Locked On Packers

There is no 'Randall Cobb type' on the Packers roster and that will be OK for Matt LaFleur's offense. The next Green Bay slot receiver will be asked to do different kinds of things. What are they and who in the draft could fill that role? We dig into the possibilities and discuss whether that could actually be a tight end instead of a receiver.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Rodgers said this week he doesn't think there should be an adjustment period with Matt LaFleur's offense despite changes. We break down why that might be the case, what it means for Rodgers, and the young players on this offense. Then, we dive into potential trade scenarios and why this year could be a time to move around in the draft.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Rodgers announced Tuesday his knee injury was much more serious than originally reported. What does that say about his season and how should it affect the way we view recent reporting about his relationship to Mike McCarthy? We break it all down, plus Cole Madison returns to the team. Where does that leave the team's offensive line moving forward?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Rodgers came back hard against the reports from Bleacher Report detailing apparent tensions between the quarterback and Mike McCarthy. He called out the writer, the sources in the piece, and insisted he had a great relationship with McCarthy. We broke down the sides, why sides might be the wrong of looking at it and what it means moving forward.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bleacher Report's Tyler Dunne joins the show to discuss his headline-grabbing feature on the fracture between ex-Packers head coach Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers. He points to the moment he believes Rodgers lost faith fully in his coach, why he thinks Greg Jennings and Jermichael Finely can't be ignored and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his first interview since being fired, Mike McCarthy talked with reverence about being the coach of the Packers, how he was disappointed in the ending in Green Bay, what it was like to coach Aaron Rodgers and more. He also showed the precise lack of awareness to the stagnation and complacency in the organization that ultimately got him fired.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After focusing so much free agent assets toward the defense, the Packers could go heavy offense early in the draft, even if fans and mock drafts haven't reflected that. We break down the case and offer some potential players to target early to maximize improvement for 2019 and beyond.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duke Johnson didn't report to Browns camp and is reportedly seeking a trade. We discuss why he's a player Brian Gutekunst should be targeting and how he could fit in the for the Packers. Plus, we dig into the new replay rules, why adding pass interference was a mistake, and what the goal of replay should realistically be.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jachai Polite went from popular target for the Packers with the 12th pick, but poor interviews at the combines, ugly testing numbers, and a hamstring injury could push him out of the top 100. His fall could have had a significant impact in how Green Bay viewed its offseason priorities. What does it mean for Polite now and could he still be an option for the Pack?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After one season with the Raiders, Packers great Jordy Nelson is calling it a career. We look back at what made him special and why it's fitting he's retiring at this moment. Then, Jordan Reid, host of The Draft Board comes on to talk about his favorite players in the draft, best fits for the Packers and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After filling key needs in free agency, the Packers altered the trajectory of their draft. I make the case for why taking a tight end makes more sense now than it did a few weeks ago, plus we take your draft questions about draft trades and more on today's show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL officially announced Packers-Bears will be a Week 1 rematch from last season, opening the 2019 season to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the league. We discuss why playing this game on the road could actually be a good thing in the scope of the season. Later, we discuss Brian Gutekunst's comments on Tramon Williams and what it might tell us about their plans at safety moving forward.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bears are happy to have Haha Clinton-Dix at his price. The Packers are happy to have Adrian Amos at his. Does this mean one of them is wrong? We look at why each team made a reasonable decision and then look at who the Packers are likely to be targeting in the NFL draft to pair with Amos.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Randall Cobb signs with the Cowboys as Clay Matthews returns to LA with the Rams. Should the Packers have tried harder to bring them back? Plus, we look at why the focus for the 2019 draft class shouldn't actually be on 2019, with long-terms needs pressing Green Bay.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After ominous reports, the Packers cap situation appears to be steady. Will they end up using the limited resources they have left and if they do where could they be looking? Could the departures of Jake Ryan and Kentrell Brice have an impact on those plans? We break it all down on today's show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Bullock from The Athletic DC checks in to discuss how Preston Smith can reach his ceiling, what's held him back to this point in his career, and how he can help the Packers after signing that four-year $52 million deal. We also discuss Bashaud Breeland's departure to Kansas City and where that leaves Green Bay's secondary.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers stole Adrian Amos was the rival Bears and fans will have you believe Chicago didn't want to keep him. The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain joins the show to explain why Amos ended up moving on from the Bears, what he brings to Mike Pettine's defense, and what ultimately prevented Ryan Pace for shelling out for his starting safety.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Perry won't be back with the Packers after being cut, and the Packers decided to eat the whole cap hit this offseason. We explain why that was the smart move despite options to spread it out. Plus, Green Bay re-signed Marcedes Lewis, tendered Geronimo Allison, and will allow Kentrell Brice to walk. Could Eric Berry be a replacement?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Gutekunst throws down the free-agent gauntlet, paying big for Za'Darius Smith, Preston Smith, Adrian Amos, and Billy Turner. In doing so, he aggressively attacked all three major areas of need for Green Bay and though the money looks daunting, there are ways the Packers can structure it so it's not punitive. We break it all down!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Landon Collins and Tyrann Mathieu agreed to enormous contracts, along with LeMarcus Joyner and Anthony Barr as the first day of the legal tampering period in free agency produced historic contract totals. Where do the Packers stand and should they have more aggressively pursued some of the players now off the market?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices