Locked On Packers

Even though the Packers don't have a rookie QB salary, they do have a compressed timeframe that salary creates. The Rams and Bears used that window to build in free agency and create contending teams in the NFC. Green Bay has enough money to spend this offseason with quality players at need positions available. They should consider taking a similar approach to going all-in for the short-term in order to maximize Aaron Rodgers while he's still Aaron Rodgers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A loaded Tuesday show featuring one of the central questions of the Packers new regime: will Green Bay finally commit to better balance running the ball and can they get Aaron Rodgers to buy in? Plus, we look at the question of signing Anthony Barr, whether the Packers would accept him and if it could be worth the money. Finally, we take a brief look at the new QB coach for Green Bay who happens to be the former WR coach.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rams and Patriots are headed to the Super Bowl, two teams the Packers played tough on the road even during a trying 2018 season. So how does Green Bay close that gap down? The first step was trying to find a coach the front office believed could go toe-to-toe with guys like McVay, Payton, Reid and Belichick. Now they have to close down the talent gap as well.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We open the mailbag to kick off draft discussions for the 2019 offseason, including potential strategies with the New Orleans Saints pick, possible fits at receiver for Matt LaFleur's offense, plus a discussion on whether the Packers offseason is going well with coaching hires.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Lloyd from Locked on Browns joins the show to discuss Mike McCarthy's candidacy for the Cleveland job, how they ultimately landed on Freddie Kitchens and what he thinks of the Matt LaFleur hire from afar. Jeff also explains why he think the year off could ultimately be the best thing for McCarthy's coaching future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers didn't get a chance to hire some of their preferred offensive coordinator candidates, rebuffed by teams who wouldn't allow their coaches to interview. But 39-year-old Nathaniel Hackett was available, having by fired by the Jaguars during the season and causing some red flags for fans. On today's show we talk about his experience and why his time in Jacksonville is more a positive than negative.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The key for Matt LaFleur to be successful despite not having a big personality is simple: be successful. We'll explain on today's show while we also dig into who the team is looking for at offensive coordinator and why moving on from James Campen only ramps up pressure on LaFleur.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We learned some details about the Packers hiring process with Matt LaFleur including how uninspiring most of the candidates were and the extend of Aaron Rodgers' involvement. We break that down, then hear from Pro Football Weekly's Eric Edholm who gives his thoughts on his hire, the impact of Vic Fangio's departure from the Bears and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers coaching staff under Matt LaFleur has already started to take shape with Mike Pettine staying as defensive coordinator, while big names like Joe Philbin and Ron Zook appear headed for the door. SB Nation's Jason Hirschhorn joins the show to take a closer look at LaFleur, what circumstances led to this hire and why the biggest risk for the Packers was simply not taking one.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Murphy and Brian Gutekunst shocked the football world, moving quickly to settle on Titans offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur as the Packers next head coach. Michelle Bruton, who wrote for Packers Wire LaFleur was the ideal candidate for the job, joins the show to explain why this makes sense for Green Bay. The 39-year-old, who coached with Kyle Shanahan, Sean McVay and two Super Bowl-winning coaches, brings a creative but hard-nosed mentality to 1265 Lombardi.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Colts punter and Fox game analyst Pat McAfee said on his podcast Aaron Rodgers asked for accountability in the next Packers head coach, that he thought he'd torn his ACL in Week 1 and more. Plus, Green Bay add Buccaneers OC Todd Monken to their coaching list, interviewing him on Sunday. We break down all the latest with the coaching search on Make a Friend Monday.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Patriots OC Josh McDaniels clears his other interview to focus on the Packers, it also appears Green Bay has zeroed in on McDaniels as Pat Fitzgerald opts out. We discuss the latest on the coach search plus answer your questions on potential coordinator pairings, why Ron Zook still has a job and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After interviewing Jim Caldwell and Chuck Pagano, the Packers set interviews with Josh McDaniels, Brian Flores and Dan Campbell and have requested interviews with half a dozen candidates. What to make of the names on the list and what it might say about how the front office views this team moving forward.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The football gods bit the Packers for not doing the right thing and sitting their star players down the stretch as Aaron Rodgers got a concussion in a blowout loss to the Lions. He never should have been on the field in the first place and it's just another reminder of the failures in Green Bay for the team's 100th season. We also look at Pat Fitzgerald's candidacy to be the next head coach amid coaching rumors.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers have decided they're going to play their healthy players in a meaningless game, risking injury to franchise players including Aaron Rodgers. With Davante Adams dealing with a  knee injury, should they be putting him out there just to break Packers receiving records? Plus we look more at the injury report and take your questions about Aaron Rodgers and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reports surfaced Wednesday the Packers interviewed ex-Lions coach Jim Caldwell and former Colts coach Chuck Pagano as part of their head coaching search. Why this is a normal part of the process and fans shouldn't worry Green Bay is only looking at retread coaches. They aren't. Plus, is there a case to be made for keeping Joe Philbin? The players seem to think so, but how could it actually work?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On our post-Christmas show, we discuss the positives from the Packers playing their marquee guys and how that could pay dividends down the line. We also dig into Green Bay's draft position and look ahead to the upcoming offseason.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even if Aaron Rodgers shouldn't have been playing, he was and he led the Packers to an incredible 44-38 victory in overtime over the Jets. Rodgers let the Packers back from two scores down in the second half to tie the game, then won it in overtime on a throw to Davante Adams to win it. We break everything from the Week 16 road matchup down on today's show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just two Packers made the list of top Pro Bowlers, while more deserving players were left off. In all, five Green Bay players were named, underscoring the talent on this team despite the record. Plus, we dive into the disconnect between Aaron Rodgers and the new receiver to this offense, where the problems lie and how much blame falls on the offense itself rather than the players.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locked on Jets host John Butchko joins the show to discuss the development of Sam Darnold, where Todd Bowles could go to next (Green Bay?) and whether Mike McCarthy would be a good fit as the new New York Jets head coach. We also take a look at how Brian Gutekunst has backfilled the roster as injuries pile up all season, with  Aaron Jones and Kenny Clark going on IR.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices