Locked On Packers

All signs point to Aaron Rodgers playing on Sunday against the Jets (except the betting line), but is Joe Philbin really going to let his star QB go out there and should someone like Mark Murphy or Brian Gutekunst intervene for the sake of the franchise? We discuss, then take listener questions about Jimmy Graham's future, the coaching search, Ron Zook and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers season will more or less end the same way it started: with the Bears. Aaron Rodgers missed some key throws the offense reverted to its pre-McCarthy firing form in a 24-17 loss to Chicago, ending any hopes of a playoff run. This team no goes into question mode. What can help this team moving forward? Who do they need to add to get better? And who is the next head coach? How do they decide to answer those questions will start over the final two weeks of the season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers inch closer to full strength as they prepare for their NFC North tilt with the rival Bears who are, themselves, remarkably healthy. We break down how Green Bay's injuries, particularly Bryan Bulaga's absence, impacts the game. Then, we take listener questions on Oren Burks, Joe Philbin's future, resting players and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain returns to the show to discuss when things really clicked for this killer Bears defense, the evolution of this Matt Nagy offense, and why he still views the Packers as a major threat to Chicago when the teams renew their rivalry on Sunday.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lorin Cox from Locked on Bears joins the show to talk about Chicago's massive turnaround, the defensive evolution since Week 1, and the future of Vic Fangio. Could he be a target in Green Bay? Also on the show, John DeFelippo fired in Minnesota and how that affects the Packers head coaching search.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With another ugly loss for the Vikings, the Packers playoff hopes continue to cling to life. In the process though, it might knock a once-promising head coaching candidate down the list of prospective replacements for Mike McCarthy. We also look at whether or not Reggie McKenzie could return to the Green Bay front office after being fired by the Raiders.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whether Mike McCarthy's firing was a kick in the butt or a celebration, the Packers thrived off new-found energy to beat down the Falcons at home on Sunday 34-20. The offense looked more multiple, the defense made some big plays, and Green Bay looked more like the team we expected to see. Is a mirage or something more?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers defensive backfield should get healthier this weekend just in time for Julio Jones and Co. to storm Lambeau Field. But the offensive line is dealing with some critical injuries. Later, we talk about Aaron Rodgers in Joe Philbin's offense, playcalling, and Green Bay's coaching search.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Philbin isn't going to change the world for the Packers  but there could be some important distinctions made in this new offense in particular. What to expect as this team feels the heat of a head coaching change. Plus, Kevin King goes on IR yet again. What his injury issues mean for Green Bay's defensive future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First we dive into the strange situation with Winston Moss firing off a critical tweet about the Packers organization, then being fired. What's going on at 1265 Lombardi? Then, we welcome Aaron Freeman from Locked on Falcons to break down Sunday's matchup between two teams we thought would be fighting for an NFC crown, but are just playing for pride at this point.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Murphy and Brian Gutekunst talked Monday about the decision to move on from Mike McCarthy and what the search for the next Packers head coach will look like. We break that down on today's show, plus dig into the reports Josh McDaniels has interest in the gig and take your questions about everything swirling around this team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Packers President Mark Murphy decided a 20-17 loss to the worst team in football was enough to cost Mike McCarthy his job. We discuss the fallout from this decision, why it was made and what happens next. This is perhaps the most consequential move Green Bay has made since it moved on from Brett Favre in favor of Aaron Rodgers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We get you set with the injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup between the struggling Packers and the worst team in football. Why Green Bay should consider taking a conservative approach with its injured played for the Cardinals. Plus we answer questions about Joe Philbin, attacking the middle of the field, and firing Ron Zook.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locked on Cardinals hosts Bo Brack and Alex Clancy join the show to discuss storylines surrounding the hapless Arizona Cardinals ahead of their matchup with the desperate Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday. We talk about the similarities in their potential coaching searches, how these teams match up and a lot more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Packers likely to replace Mike McCarthy this offseason, fans are gearing up to choose his successor. We enlisted the help of friend of the podcast Jason Hirschhorn to discuss the best and likeliest options to be the next head coach of the Green Bay Packers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We open a jammed Locked On Packers Fan Hotline mailbag to answer questions on injuries, Mike McCarthy's future in Green Bay, his potential replacements and a lot more. We get into the best candidates, what makes a good Packers head coach and look toward some offseason draft plans.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scoring 17 points in a must-win game was hardly what Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy had in mind. The injuries aren't an excuse. This team didn't play well enough to win ... again. And there's no way around the blame that falls squarely at the feet of the head coach. What happened Sunday night and where do the Packers go from here?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Graham will try to play through a broken thumb. Jake Kumerow comes off IR. And Randall Cobb will be a gametime decision. This could be the spark the Packers need to outscore the Vikings in Minnesota, particularly with the secondary still so banged up. We look at the Green Bay injury report ahead of a crucial NFC North tilt on Sunday night.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletic's Arif Hasan joins the show to break down another desperate team in the NFC North coming off a disappointing loss. The Vikings host the Packers on Sunday with each team fighting for a sport in the conference playoff race. If Green Bay fancies itself a postseason contender, it has to win a game like this one.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Mike Daniels will be out a while, Jimmy Graham will try to play through a broken thumb. We look at why that's important plus, the ascension of Big Bob Tonyan and the tight end group. Later, we take listener questions on Oren Burks, up-tempo offense and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices