Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

The Packers haven’t played elite defense, but what if they don’t have to? How good do they really have to be to win a Super Bowl? We’ll take on that question and talk about a new Packers wide receiver who could represent the exact kind of move the Packers needed to make.New Packers wide receiver Seth Roberts (00:30)The Packers have reportedly added a wide receiver. What if the Packers defense is just good enough? (6:56)The Packers defense might never be elite this year, but that might be okay.Are there any defensive trade targets out there? (17:05)We talked about potential offensive trade targets last week, but what about defense?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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Pack overcame what they lacked, didn’t give up a sack, saw a rookie named Black force a fumble with a smack, had Davante Adams pick up the receiving game slack, and ultimately just got back on track.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58-a-packers-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Packers could use a get-well game and the Texans look willing to oblige. How will things shake out as the Packers make just their third trip ever to the Texans’ home stadium? Let’s talk it out. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58-a-packers-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A week after getting destroyed by a great pair of linebackers, the Packers have added a linebacker themselves. Let’s talk about the position in general. Then, if the Packers are going to add talent on offense, a trade seems like the most likely route. Who could be a target?Thoughts about linebackers (2:19)The Packers’ offense was largely exposed by two extremely athletic linebackers. Is this the start of a league-wide shift?Can the Packers add any talent on offense? (13:31)The Packers could use another playmaker on offense. Who’s available?Why not try Jon Runyan Jr. at left tackle? (20:05)David Bakhtiari’s injury doesn’t seem serious, but the Packers should be exploring every available option should he ever be gone for an extended period.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!Support this show http://supporter.acas

Well, we can stop worrying about whether or not the Packers are going to go undefeated. The Buccaneers conclusively ended that quest, comfortably handling the Packers and raising quite a few questions about this team.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58-a-packers-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Packers are back from the bye, getting healthy, and ready for a long run of football. For a start, they get to take on one of the most legendary players in NFL history. How will they fare against Tom Brady?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58-a-packers-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Packers are back from their bye week and preparing for a long stretch of uninterrupted football. Before they get down to business, let’s take a second and look at how they’re shaping up with one quarter of the season in the books.One last thought on Snacks (6:47)The Packers missed out on Damon Harrison, but they’re probably fine with that.Further reading:Injuries (10:36)The Packers are getting some players back from injury this week, but Allen Lazard will be out a while yet. Further reading:SWOT you talkin about (17:14)This segment is well thought out and makes perfect sense, I promise.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!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58-a-packers-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s the bye week, but does that mean there’s no Packers news to talk about? No, not in the slightest! Buckle up, we’ve got a lot to get to today, including Snacks Harrison, the offensive line, a bright outlook for the Packers defense, and much moreSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58-a-packers-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Packers handled the Falcons to head to 4-0. Who played the most significant roles and what does this mean for the Packers moving forward?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58-a-packers-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Packers welcome the reeling Atlanta Falcons to Lambeau Field. Should they be worried about a trap game? Or will the record-setting offense continue to roll, no matter who lines up at wide receiver?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58-a-packers-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If there’s one big question mark about the Packers’ 3-0 start, it’s the defense. And given their investments on that side of the ball, Mike Pettine is facing a lot of questions. Should he be on the hot seat? And if so, what does that mean for the rest of the season?How will the NFL handle its first coronavirus outbreak? (1:47)The NFL is facing its first in-season test regarding COVID-19. How will they do?An offensive line storyline you may have forgotten (7:02)Offensive linemen very rarely get the credit they deserve, and offensive line coaches never do. Let’s fix that.What’s the deal with Mike Pettine? (10:15)Is the Packers defense bad? Sometimes it feels that way, and it’s hard to blame anybody but Mike Pettine.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58-a-packers-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Packers are 3-0 after a thrilling win, and even if it wasn’t perfect, it’s hard not to just bask in a quality win over a quality team. So let’s do just that.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58-a-packers-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Packers are theoretically going to get their first big test of the season Sunday against the Saints. But who are the Saints? Do they even know? That’s the big question heading into Week 3.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58-a-packers-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Packers have an elite running back who’s about to be a free agent. Should they pay him? Should they trust the analytics? Is the answer both? Let’s find out together.Why did the Packers wait so long to put Lane Taylor on IR? (2:44)The Packers are doing some odd things with their 53-man roster. Why?Should the Packers pay Aaron Jones? (8:05)Aaron Jones is set to be a free agent after the 2020 season. Should the Packers pay up to keep their high-end running back?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!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58-a-packers-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After another convincing win, the Packers are 2-0 and should be feeling really good.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!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58-a-packers-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Packers took advantage of a weakened secondary to put up big numbers in Week 1. Can they do the same in Week 2? That’s what we’ll find out when the Packers take on the Lions at Lambeau Field on Sunday.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!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58-a-packers-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The offense won the game for the Packers on Sunday, but the defense has generated its own share of headlines. How concerned should we be about the Vikings racking up late points?Lane Taylor is probably done in Green Bay and that’s a bummer (00:34)Lane Taylor got some bad news this week, and he’ll probably be done in Green Bay as a result. Let’s take a second to look back on a remarkable Packers career.Further reading: Lane Taylor’s accomplishments in Green Bay deserve attentionHow concerned should we be about the defense? (7:03)The Vikings scored a bunch late to make the game look closer than it was. Is there more to it than that?Why not run A.J. Dillon on the goal line? And other listener questions (18:38)We close out this episode with a look at some listener questionsSUPPORT 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!Support

The Packers racked up 43 points to put away the Vikings in Week 1. What can they build on and what should we be concerned about?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!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58-a-packers-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Packers start the 2020 season against a new look Vikings team. Will it make any difference?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!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58-a-packers-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s Week 1! How will the Packers fare in 2020? Let’s make some predictions about how the Packer will do this season.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!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58-a-packers-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.