The Packers came out in about the flattest fashion imaginable and were deservedly beaten by the Saints. What happened, why did it happen, and can it be fixed? Let’s try to answer that. 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 Power Sweep. https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3 Lea...
Sep 13, 2021•25 min
Enough offseason, let’s have a real season. The Packers are set to travel to New Orleans to take on Drew Brees and the Saints. Wait, no. The Packers are set to travel to Jacksonville to take on Jameis Winston and the Saints. None of that sounds right. 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 ...
Sep 10, 2021•22 min
We’re going to learn something about the Packers’ offense. And our guest should know a little bit about that, because he literally wrote the book on it. Settle in for the most in-depth look at the Packers’ offense that you’re going to find anywhere. Today I’m happy to welcome Bobby Peters to the program. Bobby is an absolute madman, and I mean that in the best possible way. Why do I say that? Well, Mr. Peters has written a book called The 2020 Green Bay Packers Complete Offensive Manual, and in ...
Sep 09, 2021•22 min
Week 1 is upon us. That means it’s time to stop speculating wildly about who’s going to make the final roster and start speculating wildly about how the Packers will do each and every week. Let’s get to it! Predictions and Expectations (2:19) Now that we’re officially into Week 1, it’s time to offer some predictions on the 2021 season. How far will the Packers go? More importantly — how far should they go? Blood, Sweat and Chalk - Chapter 22 (20:32) The final chapter of Blood, Sweat and Chalk gi...
Sep 08, 2021•32 min
The Packers have completed their roster and are already shuffling their practice squad. Let’s hear from the man who made the moves before diving into some listener questions, including a good one about Packers’ defensive coordinator Joe Barry. 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...
Sep 03, 2021•32 min
Today on Blue 58, we’re lucky to be joined by Mark Beech. Mark Beech is the managing editor of The Player’s Tribune and has previously worked for Sports Illustrated and other sports-focused publications. He released his book “The People’s Team” in 2019, and it’s as close to a comprehensive look at Packers history as we’ve got. He dives deep on the team’s origins, its growth and how players should be appreciated within their historical context. We had the chance to talk to Mark when his book firs...
Sep 02, 2021•29 min
The Packers have made the cuts necessary to trim their roster to 53. At least, for now. What do we make of the initial roster? And what’s all this about trading for a punter? Cut day recap (00:34) The Packers aren’t done shaping their roster, but we do have the initial 53-man squad to peruse. Trading for a punter (14:47) The Packers traded for punter Corey Bojorquez. Who is he and was it a good idea? Blood, Sweat and Chalk - Chapter 20 - The Double A-Gap Blitz (19:52) Tim Layden takes us for a t...
Sep 01, 2021•26 min
Except for a preseason game, training camp is all but over. So as we wait for kickoff, let’s make one last prediction as to who’s going to be on the Packers’ 53-man roster. 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 Power Sweep. https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3 Leave us a 5-St...
Aug 27, 2021•28 min
The Packers are through their second roster cutdown. Who’s in, who’s out, and what’s it mean? Let’s talk about it. Then, a couple of key position battles will shape the last week of training camp. Let’s check in on how things are going on the defensive and offensive line. Cut Day #2 (00:38) The Packers have completed their second round of cuts. Who’s in and who’s out? Checking in on position battles (5:20) Among other things, the Packers are sorting through two battles, one on the defensive line...
Aug 25, 2021•26 min
The Packers have unveiled new uniforms and I like them, but they’re driving me crazy. I’ll explain why. Then, we’ll get caught up on what’s going on in training camp, including some high praise for Eric Stokes. The Packers have new throwbacks (00:22) A small detail about the Packers’ new throwback uniforms has consumed your friendly neighborhood podcast host. Training camp updates (8:22) Royce Newman is running with the first team, Jordan Love is out for this weekend, and Eric Stokes is getting ...
Aug 20, 2021•27 min
Josh Jackson has reached the end of the road. What did the Packers get in return for their former second-round pick? We’ll talk about that, in addition to catching up on what happened in the Packers’ first preseason game. Cut day catchup (00:47) From Josh Jackson’s exit to the return of Jake Dolegala, we run down what the Packers did on their first roster cutdown. Recapping the Packers’ first preseason game (9:08) Jordan Love was solid, the offensive line was rough, and the Packers fell to the T...
Aug 18, 2021•28 min
You’ve seen that famous Sports Illustrated cover featuring Aaron Rodgers and all his talented pass catchers. That group powered the Packers to a 15-1 record and helped Rodgers win his first MVP. What if this year’s offense is even better? Training camp roundup (00:40) A bunch of guys returned to the field for the Packers this week, including Za'Darius Smith. Is this year's offense the deepest since 2011? (10:06) A listener question prompts a look back at one of the most prolific offenses in Pack...
Aug 13, 2021•25 min
Becoming a smarter football fan involves talking to smart people, and we’ve got a good one on today’s episode. Settle in, put on your thinking caps, and get ready to learn some great stuff about the state of modern defense. Buy Cody’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Cody-Alexander/e/B073TT9SDN?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&qid=1628627112&sr=8-3 Subscribe to Match Quarters on Substack: https://matchquarters.substack.com/ Read his recent articles about the Vic Fangio/Brandon Staley defense: https://...
Aug 12, 2021•27 min
With the Packers’ first preseason game just days, it’s time to start speculating as to who’s going to be on the final 53-man roster. Who’s in, who’s out, and who’s on the bubble. We’ve got it all for you right here. Recapping recent storylines (1:24) From Devin Funchess to Jordan Love, let’s catch up on the Packers’ big storylines from training camp. What’s the outlook for Rashan Gary in 2021? (6:46) A listener question prompts a look into what’s in store for the 2019 first-round pick. Roster pr...
Aug 11, 2021•30 min
The Packers are about a week away from their first preseason game. What should we be watching for? I’ll tell you what’s at the top of my list. News and notes from training camp (00:49) Josiah Deguara is back and the Packers have a couple of new players. Let’s catch up on what’s happened in camp. Link to Patreon piece about Packers fullbacks: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-are-packers-41906462 What should we be watching in the first preseason game? (11:36) A little over a week from now, the Pa...
Aug 06, 2021•25 min
Training camp is underway and already interesting storylines are beginning to emerge. But the pads have barely been on, and we haven’t even seen a preseason game. How do we decide what stories are worth following and what’s summertime fluff? Catching up on training camp storylines (00:25) Who’s turning heads in camp? Who’s already calling it quits? What storylines are actually worth following? (11:07) It’s the struggle of training camp: what’s worth following and what’s not? Blood, Sweat and Cha...
Aug 04, 2021•28 min
Packers training camp is officially underway and there is no shortage of storylines to track. But the biggest one is Aaron Rodgers. He shared everything that was on his mind and then some. What should we make of it? Aaron Rodgers recap (1:09) Aaron Rodgers was going to make headlines no matter what he did at the start of training camp, but he made them for some very interesting reasons. Davante Adams and Randall Cobb (20:00) The Packers have one receiver who wants to be the highest-paid pass cat...
Jul 30, 2021•32 min
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? SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as ...
Jul 28, 2021•29 min
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 Ch...
Jul 23, 2021•31 min
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 go...
Jul 21, 2021•25 min
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...
Jul 16, 2021•30 min
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 Pac...
Jul 14, 2021•27 min
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. 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 Po...
Jul 09, 2021•26 min
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, ...
Jul 07, 2021•27 min
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. 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 Power Sweep. https://teespring.com/stores/t...
Jul 02, 2021•24 min
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...
Jun 30, 2021•21 min
If you had one chance to get someone to love the Packers as much as you do, what would you tell them? 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 Power Sweep. https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3 Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show! Support this ...
Jun 25, 2021•26 min
Conflict with their quarterback notwithstanding, the Packers have a solid football team. But uncertainty in one position group could be their undoing...or their greatest strength. 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 Power Sweep. https://teespring.com/stores/the-power-sweep-3 Leave us...
Jun 23, 2021•25 min
Everybody loves a good game of would you rather, and in a weird way that’s exactly what the Packers are facing this offseason. Thanks to a listener question, we get to put ourselves in the Packers’ shoes. 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 Power Sweep. https://teespring.com/stores/t...
Jun 16, 2021•28 min
The Packers have wrapped up their mandatory minicamp and now head into the deadest period of the NFL calendar. Let’s take one last look at the team before their summer break, then dive into our first book discussion. Final minicamp nuggets (00:32) The Packers are done with their minicamp. What did we learn? How will linebackers be used this year? (6:02) The Packers linebacker corps isn't exciting, but maybe that's not a bad thing. Further reading: https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-chargers-bran...
Jun 11, 2021•26 min
