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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We have a unique opportunity to talk about something important in our culture and in the NFL. Let's not waste it.
Racism in the NFL (00:10)
Racism exists in the NFL. Talking about it, recognizing it, and calling it out are the only ways we'll ever make any progress against it.
Further reading: Resources on Race and the NFL
Take Your Eye Off the Ball - Chapter 12 (15:45)
Intelligence is hugely important in football. Everyone recognizes that. So how do we measure it? Nobody knows.
Further reading: Wonderlic Score Database
Mike Holmgren's 1997 Packers Playbook
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The Packers, presumably, are done picking up noteworthy players. But should they be? Maybe not. Let’s take a look at some free agents who might be able to help. Or maybe we’ll just steal some from another team!
Could any remaining free agents help the Packers? (00:34)
The Packers are probably done making moves, but what if they aren’t? Here are three free agents that could help.
Who would you steal from other NFC North teams? (8:56)
If we could just straight up steal a player from another NFC North team, who would you take?
Further reading: Stealing one player from every NFC North foe
Take Your Eye off the Ball - Chapter 11 (11:58)
The Packers haven't been all that special on special teams lately. Here are some interesting nuggets anyway.
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The Packers face a few teams in 2020 that are really hard to pin down. How do you figure out what to make of them now? Take a look at their offseason decision making.
Previewing the Colts, Eagles, Panthers, and Titans (0:45)
The Colts, Eagles, Panthers, and Titans all feel like they could be pushovers in 2020. Or they could completely wreck the Packers. It depends on the week.
Take Your Eye Off the Ball - Chapter 10 (16:53)
Pat Kirwan talks defensive backs, how they work, and what you should look for in a safety. How does that apply to the Packers?
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Our tour through the Packers’ 2020 opponents continues with a team they don’t see very often, a team they saw way too much of last year, and also the Jacksonville Jaguars, who are...a team.
Three more 2020 Packers opponents
The Packers face the Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers, and Jacksonville Jaguars in Weeks 7, 9, and 10. Which one concerns you the most?
Take Your Eye Off the Ball - Chapter 9
Pass rushers and those that stop them make the NFL world go ‘round. How does their high-speed chess match work?
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The early part of the Packers’ 2020 schedule is highlighted by high-level quarterbacks. How scared should you be? Probably not scared at all because they’re not going to hurt you. But how scared should the Packers be? Also probably not scared, but perhaps a little concerned? Let’s discuss.
Lane Taylor reworks his contract (5:32)
The Packers and Lane Taylor have agreed to a reworked contract, giving the Packers a little depth on the offensive line and giving Taylor some job security.
Packers facing elite quarterbacks early (8:56)
The Packers will face some great quarterbacks in the early portion of their 2020 schedule. Are you worried?
Take Your Eye Off the Ball - Chapter 8 (21:20)
Pat Kirwan tells us a little bit about what it takes to build a defensive front. We take that idea and run with it.
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The Packers will play six games against NFC North opponents in 2020, so it makes sense to start our preview of 2020 opponents there. How will divisional opponents change this season? Then, when is a gimmick just a gimmick and when is it an innovation?
Which NFC North teams are primed for a regression? (1:48)
It's hard to maintain success from year to year. Which NFC North teams are most likely to falter in 2020? Let's see what the data says.
Further reading: 2019 Adjusted Games Lost
Take Your Eye Off the Ball - Chapter 7 (12:34)
When is a new feature in football a gimmick and when is it an innovation? When it has staying power.
Further reading:
America's Game - Michael MacCambridge
The Perfect Pass - S.C. Gwynne
The Last Headbangers - Kevin Cook
Blood, Sweat & Chalk - Tim Layden
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We’ve got a pretty good idea who’s going to be a contender to make the Packers’ roster this year, but every year someone unexpected makes a run. Here’s our best guess as to who that could be this year.
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Will the NFL be back sooner than we think? (00:38)
The NFL is making some noise about opening camps and allowing teams to practice, but there are still some big hurdles to cross.
Four sleepers on the Packers roster (4:39)
There are (at least) four players with a great chance to make a run at a roster spot who aren't currently getting a lot of attention. You should be watching anyway.
Take Your Eye Off the Ball - Chapter 6 (17:17)
Pat Kirwan pens a love letter to offensive linemen.
Further reading: The Power Sweep's Wonderlic Score Database
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Leading up to the NFL Draft, everyone seemed to assume the Packers would take a wide receiver at some point. They didn’t, so where does the position stand? Let’s take a look.
Analyzing the Packers' wide receivers (00:24)
The Packers didn't do much to improve their wide receiver position this offseason. Where does that leave the group heading into 2020?
Further reading: ‘I refuse to accept failure’: Reggie Begelton’s remarkable road to the Packers
Do wide receivers really make a third-year leap? (17:12)
It's often repeated as gospel that young wide receivers make a big leap in their third year. Is that true?
Which young edge rusher will make a difference this year? (21:38)
The Packers need help on the edge. They have five young prospects who could be ready to step up.
Further reading: Packers will look to young EDGE rushers to pick up the slack
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NFL teams are always thinking ahead, and we should be, too. So let’s take a second and look ahead to what Packers could be up for contract extensions very soon. Then, how did players who left Green Bay do this year?
Who needs a contract extension in Green Bay?
The Packers should be looking to extend a few players very soon, but who needs a new deal the most? And what's the best move for the team?
How did former Packers do last year?
It's easy to lose track of former Packers players after they leave the team. Here's a quick check of how a few have done.
Take Your Eye Off the Ball - Chapter 5
Pat Kirwan's book gives us a chance to talk about something important: matchup football.
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All of the Packers’ offseason activities seem to point pretty clearly towards a new offensive philosophy, but we haven’t really taken any time to dive deep on what that philosophy is, whether embracing it is a good idea, or, most importantly, whether or not it can work. Let’s fix that.
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