It was a foregone conclusion that the Packers were going to take a receiver in last spring’s draft...and then the draft came and went with no receivers coming off the board. So what became of that position group in 2020? Recapping the Packers’ 2020 wide receivers (00:43) After not making a big move at receiver all offseason, the Packers’ wide receivers were mostly fine in 2020, but it’s hard not to wonder if the unit couldn’t have used more depth. Listener questions on wide receivers (17:35) Blu...
Feb 24, 2021•25 min
Our position-by-position review turns to defense. The Packers’ edge rushers powered much of the team’s success in 2019, and their slower 2020 was a big part of the defense’s step backward. What’s the outlook there? Then, the Packers safeties were caught between a bit of a rock and a hard place playing a difficult scheme with little depth. Could that change in 2021? Some thoughts about the salary cap (00:41) For nearly a year, people have hemmed and hawed about the salary cap, but maybe we should...
Feb 19, 2021•28 min
J.J. Watt is a free agent. The Packers could use some help on the defensive line. Everybody’s connecting the dots. Does it make sense? Let’s talk about it, then review our predictions for the 2020 season. Are J.J. Watt and the Packers a match made in Wisconsin? J.J. Watt is a free agent. J.J. Watt is from Wisconsin. The Packers need help on the defensive line. The Packers play in Wisconsin. The math seems to check out. Is a Wisconsin connection meant to be? Reviewing our 2020 predictions It’s ti...
Feb 17, 2021•23 min
It’s time to start our review of every Packers player from 2020. First up are the quarterbacks. Did the Packers have any noteworthy storylines there last year? How did the Packers' quarterbacks do in 2020? From Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love, the Packers' quarterbacks certainly weren't boring in 2020. Were they any good? (Yes, duh, obviously.) And how will this position group look going into 2021? What would it take to trade Aaron Rodgers? Look, the Packers aren't trading Aaron Rodgers. But what i...
Feb 12, 2021•27 min
It’s Joe Barry. The Packers have made their pick for Mike Pettine’s replacement, and it’s two-time former defensive coordinator Joe Barry. He wasn’t Matt LaFleur’s first choice, and it doesn’t seem like he was any Packers fan’s first choice either. So what do we make of Barry? And how will he change things in Green Bay? Assessing the Joe Barry hire The Packers have made their pick. How did we get here? What will Joe Barry’s scheme bring to the Packers? Matt LaFleur hired Joe Barry because of his...
Feb 10, 2021•26 min
The Packers are currently without a defensive coordinator, but while they wait to make a hire, let’s take a second and talk about their last one. How did Mike Pettine do in his last year on the job? Assessing Mike Pettine’s final year in Green Bay (1:10) Mike Pettine’s last season in Green Bay ended in disappointment. Is there a chance that’s exactly the same feeling Packers fans will experience next year with a new coordinator at the helm? Listener questions (14:39) Taking listener questions on...
Feb 05, 2021•25 min
The Packers have started the process of replacing Mike Pettine, which means it’s time for Matt LaFleur to shine. How will he handle the hiring process, and, more importantly, who will end up as the Packers’ next defensive coordinator? Then, we’ll evaluate Matt LaFleur himself before revisiting what’s probably my most controversial take on this podcast: was drafting Jordan Love really indefensible? Evaluating the Packers' nine choices at defensive coordinator (1:02) The Packers are talking to a b...
Feb 03, 2021•41 min
The Packers have answered one big offseason coaching question, sending Shawn Mennenga packing and replacing him with Maurice Drayton. Will that be enough to save the Packers’ not-so-special special teams? And what’s the deal with Mike Pettine? SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Patreon-only content and get access to our private Discord server. https://www.patreon.com/thepowersweep Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Powe...
Jan 29, 2021•23 min
One of the most important figures on the Packers barely does anything in public, but he has a huge impact on the team. Let’s talk about Mark Murphy and his three-year-old restructuring of the Packers. Lasting questions about the NFC Championship (2:30) Now that we've all had some time to cool off, there are some lingering questions about the NFC Championship game How Mark Murphy shapes the Packers (15:29) Mark Murphy rarely makes public comments about the Packers, but he plays a huge role in how...
Jan 27, 2021•27 min
Well, that happened. The Packers came up short in their bid to make the Super Bowl, and now the questions will begin. Should Mike Pettine be fired? Should Sean Mennenga go with him? What does this loss mean for Aaron Rodgers' legacy? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 25, 2021•27 min
The Packers are nearing their NFC Championship game showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. What do they have to do to get to another Super Bowl? It’s pretty clear. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 22, 2021•34 min
The Packers have an epic rematch in the works for this weekend. A chance to play in the Super Bowl hangs in the balance. Can the Packers avenge their worst loss of 2020? Well, yes they can. All they have to do is take down Tom Brady and the Buccaneers. Simple, right? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 20, 2021•19 min
The Packers thoroughly dismantled the Los Angeles Rams, moving them within one game of the Super Bowl. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 17, 2021•22 min
On January 15, 2011, the Green Bay Packers smoked the Atlanta Falcons in the divisional round on their way to a Super Bowl victory. But two months earlier, the Packers had come up short in Atlanta, losing 20-17 on a last-second field goal. Bitter as that loss may have been, it set the stage for what would come in the playoffs. In this special episode of Blue 58, hear how three key figures of the Packers' playoff win learned from their regular-season loss, came back stronger than ever, and took t...
Jan 15, 2021•16 min
It’s playoff time, and the Packers are finally set to welcome the Los Angeles Rams to Green Bay. Can the Packers take down one of the NFL’s truly elite defenses? Can they keep another coach from the Shanahan tree from running all over them? It’s time to find out. Like what you're hearing? Share this episode with someone you think would love it! Want to support Blue 58? Join us at patreon.com/thepowersweep to support the show and get access to bonus content, including our private Discord server. ...
