Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

The Packers have started the process of replacing Mike Pettine, which means it’s time for Matt LaFleur to shine. How will he handle the hiring process, and, more importantly, who will end up as the Packers’ next defensive coordinator?Then, we’ll evaluate Matt LaFleur himself before revisiting what’s probably my most controversial take on this podcast: was drafting Jordan Love really indefensible?Evaluating the Packers' nine choices at defensive coordinator (1:02)The Packers are talking to a bunch of defensive coordinator candidates this week. Who's the frontrunner? Well, nobody knows. But here's some stuff you should know about each of them.Further reading: https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/packers-offseason-2021-dc-salary-cap/2021/2/2/22262879/weighing-the-pros-and-cons-for-every-packers-defensive-coordinator-candidateHow did Matt LaFleur perform in his second season? (15:48)It was pretty good.Was drafting Jordan Love really indefensible? (20:44)Jon breaks down his most controversial Packers take: that draf

The Packers have answered one big offseason coaching question, sending Shawn Mennenga packing and replacing him with Maurice Drayton. Will that be enough to save the Packers’ not-so-special special teams? And what’s the deal with Mike Pettine?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.

One of the most important figures on the Packers barely does anything in public, but he has a huge impact on the team. Let’s talk about Mark Murphy and his three-year-old restructuring of the Packers.Lasting questions about the NFC Championship (2:30)Now that we've all had some time to cool off, there are some lingering questions about the NFC Championship gameHow Mark Murphy shapes the Packers (15:29)Mark Murphy rarely makes public comments about the Packers, but he plays a huge role in how things work in Green Bay. That's not always a good thing.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

Well, that happened.The Packers came up short in their bid to make the Super Bowl, and now the questions will begin.Should Mike Pettine be fired? Should Sean Mennenga go with him? What does this loss mean for Aaron Rodgers' legacy? 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 nearing their NFC Championship game showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. What do they have to do to get to another Super Bowl? It’s pretty clear. 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 have an epic rematch in the works for this weekend. A chance to play in the Super Bowl hangs in the balance. Can the Packers avenge their worst loss of 2020?Well, yes they can. All they have to do is take down Tom Brady and the Buccaneers. Simple, right? 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 thoroughly dismantled the Los Angeles Rams, moving them within one game of the Super Bowl. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On January 15, 2011, the Green Bay Packers smoked the Atlanta Falcons in the divisional round on their way to a Super Bowl victory.But two months earlier, the Packers had come up short in Atlanta, losing 20-17 on a last-second field goal.Bitter as that loss may have been, it set the stage for what would come in the playoffs. In this special episode of Blue 58, hear how three key figures of the Packers' playoff win learned from their regular-season loss, came back stronger than ever, and took the Packers one giant step closer to the Super Bowl. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s playoff time, and the Packers are finally set to welcome the Los Angeles Rams to Green Bay. Can the Packers take down one of the NFL’s truly elite defenses? Can they keep another coach from the Shanahan tree from running all over them? It’s time to find out.Like what you're hearing? Share this episode with someone you think would love it!Want to support Blue 58? Join us at patreon.com/thepowersweep to support the show and get access to bonus content, including our private Discord server. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Los Angeles Rams are a formidable opponent. They’re also the only remaining playoff team in either conference with more than five losses on their regular-season record, so it’s not like they’re invincible. What can we learn from those losses?Patreon Announcements (00:40)We’ve recently had opportunities to include more advertising on Blue 58, but we’re committing to being ad free.To pull that off, we need your help.Join us at patreon.com/thepowersweepJared Veldheer is back (4:53)The Packers have added a familiar face to the offensive line. Is there a chance he’s their starting left tackle on Saturday?What can be learned from the Rams’ losses? (7:54)The Rams lost six games in the regular season. What can they teach us?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - $1 per month gets you access to Patreon-only content.Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://sup

The Packers are bringing fans to Lambeau, the Falcons are trying to bring Nathaniel Hackett to Atlanta, and we’re taking a look back at 2020 month by month. Sounds like a pretty busy bye week to me!The Packers are letting fans into Lambeau Field (1:37)6,000 fans will be in attendance for the Packers' divisional round game.Nathaniel Hackett gets an interview (3:00)The Packers' offensive coordinator got an interview for the Atlanta Falcons head coaching job. That's a big deal for both the Packers and for Hackett.Recapping the biggest Packers stories of 2020 (8:09)2020 sure was an interesting year, huh? Let's take a month-by-month look at the biggest Packers-related stories of the year.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - $1 per month gets you access to Patreon-only content.Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.Leave 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.co

Kenny Clark is the highest-paid defensive tackle in the NFL and one of the very best players on the Packers. What makes him great and, more importantly, how do you find it? Evaluating Kenny Clark and the Defensive Line (4:22)Kenny Clark is one of the best players on the Packers. He’s also one of the hardest to evaluate. How do fans sort through the weeds and see his real impact?Advanced Stats Part 1 (18:17)NFL media is swimming in advanced stats in 2021. What’s good, what isn’t, and why should you care at all?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - $1 per month gets you access to Patreon-only content.Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.Leave 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 did what they needed to do to beat the feisty Bears and locked up the NFC’s top seed in the process. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

2020 wouldn’t let the Packers go without one last piece of miserable news. David Bakhtiari is done for the year as the Packers prepare for a playoff run. How do the Packers replace their starting left tackle? Unfortunately...they probably can’t.A heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in our fundraiser. Together, we raised more than $2,500 for the Adrian Amos "I'm Still Here" Foundation. GREAT work, everyone! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

AJ Dillon’s star is on the rise. Can he be to the 2020 Packers what James Starks was in 2010? We’ll dive into that, but first, let’s revisit one key aspect of the Packers’ win over the Titans.Donate to our charity fundraiser and win a Packers jersey. Details here: https://bit.ly/TPScharity2020How creative blitzes helped the Packers (2:23)Mike Pettine did something he hasn’t done in a while in the Packers’ win over the Titans. Let’s hope he keeps doing it.Why do the Packers use their linebackers the way they do? (5:30)The Packers have had a hard time figuring out their inside linebackers. What if they have?Can AJ Dillon be James Starks? (11:06)James Starks had a semi-legndary run as a rookie back for the 2010 Packers. Can AJ Dillon do the same?SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - $1 per month gets you access to Patreon-only content.Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show! Get bonus content on PatreonSuppo

The Packers shut down Derrick Henry and beat the Tennessee Titans, answering a few big questions in the process.Donate to our charity fundraiser and win a Packers jersey. Details here: https://bit.ly/TPScharity2020 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 get a chance to explore a unique matchup this weekend. It’s probably the closest thing we’re going to get to a playoff preview...but maybe not in the way you’d expect.Donate to our charity fundraiser and win a Packers jersey. Details here: https://bit.ly/TPScharity2020 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 benefitted from an unlikely win last weekend as the Jets took down the Rams, but a lot of Jets fans were unhappy about it. And it’s easy to understand why. So how do we fix that?Donate to our charity fundraiser and win a Packers jersey. Details here: https://bit.ly/TPScharity2020Remembering Kevin Greene (4:47)A minor Packers legend left us this week. Let’s take a second and remember Kevin Greene.Pro Bowl and Playoffs (9:21)The Packers are sending a bunch of guys to the Pro Bowl, but something even bigger is in play this weekend. The number one seed might become real.Fixing Tanking (18:12)I don’t know if tanking really exists in the NFL, but let’s try to fix it anyway.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - $1 per month gets you access to Patreon-only content.Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.Leave 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/pr

Yes, the Packers won, but they sure didn’t make it easy. How concerned should we be?Don't forget to donate to our 2020 charity drive! https://bit.ly/TPScharity2020 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 face the Panthers Saturday night, and given where both teams are this year, Saturday night seems like the perfect time for this game to take place.Learn how to donate to The Power Sweep's 2020 charity campaign: https://bit.ly/TPScharity2020 Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.