Locked On Packers

With Oren Burks on track to return for Week 3, Kevin King will be the only preferred starter not available for the Packers' trip to Washington. Aaron Rodgers should be good to go with the mysterious knee injury, while Jay Gruden's team is dealing with some critical injuries of their own. How will that impact Sunday's game? We break it down, plus answer some listener questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers hit the road for the first time in 2018 looking for a win against a 1-1 Washington team with playoff aspirations. A dispiriting loss to the Colts in Week 2 revealed critical flaws about Jay Gruden's squad. Where are they vulnerable against the Packers and where might Green Bay struggle? We dig into why this might be the perfect matchup for Aaron Rodgers and Co. looking to get back on track.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers hit the road in Week 3 to face Washington in an uncommon opponent game. Nick Ashooh, fellow Locked On host, radio host at 106.7 The Fan, and reporter NBC Sports Washington, joins the show to break down this 1-1 NFC East squad. Was the Week 1 win over the Cardinals fools gold? Where is Jay Gruden's team actually good and could this be his last season as head coach? Nick breaks it all down.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle Bruton, Ozy sports reporter and editor (formerly of CheeseheadTV), joins the show to discuss whether ties have a place in the NFL, the ridiculous move by the NFL to double down on the horrible Clay Matthews call, plus where the Packers stand in the NFC hierarchy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A host of bad calls mixed with some poor kicking ending the critical NFC North tilt between the Packers and Vikings in a disappointing 29-29 draw. The call on Clay Matthews to negate a potential game-winning play was particularly egregious, but Green Bay took Minnesota's best shot and came out alive. With the NFC contenders not looking so hot early in the season, the Packers don't have to feel too discouraged about this performance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams are questionable to play vs. the Vikings in Week 2, but both will likely suit up for the NFC North rival. How does that affect the matchup? Plus, we answer listener questions about the backup QBs, the pass rush and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Long-time NFL writer and NFC North reporter Kevin Seifert joins the show to go inside the matchup between NFC North foes. We  discuss how the Vikings will defend a hobbled Aaron Rodgers, if Mike Pettine can stick with a defensive back-heavy scheme against Kirk Cousins and this revamped Minnesota passing attack, and a lot more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 13-3 Vikings may have actually gotten better this offense. What did they look like in Week 1 against the 49ers and how do they match up with the Packers coming to Lambeau in Week 2? ESPN's Courtney Cronin has the latest from Minneapolis for this NFC North showdown with serious NFC playoff implications.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Packers Wire's Zach Kruse joins the show to dig into the Packers instant classic win over the Bears in Week 1 beyond Aaron Rodgers' heroics though his injury still looms over the team. Can this Green Bay defense pick up the slack if Rodgers is out or limited? Why they haven't received enough credit in the wake of their star QB's virtuoso night.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After leaving the game with the Packers down 10-0, Aaron Rodgers came back from a knee injury to lead Green Bay from 20 points down to win 24-23 in a Week 1 thriller. The 17-point fourth quarter deficit was the largest overcome in Packers history and provided Rodgers with a signature moment, proving once again this team is only as good as Aaron Rodgers makes it. That said, a much improved defense shook off a slow start to help the Packers get a critical win.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers will have 21 of 22 preferred starters for Week 1 against the Bears, but maybe already be down to their third inside linebacker if rookie Oren Burks can't play with a shoulder injury. That would compound the loss of backup safety Josh Jones against a versatile group of Bears skill skill players. How will this game shake out? We dig in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2018 version of the NFL's oldest rivalry won't look like any of its predecessors with big changes coming from the Packers and Bears this offseason. Has Chicago's offense improved enough to hang with Green Bay? And where can Aaron Rodgers attack a very good Bears defense that just added Khalil Mack? Plus, can this offensive line hold up? We dig into the Week 1 matchup.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locked on Bears Host and Pro Football Focus analyst Lorin Cox joins the show to break down the Khalil Mack trade, Mitch Trubisky's development and Allen Robinson's slow assimilation into Matt Nagy's new offense with the Bears as they get set to take on the Packers in Week 1. We also get into some lingering thoughts from the preseason and why Aaron Jones needs to be the focal point of the run game in 2018 and beyond.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Not only did the Green Bay Packers not trade for disgruntled Oakland Raiders pass rusher Khalil Mack, but the team who did plays in the NFC North and comes to Lambeau Field in Week 1. Did Brian Gutekunst make a mistake not out-bidding the Chicago Bears or was there nothing else he could have done? Plus, a look at the final roster and what it says about how Gutekunst sees team building.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Rodgers reportedly will get the biggest deal in NFL history, and former Packer James Jones broke the news. What does it mean for the Packers moving forward? We break it all down. Plus, Green Bay will deal backup QB  Brett Hundley for a 2019 draft pick. What does that mean for the other QBs on the roster? We also answer some listener questions to close out the preseason.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Hirschhorn from SB Nation and NFL.com joins the show once again to look at the final 53-man roster through the eyes of the GM and head coach. We go back and forth over who should make the team and who should be left off. How many receivers make it and is there room for a developmental pass rusher prospect? All that and more. (Disclaimer: This was recorded pre-Lenzy Pipkins trade. It's fair to think of this exercise similarly to the trade. Pipkins off the roster, Antonio Morrison on).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We open up the mailbag once again to dig into if the Packers have multiple possible DROY candidates, the role of Jimmy Graham as a Jordy Nelson replacement and if this is the year Green Bay decides to play without a fullback.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An absolutely jammed show kicks off with Oren Burks dislocating his shoulder and the concern with how long he might be out. The Packers made a trade for depth at linebacker, sending Lenzy Pipkins to the Colts for the team's leading tackler Antonio Morrison. Where does he fit? Plus, we look at another sensation performance from the rookie corners and disappointing performance from the backup offensive line.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Multiple reports suggest the Packers have had conversations with teams about trading Randall Cobb, but who is initiating these calls? Why it's important to be a smart consumer of sports media in situations like this to decipher conflicting reports and parse rumor from reporting. Plus, we discuss the importance of health for Green Bay this season and the team heads toward the regular season with a remarkably healthy roster. Their depth is as good as it's been in recent years, but the starters should be among the best in the game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The new helmet rules stirred controversy again over the last week, but is all the concern warranted? We dig into the task of balancing player safety with the integrity of the game. Then, we look at Brett Hundley vs. DeShone Kizer and if the Packers are going to end up keeping three quarterbacks on the roster. Why that could happen and what it means for other positions on this Green Bay roster.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices