Locked On Packers

Optimism abounds for the 2019 Packers season after a busy free agency season and an aggressive draft. What would have to happen for things to go off the rails? We look at that question, plus dig into reports of potential problems in the Green Bay front office structure after a story suggests cracks could form in unique system.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are left with far more questions than answers after Ted Thompson announced an autonomic disorder ultimately led him and Mark Murphy to replace him as GM. This caused many to reasonably wonder if his health affected his work, if the Packers should have acted sooner and what, if anything changed. Unfortunately, others have taken this as an opportunity to make jokes and take a victory lap.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who should the Packers taken over Rashan Gary? Could Big Bob Tonyan keep Jace Sternberger off the field? And are we overlooking established options at safety with Darnell Savage slated to start? We answer these listener questions and more on today's show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who are the sleepers to make this team? Should we even worry about it at this point? Plus, we wonder if any of the draft picks will push established players off the roster. We talk all this and more on today's show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's OK to see shades of gray in Ted Thompson's tenure as Packers GM. You don't have to love him or hate him, but don't take this run for granted. His impact on Green Bay, positive and negative, continues beyond his run as front office head. We also discuss Rashan Gary's shoulder injury (or maybe lack thereof) and why the team should be willing to shut him down now if he needs surgery.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Thorn, contributor at The Athletic, the Scouting Academy and more joins the show to break down new Packers offensive linemen Elgton Jenkins. Green Bay tabbed him with the 44th pick in the 2019 NFL draft and he has a chance to play right away for Matt LaFleur's team. What are his strengths? Where is his best fit? Brandon helps us break it all down.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a busy offseason, the Packers are setting their sights on getting back to another Super Bowl. Can they do it? We check in on where they stand in the NFC and the entire league to determine just how far they can realistically push for a world title.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Gutekunst signed a major haul in free agency, then added a number of key pieces in the draft. So, where do the Packers stand now? We look at both sides of the ball to see how things will shake out and take a peak into the future of this team as we move forward.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We wrap up the 2019 NFL draft for the Packers, discuss their full haul, how they did what they set out to do in an unexpected way. Then, we answer your questions about this draft class, why they avoided finding a receiver and where they go from here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After going back-to-back defense, Brian Gutekunst doubled up on offense in the trenches on Day 2 with C/G Elgton Jenkins and TE Jace Sternberger. While Sternberger may have to wait to make an impact in this offense, Jenkins has a chance to compete to play right away coming from Mississippi State as one of, if not the best interior pass protectors in this draft. And even though Sternberger didn't test off the charts, he's a perfect fit with Aaron Rodgers and Matt LaFleur.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Gutekunst wants to hit home runs. He tabbed Rashan Gary at 12, a high-upside play with all-time athleticism but not much production. Was the reach worth the risk? We discuss. Plus, the Packers trade up for safety Darnell Savage Jr. who profiles as the ideal fit next to Adrian Amos. We break it all down on today's show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We dig into the latest reporting around what's going on in the top-11 with quarterbacks, offensive linemen and more. How does it affect what the Packers could be thinking at 12? Then we discuss the repercussions of the Frank Clark trade and who Green Bay could be looking at with the 75th pick, including a trade option.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three picks in the top 50 give Brian Gutekunst a trio of chances to find impact players. The value in this draft class at 44 comes at wide receiver and safety, two spots where Green Bay could be looking to improve. How do they value these players at need positions? Who could be a wild card pick? We dig in on today's show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 30th pick may be a luxury afforded to the team by a shrewd move last offseason, but it could help the Packers fill a major need at a crucial position. Who are the players they should be targeting and how does what they do at 12 affect the plan at 30? We dive into everything related to Green Bay's second of two first rounders.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the 12th pick in the 2019 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers select ... one of these players. We break down Green Bay's likely options, what Brian Gutekunst and the front office will be looking for in a prospect and the players they should be targeting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America's guest Jason Hirschhorn joins the show to preview a monumental draft for the Green Bay Packers. We break down positional need, value in this draft class, the bizarre interest in a quarterback and possibility of trading for Josh Rosen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A week away from the 2019 NFL draft, X's & O's guru Ben Fennell drops by to talk about his favorite prospects in this draft class, who could come in and help the Packers win, and the way this class could shape Green Bay's draft strategy. We also take a look at the schedule released Wednesday to see what the Packers have in store this season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN reported the Packers aren't interested in adding a top receiver in the draft, a notion supported by the players Brian Gutekunst and Green Bay has taken a keen interest in through the pre-draft process. We break down the logic there and why Matt LaFleur's offense could make it easier to justify.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Between the combine and pre-draft visits, the Packers clearly have their eyes on top offensive tackles in the draft. Is this a play at Bryan Bulaga's successor or are they looking for future guards with Billy Turner on the roster? Plus, Green Bay reportedly will invest time studying quarterbacks. What does this mean for the future of the team? We dig in on today's show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Green Bay filled their pressing needs in free agency, so where do they stand heading into the draft? We look at the premium positions and where the Packers stand with their depth chart. We examine players at key positions who could fit what Brian Gutekunst and Co. are looking for as they try to re-stock this roster through the draft.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices