On "Packers Unscripted," Mike Spofford and Wes Hodkiewicz analyze all the latest news on the Green Bay Packers. Produced by the Green Bay Packers.
Mike and Wes discuss the early impression of first-round pick CB Eric Stokes (:38), the pending competition at inside LB (6:25), what lies ahead for RB AJ Dillon (10:26) and TE Robert Tonyan (18:48), and the rehab progress of TE Josiah Deguara and T David Bakhtiari (23:31). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the importance of these workouts for QB Jordan Love (:24), how the offensive line is arranged without LT David Bakhtiari (6:18), the early stages of installing Joe Barry’s defense (12:38), and the energy of new special teams coordinator Maurice Drayton at practice (16:13). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss their impressions from the Packers’ rookie minicamp, including thoughts on WR Amari Rodgers (4:22), the three draft picks on the offensive line (6:57) and the competition for the No. 3 running back spot (10:44). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ 2021 schedule, including the late bye week (:38), a bunched stretch of road games (2:21), the high number of playoff opponents (8:56) and the shift to three preseason games (14:07). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes review the Packers’ top picks from the 2021 draft, discussing CB Eric Stokes (1:16), C/G Josh Myers (7:25) and WR Amari Rodgers (12:56). Wes also shares his memories covering T/G Cole Van Lanen as a Bay Port High School star (19:15). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes provide their final preview of the 2021 NFL Draft, discussing how many picks the Packers will actually make (2:17), whether they’ll trade up or down or pick at 29 in the first round (6:37), what type of player they might draft first (12:58) and if they’ll use a late-round pick on a QB or sign an undrafted rookie (22:44). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ biggest positions of need heading into the draft (1:23), the potential fit of prospects like Teven Jenkins on the offensive line (7:21) and Christian Barmore on the defensive line (10:35), and their thoughts on possibilities at cornerback (15:14) and wide receiver (23:28). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes return to the studio to review the free agents who returned to the Packers, including RB Aaron Jones and TE Marcedes Lewis, as well as those who departed, such as offensive linemen Corey Linsley and Lane Taylor, plus RB Jamaal Williams and QB Tim Boyle. They also discuss the coaching staff’s two new coordinators, Joe Barry and Maurice Drayton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the anticipated news of QB Aaron Rodgers winning his third NFL MVP (:31), joining a select group of all-time greats (6:15), and consider Charles Woodson’s pending Hall of Fame selection (12:01). They also give their thoughts on Super Bowl LV between the Chiefs and Buccaneers (21:21). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the commitment expressed by GM Brian Gutekunst and Head Coach Matt LaFleur to Aaron Rodgers as the Packers QB (:30), revisit Rodgers’ comments about uncertainty (7:46), and describe the team’s desire to keep developing young QBs (9:25). They also discuss the changes afoot on the coaching staff with the special teams coordinator (16:00) and defensive coordinator (21:52). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the legacy of the late Ted Thompson (1:10), the former Packers GM, sharing their personal memories (8:30) and discussing his best second-round draft pick (14:25), value pick (19:18) and under-the-radar acquisition (24:00). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ loss in the NFC title game (:30), including how the Buccaneers capitalized on turnovers when the Packers didn’t (5:05), when the controversial and questionable moments occurred (9:48), and how out-of-character the Packers got (16:52). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory against the Buccaneers on offense (:31) and defense (10:53), including a commitment to the ground game, the need to protect the ball (8:09) and preparation for any up-tempo offense (16:48) from Tom Brady. They also take a look at the AFC title game (19:11). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes review the Packers’ playoff victory over the Rams and what made the difference in the offensive (:30) and defensive (6:10) performances. They also discuss the Buccaneers’ victory over the Saints (10:22), the pending Aaron Rodgers-Tom Brady QB matchup (15:05), and the challenge against Tampa Bay’s inside LBs (18:16). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory against the Rams on offense (:30) and defense (6:20), and how Green Bay must be prepared to handle the momentum swings of a playoff game (13:21). They also preview the other NFC Divisional matchup, Buccaneers-Saints (16:18), and the two games in the AFC as well (20:25). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the Rams’ wild-card victory at Seattle (:30), key matchups for the upcoming Packers-Rams divisional game (3:05), the rest of the playoff picture in the NFC (11:34) and AFC (16:30), and the Pro Football Hall of Fame candidacies of Charles Woodson and LeRoy Butler (18:43). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes preview the loaded slate of NFC and AFC Wild Card playoff games, discussing the Packers’ possible opponents (1:48), the tough defenses amongst the NFC underdogs (7:14), and the intrigue of the AFC matchups (12:42). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wes and Larry review the Packers’ 35-16 win over the Chicago Bears and discuss the playoff for a set. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes preview the Week 17 Packers-Bears matchup, discussing how the teams are different from their first meeting five weeks ago (:40), the NFC playoff picture (10:26) and Green Bay’s keys to victory (12:46). They also touch on the AFC playoff race heading into the final weekend (19:24). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes break down the Packers’ impressive performance against the Titans (:31), including the defensive effort vs. Derrick Henry (4:59) and the emergence of RB AJ Dillon (10:10). They also discuss QB Aaron Rodgers’ MVP prospects (15:45), WR Davante Adams’ record-chasing (19:38) and the playoff picture heading into Week 17 (23:07). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes give an overview of this big late-season matchup between the Packers and Titans (:47), discuss the keys to victory for Green Bay on defense (4:58) and offense (14:01), and review the playoff implications of the Rams-Seahawks game (18:02). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the tale of two halves vs. the Panthers (:31), the upcoming matchup with the Titans (5:43), the NFC playoff picture (9:20), the Packers’ Pro Bowl selections (12:46) and the passing of Hall of Famer and former assistant coach Kevin Greene (19:15). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss Carolina’s season (:36) plus the Packers’ keys to victory on offense (4:29) and defense (7:45), and the role special teams could play on Saturday night (9:43). The also examine the playoff picture in the NFC and other key games (12:01). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss everything falling into place for the Packers on Sunday (:30), the victory over the Lions (1:23), QB Aaron Rodgers’ MVP case (6:12) and the defense’s performance (10:14). They also talk about the challenges ahead (14:45) and the NFC playoff picture (19:47). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes talk about the Packers’ keys to victory against the Lions on defense (3:21) and offense (8:32). They also discuss a potential team record for WR Davante Adams (11:56) and a major off-field award for C Corey Linsley (13:16). Finally, they discuss Green Bay’s playoff scenarios (14:15) and other key games around the league (19:57). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes recap the Packers’ victory over the Eagles (:31), including the milestones reached by QB Aaron Rodgers and WR Davante Adams (8:07). They also discuss the young defensive players on the rise for Green Bay (15:59), and where the Packers stand in the NFC playoff picture (19:49). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory against the Eagles (:35), the news that Philly DT Fletcher Cox is on the injury report (6:11), and Green Bay’s signing of WR Tavon Austin (9:08). They also look at several key games around the NFL in Week 13 (14:06). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes recap the Packers’ win over the Bears, including how Green Bay won up front on offense (1:44), got three turnovers on defense (4:56) and put the game away in the third quarter (8:00). They also look at where the Packers stand in the NFC (13:29) and the next opponent, the Eagles (16:49). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a Thanksgiving edition, Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory against the Bears on defense (:59) and on offense (9:42), with both focused on the ground games. They also look at other key games around the NFL in Week 12 (15:37). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike and Wes review the tough loss to the Colts (:51) and what the postgame comments from QB Aaron Rodgers and Head Coach Matt LaFleur mean (9:00). They also discuss the importance of this week’s showdown with the Bears (13:45) and recap some other key games around the NFC (16:55). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
