Episode 38 - High Expectations On Offense
Blue 58 goes beyond the headlines to help you become a smarter fan of the Green Bay Packers. Hosted by former WTMJ newscaster Jon Meerdink and his friend Gary Zilavy, Blue 58 brings you a unique, upbeat perspective on your favorite NFL team, as long as that team is the Packers.
This week on Blue 58, what’s wrong with NFL media? We take on that question and dig into the history books for a look at James Lofton. Then we talk about the players for whom our expectations are the highest this season.
Here are the headlines we talked about this week on the podcast.
Dan Le Batard Is Right About NFL Media
How do we know if anybody knows what they're talking about when it comes to the NFL? ESPN radio host Dan Le Batard asked that question this week and now we're wondering the same thing.
James Lofton Was King of the Big Play
Last week we focused on Don Hutson, but another Packers wide receiver was also a force to be reckoned with in his prime. You'll be stunned to see some of the numbers he put up.
Main Topic - High Expectations On Offense
Setting expectations is key to having the right mindset about a lot of things in life, and football is no different. This week on the show, we're talking about which offensive players are facing the highest expectations. Spoiler alert: there are a lot of high expectations to go around on offense.
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