Jan 15, 2021•22 min
The Los Angeles Rams are a formidable opponent. They’re also the only remaining playoff team in either conference with more than five losses on their regular-season record, so it’s not like they’re invincible. What can we learn from those losses? Patreon Announcements (00:40) We’ve recently had opportunities to include more advertising on Blue 58, but we’re committing to being ad free. To pull that off, we need your help. Join us at patreon.com/thepowersweep Jared Veldheer is back (4:53) The Pac...
Jan 13, 2021•20 min
The Packers are bringing fans to Lambeau, the Falcons are trying to bring Nathaniel Hackett to Atlanta, and we’re taking a look back at 2020 month by month. Sounds like a pretty busy bye week to me! The Packers are letting fans into Lambeau Field (1:37) 6,000 fans will be in attendance for the Packers' divisional round game. Nathaniel Hackett gets an interview (3:00) The Packers' offensive coordinator got an interview for the Atlanta Falcons head coaching job. That's a big deal for both the Pack...
Jan 08, 2021•32 min
Kenny Clark is the highest-paid defensive tackle in the NFL and one of the very best players on the Packers. What makes him great and, more importantly, how do you find it? Evaluating Kenny Clark and the Defensive Line (4:22) Kenny Clark is one of the best players on the Packers. He’s also one of the hardest to evaluate. How do fans sort through the weeds and see his real impact? Advanced Stats Part 1 (18:17) NFL media is swimming in advanced stats in 2021. What’s good, what isn’t, and why shoul...
Jan 06, 2021•32 min
The Packers did what they needed to do to beat the feisty Bears and locked up the NFC’s top seed in the process. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 04, 2021•21 min
2020 wouldn’t let the Packers go without one last piece of miserable news. David Bakhtiari is done for the year as the Packers prepare for a playoff run. How do the Packers replace their starting left tackle? Unfortunately...they probably can’t. A heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in our fundraiser. Together, we raised more than $2,500 for the Adrian Amos "I'm Still Here" Foundation. GREAT work, everyone! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Jan 01, 2021•22 min
AJ Dillon’s star is on the rise. Can he be to the 2020 Packers what James Starks was in 2010? We’ll dive into that, but first, let’s revisit one key aspect of the Packers’ win over the Titans. Donate to our charity fundraiser and win a Packers jersey. Details here: https://bit.ly/TPScharity2020 How creative blitzes helped the Packers (2:23) Mike Pettine did something he hasn’t done in a while in the Packers’ win over the Titans. Let’s hope he keeps doing it. Why do the Packers use their lineback...
Dec 30, 2020•26 min
The Packers shut down Derrick Henry and beat the Tennessee Titans, answering a few big questions in the process. Donate to our charity fundraiser and win a Packers jersey. Details here: https://bit.ly/TPScharity2020 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 28, 2020•22 min
The Packers get a chance to explore a unique matchup this weekend. It’s probably the closest thing we’re going to get to a playoff preview...but maybe not in the way you’d expect. Donate to our charity fundraiser and win a Packers jersey. Details here: https://bit.ly/TPScharity2020 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 25, 2020•19 min
The Packers benefitted from an unlikely win last weekend as the Jets took down the Rams, but a lot of Jets fans were unhappy about it. And it’s easy to understand why. So how do we fix that? Donate to our charity fundraiser and win a Packers jersey. Details here: https://bit.ly/TPScharity2020 Remembering Kevin Greene (4:47) A minor Packers legend left us this week. Let’s take a second and remember Kevin Greene. Pro Bowl and Playoffs (9:21) The Packers are sending a bunch of guys to the Pro Bowl,...
Dec 23, 2020•34 min
Yes, the Packers won, but they sure didn’t make it easy. How concerned should we be? Don't forget to donate to our 2020 charity drive! https://bit.ly/TPScharity2020 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 20, 2020•30 min
The Packers face the Panthers Saturday night, and given where both teams are this year, Saturday night seems like the perfect time for this game to take place. Learn how to donate to The Power Sweep's 2020 charity campaign: https://bit.ly/TPScharity2020 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 18, 2020•24 min
Aaron Rodgers is having a great year. A career year, even. And it’s possible he’s in contention for his third NFL MVP. Where does the race stand right now? I think it’s likely he’s actually the frontrunner, no matter what the media might say. Donate to The Adrian Amos “I’m Still Here” Foundation: https://bit.ly/TPScharity2020 Packers news and rumors (3:34) An old friend is back in Green Bay, and a current friend might be sticking around. Thoughts about college coaches in the NFL (9:12) We see fe...
Dec 16, 2020•22 min
Your Green Bay Packers are NFC North champs and the top seed in the NFC playoffs by way of a win over the Detroit Lions. Sure, it was odd at times, but the Packers did what matters most. Let’s talk about it. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 14, 2020•24 min
It’s always interesting when you get to play a team a second time. What’s changed? What’s the same? How have the two paths diverged since last time? That’s what we get this weekend when the Packers take on the Lions. Vote for the 2020 Blue 58 Charity Drive: https://thepowersweep.com/blog/what-charity-should-the-power-sweep-support-in-2020 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 11, 2020•25 min
The Packers are cruising toward the playoffs, so how do they match up against their likely opponents? We’ll discuss, but first, we need to take on an important question: when is Robert Tonyan going to get paid. Practice squad, injured reserve, and more (1:57) The Packers have made a bevy of roster moves. Let’s get caught up. What does Robert Tonyan’s future hold? (6:31) Robert Tonyan has having a great year, so is a big payday in order? Not so fast. How scary are the Packers’ potential playoff m...
Dec 09, 2020•29 min
