A 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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The 2017 season (unofficially) came to an end in Minnesota. After Sunday, the 2018 season shares the same distinction. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Packers have one chance to save their season: they must win out to have any chance at making the playoffs. To start that process, they have to return to where everything began to unravel more than a year ago. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coaching has been one of the root issues for this season’s struggles. So what’s different about this year? We explore that question as well as what happens if the Packers make a change. Plus, what Mike Daniels’ injury means going forward and why a broken thumb is a big deal...except for one guy. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
The Packers fell apart - literally and figuratively - in a crushing loss in Seattle. Even if this was somewhat expected, the Packers have zero margin for error the rest of the way. How did they lose such a winnable game? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are there too many cooks in the kitchen on the Packers offense? Could be, and it may be the reason the Packers offense is sluggish so far this year. Plus, why Aaron Rodgers is bored and why you should keep an eye on what Russell Wilson is wearing on his head on Thursday. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Packers took care of business against a team they were supposed to beat. What can we take away from this game, if anything? Will Ron Zook be packing his bags by Monday afternoon? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If the Packers are going to put together anything resembling a running of the table, they'd better get back to their winning ways and quick. Are the Dolphins what they need to pull out of their tailspin? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brian Gutekunst is busy again. The Packers have made five roster moves already this week and they’ve still got an open roster spot. Let’s break down them all before we try to figure out what’s wrong with Aaron Rodgers. Plus, why Ted Thompson is absolutely deserving of a spot in the Packers Hall of Fame...and pretending otherwise is insane. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
The Packers are below .500 after a dispiriting loss in Foxboro. How did it happen this time? Well, stop me if you’ve heard this one...but a running back fumbled at an inopportune time. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Packers/Patriots game on Sunday will feature two of the best quarterbacks to ever play. Will the winner be the true greatest ever? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Packers made a trade and liked it so much they decided to turn right back around and make another. Did they get a good value? Was the timing right? And what do they mean about this year? We take on those questions and more. It’s just a shame there’s so little to talk about. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Losing a game you’re supposed to lose still doesn’t feel good. The Packers proved that this weekend. Why did it happen? Let’s dive in. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Packers head to Los Angeles to face a team that's certifiably better than they are. Do they have a chance? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Packers are back from the bye and we’re a week away from the trade deadline. Do the Packers make a deal to bring in some help? Is this a new era of trades in the NFL? Do rhetorical questions make podcast introductions more interesting? Let’s get some answers. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We’re suddenly more than a week away from a Packers football game. What is this, the offseason? Let’s take a second and take stock of how people are feeling about the most important people in the organization. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Packers got their feel-good win going into the bye, and boy did it feel good. Should it have needed to be this way….eh...maybe not. But let’s break it down anyway. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If this isn't a must win game, it's as close as it gets. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Packers sleep walked through Sunday’s game and now the national criticism is starting to come for Mike McCarthy. We’ll examine one high profile piece to see if it holds any water. Plus, a quick look at the new names on the Packers roster and why being irrelevant is worse than being bad. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
The Packers couldn’t get out of their own way against the Lions, repeatedly falling flat on their faces on their way to a 31-23 loss. In a game featuring missed field goals, penalties galore, and occasional rookie-level play from a Hall of Fame caliber QB, we’ve got to figure out which mistakes are correctable and which could be long-term problems. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
The Packers have some interesting roster issues going into their third divisional game of the season. How will young receivers affect the passing game? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After four games it's time to check on how the Packers' biggest offseason additions are performing. Let's take a look at their free agents and draft picks! Then, some thoughts on the "rift" between Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Despite a lackluster day at the office from Aaron Rodgers, the Packers handled the Buffalo Bills, posting their first shutout in almost a decade. Let’s hear it for defense! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're headed for the fourth game of the 2018 season and the Packers still aren't quite sure what they are. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s a midseason free agent bonanza in Green Bay! The Packers signed two, count ‘em, TWO players on the same day. We’ll break down what the moves mean for the team and how they reflect on the league as a whole. Then, why Jon thinks you should pay special attention to how the Packers start drives. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
The Redskins and Packers worked together to embarrass the Packers in Washington. What...happened? We’ll dive deep and try to figure out what, if anything, is worth taking away from this one. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Though their records are similar, the Packers and Redskins seem like teams headed in very different directions. That could work to the Packers' advantage in a big way on Sunday. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We have a boatload of listener questions to get to on this episode. We’ll dive deep on edge rushers, running backs, and how to keep opposing fans out of Lambeau Field. Then, Mike McCarthy may not be your favorite coach, but you may want to hold up on criticizing him a bit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
A tie. Ok. Well. That’s not what anybody was hoping for or expecting, but here we are. How did this happen? And how could things have gone differently? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Vikings have had the Packers' number for some time. Could that be about to change? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Packers are making moves in the wake of their Week 1 win over the Chicago Bears. We’ll tell you what we think of the new additions. Then, after a truly mind-boggling revelation from Pro Football Focus, we’ll give the details on our own advanced stats. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
