Locked On Packers

With free agency set to kick off next week (at least for now) The Athletic's Matt Schneidman joins the show to talk about why he believes Bryan Bulaga will be gone, potential replacements, and other top targets for the Packers in free agency. We also discuss the latest with COVID-19 in the NFL with the Packers closing public facing businesses and protecting staff by halting travel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Yahoo Sports report suggested Bryan Bulaga will get $12 million per year on the open market, likely pricing him out of Green Bay. What does that mean for the Packers? We discuss, plus break down The Athletic's projected Packers signings including one particularly unique name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The linebacker Brian Gutekunst tabs to replace Blake Martinez may not be one of the big three being discussed as teams release veteran players to save money. Could one of them be interesting to Green Bay, and does their presence help the Packers in negotiations? Plus, if free agency goes just right, could moving up on Day 2 to grab two premium players be worth it? We break it all down on today's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As part of Locked on Podcast Network mock draft, the Packers got up to the podium at 30 without a number of popular options. So where will Brian Gutekunst turn? We discuss possible options and how they'll weigh them. Plus, what's the NFL's plan for the coronavirus and why have they not shared it? Some fun and some serious on our Tuesday show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A mock draft sent Packers fans into a frenzy last week when a Draft Network writing suggested the Packers trade up for Clemson star Isaiah Simmons for a haul of picks. We discuss why this would be a recklessly risky trade idea, one without a modern equivalent. We also break down options for Lane Taylor and wonder if popular mock draft target Denzel Mims may not even make it to 30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an interview Friday, Aaron Rodgers lit into the poorly negotiated collective bargaining agreement that gave away money for the players to get meager gives from the owners. Plus, Jimmy Graham reportedly will be released. What does that mean for the Packers, where can they go for answers? We answers those questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryan Bulaga says he wants to be back and the Packers could be waiting on a new CBA to see what can get done. We dig into questions about a Bulaga extension, look at potential draft options and scour the free agent market for possibilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He grew up a short drive from Lambeau Field and now has a chance to be an NFL quarterback. James Morgan, who played at Bowling Green before transferring to FIU has become a hot name on Day 3 for teams looking for QBs. He discusses his journey through college, finding a home in FIU and the pre-draft process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Schneidman raised some eyebrows in The Athletic when he suggested, based on the latest scuttlebutt from Indianapolis, Bryan Bulaga would be headed for free agency. We discuss why the Packers may think that's the prudent decision, plus discuss the value of joint practices with the announcement the Browns will be headed to Green Bay this summer for one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Multiple reports over the weekend suggest the Packers will likely move on from Blake Martinez in free agency because of his price tag, but could still be looking at high-priced options like the Browns' Joe Schobert or the Rams' Corey Littleton. We dig into all the latest. Is it a smokescreen? What is really going on? Plus, we do a draft debrief after a busy weekend at the NFL combine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN reported the Packers will target Falcons free agent tight end Austin Hooper this spring. What does that mean for the rest of their offseason plans? We break it down, plus we look at where the Packers stand with a receiver draft class that has finished combine testing, your questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Rodgers reportedly fought hard to get more concessions in exchange for more games demanded by ownership in talks over a new CBA. That agreement will go to the full player membership after Rodgers failed to convince the 32 player reps to hold out for more. Plus, could the Packers be eyeing a playmaking running back in draft? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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It's not that interior defensive linemen don't matter ... it's just that they don't matter very much. Either does run defense. So, it doesn't make sense for the Packers to invest significant resources in the line. It doesn't matter much anyway, as we dig into potential options in free agency and the draft, we see there aren't many players worth coveting at a price that makes sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers extended veteran kicker Mason Crosby last week in their first signing of the offseason. Now, all eyes turn to No. 75. What Green Bay decides to do with Bryan Bulaga sets the table for everything they do this spring. We also preview the combine and take a stand on receiver prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFLPA looks unlikely to make a deal on a new college bargaining agreement, which could have repercussions for the Packers free agent flexibility. Plus, we discuss the possibility of Damon 'Snacks' Harrison in Green Bay, linebacker options and trade-down scenarios as we answer your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plenty of Packers fans believe Green Bay needs an injection of talent at defensive linemen? But would that actually move the needle? Plus, we break down Zack Baun as a possible fit with Mike Pettine plus the implications of a new CBA on this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the deepest receiver class in years, where does it make sense for the Packers to target an upgrade? The Draft Network's Jonah Tuls joins the show to offer his opinion, plus we discuss the linebacker group, how Zach Baun could fit with the Packers a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers don't have a player they seem comfortable with starting at inside linebacker for 2020. Where do they find that guy with such limited options in free agency and the draft? And how will they value it relative to other need positions like offensive tackle or receiver? We dig in on today's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fans desperately want a playmaker for Aaron Rodgers and a centerpiece on defense, but could it make sense to go a different direction early? Why the unpopular pick could be the right one for Green Bay as part of Mock Draft Monday breaking down possible options for the Packers in the NFL draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices