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Packers Wire Podcast
by USA Today Sports
Weekly NFL podcast covering the Green Bay Packers from USA Today Sports and PackersWire.
Episodes
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Packers are proving they have a championship-level defense
The guys discuss the Packers’ defensive dominance under new coordinator Joe Barry, grade Jordan Love’s first career start and look ahead to Packers-Vikings with game predictions. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) with Packers Wire Managing Editor Zach Kruse (@zachkruse2)
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Opportunity to truly evaluate Jordan Love a blessing in disguise for Packers
The guys react to the latest Aaron Rodgers drama and look ahead to what is expected to be Jordan Love’s first career start. They also discuss last Thursday night’s memorable win over the Cardinals and look ahead to Packers-Chiefs with picks against the spread. Hosted by Ryan O’Leary…
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Is quarterback Jordan Love really on the trading block?
Steve Bortstein filling in for Ryan O'Leary. Looking back at an emotional Packers win over the Bears as well as a rejuvenated running game plus a look at this Sunday's home game against the Washington Football team.
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Did Packers miss a golden opportunity to acquire Stephon Gilmore?
In what was a wild Wednesday, the Packers and former Patriots’ cornerback Stephon Gilmore reportedly shared mutual interest before Gilmore was abruptly traded to Carolina for a sixth-round pick. Did the Packers explore every option to get Gilmore to Green Bay? Did they miss a golden opportunity…
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PackersWire Podcast: Aaron Rodgers, Packers have announced their arrival
The guys discuss the Packers’ thrilling win at San Francisco and what it means for the team as it gears up for another run at the Super Bowl. Topics include Rodgers’ wild reaction to Mason Crosby’s game-winner, thoughts on the QB’s future and a Packers-Steelers preview with picks against the...
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Where things went south for the Packers and Aaron Rodgers
For Packers fans, draft weekend was overshadowed by unsettling reports of QB Aaron Rodgers wanting out. Packers Wire editor Zach Kruse gives his take on the latest developments. How did we get here? Is there even a chance for a resolution? The guys tackle all the Rodgers drama before hitting on…
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NFL Wire Mock Draft, and final takes on the first round
Draft Wire editor Luke Easterling, with host Ryan O’Leary, give their final takes on Day 1 of the NFL Draft. Could Micah Parsons tumble to the Steelers at pick No. 24? Are the Patriots poised to make a move for their quarterback of the future? Will Patrick Surtain make it past the top 10 picks...
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How Packers leveraged draft capital into a stellar 2019 draft class
The last time the Packers had 10 selections entering draft weekend, they scored the franchise’s best rookie class in recent memory. The guys take a look back at the Packers’ stellar class of 2019, and discuss why the number of picks may be the same for 2021, but the team’s draft capital is not.
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Why it’s a good bet the Packers trade up on Day 1 of the draft
The guys react to recent comments by Aaron Rodgers about his future with the Packers, and GM Brian Gutekunst on moving up and down the draft board. Also, three positions of need the Packers should address by the end of Day 2.
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Mock talk with NFL Draft guru Luke Easterling
Luke Easterling, editor of The Draft Wire, joins host Ryan O’Leary to tackle a variety of topics, including Luke’s most recent mock draft and how he sees things shaking up for the Packers on Day 1. The guys also give their takes on Aaron Rodgers and his stint as the interim host of “Jeopardy!”
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Are Packers primed to draft a WR on Day 1?
With the calendar turning to April, the guys take a closer look at Day 1 of the draft and what the Packers’ options could be at No. 29. They could easily find themselves taking the fourth or fifth receiver on the board. They could also find plenty of value on the defensive side of the football....
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Do Aaron Rodgers and the Packers want the same thing?
The biggest mystery of the Packers’ offseason lasted another week and grabbed national headlines: What is going on with Aaron Rodgers’ contract? The Packers could have worked out a restructure weeks ago to create valuable salary cap space. The two sides could always come to an agreement on an...
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Aaron Jones’ win-win contract with Packers / Why no contract restructure for Aaron Rodgers?
The guys discuss Aaron Jones’ new four-year contract with the Packers, and why this deal was a win-win for the team and the player. Other topics include the Packers’ new 1-2 punch at running back, and the team’s apparent reluctance to restructure Aaron Rodgers’ contract to address his league-high...
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Has Aaron Jones played his final snap as a Packer?
The franchise tag deadline came and went this week, and true to form, the Packers declined to use it. That means star running back Aaron Jones could test free agency when the new league year officially begins next week. The guys cover both sides of the Jones situation, and discuss possible next...
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Previewing a pivotal Packers offseason
In the return of the Packers Wire Podcast for the 2021 season, the guys react to GM Brian Gutekunst’s latest media availability, and preview how the Packers could approach one of the most unique offseasons in NFL history.
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Sorting through another brutal ending for Packers
The Packers fielded one of the best teams in franchise history in 2020, but all that’s left to discuss is another painful, all-too-familiar ending. The guys discuss the team’s many failures in the NFC Championship Game, and why Aaron Rodgers’ future with the team is suddenly dominating all the...
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It's a legacy game for Rodgers as Packers brace for Bucs
Aaron Rodgers said this week that he isn’t feeling any extra pressure with Tom Brady and the Bucs coming to Lambeau Field for the NFC Championship Game. Should he? The guys discuss Rodgers’ legacy and what could be a problematic matchup with a Buccaneers team that handled the Packers during the...
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Why Packers have ultimate edge in playoff with Rams
Fresh off their first-round bye, the Packers are preparing to host the Rams in the second round of the NFC playoffs. The guys break down the key matchups, including Davante Adams vs. shut-down corner Jalen Ramsey, and Aaron Donald vs. … everyone in his path. Also, how the Packers could use their...
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After bye, Packers could face difficult path to Super Bowl
The Packers will be exactly where they hoped to be during the first weekend of the NFL playoffs — home watching all the drama unfold as the top seed in the NFC. The Packers are one of the odds-on favorites to win this year’s title. That doesn’t mean it will be easy to maneuver a path that could...
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Is this Packers defense ready to bolster a Super Bowl run?
The Packers stand one win from clinching the NFC’s No. 1 seed following their blowout win over the Titans on Sunday night. The guys react to a Green Bay defense that rose to the challenge against star rusher Derek Henry, discuss the team’s acquisition of run-stuffing defensive tackle Snacks...
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Full betting breakdown for Packers vs. Titans
Esten McLaren, associate editor of the Sportsbook Wire, joins host Ryan O’Leary to cover all the betting angles for the Packers’ Week 16 showdown against the Titans. The guys also highlight some potential fantasy studs in this matchup, including one Packers player who was egregiously left off…
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Rodgers, Packers have been waiting for this moment
With Sunday’s win over the Lions — and the Saints’ stunning loss to Philadelphia — the Packers now control their own destiny for the No. 1 seed in the NFC. For Aaron Rodgers, that just might be the difference-maker in his quest for a second Super Bowl title. Host Ryan O’Leary and Packers Wire...
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Rodgers, Adams in hunt for NFL’s major awards
Could Aaron Rodgers win MVP with favorite target Davante Adams alongside him as the Offensive Player of the Year? That might be a stretch with guys like Patrick Mahomes in the mix, but the stats tell the story of the Packers’ dominant year on offense. Host Ryan O’Leary and Packers Wire editor…
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Packers are NFL’s most dangerous team on third downs
Green Bay romped the division rival Bears yet again, and now they’re holding down the No. 2 spot in the conference standings behind New Orleans. Host Ryan O’Leary and Packers Wire editor Zach Kruse discuss Green Bay’s third-down efficiency, the Packers’ path to a first-round playoff bye, and the...
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Colts expose Packers in one key area
The Indianapolis Colts are one of the best three-phase teams in the league, and while the Packers could hang offensively, it was the defense and especially the special teams that did them in. Host Ryan O’Leary and Packers Wire editor Zach Kruse break down Green Bay’s overtime defeat. The guys…
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Previewing Packers’ Week 11 showdown at Indianapolis
The Packers are currently the top team in the NFC, but as of Thursday morning, they were 2-point underdogs in an interesting road spot against the Colts. Host Ryan O’Leary and Packers Wire editor Zach Kruse discuss Packers-Cots, Aaron Jones’ future and Green Bay’s sudden lack of execution when...
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Introducing an unsung Packers hero: OC Nathaniel Hackett
In a tough spot on Thursday night, the Packers dusted the undermanned 49ers and now are the odds-on favorites to finish as the top seed in the NFC. Host Ryan O’Leary and Packers Wire editor Zach Kruse discuss offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams and the current...
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Packers in tough spot on Thursday Night Football
The Packers' defense got gashed by yet another running back, and now the get the run-heavy 49ers on the road on a short week. The guys discuss the Packers chances at covering a 6-point spread, the 49ers' injuries, Green Bay's COVID-19 situation and more!
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NFC-leading Packers have path to No. 1 seed
The Packers, at 5-1, currently occupy the No. 1 spot in the NFC standings, and their schedule looks favorable the rest of the way. Ryan O'Leary and Packers Wire editor Zach Kruse discuss the NFC playoff picture, and one key trade target the Packers should consider at the deadline.
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Are these Packers who we thought they were?
Coming off a bye week, the Packers got punched in the mouth and had no response for the Bucs in a 38-10 beat down on Sunday. Packers Wire editor Zach Kruse sees some considerable holes in the defense, with no easy fix. With Week 7 fantasy football advance from USA TODAY's The Huddle, along with...
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Bucs-Packers preview with Bucs Wire editor Luke Easterling
We may not have many of these matchups left — Tom Brady vs. Aaron Rodgers. Host Ryan O'Leary breaks down Sunday's marquee matchup with Bucs Wire editor Luke Easterling. Also, 5 questions from around the NFL with Marcus Mosher of the Raiders Wire. (With fantasy football advice from The Huddle, and...
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How Rodgers got his swag back
The Green Bay Packers are 4-0 — and quarterback Aaron Rodgers is putting up super-human numbers. The Packers' future Hall of Famer QB is on pace for 52 TDs and 0 interceptions in second-year coach Matt LaFleur's offense. Host Ryan O'Leary and Packers Wire editor Zach Kruse discuss the Rodgers...
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Who deserves more credit for Packers' 3-0 start, Rodgers or LaFleur?
Minus his No. 1 wide receiver, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers put on another offensive clinic in Sunday night's win at New Orleans. Green Bay has now scored a ridiculous 122 points in three games. So how on earth does it seem that Rodgers if flying under the radar nationally? Host Ryan O'Leary and...
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This Packers offense is a thing of beauty
Another week, another dominating victory for the Packers, who are 2-0 and leading the NFL in almost every major offensive category. Host Ryan O'Leary and Packers Wire editor Zach Kruse discuss Sunday's blowout win over the Lions, red-hot running back Aaron Jones, and this week's interesting…
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Rodgers looks as good as ever in Packers' rout of Vikings
Host Ryan O'Leary and Packers Wire editor Zach Kruse break down Green Bay's 43-34 win over the Vikings, and discuss what made Aaron Rodgers' performance (32-of-44 passing for 364 yards and 4 TDs) so special inside an empty U.S. Bank Stadium. Could the future Pro Football Hall of Famer be extra...
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Motivated Rodgers, Packers face Vikings in Week 1
Aaron Rodgers has plenty to prove this season as he looks to lead the Packers back to the NFC Championship Game. Host Ryan O'Leary and Packers Wire editor Zach Kruse discuss the Packers' QB and breakdown Sunday's matchup of NFC North rivals.
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Best to pass on Aaron Rodgers in fantasy drafts?
Host Ryan O’Leary and The Huddle’s Cory Bonini weigh the top fantasy questions surrounding the Green Bay Packers, including why it might be best to let Aaron Rodgers slide down draft boards, where Aaron Jones fits in the RB pecking order, and some possible Packer sleepers.
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PACKERS WIRE Podcast Launches September 3
Ryan O' Leary hosts the Packers Wire Podcast beginning September 3
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