Stay ConnectedA Packers podcast committed helping you become a smarter fan. Former WTMJ newscaster Jon Meerdink goes beyond the headlines in Blue 58, bringing you a unique, upbeat perspective on everything Green Bay Packers.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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If you had one chance to get someone to love the Packers as much as you do, what would you tell them?
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