Locked On Packers

The Cleveland Browns fired personnel head Sashi Brown, a story big enough on its own. But they turned around in less than a day the hiring of former Packers front office man John Dorsey. Plus, the Packers got some bad news on the injury report, particularly at corner with Davon House doubtful. But it's not great for the Browns either with key cogs of their defense also looking out for Sunday. How does it affect the matchups? We dig in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rookie CB Kevin King's season is over after being placed on IR. What does that mean for the Packers pass defense moving forwards? Plus, we deep dive into the Cleveland Browns roster. Despite an 0-12 record, the Browns defense has a surprising amount of talent and could give Brett Hundley and Co. problems. On the other side, the Cleveland offense is a complete mess. How do these two teams match up?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locked on Browns host Jeff Lloyd joins the show to talk about a young, but inconsistent Browns squad and why they haven't been able to get over the hump. Jeff talks about how this team needs to get better, where it has strengths and where it could stand to improve. Plus, a discussion about Brett Hundley's running ability and how that could be exploited moving forward.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Columnist Pete Dougherty joins the show to discuss Brett Hundley's develop, or lack thereof, the backup QB situation moving forward, his assessment of the rookie running backs, and much more. Plus a look at how Jake Ryan's injury could impact the tweaks Dom Capers made to the defense with Kevin King already out of the lineup and what he night do moving forward.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Green Bay rushed for nearly 200 yards including Aaron Jones' 20-yard game-winner in overtime to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-20. The victory, coupled with key defeats around the NFC, puts the Packers just a game out of the Wild Card with the winless Browns on deck. They also got good news with Aaron Rodgers returning to practice and a timeline set for his potential return. What does it mean for their playoff hopes and who should Green Bay fans be rooting against down the stretch?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Rodgers is slated to return to practice Saturday, giving him two weeks to prepare to make his return when he's eligible to come off IR. Green Bay put Ty Montgomery on IR Friday, ending his season. What does that mean for the Packers run game moving forward? Plus, critical injuries on both sides will play a major factor when the Buccaneers travel to Green Bay on Sunday. Who ultimately has the edge?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jameis Winston returns for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. How sharp will he be and is he the cure for an offense that struggled even before he went out with a shoulder injury? Defensively, the Bucs are a shadow of their former glory years, sitting as one of the worst defenses in football. How can the Packers attack? Plus, Green Bay gets reinforcements from the injury report and could Aaron Rodgers be doing even better in recovery than we thought?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get the inside scoop on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with insider Greg Auman from the Tampa Bay Times. He joins the show to talk about the underwhelming season, the return of Jameis Winston, and how the Buccaneers match up with the Green Bay Packers. Plus, a look at the potential return of Aaron Rodgers and why that could happen sooner than it appeared he could when he initially broke his collarbone.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The cornerbacks in Dom Capers' defense have struggled all season and the numbers tell an ugly tale. On offense, Brett Hundley has shown flashes, but he still hasn't found a connection with Jordy Nelson so far this season. Plus, with the Green Bay's playoff hopes hanging by a thread, we dissect the potential scenarios and who to root for down the stretch of the NFC postseason race.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brett Hundley did his best to save the Packers season on Sunday night in Pittsburgh, but even a three-touchdown performance wasn't enough to stem the tide against a Steelers offense rolling downhill. A 53-yard field goal as time expired gave Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers a 31-28 win in a valiant effort by an undermanned Green Bay team that came in a 14-point underdog. How did they do it? And what does it mean moving forward? Plus, what to make of Aaron Rodgers back on the field throwing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locked on Steelers host and FanRag Sports writer Jon Leyard hops in to do a crossover Locked on Packers podcast to break down Sunday night's primetime tilt. We go inside the struggles of Brett Hundley, the slow start from the Steelers and whether or not they've finally turned a corner. Plus, a recipe for a Packers upset and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Packers tight end Jermichael Finley joins the show to talk about why he doesn't buy the story spun by Martellus Bennett, his interactions with the Green Bay training staff, and his experience in the Packers locker room. Plus, we talk about potential solutions to Brett Hundley's issues on third-and-short this season. This episode is brought to you by Draft, a weekly snake draft fantasy league. Play a real money game for free by using the promo code "LONFL."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike McCarthy reiterated his support for Brett Hundley on Monday at his press conference. Why it's too early bury Hundley plus former NFL scout John Middlekauff joins the show to talk about Hundley's progress at UCLA, the Packers' lack of plan for him, and how Green Bay could put him in a position to succeed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brett Hundley threw three interceptions and the Packers lost two more fumbles in a sloppy 23-0 loss to the Baltimore Ravens despite a stellar showing from the Green Bay defense. Where does this offense go from here with Hundley and how much blame falls on him vs. Mike McCarthy? Plus, are bigger changes needed moving forward with this offense as Davante Adams emerges, but the rest of the skill position players shrink without Aaron Rodgers in the lineup.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ty Montgomery won't play Sunday as he recovers from an aggravation of his rib injury. That means Devante Mays, a rookie from Utah State, becomes the backup to fellow rookie Jamaal Williams from BYU. How does that affect Green Bay's offense moving forward? Plus, the Ravens will likely be without starting left tackle Ronnie Stanley, which would lead to major reshuffling of the offense line. How will these injuries affect the game plans for each team as we dissect what the Packers and Ravens need to do if they want to win at Lambeau on Sunday.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 4-5 Baltimore Ravens head to Lambeau Field coming off a bye week to take on the 5-4 Green Bay Packers, each team needing a win to stay in their conference playoff hunts. Where do the Packers have the advantage and where do the Ravens thrive? Plus, Aaron Rodgers was spotted at practice Wednesday getting in some rehab work. What does it mean for Green Bay moving forward?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Zrebiec from the Baltimore Sun joins the show to dig into what's been ailing Joe Flacco and the Ravens offense, the revolving door at running back, an improved secondary, and what could happen if this team continues to struggle. Plus what to make of the enigmatic Breshad Perriman who has yet to live up to his first-round draft status.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Acme Packing Company podcast host Alex Petakas joins the show to talk about Brett Hundley's performance against the Bears, where this Packers defense stands moving forward, and Green Bay's place in the NFC playoff race. Plus, Aaron Jones is out 3-6 weeks with an MCL injury. How will the Packers run game respond?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He didn't put up huge numbers, but Brett Hundley made big plays when the Packers needed him to in a 23-16 win at soggy Soldier Field. The victory stops a three-game losing streak and could give Hundley the confidence he needs moving forward. Is this a blueprint the team can follow? And did this defense really play well? Will it be enough for the #FireCapers crowd?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Packers Pro Bowl receiver Greg Jennings, now a Fox Sports analyst, joins the show to discuss how Mike McCarthy can jumpstart Brett Hundley's career, what Dom Capers has to do to fix this defense, and why his iconic Super Bowl play never should have happened. Plus, a brief discussion on the developing Martellus Bennett saga. (Update: This episode was recorded before the report Bennett had a torn rotator cuff)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices