Blue 58 - A Packers Podcast

This week on Blue 58, we look back on the career of A.J. Hawk, discuss a player who helped the Packers without even playing a single down, and talk about our needs, wants, and dreams for the Packers draft. Plus, we’re joined by Brian Carriveau of the Railbird Central Podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Blue 58, we skate to one song, and one song only: predicting what the Packers will do in the NFL Draft. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Blue 58, the Packers are somehow still making moves in free agency, a controversial running back visits Green Bay, and we check in on some multi-sport stars from the dark ages of Packers football. Plus, Jon Meerdink and Gary Zilavy explain why the most important draft pick in Packers history was anything but a sure thing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Blue 58, Jon Meerdink and Gary Zilavy speculate on who could be starting at right guard for the Packers next season, figure out if the wave of free agents signed this offseason signal a new direction for the team, and get a look at the final price tag on a couple Packers free agents. Plus, it’s time to open up and share some feelings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A playoff hero leaves Green Bay for Oakland and two of the most productive running backs in league history are on the Packers’ radar. Neither are named Adrian Peterson. Plus, we finish up our season recap series with a look at the playoffs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hosts Jon Meerdink and Gary Zilavy analyze the latest Packers free agent signings and departures, including two athletic tight ends and a cornerback who started his career in Green Bay. Plus, what’s next for Ted Thompson and the front office in the offseason? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Crazy things are happening in the world of free agency, and Jon Meerdink and Gary Zilavy are on top of it. In a special bonus episode, the guys break down the signing of Martellus Bennett, Nick Perry's new deal, and what to make of the departure of JC Tretter, Micah Hyde, and Julius Peppers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hosts Jon Meerdink and Gary Zilavy discuss an offhand comment by Aaron Rodgers about his contract, and whether the time is right to renegotiate. Cornerback Davon House is on the free agent market, is he a fit for the defense? Finally, we reach the conclusion of the regular season in our season recap series. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode of Blue 58, Jon Meerdink and Gary Zilavy venture deep into the darkest portion of the Packers' 2016 season. Plus, the guys talk about the Packers running back situation, visit with draft expert Tony Pauline, and get to the bottom of the NFL's compensatory pick formula. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jon Meerdink and Gary Zilavy continue their journey through the 2015 season with a look at games five through eight. Is there any upsides to the Packers midseason stumbles? Plus, the guys dive into the franchise and transition tags, the Packers' low rankings on special teams, and trade rumors surrounding Eagles defensive end Connor Barwin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of the Packers best players is released, another is a free agent that hasn't heard a lick from the Packers and a third is going to get less money than they originally thought. Hosts Jon Meerdink and Gary Zilavy unpack the headlines and take a quick look back at the first four games of the Packers regular season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After eight straight postseason appearances and only one Super Bowl appearance, hosts Jon Meerdink and Gary Zilavy unpack whether the Packers are wasting Aaron Rodgers' prime. We cover the release of James Starks, celebrate Jordy Nelson's Comeback Player of the Year award, and break down a mock draft where Green Bay is selecting a tight end in the first round. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There are some hard decisions ahead for the Packers this offseason. Jon Meerdink and Gary Zilavy start by breathing a sigh of relief that Eliot Wolf remained in Green Bay and wade through both sides of the "draft and develop" and "#FireDomCapers" debates. Then, the guys evaluate whether disappointing players this season for the Packers need to step up, ship out or if their bad season wasn't their own fault. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Packers season is at an end, so what happens now? Jon Meerdink and Gary Zilavy break down the Packers' untimely demise in Atlanta, Jordy Nelson's gutsy performance, and the future of Green Bay's eleven pending free agents. Plus, was A.J. Hawk actually a good draft pick? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Packers are off to Atlanta, and Jon Meerdink and Gary Zilavy are here to tell you all about it. But first, the guys break down the biggest play in Sunday's win over the Cowboys, discuss the possible return of Jordy Nelson, and take time to remember the ups and downs of Mason Crosby's career with the Packers before his clutch kicks in Dallas. Then, in the look ahead to the Falcons game, Jon and Gary talk about how different this season turned out to be than anyone could have expected. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jon Meerdink and Gary Zilavy celebrate the Packers win over the Giants, and talk about the potential loss of Jordy Nelson to a rib injury. Green Bay parts with DL Mike Pennel after two suspensions this season – will his loss impact the Packers chances? Geronimo Allison's September arrest finds its way into the news days before the biggest game of the year. Finally, the guys break down the NFC Divisional Round matchup between Green Bay and Dallas. The Packers haven't been able to stop the Dallas running game in recent memory, but have still gotten the best of the Cowboys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jon Meerdink and Gary Zilavy discuss Packers personnel executives Eliot Wolf and Brian Gutekunst's interviews with the 49ers for their open GM post [0:30]. Aaron Ripkowski had a big game against the Lions, and he probably has Ty Montgomery to thank [6:05]. Does it matter the Giants' wide receivers partied in Miami with Johnny Manziel [9:40]? We discuss Odell Beckham Jr.'s first postseason appearance and how the Packers offense matches up against the Giants D [12:30]. Finally, you won't believe how many touchdowns Eli Manning needs to catch Aaron Rodgers' TD-to-INT ratio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jon Meerdink and Gary Zilavy discuss Jordy Nelson’s performance against the Vikings last week and whether the defense truly went against coach Mike Zimmer’s wishes [00:45]. We reflect back on just how dominant Bart Starr was during his legendary career [06:40] and break down the many scenarios on how Green Bay can make the playoffs [10:30]. Is Rodgers’ “run the table” comment the best soundbite in Packers history? [16:46] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jon Meerdink and Gary Zilavy celebrate Aaron Rodgers' clutch heroics against the Bears [00:24] and dish on the Packers' representatives in the Pro Bowl [04:06]. There's a crazy scenario involving seven different NFL games that ends with the Packers clinching a playoff spot [06:30], and the guys break down Ty Montgomery's emergence as a running back [12:04]. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jon Meerdink and Gary Zilavy dig deep on this year's MVP race and talk about what Aaron Rodgers has to do to collect his third award. Jon thinks there's five legitimate candidates, Rodgers included. Does Gary agree? Plus, the guys touch on how Mike McCarthy has managed the injuries to his star quarterback [00:20], what kind of contributions the team has gotten from this year's rookie class [05:10], and whether the NFL is dealing with an injury epidemic [12:00]. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.