Locked On Packers - Daily Podcast On The Green Bay Packers

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The Packers will reportedly host CB Mike Hughes for a pre-draft visit. Could interest an a corner who doesn't historically fit what Green Bay looks for signal a sea change in draft strategy? A new defense could hold the key, while a new front office looks to adapt. The answer has a chance to alter the course of their draft plans for 2018. 

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Mike McCarthy said the Packers had been playing Damarious Randall out of position and wanted to move him to a hybrid safety/slot cornerback role before the trade. That indicates some troubling things about Dom Capers and Ted Thompson. Plus, McCarthy says the team has to improve at corner and pass rusher, so who could they be targeting in the draft?. And finally, a look at the league's rule change around targeting and hits to the head. 

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Green Bay isn't done looking for value at cornerback with reported interest in former Saints starter Delvin Breaux on their radar along with a potential reunion with Davon House. Why the Packers would be fine with these bargain options. Another report over the weekend suggested the Packers made a competitive offer for Allen Robinson and although they've yet to sign Jordan Matthews, the team's interest hit Brian Gutekunst still wants to bolster the receiving core. Finally, is Aaron Rodgers contract really hampering Green Bay's free agent pursuits, or do some people simply want to cover for themselves? 

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Brian Gutekunst plugged a key hole in the secondary by signing former Packers cornerback Tramon Williams on Thursday, bringing back a key member of the Green Bay Super Bowl team from 2010. How does he fit and how much impact can a 35-year-old corner have on this defense? The Packers also hosted ex-Eagles and Bills WR Jordan Matthews on a free agent visit. Why does he fit and how could he help this offense? 

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Green Bay desperately needs talent at defensive back after trading Damarious Randall and letting Morgan Burnett leave for the Steelers. While there are still some solid free agent options, the Packers have considerable draft resources to aggressively seek out the best defensive backs in the draft. The best three of whom also happen to be the top defensive trio in the class. We dig into why it makes sense and how it could work out for Brian Gutekunst on draft day. 

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So far, the Packers have struck out in free agency addressing the team's biggest need. Not only did Brian Gutekunst ship out the team's best cornerback, but he's been unable to sign anyone in free agency to this point. What's the plan in the secondary? Do they have one? And how would a free agent misfire affect their plans for the NFL draft? We dig into why a failure to land a veteran corner could force Green Bay to alter their athletic profile for corners in the draft. 

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A reported low-ball offer to Jordy Nelson had fans and Packers media hot, an angrer only amplified after the Raiders signed Nelson to a pricey free agent deal for the aging veteran. Is the vitriol warranted? Then, Connor Rogers from the Stick to Football podcast and FanRag Sports joins the show to talk about Muhammad Wilkerson's time with the Jets and what he has left in the tank. Rogers also offers insight into what Mike Pettine brings to the Packers and how he could maximize Wilkerson in Green Bay. 

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After leaving Green Bay without a contract last week, Muhammad Wilkerson agreed to a one-year deal with the Packers on Tuesday. How he might impact this defense under his former coach Mike Pettine. Then, The Ringer's Danny Kelly joins the show from Seattle to discuss what Jimmy Graham has left and why Graham should once again be a star with Aaron Rodgers. 

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The Packers will reportedly add a future Hall of Fame tight end by signing Jimmy Graham to a three-year deal according to media reports Tuesday. To create more cap space, the Packers also cut long-time Packers great Jordy Nelson who says he'd still like to play. Why it had to play out that way, how we got to this point, and where we go from here on this emergency episode of LOP.

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