Locked On Packers

We dig into how the Packers can find the ideal bridge between the Mike McCarthy offense and Matt LaFleur's based on what this roster does well. We also dig into new DB coach Jerry Gray and his role in Josh Jackson's growth, plus a looming Lane Taylor vs. Billy Turner battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an eye-opening discussion, Ross Jackson (Locked On Saints) Aaron Freeman (Falcons) Tony Wiggins (Locked On Jaguars) John Hickman (Locked On Texans) Chris Carter (Locked On Steelers) Keith Pompey (Locked On 76ers) Coty Davis (Locked On Texans) and Your Boy Q (Locked On Raiders) come together for a special Locked On Podcast Network Black Lives Matter Roundtable. These eight Locked On hosts share their first-hand experiences as black men in America. When was the first time they clocked racism in their lives? What are the pet peeves they experience as a black man? In the wake of George Floyd's killing, does this movement feel different than those of the past? What needs to happen for this moment in time to have a lasting impact on society and to result in real gains for social justice? And, will these experiences change the next generation?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers didn't add a receiver this offseason, so now what do they do? We break down the philosophy at the position as well as the actual players who could occupy those roles. Plus, we discuss why the NFL's policy around health safety amid coronavirus face the same problems injury reporting has had in the league for years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dalvin Cook will no longer participate in the offseason process until he has a new contract according to reports from ESPN and the Vikings star RB apparently wants a top-of-market deal. A holdout could impact the Packers Week 1 tilt with their NFC North rival, as well as affect their negotiations with Aaron Jones. We break it all down on today's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Not only did the Packers post a video featuring player messages about racial injustice, but the team's leadership from management to the coaching staff supported them and their fight. Plenty of fans don't want sports mixed with politics or social issues, but the franchise made it clear: they think this is too important to stick to sports. Plus, we talk about Matt LaFleur's idea to potentially have a rookie camp before training camp and how it could help the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Za'Darius Smith said he wasn't quite ready to play for the NFC Championship Game. He, along with other defensive stars had never had to lead a time quite like they did in 2019. Could that experience, plus finding ways to get more snaps from backups, help the team avoid another postseason let down? Plus, Locked on Saints host Ross Jackson joins the show to talk about the Drew Brees comments that sparked anger around the NFL, including from prominent Packers players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL will allow teams to begin to re-open facilities after weeks of shutdown amid the coronavirus pandemic, but will not allow joint practices, which means the Browns and Packers won't square off in competitive reps each team could use with a modified offseason. Why that matters, and how the Green Bay defense could overcome this hurdle to start strong amid uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Freeman from Bleacher Report suggests Jordan Love will be on the field in a "significant" way in 2020, even if it's not replacing Aaron Rodgers, with the implication being a Taysom Hill-like role? Does that make sense? Is it likely? We dig in, plus discuss how the Packers are moving further away from their Mike McCarthy identity and what it means for the offense moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amid roiling unrest around the country players like Davante Adams are speaking out on racial injustice. It's worth remembering the Packers attempted their own peaceful protect against police brutality three years ago and failed to gain significant fan support for it. Plus, Green Bay re-worked Lane Taylor's contract. Where does that leave the OL positions for 2020 and could this open up the chance to sign another veteran? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We open up the mailbag to dig into your pressing Packers "what-if" questions including how history would be different if Brett Favre stayed the quarterback once he wanted to come back, if Mike McCarthy never wins that first Super Bowl and so much more. Plus, we discuss Matt LaFleur insisting he doesn't want to run the ball more, but rather attack downfield more often. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He may be a fifth-round pick, but Minnesota LB Kamal Martin shares plenty of similarities with current Packers inside linebacker Christian Kirksey and an almost identical physical frame to the object of many Cheeseheads' desires, Corey Littleton. Rotoworld's Thor Nystrom joins the show to break down the newest Packers inside 'backer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could Aaron Rodgers be hearing ominous piano music sooner rather than later? Packer Report's Andy Herman joins the show to discuss why it might make sense to move on a year from now from Rodgers in favor of Jordan Love. We dig into that potential scenario. Plus, we discuss ESPN's preseasons rankings of the Packers. Spoiler: they don't love Green Bay in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if the Packers had moved on from Dom Capers sooner? Who were the options? How could it have changed the trajectory of the Packers over the last few seasons? America's guest Jason Hirschhorn joins the show to dig into this question, plus wonder aloud who might be the coach in Green Bay had Aaron Rodgers never authored the "Run The Table" stretch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Packers fan Nick Viall returns for Par II of our conversation where we dig into his perception of the Aaron Rodgers critics, the ideal end to Rodgers career, what it's like being a former athlete on The Bachelor in a competitive environment, and much more. Plus, we discuss a hidden advantage for Green Bay in a shortened offseason program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You may know him from The Bachelor, but Nick Viall was a Packers fan long before he was on the ABC franchise. He talks about becoming a fan, missing out on the first vintage Brett Favre moment, and his feelings on Jordan Love as the next QB in Green Bay. Plus, we talk about changes to the Rooney Rule in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When it comes to surprising picks in the 2020 draft for the Packers, Josiah Deguara hardly rates next to Jordan Love and A.J. Dillon but Green Bay's selection of the Cincy tight end drew scoffs and derision for drafting a fullback. According to the team, that's not what Deguara will be. To understand how where he can play, USA Today's Mark Schofield walks us through his evaluation of the former Bearcat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jordan Love wasn't the only shock of the draft for the Packers. In the second round, Brian Gutekunst tabbed BC standout A.J. Dillon as a hammer running back to add to Matt LaFleur's stable. Football Gameplan's own Emory Hunt, a former collegiate running back, joins the show to break down Dillon's fit in the offense. Plus, we discuss Aaron Rodgers' first comments about Love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A recent report suggested the NFL wouldn't change the rules for the supplemental draft to allow hardships for school cancellations related to COVID19, but teams were already working ahead in case top players tried to declare. What if a stud like Alabama's Devonta Smith decided to make a push? Plus, we finish up our NFC South Crossover series with Locked on Panthers and a team going in a brand new direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Players like Taylor Gabriela and Damon Harrison could still help the Green Bay Packers and a recent ESPN round table suggests their perfect fit would be in Green Bay. So why haven't they been signed by the Packers or anyone else? Plus, our Crossover series continues with Locked on Bucs and arguably the most fascinating offseason in the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More reports embroil Tom Brady in controversy that would lead a week's worth of programming if it had been about Aaron Rodgers. Why the perception of Brady vs. Rodgers has never made sense. Plus, Aaron Freeman from Locked on Falcons joins the show as part of our NFC South Crossover series to discuss an Atlanta squad in search of an identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices