Locked On Packers

Under Mike McCarthy, training camp was about filling out the last few roster sports and getting Rodgers back into the swing of things. With Matt LaFleur and a swath of new coaches, this training camp will return to its roots: as a place for teaching, coaching, and learning. How well that goes could decide the outcome of the regular season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We open up the mailbag including a message with a masters paper on how the Packers survived (thanks to the fans). We also discuss Aaron Rodgers' role in flattening the learning curve in a new offense, Kyler Fackrell's expectations in 2019 and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have we forgotten about Josh Jackson in this secondary amid Jaire Alexander hype? We dig into the potential role for the talented Year 2 cornerback. Plus, we dig into whether or not there's evidence to suggest Matt LaFleur will incorporate Aaron Jones more into the offense than in years past.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Packers receiver Jawill Davis has had some good mentors: first, Odell Beckham Jr. as a rookie and now Davante Adams has a chance to show him the ropes. Davis talks about what it's like to learn from those guys, his amazement at Aaron Rodgers' ability, the struggles of trying to make an NFL team and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL proposed a ridiculous 18-game season in which players could only play 16. Packers president Mark Murphy shot down the proposal as being bad for the fans, but made an about face in his insistence not to expand the number of games. We explain why he's changed his tune and how this could all actually work.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers didn't get a chance to select Washington State safety Jalen Thompson in the supplemental draft, but do they need to do anything at all at the position? We break it down. Then, we discuss if there are any positions in college football which, like in basketball, translate better to the NFL game than in the NCAA?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cincinnati Bengals DE Carl Lawson said Aaron Rodgers is easy to sack. We break down why that is and how Matt LaFleur could help mitigate the issues that lead to him holding the ball. Plus we discuss Green Bay's interest in Washington State S Jalen Thompson ahead of the supplemental draft.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Packers safety Natrell Jamerson, a former Wisconsin star, joins the show to talk about his brief time in the league, how he feels about Jim Leonard as a coach, and the players standing out to him so far this season. We also discuss why Davante Adams isn't getting more love from national media/fans despite top CBs praising him.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Rodgers is once again a top MVP candidate based on Las Vegas odds. If he's an MVP candidate in 2019, Matt LaFleur and Brian Gutekunst should also be leading potential award-winners. We break down why and what those seasons might look like to get them in position.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the spirit of July 4th, we look at the foundational players on the Packers for the 2019 season. Who provides the bedrock of the scheme and the roster for this team this season? We dig into the answers on offense and on defense. While you celebrate America, celebrate America's team with the players who will set the tone for Green Bay this season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We open up the Locked on Packers Fan Hotline to take your questions including a discussion about the biggest holes on the roster, injury what-ifs, front seven depth and a lot more including Brian Gutekunst's makeshift 2015 draft class.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Lions All-Pro Ndamukong Suh joins the show to discuss what it was like facing Aaron Rodgers in the NFC North every season, his battles with Josh Sitton and T.J. Lang, and a lot more. Plus, we decide if signing Rodgers to that historic deal locks the Packers into a core team the same way the Bucks have in free agency.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The buzz for Marquez Valdes-Scantling built over the offseason into a fever pitch as we head toward training camp. How did we get here and could he truly be the '11 Jordy Nelson for this offense? Plus we look at other players who may slot into familiar roles with the Packers passing game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now that the Packers have used the first-round pick they got for trading down in the 2018 draft, we can more fully analyze the decision to trade that pick to the Saints. We don't yet know what Darnell Savage Jr. brings to the table, but he is now the player, along with Jaire Alexander, that makes up the trade off Green Bay got for not drafting Derwin James.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Detroit Lions CB Darius Slay joins the show to talk about what it's been like to play in the NFC North with so many talented receiver, the value of pass rush vs. coverage and a lot more. Plus, the injury to Bengals OT Jonah Williams gives us an opportunity to look back at how the 2019 draft will be viewed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We open up the mailbag on today's show to discuss the most intriguing new assistant coach, Brett Favre's ability to play at 49, the potential for adding an opponent to the Family Night scrimmage, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ex-front office exec Mike Lombardi said last week he's dubious of the Packers offense because Aaron Rodgers doesn't like turning his back to the defense, something he'll be asked to do more in Matt LaFleur's play action scheme. Does it matter? We take a look at the latest in As The Packers Offense Turns.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Noted wing connoisseur and sportswriter from NBC Sports Bay Area, Jessica Kleinschmidt joins the show to talk about her favorite sports foods. What's the go-to at a tailgate? Is there a difference between the best food for baseball vs. football? What about basketball? Bar food vs. stadium food? We break it all down on today's show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The receiver battle is shaping up to be the most exciting battle of training camp and the preseason with Trevor Davis, Jake Kumerow and J'Mon Moore battling for what could be as little as one receiver spot. We break that down, plus answer more of your questions in our mailbag show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the latest NFL.com piece on the Rodgers-LaFleur audible disconnect another bombshell or a nothing burger? We break down the potential problem, why it matters, and if we should believe there's actual cause for concern. Plus we wonder if these are even the right questions to be asking in this situation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices