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FIXED UPLOAD! What was Gute thinking? Huge whiff in Round 1. Who are the best players available for Day 2 of the NFL Draft?
April 26, 2024 21:03 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBI don't understand how we get to this point every year, what was Gute thinking? Does Gutekunst' use data, because the data said the right choice was not the OL he selected, we break it all down on this podcast, and the rest of the first round. While also mentioning a best approach to maximize Day 2 of the NFL Draft.
What was Gute thinking? Huge whiff in Round 1. Who are the best players available for Day 2 of the NFL Draft?
April 26, 2024 05:21 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBI don't understand how we get to this point every year, what was Gute thinking? Does Gutekunst' use data, because the data said the right choice was not the OL he selected, we break it all down on this podcast, and the rest of the first round. While also mentioning a best approach to maximize Day 2 of the NFL Draft.
The Only 2024 Packers Mock Draft
April 22, 2024 19:10 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBOther years, I have thrown mock draft after mock draft at you, but this year instead of throwing limited information at you for months, I thought it would be better to just simply wait till I had all the information that was out there to give you the best mock draft possible for the Packers. This is a realistic mock draft using the overall consensus board, on how I would build the Packers if I were in charge.
Favorite Value Prospects in the Draft
April 19, 2024 14:20 - 34 minutes - 32 MBWhile we don't have time to get into every single NFL prospect, this is the first year I feel less pressure in the NFL Draft, because the Packers have so much youth already on this roster. But we still need to find the best value we can in the draft, and using In Game Athleticism testing I believe is the best way to do that. Today we break down why, and which prospects truly stick out because of that.
Zach Tom to become a hall of fame C? If so what does that mean for our plans in the draft?
April 16, 2024 13:31 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBReports are the Packers believe Zach Tom can become a hall of fame center, if that's true, the Packers will be moving Zach Tom to C full-time. How does this change the plan going into the draft? Today we break down my favorite value offensive line prospects and how we can ensure our offensive line is a strength moving forward for the cheapest cost possible.
Biggest Needs Left for the Packers; Packers play Eagles in Brazil Week 1
April 12, 2024 18:38 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBThe NFL Draft is less then 3 weeks away, but before we can totally jump into NFL Draft content we have to figure out where are the greatest needs for the Packers going into the 2024 season, which we will rank today. And we quickly talk about why the Packers getting the International Game in Brazil in Week 1 works out perfectly for the Packers.
P#283 Redoing Free Agency; Big Changes for Special Teams; Competition at Kicker; What if the Packers had traded Kenny Clark? Best Free Agents Left; The Aaron Jones Debaucle
April 01, 2024 11:12 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBToday we break down some big changes for Special teams and how we feel about the Nixon contract and signing a Kicker to add competition for Carlson. We break down all of free agency and how the Packers really probably messed up a couple of big moves, like not moving on from Clark in 2022, and what happened with the Aaron Jones situation anyways.
Free Agency begins with a bang Packers sign S Xavier Mckinney & RB Josh Jacobs, but was this a mistake? The end of an era with the release of Bakhtiari & Aaron Jones as the Packers look to get younger
March 12, 2024 01:43 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBPackers make two huge signings, S Xavier Mckinney & RB Josh Jacobs to some huge contracts, while at the same time releasing some of the final major veterans on this roster in Bakhtiari and Aaron Jones. This is really emblematic of the shift the Packers are prioritizing youth and availability in these moves today. But did the Packers make a big mistake? Well I think they made at least one as they started out free agency today.
Campbell CUT will Bakhtiari and Aaron Jones get cut as well to make this team even youger? Talent in the NFL Draft should determine how we handle free agency; Compensatory pick evaluation
March 11, 2024 16:21 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBThe Packers have cut Devondre Campbell, will they continue to to cut the two other veterans on this team in Bakhtiari and Aaron Jones to make this team even younger? The Packers took a heavy draft approach last season and it paid off, how can the Packers do this again to maximize the NFL Draft and keep this team young? We do this by focusing on street free agents and the compensatory pick evaluation. Who are some street free agents we could pick up to help this team this season?
Free Agency Preview
March 01, 2024 16:36 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThe NFL Draft is where the Packers will look to primarily this team with 11 draft picks in the upcoming NFL Draft, but there are some moves in free agency that the Packers may want to consider if they want to build a team with depth to make it to a Super Bowl. But beware, buyer's remorse is common when partaking in free agency and there are some rules you must follow if you want to win the offseason when it comes to your involvement in free agency.
Packers surprisingly hire Jeff Hafley as their new DC, but is a better candidate then he seems at first glance
February 01, 2024 18:34 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBThe Packers have made their decision at defensive coordinator and hired Jeff Hafley to run this defense, but who is Jeff Hafley? We talk about that in today's episode, and just because we don't know him doesn't mean he's the wrong choice, and I would argue he might be the perfect choice based on everything we hear today.
The better team lost on Saturday, and the Packers RIGHT NOW were the best team in the NFC, ultimately missing out on a Super Bowl, something you can't just take for granted; Joe Barry is FIRED
January 24, 2024 15:13 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBThe Packers for the most part pretty much beat themselves on Saturday, even though they played like the better team. And over the last 8 weeks, especially the last two, the way the Packers were playing, we were the Best team in the NFC, and it seems crazy, but this was surprisingly our chance to go to the Super Bowl, and we can't just assume we will be back here because we are a young team, and that's why this loss was so devastating. We do a full breakdown of this game on today's episode, a...
The Packers faceoff against the best team the 49ers; Why does Bills reschedule hurt our chances? There are ways to beat the 49ers, what will matter most is limiting the mistakes in the weather
January 19, 2024 01:46 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBTo me, the Packers now will be facing off against the best team in the NFL, the San Francisco 49ers, and the Packers playoff achilles heel. And this game doesn't get any easier considering the Packers have a serious rest disadvantage because of the Bills reschedule, which shouldn't negatively affect other teams. We compare Lafleur to Kyle Shannahan, and while the 49ers are a great team there are ways to beat this team. What will matter the most though is which team can adapt to the weather o...
Wow I still can't believe it, the Packers takedown the Dallas Cowboys
January 16, 2024 05:46 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBThe Packers won! What an incredible game, we break it all down one of the funnest Packers wins of all-time in today's episode.
We shouldn't be here, but we are. Can we overcome the undefeated Dallas Cowboys at AT&T stadium?
January 12, 2024 15:57 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBThe Packers weren't expected by almost any to make the playoffs, but here we are. But we are matched up against the Dallas Cowboys who haven't lost at home in the last two years. This Cowboys team is elite in so many ways, has the highest scoring offense in the NFL, and so much elite talent on defense. But this Cowboys team isn't perfect and they've lost games, and the unique thing about those losses is there were a lot of similarities, we can learn from those Cowboys losses and identify how...
An elite performance by Love leads the Packers to the playoffs
January 08, 2024 23:30 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIt was truly an elite performance by Jordan Love that gets us the win over the Chicago Bears to get us into the NFL playoffs. And this season didn't go as I expected, but it's better then I ever really hoped it would go, because we have found our franchise QB. This is an exciting time, and even if we lose going this first playoff game, this season has been such a win for the Packers, and there is a lot to be excited about moving forward.
Packers topple the Vikings; Jordan Love has surpassed all expectations; Win and In; Preview Bears
January 05, 2024 15:04 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MBThe Packers totally topple the Vikings and get a big win to set up a win and in playoff scenario for the Packers. How the Packers got to this point in the season has totally astonished me, mostly because I never thought Jordan Love could be this high quality of a quarterback, and he has been awesome over the second half of the season. Can the Packers do what they failed to do last season, beat an NFC North opponent who have nothing to gain from a win, to get into the playoffs. We will see as...
An ugly win keeps playoff hopes alive; Historically bad Packers defense; Jaire suspension; Preview Vikings
December 29, 2023 00:38 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBThe Packers squeak out a win against the worst team in football, and this Packers defense is taking it to another level when it comes to being historically bad. Jaire's selfish actions leads to a suspension as we face arguably the best WR in football. And we finish up by previewing our SNF game, which we must win if we want to keep our playoff hopes alive.
Joe Barry Defense makes Mayfield an elite QB; Do we have mutiny on our hands? Where Matt Lafleur falls short; How schedule could affect the decision to fire Joe Barry once again; Preview Panthers
December 21, 2023 13:58 - 18 minutes - 17 MBAnother upsetting loss against a team we really should beat, mostly becaue Joe Barry allowed Baker Mayfield to have the best game of his career, this is really the statement game Matt Lafleur needed to end the Joe Barry tenure, at least we think. Matt Lafleur has fallen short on how to handle this defense, and I'm nervous he's going to do it again, even though there seems to be a mutiny on that side of the ball from major leaders of that defense. We finish on previewing the Panthers game on ...
P#270 And there's reality for you; Gutekunst's mistakes on the defensive line are evident; Joe Barry & Rich Bisaccia could be losing their jobs; Rest & #1 WR play a big role; Preview Bucs
December 14, 2023 22:06 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MBAnd that's the reality of what this Packers team probably truly is after an embarrassing loss on Monday night against the Giants. This pass rush was pretty much non-existent and it's evidence of Brian Gutekunst flops as a GM on his investments on our defensive line. Joe Barry and Rich Bisaccia might be coaching their way out of Green Bay. Not having Christian Watson really hampered this offense's success specifically Jordan Love's, but the weather might have played a big part of that as well...
We just beat the Chiefs! Time for a Love contract extension? Hold your praise for this defense; Preview Giants MNF
December 06, 2023 20:09 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBThe Packers have one of their greatest games in a long time to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs! Now that we have seen such a great stretch of play from Jordan Love, is it time to bring out the contract extension? While this defense is holding to teams to low totals, I don't believe this defense is playing to the level I would expect from the personnel on this roster and Joe Barry and Brian Gutekunst decisions should be in question. We finish up by talking about the real chance to continue on t...
Statement win from Jordan Love proving he can be a franchise QB; The Packers have a path to the playoffs? Preview Chiefs
November 30, 2023 18:32 - 23 minutes - 22 MBBeing able to defeat a top team in the NFC really put Jordan Love's stamp on his career, and he might be able to truly be a franchise QB worth investing in. With that win the Packers also have a real path to a playoffs and even a possible playoff win. Preview the Chiefs in a game that should be enjoyable to watch because the Packers team and Jordan Love we saw last week has a chance in most games including this one Sunday night.
Win another game we truly shouldn't have... Worst running game in the NFL; Jordan Love a top 10 QB in the NFL! Preview Lions Thanksgiving
November 20, 2023 22:40 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBThe Packers another game we truly shouldn't have, because the Chargers kept shooting themselves in the foot. We might have the worst running game in the NFL. Jordan Love is currently playing like a top 10 QB in the NFL! Why losing matters? Preview Lions Thanksgiving game at 11:30 CDT.
Packers lose once again... Lafleur gets defensive, but should the pressure be on Lafleur or Gutekunst? Preview Chargers
November 16, 2023 22:37 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBThe Packers lost again on Sunday to the Steelers in another close game, and while it's a bummer to see the Packers lose, it's probably all for the best. One of the main reasons we lost on Sunday was an inability to stop this Steelers rushing attack. This led to Matt Lafleur getting a little chippy and defensive in his press conferences last week as if there's a lot of pressure on him to win these games from the front office. But really should the pressure be on Lafleur and this coaching staf...
Veteran injuries open up big opportunities for young players proving why Packers failed at the Trade Deadline; Preview Steelers
November 10, 2023 16:46 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBLots of injuries to veteran players on our roster gave a lot of young guys opportunities to play, and those young players did not disappoint. We had several notable players have very bright moments in the Sundays win over the Rams. This type of success from the youth on this team, reminds us of the fact that Brian Gutekunst truly didn't do enough to tear down this team at the trade deadline, not only so we could get more draft capital and more salary cap space, but probably even more importa...
Mishandling the trade deadline; Why QB injuries might derail our plan at the #1 pick? Preview Rams
November 01, 2023 18:18 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBBrian Gutekunst did trade away Rasul Douglas at the deadline on Halloween and didn't make any bad deals to add players to this team, but it still feels like Gutekunst missed a big opportunity to commit to a full rebuild and help ensure our chances at the #1 overall pick. While the rebuild could be something Gutekunst could control, he can't control the amount of teams the Packers will be facing with backup QBs due to the significant amount of QB injuries this season, this might be a bigger r...
Mistakes lead to another loss and currently the #6 overall pick; Rashan Gary signs big extension; Gutekunst' should be fired if he's a buyer and not a seller in the next 24 hours
October 30, 2023 19:01 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBThe Packers lose again, mostly due to their own mistakes. One good benefit is the Packers currently now have the #6 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Rashan Gary signs a big extension, but is more evidence of Brian Gutekunst' failure as a GM. Brian Gutekunst' tenure as the Packers GM should truly be in question especially considering his decisions in the next 24 hours before the trade deadline.
Losing after two long breaks proves this season is over; How do we win the rest of the year? Preview Vikings
October 26, 2023 14:41 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBThe Packers had plenty of rest for both the Raiders and the Broncos game and the Packers lost both of those games, to two teams who are bottom 10 teams in the NFL, proving this season is over. We talk through 5 things I want to see for the rest of the year that would help us "Win" the rest of the year. Finishing off with a mini preview of the Vikings game on Sunday.
Packers control their own destiny... to the #1 pick; Winning the Trade Deadline; Preview @ Broncos
October 19, 2023 12:29 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBAs the Packers face several bad teams the rest of the season, they are in control of their own destiny to have one of the top picks in the NFL Draft if they lose these games. How can the Packers win the trade deadline? What matchups should we be looking for in the Broncos game?
How can we lose to the Raiders? The Derek Carr injury in Week 3 might be the worst part of this season; Future of Bakhtiari? How do we move forward during the bye?
October 12, 2023 19:10 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBHow could the Packers lose to the a Raiders team that is just so bad? Looking back at this season, we might say that the Derek Carr injury in Week 3 might affect the future of the Packers more then any other moment. How does Bakhtiari fit into the future plans for the Packers now that he is having surgery? How do the Packers move forward knowing just how bad they are currently playing?
P#259 Defining moments that could change the landscape of the NFC North; Preview Packers @ Raiders MNF
October 06, 2023 18:46 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MBThankfully the NFC North started to have some success with a couple of big wins for the Bears and Vikings. The next decade of the NFC North could be decided by a few wins here or there in the 2024 season because there are truly three game changing players in this upcoming draft class. Now the Packers shouldn't be in contention for one of those players, but it is possible, and we will talk about that today. Then we will preview Monday's game against the Raiders.
Packers get outmatched against the Lions; The start of this season is truly a worst case scenario for the Packers future
October 02, 2023 18:31 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBWhile the Packers record says they had a chance going into this game to defeat the Lions, they truly were outmatched. This highlights truly the state of this team, and how they compare to the rest of the NFL. Also, we highlight why starting 2-2, the injuries, truly highlight why this is the worst case scenario so far for the future of this Packers team.
Lions @ Home Preview
September 28, 2023 06:46 - 10 minutes - 9.93 MBThe Packers face off against the Lions on a short week at home for Thursday night football. The winner determines which team is in the lead for the NFC North. Do the Packers have what it takes to beat the team that took them out of the playoffs last year?
Jordan Love comes up BIG; Mistakes highlight the inexperience of this team; How could have we avoid the Bakhtiari situation and made this team better? This truly could be a playoff team
September 26, 2023 12:17 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBWhat a game!!! Jordan Love showed us he can be the man, but can he do it consistently? What went well, and what did not in this game? How trading Bakhtiari could have changed the outlook of this season and our future. If the Packers can get healthy, they could be a playoff team. Listen to hear about all of this and more!
Saints @ Home Preview
September 22, 2023 20:29 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBIt's our first home game of the season, do the Packers have what it takes to take down the 2-0 Saints? Listen in for what matters most to the Packers being able to come out on top!
Crushing loss reveals our deficiencies
September 19, 2023 20:51 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBPackers lost a close game to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, and that game truly highlighted how this Packers teams deficiencies. Some we knew, but others were quite unexpected. Plus new and old injuries pop up, which could make it difficult for this team to be competitive moving forward.
Packers @ Falcons Preview
September 15, 2023 19:39 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBAlthough the Packers performed well in Week 1, I'm nervous for how this team will perform against a more reasonable NFL team in the Falcons. Most notably because the Falcons had one of the best rushing attacks in 2022, and the Packers have notoriously been awful at stopping the run. What are all the matchups to watch in this game, listen in to hear more.
Unpacking Aaron Rodgers' Injury; Nick Bosa Extension, Rookie Breakouts, all of which encapsulate Brian Gutekunst' failures as a GM
September 14, 2023 16:09 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBAfter week 1 there were a series of headlines that truly highlight Brian Gutekunst' failures as a GM, today we break all of those down including Aaron Rodgers injury, Nick Bosa Extension, rookie breakouts, and more. How can Gutekunst come back from these mistakes?
Impressive Victory; Standouts vs. Disappointments; Don't crown Jordan Love yet
September 13, 2023 13:56 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBThe Packers had a really impressive win on Sunday beating the Bears 38-20 even without Christian Watson. Who stood out in this game? Who disappointed? And why we should be slow to really crown Jordan Love the next hall of fame QB.
Analyzing Packers vs. Bears-Reasons for Optimism; Bold Season Predictions
September 08, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBThere are some major reasons for optimism, and a real chance the Packers win this game on Sunday. Find out why in today's episode! And I reveal my bold season predictions!
Navigating Challenges in the Packers vs. Bears Showdown
September 07, 2023 17:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBThis is the first time in a long while the Bears will be the favorites against the Packers in week 1. There will be some major challenges for the Packers to win this game, we break those down on today's podcast.
Evaluating the Packers 1st and 2nd year players; Huge oversight by Gutekunst missing these two hidden gems
September 05, 2023 12:47 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBPrior to the start of the regular season, let's do a quick recap of how these first and second year players are looking for the Packers. While there have been some huge homeruns by the Gutekunst, he's all whiffed quite a bit as well. Pride, attacking positions of need, only caring about athleticism, seem to be a consistent theme in Gutekunst' errors as a general manager. And a complete oversight results in the Packers missing out on even more talent.
Missed Opportunities and Surprises in the Packers' 53-Man Roster
August 31, 2023 14:58 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBToday we look at some of the big surprises in the Packers final 53 man roster, and analyze what I would consider some misses opportunities to improve this roster.
Predicting the Packers Final 53 Man Roster
August 28, 2023 23:16 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBWho should the Packers keep for their 53 man roster? Today we explore these big decisions!
Top 5 Takeaways from Week 2 of the Preseason
August 21, 2023 12:22 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBThere is a lot to glean from Week 2 of joint practices with the Patriots and the preseason game last Saturday. Today we look at the top 5 big takeaways from the last week!
Bengals Game Review; Should hold up on Jordan Love's performance? Standouts vs Disappointments; Young talent could result in some big trades for the Packers which is the right move; Players to watch
August 15, 2023 12:26 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBThe Packers played the Bengals last week and there were some notable players who both stood out and disappointed. Jordan Love seemed to get glaring holes, but one reason why we should maybe hold our horses. Notable standouts could force the Packers to truly consider teh future and possibly trading away veterans on our roster who aren't part of the future of this team. And notable disappointments and seeing rookies or 2nd year players before much better make me wonder what this team could loo...
Bengals Preseason Opener Preview; Why this starting offense should be out there; Brian Gutekunst is in a win-win situation but we still need to keep him accountable
August 11, 2023 04:07 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBWhat should we be watching for in the Packers preseason opener in Cincinnati? This starting offense is young and unproven and needs to play if they are serious about contending this year. And that is a win-win situation for Gutekunst whether they play above expectation or falter. But even though that is true, there is a lot of talent Gutekunst missed out on that we need to keep him accountable for throughout the preseason.
Who truly has the best team in the NFC North?
August 05, 2023 22:54 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBVegas and the media say that the Packers have one of the worst odds to win the NFC North, but really what team is the best in the NFC North? Today we are breaking down the entire division to truly determine which team is the best in 2023.
Don't overreact it's been 1 Week; How's Jordan Love doing? Offensive standouts; Aaron Rodgers takes $35M pay cut, why couldn't he do that for us?
August 03, 2023 20:59 - 20 minutes - 19 MBAfter one week of training camp, it's easy to want to get excited, but hold your horses. But knowing that is true how is Jordan Love and this offense doing so far? Should we be concerned with how this overall offense is doing? Which two guys have really stood out so far in camp? Finally, the biggest news is that Aaron Rodgers took a $35M pay cut to help the Jets. We talk about why he would do that, why that wasn't an option for GB, and a secret reason why the pay cut truly is the best move i...
Ben's Packers 2023 Offseason
July 11, 2023 12:08 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBI go on record a lot saying what I think the Packers should have done, this podcast sums up my thoughts on the 2023 offseason from Day 1 what the Packers should have done this year. Everything from coaching, trades, free agency, and the draft. This roster looks a lot different in a good way. The team I built would have a better coaching staff, a younger and more talented roster, honestly a team that would most likely win the NFC North in 2023. But it wouldn't just be 2023, this team would no...