290 - Packers Go Bargain Hunting in Free Agency

For the second year in a row, the Packers open free agency with a spending spree. This one is a little bit different, though: Brian Gutekunst is going bargain shopping.Buy Take Your Eye Off the Ball and join the Blue 58 Book Club!Labor peace reigns in the NFL (1:01)The NFL and NFLPA have agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement. Here are a few quick thoughts.Further reading: Seven significant CBA changes for Packers as NFL players approve new dealPackers make moves in free agency (4:30)Brian Gutekunst is trying out a new free agent philosophy this offseason. Let’s take a broad look before breaking down individual moves.Christian Kirksey shores up the inside linebacker group (6:11)The 6-2, 235 Kirksey joins the Packers from Cleveland. Will he bring stability to a linebacker group that’s shown itself to be too athletically limited in the past?Further reading: Five Thoughts on Christian KirkseyRick Wagner could be a Bulaga replacement (12:51)Rick Wagner has been a good but not great lineman for the Lions and Ravens. What does he bring to the Packers?Further reading: Three Thoughts About Rick WagnerWhat do the Packers do next in free agency? (16:58)The Packers still have work to do, mostly in the form of making calls on their own free agents. Let’s get the lay of the land, understanding that big changes are still coming.SUPPORT BLUE 58Donate to our Patreon - $1 per month offsets our podcast hosting costs.Buy a T-Shirt or Sweatshirt - Look good while supporting The Power Sweep.Leave us a 5-Star Review on iTunes - It helps more people find the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/blue-58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.