Locked On Packers - Daily Podcast On The Green Bay Packers

Multiple reports suggest the Packers have had conversations with teams about trading Randall Cobb, but who is initiating these calls? Why it's important to be a smart consumer of sports media in situations like this to decipher conflicting reports and parse rumor from reporting. Plus, we discuss the importance of health for Green Bay this season and the team heads toward the regular season with a remarkably healthy roster. Their depth is as good as it's been in recent years, but the starters should be among the best in the game. 

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The new helmet rules stirred controversy again over the last week, but is all the concern warranted? We dig into the task of balancing player safety with the integrity of the game. Then, we look at Brett Hundley vs. DeShone Kizer and if the Packers are going to end up keeping three quarterbacks on the roster. Why that could happen and what it means for other positions on this Green Bay roster. 

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The Packers will face Jordy Nelson for the first time since Brian Gutekunst cut him in the offseason. We look at what Green Bay really got in exchange for Nelson, why Jimmy Graham could be more than worth the tradeoff and why Nelson may not have a huge impact in Oakland. We also dig into the rookie punter, the backup running back plan and other questions from listeners. 

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Nick Perry came off PUP over the weekend, boosting the Packers pass rush, but do they have enough with Kyler Fackrell and Vince Biegel behind Perry, Clay Matthews and Reggie Gilbert? We set expectations for Biegel this season and explain why fans should be patient. Plus, the Bengals cut starting safety George Iloka on Sunday. Given how the Green Bay safeties have looked so far in the preseason, it's an option worth exploring for the Packers front office. 

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Reggie Gilbert broke out with 2.5 sacks, Josh Jackson put up a pick-six and Oren Burks continued his impact play as the Packers defense took the torch from the young offensive playmakers who starred in Week 1. The final score, a 51-34 bludgeoning, won't tell the full story, but we will. We dig into the baby Packer playmakers, Rodgers' return to the field, the backup OT spot and much more. 

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With most of the roster spots set and the Steelers resting key starters, the focus turns to young players trying to earn rotation snaps for the Packers. That starts with the rookie corners. If Jaire Alexander plays, he must prove he's capable of handling a  critical role for Green Bay after fellow rookie Josh Jackson played well in Week 1. The Packers also must assess their backup OT spot as Byron Bell and Jason Spriggs battle it out on the  right side. Plus, J'Mon Moore desperately needs a bounce  back performance. 

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Aaron Rodgers didn't back down from his criticism of the rookie receivers. Why he's earned the right to lead the team the way he does and why it will help the Packers in the long run. Plus, we dig into the Cole Madison situation, what Green Bay is saying about his absence, and the criticism from fans. 

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Emptying out the mailbox to answer listener questions. We dig into the disgruntled Raiders pass rusher Khalil Mack and what it might take for the Packers to make a move. We go inside the Green Bay backfield to determine Ty Montgomery's value to the team and discuss Mike McCarthy's coaching situation. If you want to have your questions answered, call or text the Locked On Packers fan hotline at (920) 341-3775.

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The Packers beat the Titans 31-17 in the exhibition open, but the headline is the play of Green Bay's young receivers, with Marqueze Valdes-Scantling, Jake Kumerow, and Equanimeous St. Brown balling out against the Titans. We also dig into the backup quarterback race, and  the defensive player who stood out in his NFL debut. 

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With critical starters not playing against the Titans, backups fighting for a roster spot take center stage. We discuss which players need a standout performance to hold onto positioning, and who can help themselves the most with a good game in the preseason opener for the Packers. 

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