Locked On Packers

The Green Bay Packers saw major defensive improvements last season, but it was less about the stars playing well than you might believe. Plus, why Green Bay added another extra beefy offensive lineman, and why Matt LaFleur has to chill with shotgun near the goal line. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Green Bay Packers will be looking at who is actually healthy as they make final decisions on the roster. Plus, who helped and hurt themselves the most this preseason for the Pack? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Green Bay Packers wrapped up their pre-season with the 20 to 7 win over the Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field. No Jordan Love in this one, but Malik Willis got the start, tossing six total passes, one of which included a touchdown. The defense had 4 takeaways, and completely dominated. The pre-season is done now, so what is next?Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

We saw all we needed to see from Matthew Golden in the preseason finale against the Seattle Seahawks. Plus, the defense dominated, displayed its depth, and allowed a handful of fringe roster players to make their case for the final 53. We break it all down LIVE after the game.  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Luke Musgrave and Tucker Kraft were two of the best players on the field for joint practices with the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday. Playing them together could be a secret weapon hiding in plain sight for the Packers. Plus, why Green Bay can manage with their receiver injuries, and did they luck into their best five offensive linemen through injury? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Green Bay Packers don't have that many starting spots to decide or roster spots up for grabs, but there's still a handful of players whose fate will be determined this week at joint practices and in the preseason finale against the Seattle Seahawks. Plus, what else are we watching for at joint practice? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Now is the time to think as big as possible for Brian Gutekunst and the Green Bay Packers. Go get Micah Parsons, even if it means making an outrageous offer. Make Jerry Jones say no! Plus, Jeff Hafley is getting even wackier about wanting to disguise his defense. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Is Bo Melton enough? Nate Hobbs is already hurt. Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine aren't stars. But they were good enough last year on a good defense! Still, some assurances would be nice. Plus, MarShawn Lloyd's frustratingly special talent and the deepest OL in the league. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

After an impressive showing from Jordan Morgan and a struggle from Anthony Belton, where does the Packers offensive line stand and what does it mean for the future? Plus, is a Trey Hendrickson trade back on the table? And what to watch for in the final week of the preseason. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Anthony Belton had five first-half penalties of his own and once again the Packers couldn't do basic things like line up correctly on a consistent basis in their second preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts. But once the backups started playing backups -- instead of the Colts starters -- this game evened out, and we saw some young players step up. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

After joint practices and a preseason game, there's plenty on the line for some Packers as they head to Indy for Week 2 of the preseason. Who has the most to prove? Plus, Jake Arthur from Locked on Colts tells us about Green Bay's dominating defensive performance at joint practices. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

He was checking the boxes early, but the transformation into a more complete player in training camp suggests Lukas Van Ness will blossom into the star the Packers thought he could be when they picked him in the first round back in 2023. Plus, Jordan Love has two superpowers -- they're related. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Jordan Love will have thumb surgery on his non-throwing hand, but is expected to be back for Week 1. Luckily for the Packers, they're built to deal with injuries, even to QB1. Plus, an opportunity for the OTHER Packers rookie receiver. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Athletic's QB Tiers have Jordan Love behind some questionable names in yet another list. Mike Sando, who surveys NFL coaches and evaluators to make the list, joins us to talk about what teams value, where Love is among his peers, and more.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

No, the preseason opener isn't proof the Packers haven't gotten past the issues that have been problematic in years past, BUT for them to get to where they want to get (a Super Bowl), they'll have to do it when it matters most. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

No one could catch the ball, the first team defense got gashed, and it didn't get much better as the Green Bay Packers hosted the New York Jets in their preseason opener. Matthew Golden might be WR1 by Week 1, though and some players with something to prove stepped up. Unfortunately, Jayden Reed also seems to be hurt. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Matt LaFleur wants to play his starters to protect them from injury. Sound weird? I thought so too, but the numbers back up his call. Plus, what's there to be excited about in the preseason opener? And Locked On Jets host John Butchko to gives us some insight into what's on the line for New York. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Packers open their preseason schedule against the New York Jets on Saturday night and players like Jordan Morgan have a lot to gain by playing well. Plus, Matt LaFleur responds to criticism of Javon Bullard and Travis Glover is out for the season. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Signing Nate Hobbs was a crucial part of the Packers' plan at cornerback, and now he's going to be out a few weeks with a knee cleanup surgery. His absence will tell us a lot about how good Brian Gutekunst's plan at the position was. Plus, what's the expectation for starters in the preseason? Matt LaFleur gives a hint. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Terry McLaurin and Micah Parsons are holding out, the Lions are still/already banged up, and the Browns are the Browns. The opening part of the Packers schedule is already breaking right for them. Plus, Jordan Love on "manipulating" defenses vs. just playing. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…