Locked On Packers

We dig into a list of players in this draft who Matt LaFleur could pound the table for even if they're not traditional Packers "types." Plus, we discuss the Brandin Cooks trade, how it takes two Rams receivers off the market, and another possible trade for Green Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Packers tight end Jace Sternberger talks about watching Tiger King and Ozarks as a kid from Oklahoma, his circuitous journey to the NFL through multiple college transfers, and what life has been like adjusting to the NFL. Plus, he offers a little insight on what makes this Green Bay team special and hints at his future role with the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do the thing that makes your opponents the most afraid. What is that thing in the draft? The Ringer's Danny Kelly joins the show to discuss it, plus explains why Jordan Love at 30 wouldn't be too early for Green Bay. To open the show, we discuss how a lack of offseason work could impact how the Packers approach the draft and potential trades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roger Goodell announced Monday the NFL draft would happen despite team facilities staying closed. We discuss why that could create an advantage for the Packers compared to some other teams. Plus, Brandin Cooks trade rumors swirl once again surrounding Green Bay. Why it makes sense and why it would be an enormous risk given this atypical offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If 2014 is any guidepost, the Packers will snag multiple receivers in the 2020 NFL draft. This, in an of itself, can shape how Green Bay approaches its picks. Plus, why mock drafts can be misleading and our Mock Draft Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Multiple reports have the Packers doing plenty of due diligence on this QB draft class. What dose it mean and could Green Bay actually pull the trigger? We discuss, plus take your questions about CB draft possibilities, Year 2 leaps, Rashan Gary at DE and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Crocker made career playing cornerback, so how does he think the Packers secondary stacks up? He offers his assessment of Green Bay's DBs, where they could improve, and which players in the draft could be that guy. Plus, as someone who studied receivers, he also offers his assessment of this draft class and who could provide a boost for the Packers offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The only spot in the starting lineup without an obvious starter right now may surprise you: nickel cornerback. Tramon Williams isn't under contract and without pedigree at the hybrid safety position, an improvement in sub-package talent could be high on the Packers to-do list in the draft. We discuss why it matters and who the players could be coming out of college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ex-Packers LB Blake Martinez the New York media his role in Mike Pettine's defense didn't fit his skillset and the team doesn't value the position. If that's the case, what does that tell us about how they'll plan for the position moving forward? Plus, Emmanuel Sanders explains why he didn't sign with the Packers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who is likely to be there for the Packers at the end of the first round and how does it affect their potential strategy? We did simulations to assess the options and discuss it on today's show. Plus, the Packers likely focus on the draft for defensive line help and Geronimo Allison signs with the Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America's guest Jason Hirschhorn joins the show to compare lists of our top 5 Packers types in the 2020 NFL draft, from receivers, offensive tackles, linebackers and more. Plus, we open the show with a discussion about why it's unwise to take a defensive lineman in the first round despite run defense issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's supposed to be one of the deepest receiver classes in recent memory, but once we account for the Packers' preferred athletic profile, the numbers dwindle significantly. How will they handle it? We break it down, plus discuss the risky move the 49ers made this offseason and wonder if they're actually better off now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the same day Robby Anderson and Breshad Perriman signed big-money deals for 2020, the Packers signed ex-Panthers starter Devin Funchess to what is expected to be a bargain contract. Not only does this fit with Brian Gutekunst's theme this offseason, Funchess walks onto the team as at least the third-best receiver, if not second-best, and bolsters a group in need of some help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cancelled pro days and travel restrictions will keep the Packers from having the data they normally use to make vital decisions leading up to the NFL draft. Sure, this is small potatoes in the grand scheme of COVID-19, but the ripple effects will have implications for years to come. How will it change their draft strategy? Plus, how will the coronavirus affect the offseason schedule? We break it down on today's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Emmanuel Sanders signed with the Saints, despite an offer from Green Bay, fans worried the Packers might not be aggressive enough attacking the skill position. Why the draft is actually Brian Gutekunst's best path to adding talent to the passing game, plus Mock Draft Monday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Future Hall of Fame OT Joe Thomas joins the show to talk about his former teammate Christian Kirksey, what he brings to the Packers and why a change of scenery could be good for another former Badger OT Ricky Wagner. We also discuss Mike Pettine, David Bakhtiari's greatness and more. Plus, could a Clay Matthews reunion be possible? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another talented player heads out of the division, but to an NFC contender with Darius Slay headed to Philly. How does it affect the Packers? Plus, what's the plan now for Green Bay? And what's the market for receivers looking like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chicago Bears may just have made themselves the biggest threat to the Packers in the NFC North, swinging a trade for Nick Foles. Plus, Tom Brady is a Buccaneers, Teddy B is a Panther, and much more of the latest moves from free agency including some players the Packers have interest in, all on today's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Monday, the Packers signed Christian Kirksey and Rick Wagner. On Tuesday, the players they're replacing in Green Bay signed major deals to play elsewhere, and so did two potential other linebacker targets. We break it all down, plus the latest moves in the NFC North and Kenny Clark's contract situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It wasn't the big splash 2019, but Brian Gutekunst signed two veterans at under-market prices in what could pay big dividends on 2020. Christian Kirksey, when healthy, is an extremely reliable three-down linebacker and Rick Wagner looks to be the Day 1 starter at right tackle. Are the Packers better? Is Green Bay done? We break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices