Locked On Packers

Could the Packers be willing to move on from Jordy Nelson and/or Randall Cobb because Ty Montgomery can always go back to being a WR? What Brian Gutekunst's comments on free agency actually mean about how Green Bay will spend money. Plus, why Josh Jones could be one of the biggest beneficiaries of a Mike Pettine defense.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could two fired Seahawks coaches fit the Packers new defensive staff under Mike Pettine? Plus, how do the latest NFC coaching hirings affect the conference and Green Bay's place in it moving forward? And the Vikings could play the Super Bowl in their own building in a few weeks, but upheaval on their coaching staff looms large.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tuesday night, reports named Mike Pettine the new defensive coordinator in Green Bay, ending the search for Dom Capers' replacement. How did he become the new man in charge of the Packers defense instead of reported front-runner Vic Fangio? We dig in, while also examining why Pettine should have been an obvious candidate, his considerable pedigree, and what he'll bring to this defense.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers announced the hiring of Brian Gutekunst as the new GM, while also unveiling important changes to the front office structure. Why this group could be more aggressive in acquiring talent. Plus, Green Bay still needs to find a defensive coordinator. Where does the search stand how it could change in the next 24 hours.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a surprise move, the Packers promote Brian Gutekunst to replace Ted Thompson as general manager despite multiple reports Russ Ball was the front-runner. What can we expect from the new head of the front office and what happens now with Ball, Wolf et al? Mike McCarthy also brought back former OC and Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin to replace Edgar Bennett running the Packers offense. Why this move isn't just another conservative retread pick. Plus, Green Bay's search for a new DC continues.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike McCarthy made more changes to his coaching staff Wednesday, removing Edgar Bennett as offensive coordinator and Alex Van Pelt as quarterbacks coach. This suggests a sea change in offensive philosophy, but some of the names being reported as candidates for the jobs suggest otherwise. What to make of these mixed messages and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike McCarthy signed an extension through the 2019 season, a sign Mark Murphy and management wants everyone at 1265 Lombardi to understand complacency will no longer be tolerated. Coupled with a change in GM, the Packers have signaled a desire to adapt, to change, and push forward. Anyone not on board will be left behind.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike McCarthy made the predictable move in firing Dom Capers, but Mark Murphy underscored an offseason of upheaval by transitioning Ted Thompson out of his role as GM, though he'll stay with the team in some capacity. Who will fill these roles and how do they shape the future of this team moving forward? Plus, a look back at the career and legacy of Thompson in Green Bay.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matthew Stafford once again torched the Packers defense as the Lions throttled Green Bay 35-11 in a dispiriting Week 17 performance. Brett Hundley struggled, but also got no help from his teammates in another sloppy, ugly performance from this offense. Meanwhile, multiple reports over the weekend suggest this was Dom Capers' last game as the defensive coordinator, in what would be a huge move for this team moving forward.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Friday, the Packers reportedly signed Davante Adams to a 4-year $58 million deal, making him one of the highest paid receivers in the league. What does this say about his place in this offense? Plus, we dive into the injury report for Week 17 against the Detroit Lions, how Green Bay should handle playing its young players and some things to look out for in the 2017 finale.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first truly meaningless game in nearly a decade still has value for the Packers as they evaluate players moving forward. Week 17 against the Lions won't truly be an exhibition game, but it'll be something close. What does Green Bay need to see and who will have a chance to show something? And how will the Lions create opportunities for Mike McCarthy and Ted Thompson to do that?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Much like in Green Bay, the Lions' season hasn't gone according to plan after a promising progression in 2016. The offense never got going and the defense regressed after some early season success. Ty Schalter, editor at Lions Wire, podcaster at The Athletic Detroit and a contributor at Five Thirty Eight  joins the show to talk about where Detroit stands going forward and how their season went off the rails.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brett Hundley laid yet another egg at home, setting a record for ineptitude in a 16-0 Packers loss to the Vikings last Saturday night. What should Green Bay do at backup QB moving forward and can Hundley earn more time with a stellar performance this week against the Lions? The defense played well enough to win, shutting down a very good Vikings offense, but couldn't force any turnovers or create big plays when they needed him even with Kenny Clark becoming a star before our eyes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sparked by a discussion earlier in the week, we look at the Packers roster vs. the Vikings roster and see who has the advantage and where those might be player for player. What becomes clear is Minnesota has hit big on their defensive investments while Green Bay hasn't. Also, a discussion on the Packers Pro Bowl alternates and what not having a true Pro Bowler says about this roster.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers put Aaron Rodgers back on IR Tuesday after the Atlanta Falcons' win knocked Green Bay out of playoff contention. Is that the right move? Plus Arif Hasan joins the show to discuss the Minnesota Vikings. Are they better than the Packers even with Rodgers and how have they built such a stellar team despite failing to find a top-tier quarterback?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Weekly's Eric Edholm joins the show to break down Aaron Rodgers' return to the Packers, where Green Bay is in the NFC hierarchy moving forward, and if serious changes need to be made. Plus, we get into the future of Mike McCarthy and Dom Capers mixed with how the Packers could potentially upgrade and what could incite a change.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There was no hero's welcome for Aaron Rodgers in Charlotte as the two-time NFL MVP threw three picks and generally didn't look himself in a 31-24 loss to the Carolina Panthers that could potentially knock the Green Bay Packers out of the playoffs. Did Dom Capers seal his fate with this game and what do the Packers do next week if they're out of the playoff race? Plus, why the NFL has to change the rules around hits like the one that knocked Davante Adams out of the game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Injuries could play an enormous factor in the Week 15 matchup between the Packers and Panthers. With Kevin King already out, Davon House's back injury will have the Packers scrambling at corner. Starting RG Trai Turner is out this week with a concussion and starting LB Shaq Thompson will miss his second straight game with plantar fasciitis. How will these injuries affect a critical matchup in the NFC?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristen Bolboni, host and reporter for Stadium and Facebook, joins the show to dig into the Panthers season, why their defense is so fun to watch and where she stands on rookie Christian McCaffrey. We also discuss the return of Aaron Rodgers, how it affects this matchup and how she sees the game playing out Sunday. This episode of Locked On Packers is brought to you by Draft. Join the 500,000 who have already discovered the fantasy site that lets you complete a live snake draft with 80% better odds of winning than the daily sites. Use the promo code 'LONFL' for a free entry when you make a deposit.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Rodgers announced Tuesday night on social media the Packers medically cleared him to play. He'll start Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. All of the questions and wondering can be put to rest; the best quarterback in the world will be back in action. We deep dive the Panthers roster ahead of Week 15 and figure out how these two playoff hopefuls match up.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices