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We Love You, Rick Lovato
We Love You, Rick Lovato

Dear Rick, you are not the worst player on the Packers. I know that may be an odd way to open this conversation.

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Quick SlantsJon MeerdinkAugust 6, 2016
The Worst Case at Wide Receiver
The Worst Case at Wide Receiver

What if the Packers' wide receiver situation is much more precarious than we want to believe?

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Quick SlantsJon MeerdinkAugust 4, 2016
The Best 25 Packers Under 25
The Best 25 Packers Under 25

I’ve assessed the 54 men who are younger than 25 years old, and have separated the top 25 into five tiers. These football players can’t run for elected office yet, but they can help Green Bay win a Super Bowl.

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AnalysisGary ZilavyAugust 4, 2016
Hall of Fame Game Facts To Impress Your Friends
Hall of Fame Game Facts To Impress Your Friends

Congratulations! Your team has been blessed/cursed with a fifth preseason game!

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Quick SlantsJon MeerdinkAugust 3, 2016
Jeff Janis Might Never Be A Good Receiver. That's Fine
Jeff Janis Might Never Be A Good Receiver. That's Fine

If Jeff Janis never makes it as an NFL receiver, that could be just fine. There's apt historical precedence for his continued presence on the Packers roster.

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Quick SlantsJon MeerdinkAugust 3, 2016Packers Offense, Jeff Janis, Wide Receivers
Ahman Green Was Crazy Good in 2003
Ahman Green Was Crazy Good in 2003

In Tuesday's episode of Blue 58 (which you can subscribe to on iTunes and Google Play), we touched on Packers records that may never be broken. Among them, I mentioned Ahman Green's 1,883 single season rushing total.

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Quick SlantsJon MeerdinkAugust 2, 2016Ahman Green, Packers Offense, Running Backs
The Packers Are Nerds, But They Can Beat You Up
The Packers Are Nerds, But They Can Beat You Up

The Green Bay Packers are a weird bunch. This year, it's the defense's odd obsession that's garnering media attention. That obsession? Anime, evidently.

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Quick SlantsJon MeerdinkAugust 2, 2016Packers Defense, Defensive Line, Mike Daniels
Brett Favre's Weirdest Green Bay Legacy
Brett Favre's Weirdest Green Bay Legacy

Brett Favre re-wrote the record books in Green Bay... and changed equipment choices for more than a generation.

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Quick SlantsJon MeerdinkAugust 2, 2016Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers, Brett Hundley, Packers Offense, Quarterbacks
Episode 2 - What's Going On With The Wide Receivers?
Episode 2 - What's Going On With The Wide Receivers?

Could the Packers actually keep seven wide receivers? That's the topic of this week's podcast discussion with Blue 58 host Jon Meerdink. Plus, who's gaining weight, who's losing weight, and could Morgan Burnett actually be a dime linebacker?

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PodcastJon MeerdinkAugust 2, 2016Blue 58
Packers Field Report: August 1, 2016
Packers Field Report: August 1, 2016

Green Bay hits the practice field in pads under the lights. After a rough Family Night on Sunday, Davante Adams bounces back. Mike McCarthy won't reveal who will play on Sunday.

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Quick SlantsGary ZilavyAugust 1, 2016
What Makes Aaron Rodgers Great?
What Makes Aaron Rodgers Great?

Yahoo’s excellent Shutdown Corner blog recently previewed the NFC North on their weekly podcast, and things got interesting when host Greg Cosell started to talk about Aaron Rodgers and how he faltered in 2015 when Jordy Nelson was lost for the season.

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AnalysisJon MeerdinkAugust 1, 2016Packers Offense, Aaron Rodgers, Quarterbacks
Believe It: 2016 Is Super Bowl or Bust
Believe It: 2016 Is Super Bowl or Bust

Not every year can be “your” year. Many factors contribute to a team’s success or failure, and the timing of those factors can affect a particular team’s definition of success from year to year.

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AnalysisJon MeerdinkAugust 1, 2016Packers Offense, Packers Defense, Aaron Rodgers, 2017 Packers Free Agency
Bob McGinn and Ted Thompson Are Not Friends
Bob McGinn and Ted Thompson Are Not Friends

It's a safe bet that Packers beat writer Bob McGinn and general manager Ted Thompson won't be exchanging Christmas cards this year.

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Quick SlantsJon MeerdinkAugust 1, 2016Ted Thompson, Packers Front Office
Packers Field Report: July 31, 2016
Packers Field Report: July 31, 2016

It's Family Night – the Packers practice inside of Lambeau Field in front of over 66,000 fans. Peter Mortell steps up in the punting competition. Trevor Davis takes a step back after a hot start to camp.

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Quick SlantsGary ZilavyJuly 31, 2016
4 After 4: Eric Crouch, The Heisman
4 After 4: Eric Crouch, The Heisman

Aaron Rodgers was not the only anointed successor to Brett Favre. The Packers tried at least four other times to find an heir to the Gunslinger's throne. This the story of The Heisman, Eric Crouch.

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AnalysisGary ZilavyJuly 31, 2016
Packers Field Report: July 30, 2016
Packers Field Report: July 30, 2016

Another padded practice today, and there are plenty of standouts on the offensive and defensive line. There's a clear winner in today's punting competition. Brett Favre prepares for next week's Hall of Fame ceremony.

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Quick SlantsGary ZilavyJuly 30, 2016
The Most Interesting Thing About Kyler Fackrell? His Name
The Most Interesting Thing About Kyler Fackrell? His Name

Kyler Fackrell has made a career out of being uninteresting. It’s working pretty well so far.

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AnalysisJon MeerdinkJuly 30, 2016Kyler Fackrell
The Last Family Night Scrimmage Was Terrible, But It Helped
The Last Family Night Scrimmage Was Terrible, But It Helped

The 16th Packers Family Night is tonight in Green Bay. It will be a night of very little football and a lot of fireworks and little kids getting to see football up close in a real NFL stadium, which is just fine for the last day of July.

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Quick SlantsJon MeerdinkJuly 29, 2016
You Can Now Watch The Entire Super Bowl XLV Broadcast On YouTube
You Can Now Watch The Entire Super Bowl XLV Broadcast On YouTube

The NFL uploaded the broadcast of Super Bowl XLV to YouTube today. We've got quick links to the biggest plays, just for you and your friends.

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Quick SlantsGary ZilavyJuly 29, 2016Super Bowl, Super Bowl XLV
Packers Field Report: July 29, 2016
Packers Field Report: July 29, 2016

No practice today for the Packers, but assistant coaches speak to the media. Rookies Blake Martinez and Trevor Davis earn high praise. Comedian Frank Caliendo breaks out his classic John Madden impression.

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Quick SlantsGary ZilavyJuly 29, 2016
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