Locked On Packers

Mark Murphy caused some waves over the weekend referring to Ted Thompson calling Aaron Rodgers a "complicated fella." Is this a big deal? We discuss, plus talk about revisionist history on Jordan Love the prospect, and Jace Sternberger's suspension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bart Winklers from 1250 the FAN WSSP in Milwaukee joins the show to talk about why and how he came around on Jordan Love despite not liking the draft pick, his feelings on the Aaron Rodgers drama and more. Plus, James Jones offers hope and a pathway to Rodgers return. We break it all down today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jordan Love opened minicamp with an uneven performance. So how does this affect the Aaron Rodgers situation? We break it down, plus Green Bay signed veteran linebacker De'Vondre Campbell, former starter for the Falcons and Cardinals. We explain why these are the types of moves fly under the radar but can be important for a team trying to win a Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We don't expect star quarterback Aaron Rodgers at mandatory minicamp this week amidst a standoff with the team. NFL Network insider Ian Rapaport joins the show to talk about the genesis of this beef, when he found out there was a problem and how this is affecting the Packers' free agent plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We put together a Twitter mailbag, answering more questions than ever before with topics including the potential addition of K.J. Wright, whether or not the Packers top receivers are boycotting OTA's, which players' future could rest on the return of Aaron Rodgers and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a second day of OTA's open to the media, Matt LaFleur addressed Jordan Love's development, the questions about his habit of checking down so far in OTA's and where Love stands. We discuss LaFleur's comments and what they mean for Love. Plus, there's a rookie who is already getting first team reps who we haven't even mentioned. We discuss him and fellow impressive rookie Eric Stokes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers roster boasts cornerbacks who are best in man coverage, and some who are best in zone. We break down why this new defense fits those versatile skillsets better than the other one. Plus, is there a timeline where more fans would have been on Aaron Rodgers side vs. management? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

According to a report in The Athletic, the Brian Gutekunst still won't trade disgruntled quarterback Aaron Rodgers, though the source in the report suggests there could be a situation in which they would. We explain why that could be the case and why the Packers are waging this PR battle. Plus, why CB may not be the key to improving this defense in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter Bukowski is on the injury report, so instead of a full show, he offers a brief message on this holiday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's say Jordan Love manifests his physical tools on the field as the starter in 2021. What is he missing that Aaron Rodgers would have? Plus, Defensive Player of the Year odds are out and Jaire Alexander has gone full Rodney Dangerfield: he gets no respect. We talk about all of this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry spoke to the media Wednesday, talking about guys fitting into the right positions, playing fast and finding the right playing weight and more. We try to learn what we can from Matt LaFleur's DC. Plus, we dive into the Rodgers-Packers drama and explain why this could all intensify before it could gets better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Rodgers didn't show up to OTA's this week, but Jordan Love did and made some nice plays in the first practice open to the media. We talk about what that means, plus the questions around the missing Packers receivers, and some clues to how this offensive line battle will play out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

QB1 isn't happy with the Packers. He essentially confirmed reporting of his impasse with the team by saying nothing specifically about it and ducking questions on if he's demanding a trade. If Aaron Rodgers were finished with the Packers, he could have forced the teams hand by saying he wanted out. He didn't. That matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers boast a solid top-to-bottom roster, which leaves talented but under-performing players working to keep or earn a spot. Who are those guys in Green Bay's as OTA's open? We take a look at each side of the ball with young, gifted players not yet realizing their potential. Plus we delve into the Julio Jones trade rumors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The official Locked on Packers party line is Aaron Rodgers will be under center in 2021. But what if he's not? What if it's Jordan Love? America's Guest Jason Hirschhorn joins the show to offer some insight into what Matt LaFleur's offense looked like last year and how those concepts would have to be augmented with Love at the helm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Struggles in the NFC Championship Game once again mask the progress made by key players for the Packers. With the internal development, a scheme change, and a few draft picks, how much better can Green Bay's defensive group be? The answer may surprise you, plus why it's good this team won't have to rely on many rookies in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Rodgers reportedly wants out and the Packers reportedly have no intention of trading him. Part of the reason is it's nearly impossible to put together a reasonable trade package for him. We discuss why, and fold in the Jordan Love part of this. What if he plays well in camp? How does that change the way the team would view a potential Rodgers deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Thorn from Trench Warfare and Establish the Run joins the show to talk about Josh Myers and Royce Newman competing for spots along the Packers offensive line, plus the future best spot for Elgton Jenkins. Plus, we open the show reminding ourselves Green Bay is an elite team assuming Rodgers returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don't react too strongly to what we see from the rookies in shorts in their first practices as pros, but we can start to put the pieces together of where some of these players fit into the 2021 Packers plans. Plus, Jordan Love is about to get critical reps to take the next step in his career. We break down why they're so important and what they mean for Green Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We open the phone lines to take your voicemail questions on passing on a premiere talent in the draft, Kevin King and comp picks, trade proposals for available receivers, a magic bullet defensive scheme and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices