Locked On Packers

Without fans, we would assume there'd be no homefield advantage, but the betting markets, and some recent evidence around the world suggest that might not be the case. The Athletic's Ben Baldwin joins the show to discuss the data around a piece he wrote on the subject, explains how homefield advantage has waned in recent years and why he was surprised to find it persisted in places like the NBA bubble. Plus, of course, a little Aaron Rodgers talk . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers haven't had an "answer" at ILB for years and they've had multiple players at the position flash the last few years only to fizzle out after injuries. Could Minnesota rookie Kamal Martin be different? A healthy knee has him looking explosive in camp, plus we discuss the Rick Wagner's nagging injuries and the Vikings cancelling fans for Week 1 vs. the Packers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Rodgers confirmed suspicions the Packers would be playing a lot of two-tight end sets this season, but not so they can run the ball, because they finally have talent in that room. Plus, training camp has so far featured player growth at positions where Green Bay needed that to happen and Rodgers says a key from his 2010 season has helped unlock his game in training camp. We break it all down on today's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The forgotten man last season, Josh Jackson looks outstanding in camp focusing just on playing cornerback on the outside. Maybe he never should have been playing the slot or safety, but his development now could be crucial for the Packers. Plus, Aaron Rodgers' hot start to camp hasn't gotten much buzz, but the Packers will need him in 2020 to be a Super Bowl contender, so maybe we should be paying closer attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marquez Valdes-Scantling had a chance at a nearly 1,000-yard season before an ankle injury robbed him of his explosiveness and maybe his confidence. His Thursday practice reminder was a reminder of his ability to help this team and why he can be an impact player. We break that down, plus discuss guys like Za'Darius Smith and Davante Adams taking on mentoring duties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pack What She Said's Perri Goldstein joins the show to talk about her focus points for training camp, her desire to see Jordan Love play, and the perfect path to 2020 for the Packers. Plus Davante Adams' injury (albeit apparently minor) demonstrates how important depth will be particularly in a COVID season for the Packers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt LaFleur tried to get Tyler Ervin involved as soon as it became clear he was an impact returner from an anemic special teams. His spot in training camp this season as a versatile chess piece furthers that role from the end of 2019. Plus, why we have to credit this secondary and the injuries piling up around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Give Jordan Love time. After two practices, he's hit the checkpoints we've set for him, but don't stress about stuff like him playing behind Tim Boyle. We also break down the A.J. Dillon hype and why that's more than just his physique, plus why the 2020 Green Bay draft class is early an early training camp winner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers shelled out a major deal for DT Kenny Clark, but there's reason to believe they got an excellent deal. Plus, we talk about what we learned from the first day on the field in Green Bay, why it matters more than most "Day 1" practices for other teams, and a defense hints at some changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Kittle and Travis Kelce each got top-of-market tight end contracts on Thursday. The Packers may not be banking on elite tight end play, they building a roster hoping to parlay versatility and reliability. We break down how this group of young talents fit that model, plus a Seahawks player puts the whole league in jeopardy, and Everson Griffen alters the balance of power in the NFC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even when Aaron Rodgers has had a quality defense, his squad hasn't consistently come through for him and Green Bay in the playoffs. Can they change that trend this season? Plus, we break down why the safety position could be the deciding factor in this equation, particularly given the resources Brian Gutekunst added to that position during his tenure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jaire Alexander scoffed at a question about whether or not he believes he's an elite cornerback. Why he may be right and why his development could hold the key to this team. Plus, what the "Packers will regress" argument is missing beyond the obvious (and beyond what we've already talked about). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reports Monday puts the Big 10 season very much in doubt, calling into question whether college football could happen at all in 2020. Why colleges should try to figure this out and how it impacts the NFL if they don't. Plus, Davante Adams finally receives the praise he deserves as an elite receiver. Inside the latest reason his numbers say he's one of the best in thee league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So many people have assumed, based on the Packers offseason, Green Bay wants to be a run-first team. We explain why that narrative simply doesn't make sense and why the team's draft makes even more sense when you view it through this lens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After saying they'd have 10-12,000 fans at Lambeau Field, the Packers announced Thursday they'd not have fans for the first two weeks of the season, leaving open the possibility fans could be there later in the year. We discuss why the NFL is in good position to have to cancel the season, plus how the Green Bay defense can take a jump, keeping 3 QBs and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Rodgers has talked with surprising resignation about his path and the Packers not matching, but his play will likely be a major driver of that decision. If he's still great, Green Bay could deal Jordan Love as Peter King suggested last week. Plus, why Rodgers' play is the biggest reason the offense has fallen off, but the Packers may be misjudging the second reason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kate Magdziuk from Rotoworld and Ball Blast Football joins the show to talk fantasy, why Davante Adams is deserving of being the first receiver off the board, Green Bay's plentiful dynasty options and much more. Plus, Matt LaFleur hints that the Packers starting five offensive linemen might not be who everyone is predicting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most fans and media did't like what Green Bay did this offseason. Could a few small moves for veterans at key positions change your mind? We dig into that question, plus discuss a potential solution for the NFL season amid the pandemic by going to a World Cup model. All the drama of postseason play, but with less travel and more safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Gutkunst and Matt LaFleur spoke to reporters on Sunday as veterans arrived at training camp. They talked about the new challenges and adjustments in a global pandemic and how the Packers will make it work. Plus, LaFleur suggested Equanimeous St. Brown could be the Devin Funchess replacement, hinting at a role for EQ in Green Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even as Aaron Rodgers underlying numbers decline, some advanced metrics still like his game as the NFL still believes in him as The Athletic's QB tiers show. So what is the disconnect? The answer is simple: Only one has to try and stop him. Plus we talk about his interview on the Jordan Love draft decision and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices