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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Let's take a closer look at the Vikings, who bring their 1-0 record to Lambeau Field for a noon confrontation with the Packers. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Packers are getting ready to host the Minnesota Vikings. What can they expect from a very potent Mike Zimmer defense? We know at least one thing. Here’s how it’ll work. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let's take a quick final look at the Packers' Week 1 win over the Bears before strolling around the rest of the division to see how the Vikings and Lions looked in their first game of the season. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jon was wrong, and he's happy to admit it. The Packers pulled off a big win in Chicago. How’d they do it? Let’s discuss. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're doing something we haven't done in nine long months: previewing a real, actual football game! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your host travels to Wisconsin, the Packers make a bunch of cuts, and the regular season is somehow finally here! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We bid a fond farewell to Josh Jones before welcoming in a few new guys who are about to take one very late shot at making the Packers’ roster. Then, we’ll take our own last shot at predicting the final 53. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trevor Davis returned with a vengeance amidst a farcical display in Canada. Is he a lock for the roster now? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Does it really matter how much Aaron Rodgers plays in the preseason? And what can we learn by looking at snap count totals? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Two preseason games down, two to go. What do we know about the Packers now that we didn’t know already? And whose stock is rising? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s fullbacks and undrafted free agents and kickers who can also punt. No wait! Don’t leave! I promise it’s going to be more interesting than it sounds. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One preseason game is behind us. What, if anything, can be learned? And who needs to step up going forward? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Packers made a surprising roster move today that shouldn’t actually be that much of a shock. Let’s talk about the release of Jason Spriggs before making some roster predictions. Then, it’s time to give thanks for other teams around the NFL. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Training camp brings the weird takes out of the woodwork. On this episode, we’re going to discuss a whopper posited by two national media figures within the last week: namely, that Aaron Rodgers is overrated. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let’s talk about a micro-trend in roster construction before paging through the history books to find some of the best training camp anecdotes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mike Daniels era in Green Bay is over. Was this a good call? Why or why not? And what led the Packers to this point? Let’s try to answer those questions. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Packers extend a rotational player: was Dean Lowry's contract a good idea? Then, as training camp begins, let's ask one big question. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let’s talk numbers for a second, specifically how to make sense of stats that look weird, starting with one of our own. Then we introduce a brand new metric to the lineup at The Power Sweep. Finally, Mark Murphy made a comment about the NFL schedule that we can’t let slip by. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As we finish out our look at the Packers’ 2019 opponents, we reach a stretch of teams whose 2018 seasons were derailed for a variety of strange reasons. How scared should the Packers be of these unknown quantities? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our analysis of the Packers’ 2019 schedule takes us to the middle this week, which turns out to be a tough stretch. Let’s break down a tough road trip for the Packers in addition to dates with a couple teams that are hard to predict. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Three non-typical opponents populate the early portion of the Packers’ schedule in 2019. What do we make of the Broncos, Eagles, and Cowboys? Then, let’s take a brief moment to recognize a milestone. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let’s take a tour of the NFC North, a place that hasn’t been as friendly for the Packers recently as it has for most of the division’s history. How do they figure to stand up against their divisional rivals this year? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let’s break the laws of physics, go back in time, and relive some fun Packers memories. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We know the Packers special teams have been anything but special over the last few years. But there’s a new sheriff in town this season. What will Shawn Mennenga have to do to turn things around? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Just as quickly as he arrived, Michael Roberts departs. Probably should have seen that coming. Anyway, here are a few other guys that could be on their way out of town unless something big changes. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Packers have added a new tight end. Is he just another camp body or evidence of a roster construction trend? Then, a few hypotheticals that could be real problems for the Packers in 2019. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We like the Packers just the way they are - but that doesn’t mean we wouldn’t change anything if we had the chance. Let’s work through a few ways we could make the entire Packers organization a little bit better. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Packers have added a tight end to their minicamp roster. Let’s get to know the newest member of the team. Then, Blake Martinez brings a lot to the table, but what are the Packers’ long term plans for their middle linebacker? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What’s on your mind? Apparently how the offense will handle the transition to a new coaching staff. We take your questions and try to figure out what to expect from the Packers under Matt LaFleur - especially for one key early season matchup. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Every year we hear these same stories. Here are those stories. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
