Locked On Packers

The athletic Ty Summers has Packers fans giddy over the thought of upgrading the speed and playmaking at linebacker. Drew Davison from the Star-Telegram joins the show to break down Green Bay's seventh-round pick, why he fell, and why it's going to be extremely hard for Brian Gutekunst to keep him off this roster.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last year, Kevin King ironed out his game by sharpening it against the iron of Davante Adams. With King sidelined, that role goes to Jaire Alexander, while opening up opportunities for other young players. We also break down how the running backs could be a much bigger facet of the passing game under Matt LaFleur and how that affects players around them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Jones showed up to minicamp, but didn't practice. Is the health concern legit or is this posturing to secure a trade? We look at the evidence and explain why it's not as obvious as you might think. Plus, Marquez Valdes-Scantling looks to be in the catbird seat to start on the outside opposite Davante Adams. What this means for his development and this offense is it ends up happening Week 1.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers offense will look incredibly different in 2019 than it's been under Mike McCarthy. We discuss the excitement over the newness and try to figure out what we can expect this season. One of the major changes will be fixing the struggles Green Bay has had off play-action, once a bread-and-butter part of Aaron Rodgers' arsenal.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He might end up being the Packers preseason hero, a player who pushes for more playing time by showing out in August. Notre Dame running back Dexter Williams has struggled down the straight and narrow path, but his story will stun you if you haven't heard it. He's dynamic and explosive, but can he keep his head on straight? The Athletic's Pete Sampson joins the show to break down Green Bay's sixth-round pick.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers made it official they'll be playing the Raiders in Winnipeg in the preseason. Why this matters and how Green Bay is attempting to grow their reach among fans. Then, we turn our attention to training camp and what questions we should be trying to answer as the team moves toward the preseason.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OTA's made it clear: Oren Burks will get the chance to make an impact for this defense in 2019. We break down why Mike Pettine may have more confidence in his second-year LB and how the situation puts Burks in a better position to succeed. We also discuss Matt LaFleur coaching Jimmy Graham on the mental side of the game, Jordy Nelson's potential one-day retirement as a Packer and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even without either of their fourth round picks, the Packers may have stumbled upon a rotation-level defensive linemen with Texas A&M's versatile Kinglsey Keke. TexAgs.com's Billy Liucci returns to talk about the journey of the TAMU interior defender and explains how he could help Green Bay at a position where they're low-key deficient.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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SB Nation's Jason Hirschhorn joins the show to share some plays we believe could be on the fringe of making the Packers roster, but if could be sleepers to contribute in 2019. From run-stuffing defensive linemen, to nickel safeties, backup linebackers and more, we look at the Green Bay roster's edges to find names you might not be thinking of as we move through OTA's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From play design to practice strategies, new coach Matt LaFleur has already shown a willingness to break from what the Packers did under Mike McCarthy and it appears to be paying early dividends. We also look at the offensive line picture and tackle some clearly wrong quotes about the Packers from other front office execs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, we pay homage to Bart Starr, who passed away last week at the age of 85. His legacy as a player and a person will endure through his charitable works, and the impact he had on the game. Every time the NFL gives the Bart Starr Award, we'll remember the example he set. Here's hoping we can live up to that example a little more often.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers added a potential future starter with their third-round pick, Jace Sternberger out of Texas A&M. Billy Liucci from TexAgs.com joins the show to talk about Sternberger's evolution as a player, his worth ethic, upside and why Sternberger's best football is ahead of him.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Jones hasn't taken part in OTA's because he wants to be traded, a desire he's made public through an ESPN story. How did things break down, what happens now and how does it affect the team this year? Plus we talk about two rookies getting a lot of attention so far: Darnell Savage and Rashan Gary. We try to parse what matters and what doesn't matter when it comes to these storylines in May.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan DC Don Brown joins the show to break down the Packers polarizing selection of former top prospect Rashan Gary with the 12th overall pick. Brown explains why the concerns over Gary's pass rush skills are overblown, makes the case for him moving forward, and explains Gary's story at Michigan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Buccaneers released Gerald McCoy on Monday, and with some questions about depth at defensive line, the Packers could be interested. Brian Gutekunst has shown a willingness to improve this team in every way he can. Could McCoy or Ndamukong Suh be in play? Plus we answer your questions about the backup QB battle, Green Bay contending for a Super Bowl and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plenty of eye brows raised when the Packers gave Za'Darius Smith a four-year contract worth $66 million. Why did Green Bay target the 26-year-old part-time pass rusher from the Ravens? The Athletic Baltimore's Jeff Zrebiec joins the show to talk about Smith's growth, his game, his potential impact on the Packers, and why he didn't wind up back in Baltimore.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Gutekunst's first draft class showed some promise and some problems as rookies in Year 1. Jaire Alexander looks like a future star, but no one else has separated himself as consistent, impactful players yet. If that changes at a few key positions, the Packers could solidify key holes and take a crucial step forward as a roster.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why are so many NFL commentators insisting the Packers should have drafted a receiver? You asked, and we answered. Plus, could Jake Kumerow find a home in this offense? How does Green Bay grade its own draft, and should this team consider a defensive scheme change? We dig in on today's show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers traded up in the first round to take the first defensive back off the board in the 2019 NFL draft: Maryland's standout safety Darnell Savage. Jeff Ermann from Inside MD Sports, part of the 247 network, joins the show to discuss Savage's journey for the Terrapins and where he can help the Packers defense.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices