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819 - Can the Packers avoid the trap game against the Cardinals?
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The Packers host the 2-3 Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field this weekend. Can they slow down a streaky Cardinals team? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon…
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The Packers got a win against the Rams, but it wasn’t necessarily what we hoped. What are the takeaways? How worried should we be about the pass rush? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPO…
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817 - Week 5 Preview: Can the Packers win a game they're supposed to win?
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The Packers are in position to do something this week we haven’t yet seen this year: beat a team they’re supposed to beat. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Pat…
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816 - What do the numbers say about where the Packers can improve?
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The Packers are four games in and sitting at 2-2. What areas of improvement do they have? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per mo…
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815 - Week 4 Recap: Packers unravel in loss to Vikings
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The Packers made it interesting down the stretch, but ultimately fell to the Vikings. Is this a burn the tape game, or a sign we should be concerned? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPOR…
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814 - Week 4 Preview: Packers prepare for powerful Vikings
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The Packers have a chance for an early season statement win. Can they take down the Vikings? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per…
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The Packers hammered the Tennessee Titans thanks to a huge playmaking effort from their defense. Is the defense legit? Or has this been a flash in the pan? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact …
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812 - Malik Willis leads the Packers to a win (again)
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Without their quarterback for another week, the Packers once again found a way to get it done, taking down the Tennessee Titans in spectacular fashion. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPP…
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811 - Can the Packers get their second win of 2024 this week?
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The Packers have a chance to earn their second win of 2024 this weekend in Tennessee. Will Malik Willis do it again? Or will Jordan Love return to the field and take care of the Titans? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: http…
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810 - What does a second week of Malik Willis look like?
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The Packers got through one week with Malik Willis as their starting quarterback. What would another week look like? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon -…
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809 - Malik Willis leads the Packers to a win
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The Packers turned back the clock and used some prehistoric football to take down the Colts. Can it last? Who cares, because it got the job done today. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPP…
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808 - Can the Packers right the ship against the Colts?
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The Packers have a chance to right the ship against the Indianapolis Colts, but there are some problems. Namely, what do you do when your very expensive starting quarterback suddenly isn’t available? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach …
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807 - Headlines and storylines after a Week 1 loss
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The Packers left us with a lot to talk about after Week 1. How much of it is real? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, yo…
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806 - Packers fall to Eagles and Jordan Love is hurt
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The Packers played an ugly game in Brazil, and boy it looks like things could be getting even uglier. What a start to the 2024 season. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donat…
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It’s finally here: the Packers are set to kick off the 2024 regular season with a trip to Brazil. Take a deep breath, and get ready, because this ride isn’t going to slow down. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepo…
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804 - Six lingering questions about the Packers
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We’re just a few days away from the start of the 2024 season. What questions are still out there about the Packers? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - …
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Everybody’s got questions about the Packers now that the cutdown process is over, including a bunch of people who listen to this podcast. Here’s my attempt to answer a few of them. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://t…
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802 - More roster thoughts after the Packers complete final cuts
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The Packers’ initial 53-man roster contained more than a few surprises. Let’s talk through a few of them. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as lit…
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801 - Malik Willis joins the Packers and other cut day thoughts
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The Packers are working through their final cuts, and we’ve got a lot to talk about. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, …
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800 - Does the last preseason game matter?
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The Packers have one last preseason game to figure out who’s going to be on their initial 53-man roster. How big of a difference will it actually make? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPP…
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799 - How concerned should we be about the Packers right now?
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The Packers didn’t look great in their second preseason game. How concerned should we be? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per mo…
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798 - What Packers fans are thinking right now
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What are Packers fans thinking about this year’s team? I wanted to find out, so I asked them. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 pe…
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AJ Dillon has generated a lot more buzz than you’d expect for a guy who only carried four times in one preseason game. Is the former second-round pick in danger? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/co…
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796 - Packers edging toward something resembling football
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The Packers are so, so close to something approximating actual football. What should we be watching on Saturday? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For…
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795 - What if everything goes right for the Packers?
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There are lots of good reasons to think the Packers will be good this year. So here’s a question: what if everything goes well for the Packers in 2024? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPP…
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794 - New Packers uniforms and listener questions
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The Packers have a new uniform and you’ve got questions about the Packers. Let’s take a look at both. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little …
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The Packers are shuffling their roster and Jordan Love is shuffling stacks of cash. Welcome to a new era of Packers football. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our …
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792 - What don't we know about the Packers?
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Now that training camp is underway, do we have a better idea who’s going to make the Packers’ final roster? Well, yes and no. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our …
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791 (for real) - Camp opens with contract questions
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Contract news is dominating the early portions of Packers training camp, some of it good and some of it less good. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - F…
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791 - Packers have heavy competition among their specialists
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Who will reign supreme among the Packers' specialists this summer? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - For as little as $1 per month, you can access Pat…
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790 - Packers rebuilt safeties face high expectations
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The Packers’ safeties were the offseason subjects of Extreme Makeover: Football Edition. What does that add up to this year? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our P…
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789 - Packers' cornerbacks look to rebound and rebuild in 2024
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Everyone expects the Packers’ defense to look different this year, but the biggest change might be for the cornerbacks. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreo…
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788 - Packers have plenty of options on the offensive line
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Once again the Packers are going to have a lot of options on the offensive line. How do those options fit together? It’ll depend on a lot of individual performances. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.co…
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787 - Packers' re-vamped linebackers are still an unknown
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The Packers linebackers are somewhat new, hopefully improved, and definitely playing in a new scheme. What does that add up to in 2024? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Dona…
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786 - Tight ends still have room for growth
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The Packers’ tight ends are young, promising, and exciting. What can we expect from this talented position group? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon - Fo…
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785 - Can the Packers' wide receivers be even better this year?
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No position group on the Packers faces higher expectations than the wide receivers. Is that fair? No. Is it justified? Very yes. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to o…
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784 - How will the Packers' edge rushers handle the scheme change?
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Change is afoot on the Packers’ defense, and there’s no other position that will show a bigger visual change than the edge rushers. How will they perform under Jeff Hafley? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowers…
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783 - Will the Packers' re-vamped running backs succeed?
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The Packers didn’t do a full teardown and rebuild at running back, but they came pretty close. What will all their investments buy them this season? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT…
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782 - Talking ACL repair and recovery with Matt Ellison
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If you want to cover football, you've got to know what's going on with ACL recovery. Today, we talk to somebody who knows his way around the inside of a knee. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/conta…
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781 - Can the Packers' defensive line make their new scheme shine?
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The Packers’ new scheme could bring a lot more attention to their defensive line. Is the group up for the challenge? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon -…
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780 - All signs point to an elite year for Jordan Love
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Previewing the 2024 Packers starts with their most important position: quarterback. What does Jordan Love do in his second season as a starter? And how does the backup position shake out? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: ht…
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779 - What's on the line for Matt LaFleur and Jeff Hafley in 2024?
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It’s time to start looking ahead to the 2024 NFL season, starting with the Packers’ two most important coaches: Matt LaFleur and Jeff Hafley. What’s on the line for both this year? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://t…
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778 - Post-minicamp thoughts and questions
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There’s a lot going on in Green Bay as minicamp winds down. As we head into the dead period of the NFL calendar, let’s talk through a few of the issues and questions facing the Packers. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: http…
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777 - Why you should be very optimistic about the Packers' young tight ends
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The Packers have two young standout tight ends. Given what we know about tight end development, where do they stand heading into their second season? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPOR…
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776 - How do the Packers' young wide receivers stack up historically?
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The Packers entered last season with a historically young wide receiver corps. A year later, where do they stand compared to their historical peers? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT…
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775 - Devonte Wyatt is the key to the Packers' defensive line
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Devonte Wyatt is one of the most crucial pieces on the Packers’ defense both for 2024 and the future. Let’s examine why. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patre…
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774 - Is extending Kenny Clark a good idea?
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Kenny Clark has been one of the brightest stars in Green Bay over the last half-decade. What does his future look like? GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreo…
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773 - How the Packers' offense could be the most explosive we've seen under Matt LaFleur
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The Packers’ offense had a strong finish to 2023, but we have good reason to think they could be even better in 2024. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon …
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772 - OTA talk, plus how high could Josh Jacobs climb?
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Organized Team Activities are happening in Green Bay. Let’s check in on a few of the storylines we should be watching. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contact SUPPORT BLUE 58 Donate to our Patreon…
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It’s time to look back at what could be Brian Gutekunst’s biggest swing as a general manager: selecting Jordan Love in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. GET IN TOUCH Leave us a voicemail and hear yourself in a future episode https://www.speakpipe.com/thepowersweep Prefer more old-school contact? Reach out here: https://thepowersweep.com/contac…
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