going to win?Blood, Sweat and Chalk - Chapter 18 - The Zone Blitz (18:41)A defensive scheme with big Packers connections, the zone blitz changed the game for most of three decades.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://te

The Packers have unveiled new uniforms and I like them, but they’re driving me crazy. I’ll explain why. Then, we’ll get caught up on what’s going on in training camp, including some high praise for Eric Stokes.The Packers have new throwbacks (00:22)A small detail about the Packers’ new throwback uniforms has consumed your friendly neighborhood podcast host.Training camp updates (8:22)Royce Newman is running with the first team, Jordan Love is out for this weekend, and Eric Stokes is getting pumped up by Davante Adams.Blood, Sweat and Chalk - Chapter 17 (20:11)The 46 defense powered the 1985 Bears. What made it tick?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show! Get bonus content on

Josh Jackson has reached the end of the road. What did the Packers get in return for their former second-round pick? We’ll talk about that, in addition to catching up on what happened in the Packers’ first preseason game.Cut day catchup (00:47)From Josh Jackson’s exit to the return of Jake Dolegala, we run down what the Packers did on their first roster cutdown.Recapping the Packers’ first preseason game (9:08)Jordan Love was solid, the offensive line was rough, and the Packers fell to the Texans. What does it all mean?Blood, Sweat and Chalk - Chapter 17 - The Cover 2 (20:58)We finally get a look at some defense. How did the Cover 2 come to be?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find th

You’ve seen that famous Sports Illustrated cover featuring Aaron Rodgers and all his talented pass catchers. That group powered the Packers to a 15-1 record and helped Rodgers win his first MVP. What if this year’s offense is even better?Training camp roundup (00:40)A bunch of guys returned to the field for the Packers this week, including Za'Darius Smith.Is this year's offense the deepest since 2011? (10:06)A listener question prompts a look back at one of the most prolific offenses in Packers history.Blood, Sweat and Chalk - Chapter 15 (16:16)The spread option gets a look, and it should be familiar to Packers fans.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show! Get bonus content on

Becoming a smarter football fan involves talking to smart people, and we’ve got a good one on today’s episode. Settle in, put on your thinking caps, and get ready to learn some great stuff about the state of modern defense.Buy Cody’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Cody-Alexander/e/B073TT9SDN?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&qid=1628627112&sr=8-3Subscribe to Match Quarters on Substack: https://matchquarters.substack.com/Read his recent articles about the Vic Fangio/Brandon Staley defense: https://matchquarters.substack.com/p/the-fangio-philosophy-pt-1https://matchquarters.substack.com/p/the-fangio-philosophy-pt-2Follow Cody on Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_Coach_ADonate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people

With the Packers’ first preseason game just days, it’s time to start speculating as to who’s going to be on the final 53-man roster. Who’s in, who’s out, and who’s on the bubble. We’ve got it all for you right here.Recapping recent storylines (1:24)From Devin Funchess to Jordan Love, let’s catch up on the Packers’ big storylines from training camp.What’s the outlook for Rashan Gary in 2021? (6:46)A listener question prompts a look into what’s in store for the 2019 first-round pick.Roster prediction 1.0 (10:29)Time to make the first of two roster predictions for the 2021 season.Blood, Sweat and Chalk - Chapter 14 - The BYU Air Raid (22:39)It may seem counterintuitive, but BYU has some big connections to the Packers, especially via its Air Raid offense.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.ht

The Packers are about a week away from their first preseason game. What should we be watching for? I’ll tell you what’s at the top of my list.News and notes from training camp (00:49)Josiah Deguara is back and the Packers have a couple of new players. Let’s catch up on what’s happened in camp.Link to Patreon piece about Packers fullbacks: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-are-packers-41906462What should we be watching in the first preseason game? (11:36)A little over a week from now, the Packers will be buckling down for their first preseason game. Here’s what I’ll be watching.Blood, Sweat and Chalk - Chapter 13 (17:02)The one-back spread is our topic of conversation in Chapter 13 of Blood, Sweat and Chalk.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3L

Training camp is underway and already interesting storylines are beginning to emerge. But the pads have barely been on, and we haven’t even seen a preseason game. How do we decide what stories are worth following and what’s summertime fluff?Catching up on training camp storylines (00:25)Who’s turning heads in camp? Who’s already calling it quits?What storylines are actually worth following? (11:07)It’s the struggle of training camp: what’s worth following and what’s not? Blood, Sweat and Chalk - The Spread Offense (17:35)Tim Layden turns his attention to the spread offense.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://suppor

Packers training camp is officially underway and there is no shortage of storylines to track. But the biggest one is Aaron Rodgers. He shared everything that was on his mind and then some. What should we make of it?Aaron Rodgers recap (1:09)Aaron Rodgers was going to make headlines no matter what he did at the start of training camp, but he made them for some very interesting reasons. Davante Adams and Randall Cobb (20:00)The Packers have one receiver who wants to be the highest-paid pass catcher in the league and another who’s just happy to be here.Dennis Kelly and Juwann Winfree (25:16)Two fairly new faces are turning heads on Packers camp. What should we know about Dennis Kelly and Juwann Winfree?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Lea

Aaron Rodgers has ended his summer standoff with the Packers and will apparently be the team’s starting quarterback this season. What should we make of the situation and what should we think about what’s coming next?Aaron Rodgers is back (00:43)The summer of our discontent is over. What did we learn?Randall Cobb is coming, too (maybe?) (21:09)The Packers are picking up Randall Cobb as a part of Rodgers’ return. What can he bring to the Packers?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re wrapping up our tour of the Packers with a look at their defensive backs, and there are some similarities between corner and safety. Both positions have some high-end talent, but some big questions about depth.Cornerbacks (00:31)The Packers have some promising bodies and some big question marks at corner. Does potential win out over inconsistency?Safeties (15:26)The Packers might have the best starting safety duo in the league. What do they have beyond that, though?Blood, Sweat and Chalk - Chapter 11 (22:16)Zone blocking is as old as football itself, but of all the things addressed in the book so far, it might have the biggest impact on the modern Packers.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps m

The Packers are in a bit of an odd situation: they have a bunch of pretty viable linebackers on the roster. Are any of them good? Well...that’s a different question.Adam Schefter offers no new details on Aaron Rodgers (1:04)ESPN’s preeminent NFL reporter dropped a noteworthy tweet on the Packers’ quarterback Tuesday, but he had very little to say.Packers linebackers are plentiful but mysterious (6:21)Here’s an odd situation: the Packers have a lot of options at linebacker. Are any of them good, though?Blood, Sweat and Chalk - Chapter 10 (20:42)The Blue 58 Book Club continues with a look at Chapter 10 of Blood, Sweat and Chalk and what it has to say about one of the most famous plays in college football history.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-swee

The Packers have some noteworthy big bodies on the defensive line and some noteworthy names at edge rusher. What should we expect from these guys this season?Previewing the defensive line (00:40)The Packers have had question marks on the defensive line for years now, and they don’t appear to be letting up now.Previewing the Packers EDGE rushers (11:56)The Packers’ edge rusher depth chart is a bit top-heavy, but there’s still reason for optimism.Blood, Sweat and Chalk - Chapter 9 - The Power Sweep (19:14)Tim Layden takes us on a tour of Vince Lombardi’s signature play: the power sweep. As you might guess, we’ve got a few things to say about that.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find t

The Packers have a strong offensive line in general, but there are more than a few question marks, too. Will it end up being an asset to the team, or will they have to keep dumping resources into fixing it?Setting expectations for the offensive line (00:22)The Packers have a very good offensive line, but there are some question marks out there too.Blood, Sweat and Chalk - Chapter 8 (18:45)Tim Layden takes us on a whirlwind tour of the legendary West Coast offense, which still affects the Packers today.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informati

No matter who the Packers’ quarterback is, the Packers will have an abundance of pass catchers on the field pretty much at all times. But having a lot of guys who can catch the ball is one thing. Having good ones? That’s something else entirely.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our 2021 season preview continues with a look at the Packers’ running backs, which might be the most topheavy position group on the roster right now. Setting expectations for running backs (2:17)The Packers return two high-profile running backs, but there are more opportunities to be had. Who will step up and take them? And will Dexter Williams somehow survive into a third season in Green Bay?Why every Packers specialist is facing competition (10:59)The Packers have roster battles at kicker, punter, and long snapper, but not every battle is created equally.Blood, Sweat and Chalk - Chapter 6 (18:34)After a few weeks of discussing running concepts, Blood, Sweat and Chalk takes us into the passing game with a look at one of the most influential people in football history: Don Coryell.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good

The Packers have one thing going for them at quarterback right now: they’ve got a lot of them. How do we sort through what to expect from these guys? That’s exactly what we’re going to talk through today.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you don’t set expectations for your team, how do you know if they’re doing a good job or not? Answering that question is our goal for the next few episodes, and today we’re starting with the front office and the head coach.Setting expectations for the front office (3:14)The front office got the Packers into a strange situation the last couple of offseasons. Now it’s up to Mark Murphy and Brian Gutekunst to fix it.Setting expectations for Matt LaFleur (7:28)Matt LaFleur is caught between a rock and a hard place. How will he handle it? It’s not clear, but whatever he ends up doing will shape the Packers in a big way this year.Blood, Sweat and Chalk - Chapter 4 (12:02)When college football coaches get desperate, sometimes they throw a wrench (or a wishbone) into their opponents’ plans.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server.https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweepBuy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good