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Packers Unscripted

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On "Packers Unscripted," Mike Spofford and Wes Hodkiewicz analyze all the latest news on the Green Bay Packers. Produced by the Green Bay Packers.

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Episodes

#532 Packers Unscripted: Sharing stories

Mike and Wes discuss the favorite stories they’ve heard from the former coaches of Packers draft picks Kamal Martin (1:57), Jon Runyan Jr. (6:18), Simon Stepaniak (12:22) and Jake Hanson (16:25). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 202022 min

#531 Packers Unscripted: Sizing up the schedule

Mike and Wes dive into the Packers’ 2020 schedule, talking about their first impressions (:33), a tough stretch following the Week 5 bye (4:30), the challenge of going to the West Coast on a short week (7:09), the home-heavy finish (14:43), and the number of primetime games (14:43). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 08, 202016 min

#530 Packers Unscripted: Looking ahead

Mike and Wes answer some questions about the Packers’ roster, including which free agent will have the biggest impact (1:21), the most intriguing position competition (4:32), young players expected to make strides (10:15, 14:48), and an unexpected 2020 storyline (19:54). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 06, 202026 min

#529 Packers Unscripted: Draft dive, Q&A style

Mike and Wes share their answers to questions about the Packers’ 2020 draft, including which pick will have the biggest rookie impact (1:57), what’s the largest draft regret (5:45), and who will have the greatest influence on the Packers winning another Super Bowl in the Aaron Rodgers era (12:20). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 04, 202020 min

#528 Packers Unscripted: More draft detail

Mike and Wes discuss more of RB A.J. Dillon’s background as the Packers’ second-round draft pick (:34) and review the draft classes of Green Bay’s NFC North foes – Minnesota (4:58), Detroit (9:15) and Chicago (14:00). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 01, 202020 min

#527 Packers Unscripted: Draft debrief, Part 2

Mike and Wes review the Packers’ third-day draft picks, including LB Kamal Martin (1:23), the three offensive linemen taken in the sixth round (5:33), and the two seventh-round choices (11:43). They also examine where the Packers’ roster stands at some key positions (15:01). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 29, 202024 min

#526 Packers Unscripted: Draft debrief, Part 1

Mike and Wes review the Packers' first three picks in the NFL Draft, starting with the selection of QB Jordan Love (2:37) in the first round and continuing with Day 2 selections, RB A.J. Dillon (9:58) and Josiah Deguara (14:25). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 27, 202020 min

#525 Packers Unscripted: What will the Packers do?

In their final pre-draft preview show, Mike and Wes discuss decisions that might face the Packers on draft night, such as whether to pick or trade at No. 30 overall (1:40), which top inside LB would be the best pick if available (5:56), whether an offensive or defensive lineman is the higher priority (9:15), when the Packers might draft a WR (12:20), and how many total picks they’ll make (17:25). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 22, 202023 min

#524 Packers Unscripted: Wrapping up the roster

Mike and Wes finish their pre-draft review of the Packers’ roster by looking at the inside linebackers (1:31), outside linebackers (8:54), defensive backs (10:54) and the draft’s potential impact on special teams (17:26). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 20, 202022 min

#523 Packers Unscripted: Talking trenches

Mike and Wes continue their pre-draft review of the Packers’ roster by examining both the offensive (:31) and defensive lines (9:26) and some top prospects for both position groups (5:09, 15:08). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17, 202019 min

Remembering Willie Davis

Mike and Wes share some brief thoughts on the passing of a Packers legend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 15, 20204 min

#522 Packers Unscripted: Perimeter picture

Mike and Wes continue their preview of the upcoming draft by looking at the Packers’ wide receivers (1:00) and tight ends (11:53) and some top prospects at each position. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 15, 202019 min

#521 Packers Unscripted: They're back, to preview the draft

Mike and Wes return to begin their pre-draft look at the Packers’ roster, starting with the QB (1:17) and RB (7:42) positions. They also discuss some top backfield prospects (11:50) and local QB hopeful James Morgan (14:54). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 13, 202017 min

#520 Packers Unscripted: Burning questions at the combine

Mike, Wes and Larry discuss the varied options the Packers might have at wide receiver in the upcoming draft (:37) and how they might attack shoring up the run defense (6:59), noting a couple of defensive line prospects who will attract attention (10:56). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 27, 202018 min

#519 Packers Unscripted: Combine chatter

Mike, Wes and Larry review the first couple days of the NFL Scouting Combine from Indy, including the biggest takeaways from GM Brian Gutekunst’s and Head Coach Matt LaFleur’s comments, potential additions at WR and RB (7:58), and a couple of intriguing back stories of unheralded prospects (14:11). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 202018 min

#518 Packers Unscripted: Off to Indy

Mike and Wes preview their annual trip to the NFL Scouting Combine by discussing several of GM Brian Gutekunst’s comments to reporters last Friday (2:33), including pending free-agent decisions (12:40) and the youth on the current roster (18:23). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 202026 min

#517 Packers Unscripted: That's it, that's all (for now)

