Locked On Packers

The Packers' first 17-game schedule hit on Wednesday. We break down the soft spots, the rough patches and figure out what would be realistic expectations. Plus, we've been hearing lately from those close to Aaron Rodgers about the standoff with Green Bay. We discuss what's being said and what it means for his chances to play this season for the Pack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two years ago, Tyler Dunne wrote a scathing piece for Bleacher Report detailing a team of disfunction thanks to a QB and coach who didn't get along. He took a lot of heat from Packers fans about it, but so much of that story now looks prescient. He joins the show to talk about that story two years on, the latest he's hearing around the Packers and Aaron Rodgers, plus the future with Jordan Love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Clemson WR and current receivers coach Tyler Grisham joins the show to talk about Amari Rodgers' evolution at Clemson, why he can play in the slot as well as outside, plus why he didn't get more touches as a running back (See also: Etienne, Travis) Peter opens the show talking about his own evaluation of Rodgers and where he fits into this offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyone will be excited to see this Packers 2021 draft class when rookie camp opens later this week, but where can we reasonably expect these guys to play? We dig into role, fit, and projected playing time for each player in this class, including some Day 3 guys who could surprise and earn bigger-than-expects spots on this team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Packers superfan and former Bachelor contestant Nick Viall joins the show to offer his thought on the latest with the Aaron Rodgers impasse, where he thinks this went off the rails, how he sees it playing out and more. Plus, we open the show discussing Adam Schefter's latest explanation for how this all went down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It may not have to come down to someone getting fired, but the old Packers Way of doing business is no longer good for business. We break down why that is, how it could be fixed, and what happens next with the Aaron Rodgers standoff. Plus, we dig into this draft class and find out they're strikingly similar to players the Packers have recently drafted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are still some free agents out there who could help a team like Green Bay who wants to compete for a Super Bowl. So where are the holes left on the squad after a draft aimed at attacking two critical areas? We look into it, plus wonder if the way we've been viewing this defense for 2021 may not be what it seems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As part of the criticisms of the Packers in the wake of the Aaron Rodgers unhappiness, the idea that they should have treated the last decade the way the New Orleans Saints have, consistently comes up. Should they? How different would the outcomes be? Plus, we parse the latest in the Rodgers saga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers drafted a pair of cornerbacks and three offensive linemen to help with two of the big needs on the roster. They also added a receiver, defensive tackle, and running back to fill key roles. It may not be a "sexy" draft for Green Bay, but by drafting high-floor guys ready to contribute, they put together a draft to win in 2021 that can also help for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Green Bay Packers made a draft pick on Thursday night, but nothing else seemed to matter after reports hit Aaron Rodgers told people with the organization he didn't want to come back over differences stemming from Jordan Love's selection and his contract among other things. But Green Bay did also make a pick, Georgia cornerback Eric Stokes, one of the most athletic players in the entire draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We go pick-by-pick through the first round and try to figure who will go where, who should go there instead (in a lot of cases) and where the Packers could be headed based on the latest rumors and buzz around the draft. Hint: Fans and QB1 will likely be happy about the pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We don't live in an ideal world, but what would one look like? At least when it comes to the Green Bay Packers draft, it probably features quality players at CB, WR, OT, and DL. So how do they get there? Where are the best spots for those positions and who fits them best for Brian Gutekunst and Co.? We dig in on today's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fox6 sports reporter Lily Zhao joins the show to talk about Brian Gutekunst's latest comments about Aaron Rodgers' status, the current state of the roster, and places to target in the draft including a Lily favorite Kadarius Toney. Plus, she gives her latest Milwaukee food recs after moving from Green Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a draft deep at key positions for the Packers, Brian Gutekunst won't lack for options this weekend in the 2021 NFL draft. He could go big up, go big down, or somewhere in between. We examine his options, who they could target and what it would cost. Plus, we use the Packers types Hot List to do a Mock Draft Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locked on NFL Draft's Ben Solak joins the show to talk about where Jordan Love would be in this draft class, where the Packers could find value at receiver and what types they could find. Plus, we open the show spoiling the Packers pick in our Ultimate Mock Draft 2021 which you can subscribe to on the Audacy app or wherever you get podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BetOnline.AG came out with some player props for top players in the 2021 NFL draft. Can we use those odds to figure out the likely group of guys who will be available for the Packers? Plus, we dig into the draft hot list for the Packers and why this class breaks down so well for Green Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every year, Arif Hasan puts together more than 50 big boards to make a consensus board. We use that board, plus Green Bay's athletic profile to try and figure out just how many players the Packers would actually draft given the opportunity, where the draft is lean, and we do a mock draft that would make plenty of Cheeseheads happy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The BetOnline.AG futures came out and we discuss the Packers' projected win total, why it doesn't make sense and what other NFC contenders' odds are. Plus, we dig into the defensive line position, where Green Bay could find value and which players they could target. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A sneak peek at the first episode of the Locked On Podcast Network and Audacy collaboration: The Ultimate Mock Draft 2021. Over 75 experts and insiders break down the local Locked On NFL hosts selections through this first round NFL Draft simulation. Even if your favorite team doesn’t have a first round pick, they’re covered here as well with insight from college hosts, draft experts, and NFL Insiders like Ross Tucker, Brian Baldinger, and Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin.In this bonus episode, hear the first two selections of the draft as Tony Wiggins of Locked On Jaguars and John Butchko of Locked On Jets make their selections to kick off the Ultimate Mock Draft 2021. Want to whether to not the 49ers take Mac Jones or Justin Fields? If Atlanta stays to pick or trades out of 4? If the Bengals choose a pass blocker or a pass catcher? Follow the Ultimate Mock Draft feed on Audacy or wherever you get your podcasts.Presented by the Locked On Podcast Network and Audacy, your audio home for all the sports,

The Packers could use a versatile weapon, but do they need to spend a lot of draft capital to get it? How would it affect the rest of their draft? We examine the pros and cons and figure out what those drafts might look like with our Mock Draft Monday. Plus, some news about offseason workouts and whether Packers players have to attend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices