Packers Unscripted
422 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 269 ratingsPackers.com writers Mike Spofford and Wes Hodkiewicz analyze all the latest news on the Green Bay Packers.
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#606 Packers Unscripted: Roster ruminations
September 02, 2021 17:05 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBMike and Wes discuss the Packers’ roster decisions as they relate to left tackle (:28) and punter (6:15), as well as the late arrivals (9:36) and other players who earned spots as camp wrapped up (12:29). They also talk about the Week 1 game vs. the Saints being moved to Jacksonville (20:22). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#605 Packers Unscripted: Last call
August 26, 2021 17:20 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBMike and Wes preview the final preseason game at Buffalo, discussing what to watch on offense (:24), the competition at safety on defense (8:26), and a special homecoming game for rookie LB Isaiah McDuffie (11:54). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#604 Packers Unscripted: Two down, one to go
August 24, 2021 16:35 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBMike and Wes review the second preseason game, including the play of QB Kurt Benkert (:26), a strong showing from the ground game (5:29), the ongoing competition on the O-line (8:44), the impression being made by rookie D-linemen T.J. Slaton and Jack Heflin (11:03), and the search for special-teams standouts (17:48). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#603 Packers Unscripted: New team in town
August 19, 2021 16:14 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBMike and Wes discuss the joint practices with the Jets (:26), the Packers’ new throwback uniforms (4:52), what to watch for in Saturday’s second preseason game (8:01), and the trade for CB Isaac Yiadom (13:26). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#602 Packers Unscripted: Initial action
August 17, 2021 15:55 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBMike and Wes review the preseason opener, including the play of QB Jordan Love (:49), the struggles with the run game and potential O-line adjustments (8:19), the debut of rookie C Josh Myers (13:37), the defensive standouts (15:26), and the work still to be done on special teams (23:12). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#601 Packers Unscripted: Preseason prep
August 12, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBMike and Wes discuss what to watch for in the preseason opener, beginning with QB Jordan Love (:27) and the competitions at guard (4:32) and No. 3 RB (7:19). They also talk about guys making their Green Bay debuts, including CB Eric Stokes and LB De’Vondre Campbell (14:23). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#600 Packers Unscripted: Bright Lights
August 10, 2021 17:40 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBMike and Wes discuss what stood out on Family Night (:26), how the preseason games will be a showcase for young players (6:25), and the Hall of Fame honors bestowed on Bobby Dillon and Charles Woodson in Canton (9:36). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#599 Packers Unscripted: Catching the eye
August 05, 2021 19:15 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBMike and Wes discuss what they’ve noticed now that the practices are in pads (:26), the differences QB Aaron Rodgers sees in Joe Barry’s defense (5:35), the ongoing rehab and recovery for T David Bakhtiari (10:05), and some starting spots that appear settled early on (18:48). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#598 Packers Unscripted: Personality insight
August 03, 2021 18:20 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBMike and Wes discuss how some veteran personalities have been revealed thus far in training camp, from TE Marcedes Lewis (:48) to LB Preston Smith (7:24) to WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (12:55) to CB Jaire Alexander (16:56). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#597 Packers Unscripted: Training camp off and running
July 29, 2021 18:28 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBMike and Wes discuss the return of QB Aaron Rodgers and WR Randall Cobb (:25) as well as the brewing competitions at receiver (5:25), running back (9:13), and cornerback (11:29), plus the state of the offensive line to start camp (13:41). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#596 Packers Unscripted: Youth is served
June 17, 2021 15:29 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBMike and Wes discuss the focus on young players as the offseason program wraps up, including second-round pick Josh Myers eyeing a starting job at center (2:53) and first-rounder Eric Stokes soaking in all he can (8:40). They also mention some under-the-radar players who might be worth paying attention to during training camp (14:41). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#595 Packers Unscripted: Minicamp madness
June 10, 2021 18:08 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBMike and Wes discuss the highlights from Packers minicamp, including QB Jordan Love’s impressive practice Wednesday (:37), a first look at WR Devin Funchess (8:26), the off-field work put in by CB Jaire Alexander (13:02), and the new signing at inside LB, De’Vondre Campbell (18:05). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#594 Packers Unscripted: More OTA observations
June 03, 2021 19:53 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBMike 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.
#593 Packers Unscripted: OTAs underway
May 27, 2021 17:42 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBMike 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.
#592 Packers Unscripted: Rookie recap
May 18, 2021 18:19 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBMike 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.
#591 Packers Unscripted: Schedule small talk
May 13, 2021 18:35 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBMike 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.
#589 Packers Unscripted: Draft debrief, part 1
May 04, 2021 19:27 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBMike 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.
#588 Packers Unscripted: Draft on deck
April 27, 2021 16:55 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBMike 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.
#587 Packers Unscripted: Diving into the draft
April 22, 2021 18:36 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBMike 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.
#586 Packers Unscripted: Back at it
April 20, 2021 17:53 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBMike 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.
#585 Packers Unscripted: Big weekend ahead
February 04, 2021 18:39 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBMike 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.
#584 Packers Unscripted: Post-script thoughts
February 02, 2021 21:35 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBMike 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.
#583 Packers Unscripted: Celebrating a legacy
January 28, 2021 21:20 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBMike 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.
#582 Packers Unscripted: Abrupt ending
January 26, 2021 19:05 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBMike 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.
#581 Packers Unscripted: What it'll take
January 21, 2021 18:33 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBMike 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.
#581 Packers Unscripted: What it’ll take
January 21, 2021 18:23 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBMike 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).
#580 Packers Unscripted: Taking another step
January 19, 2021 22:24 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBMike 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.
#579 Packers Unscripted: It's showtime
January 14, 2021 19:24 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBMike 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.
#579 Packers Unscripted: It’s showtime
January 14, 2021 19:24 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBMike 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).
#578 Packers Unscripted: Measuring the matchup
January 12, 2021 18:55 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBMike 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.
#577 Packers Unscripted: Wild weekend
January 07, 2021 19:09 - 20 minutes - 19 MBMike 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.
#576 Packers Unscripted: Accolades and Achievement
January 05, 2021 19:18 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBWes 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.
#575 Packers Unscripted: High-stakes showdown
December 31, 2020 19:39 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBMike 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.
#574 Packers Unscripted: Winter wonderland
December 29, 2020 20:20 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBMike 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.
#573 Packers Unscripted: Christmas clash
December 24, 2020 19:14 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBMike 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.
#572 Packers Unscripted: Still in command
December 22, 2020 19:06 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBMike 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.
#571 Packers Unscripted: Pondering the Panthers
December 17, 2020 20:48 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBMike 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.
#570 Packers Unscripted: Dandy of a day
December 15, 2020 18:36 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBMike 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.
#569 Packers Unscripted: Digging in on Detroit
December 10, 2020 18:46 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBMike 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.
#568 Packers Unscripted: Historic happenings
December 08, 2020 19:05 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBMike 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.
#567 Packers Unscripted: Focus up front
December 03, 2020 18:57 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBMike 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.
#566 Packers Unscripted: Valuable victory
December 01, 2020 19:08 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBMike 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.
#565 Packers Unscripted: Big rival, big game
November 26, 2020 16:59 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIn 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.
#564 Packers Unscripted: Difficult defeat
November 24, 2020 19:03 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBMike 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.
#563 Packers Unscripted: Big showdown
November 19, 2020 17:58 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBMike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory vs. the Colts on offense (3:17) and defense (8:39), as well as the roles the red zone (11:10) and special teams (13:46) could play. They also look at other key Week 11 matchups around the NFL (16:22). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#562 Packers Unscripted: Tough but triumphant
November 17, 2020 18:59 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBMike and Wes review the Packers’ tight victory against the Jaguars (:29), including how the defense rose up late and the value in WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling’s performance (6:12). They also look at where things stand in the division and the NFC (12:45) and discuss LT David Bakhtiari’s contract extension (21:56). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#561 Packers Unscripted: What it'll take
November 12, 2020 17:57 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBMike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory against the Jaguars on both offense (:45) and defense (6:41). They also discuss what having WR Davante Adams and RB Aaron Jones on the field together will mean for the offense moving forward (3:34), and they examine a handful of key games around the NFL in Week 10 (11:08). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#561 Packers Unscripted: What it’ll take
November 12, 2020 17:57 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBMike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory against the Jaguars on both offense (:45) and defense (6:41). They also discuss what having WR Davante Adams and RB Aaron Jones on the field together will mean for the offense moving forward (3:34), and they examine a handful of key games around the NFL in Week 10 (11:08).
#560 Packers Unscripted: Midway measures
November 10, 2020 18:04 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBMike and Wes recap the victory over the 49ers (:29), the exploits of WR Davante Adams (3:45) and the state of the offense with some players getting healthy (9:17). They also look ahead to the next opponent, Jacksonville (12:47), and discuss where the Packers stand in the division and entire NFC (18:14). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#559 Packers Unscripted: Quick turnaround
November 03, 2020 18:37 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBMike and Wes discuss the Packers’ loss to the Vikings (:28), the Thursday matchup with the 49ers (5:19), the injury situations (12:36) and Green Bay’s struggles defending the run (17:34). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.