Blog — The Power Sweep (Green Bay Packers)

Three Free Agent Wide Receivers the Packers Could Consider

The Packers could still probably use some veteran help at receiver. Here are three options the Packers could consider.

AnalysisJon MeerdinkJune 4, 2018Wide Receivers, Packers Offense

Episode 83 - Five Key Members of the Packers Middle Class

They’re not stars, but they’re not to be forgotten. Let’s break down five guys who you shouldn’t count out as the Packers put together their roster.

PodcastJon MeerdinkMay 30, 2018Blue 58

Get to Know the Packers' Scouts

What do we really know about the guys doing important scouting work for the Packers?

AnalysisJon MeerdinkMay 29, 2018Packers Front Office

How Marcedes Lewis Has Performed Against NFC North Teams

Marcedes Lewis has been solid if not spectacular against the NFC North.

AnalysisJon MeerdinkMay 25, 2018Marcedes Lewis, Tight Ends, Packers Offense

Report: Packers Targeting Free Agent TE Marcedes Lewis

The Packers could upgrade their tight end group yet again this week.

Jon MeerdinkMay 23, 2018

Episode 82 - Which Rookie Will Have the Biggest Impact?

We take your questions this week on Blue 58, starting with a look at which rookies will change the Packers’ fortunes the most this season.

PodcastJon MeerdinkMay 23, 2018Blue 58

Is Davante Adams a True Number One Receiver?

With Jordy Nelson off to Oakland, is Davante Adams now a “true” number one receiver?

EditorialJon MeerdinkMay 22, 2018Davante Adams, Packers Offense, Wide Receivers

Jamaal Williams and Aaron Jones Could Hit Historic Numbers in 2018

With healthy seasons and decent production, Jamaal Williams and Aaron Jones could do something we’ve never seen before.

AnalysisJon MeerdinkMay 21, 2018Aaron Jones, Jamaal Williams, Packers Offense, Running Backs

The Packers' History of Drafting Punters Is Worse Than You Think

Drafting JK Scott was controversial, but the Packers have done a lot worse with punters in the draft. Yes, even worse than B.J. Sander.

AnalysisJon MeerdinkMay 17, 2018JK Scott, Packers Special Teams, NFL Draft

Episode 81 - Why the Packers Didn't Really Revamp Their Defense

Offseason changes seem to show a changed defense in Green Bay, but is that really the case?

PodcastJon MeerdinkMay 16, 2018Blue 58

Who Will Start at Right Guard for the Packers in 2018?

The Packers have a lot of options at right guard. Who gets the nod?

Why Does it Matter That the Packers Have Bigger Receivers?

The Packers could have their tallest group of pass catchers in a long time. What difference does that make?

How We Helped Packers TE Tom Crabtree Change His Profile Picture

Given his illustrious career with the Packers, why then did the notoriously excellent and blameless football statistics website Pro Football Reference adore their Tom Crabtree page with a photo of the tight end in a Buccaneers jersey?

NewsJon Meerdink and Gary ZilavyMay 9, 2018Tom Crabtree, Tight Ends

Episode 80 - Why the Packers Offense is Done Changing

It’s not as complicated to predict the Packers’ roster as you might thing.

PodcastJon MeerdinkMay 9, 2018Blue 58

1 Fact About Each Packers 2018 Undrafted Free Agents

With eleven draft picks and a mature roster, the challenge for an undrafted free agent to crack the Packers roster is daunting. The 2018 UDFAs have earned the right to be in an NFL training camp.

How the Oren Burks Trade Defines the Middle of the Packers' 2018 Draft

Trading up to draft Oren Burks meant the Packers missed out on other prospects who could have been good fits.

AnalysisJon MeerdinkMay 7, 2018Oren Burks, NFL Draft, 2018 NFL Draft

Packers Break 10-Year Streak on UDFA Running Backs

General manager Brian Gutekunst’s actions have spoken loud and clear: he is going to build the Packers roster differently than his predecessor. For the first time in over a decade, the Packers have not signed a running back in undrafted free agency.

Packers' Tyler Lancaster Will Be Fun to Watch

A big defensive tackle from Northwestern is an early favorite from this year’s UDFA class.

AnalysisJon MeerdinkMay 3, 2018Tyler Lancaster, Packers Defense, Defensive Line

Episode 79 - 6 Things We Liked About the Packers Draft (And 3 We Didn't)

On this week’s episode of Blue 58 podcast, host Jon Meerdink gives his thumbs up and thumbs down on the Packers 2018 NFL Draft.

PodcastJon MeerdinkMay 2, 2018Blue 58

After Drafting 3 Receivers, Will the Packers Sign Dez Bryant?

The Packers invested three draft picks at wide receiver this weekend. Dez Bryant remains a free agent after the draft. Are the two no longer a good fit?