Mike and Wes wrap up the season discussing GM Brian Gutekunst’s final press conference, including the importance of DL Kenny Clark (6:16), the gap between the Packers and 49ers (9:00), and upcoming decisions on pending free agents (17:52). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 24, 202025 min

#516 Packers Unscripted: Super matchup

Mike and Wes preview the upcoming Super Bowl between the 49ers and Chiefs, discussing San Francisco’s run game against Kansas City’s defense (3:21), the top tight ends in the league in Travis Kelce and George Kittle (8:21), and the coaching storylines involving Andy Reid and Kyle Shanahan (14:06). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 23, 202023 min

#515 Packers Unscripted: Wrap-up remarks

Mike and Wes discuss Head Coach Matt LaFleur’s season-ending press conference, including his thoughts on the team’s opportunities to improve (4:19), the evolution of the offense (7:01), his self-reflections (9:10), and the potential new obstacles the Packers may encounter that they didn’t this past year (12:51). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 22, 202021 min

#514 Packers Unscripted: Deserved honors

Mike and Wes discuss the three Packers selected to the Pro Bowl as replacements, including WR Davante Adams and the place he’s earned in team history (1:59). They also review locker clean-out day (8:14) and discuss several pending free agents (13:17). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 21, 202025 min

#513 Packers Unscripted: Abrupt ending

Mike and Wes recap the Packers’ loss in the NFC title game, beginning with the inability to stop the run on defense and the turnovers on offense (2:33). They also discuss QB Aaron Rodgers’ forward-thinking comments after the game (9:09) and the closeness of Green Bay’s locker room throughout the season (11:42). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 20, 202021 min

#512 Packers Unscripted: There for the taking

Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory against the 49ers, starting with WR Davante Adams (1:35), the defensive effort needed against TE George Kittle and San Francisco’s run game (3:33), and the value of turnovers and red-zone play (5:47) as well as the fourth quarter (8:19). They also pick one thing that has to happen for Green Bay to win (12:01) and give their thoughts on the AFC Championship Game as well (17:21). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 17, 202022 min

#511 Packers Unscripted: Pieces to the puzzle

Mike and Wes discuss the next-level chemistry WR Davante Adams currently has with QB Aaron Rodgers (:38), the evolution of RB Tyler Ervin’s role on the team (11:11), and how the defense worked to shore up the big-play issue (19:13). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 16, 202027 min

#510 Packers Unscripted: Down the stretch

Mike and Wes take a closer look at how the 49ers finished their season after playing the Packers the first time (:49) and how both teams have played a lot of close games (4:41) and shown resiliency all season long (8:28). They also discuss the selection of Bobby Dillon to the Pro Football Hall of Fame (15:35) and how the Centennial class process played out (20:13). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 15, 202027 min

#509 Packers Unscripted: Handling the past

Mike and Wes discuss the comments regarding the Week 12 Packers-49ers result from both head coaches, Matt LaFleur (1:12) and Kyle Shanahan (5:25). They also look at how Green Bay has improved since that first meeting (8:55) and they review the officiating issues from the win over the Seahawks (11:49). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 14, 202024 min

#508 Packers Unscripted: Surviving Seattle

Mike and Wes review the Packers’ dramatic playoff win, beginning with the play of QBs Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson (:54), the record-setting performance by WR Davante Adams (7:40), the tale of two halves for Green Bay’s defense (11:18), and the outstanding work by fill-in RT Jared Veldheer (15:50). They also recap the other playoff games from divisional weekend (20:05). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 13, 202024 min

#507 Packers Unscripted: Special opportunity

Mike and Wes discuss the perspective of the Packers’ veterans who are back in the postseason (1:01), particularly how QB Aaron Rodgers views it (3:51). The also discuss Mike McCarthy’s hiring by the Dallas Cowboys (8:33), list their keys to victory on both sides of the ball for Green Bay against Seattle (13:17), and preview the other three playoff games this weekend (20:48). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 10, 202030 min

#506 Packers Unscripted: Young and hungry

Mike and Wes discuss how veterans like QB Aaron Rodgers (4:17) and WR Davante Adams (7:40) have wisdom to impart to the young players who haven’t been in the postseason before. They also discuss the work of the Packers’ secondary (10:24) and how the unit has benefited from steady pressure up front (17:18). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 09, 202023 min

#505 Packers Unscripted: Sizing up Seattle

Mike and Wes discuss how different the Seahawks are from the team the Packers have seen in recent years (3:08), how both teams have done what it takes to win (8:31), and the potential impact of Seattle RB Marshawn Lynch (15:11). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 08, 202021 min

#504 Packers Unscripted: Matchup musings

Mike and Wes explore various Packers-Seahawks matchups on tap, including Mike Pettine vs. Russell Wilson (6:36), DK Metcalf vs. Jaire Alexander and Kevin King (8:13), Bobby Wagner and K.J. Wright vs. Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams (11:15), Jadeveon Clowney vs. Bryan Bulaga (14:01), and Seattle’s offensive line vs. Kenny Clark and Za’Darius Smith (16:51). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 07, 202023 min
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