Locked On Packers - Daily Podcast On The Green Bay Packers

Green Bay came up short this season without Aaron Rodgers, but the Packers are still a talented team with promise. Where do they need to get better to compete with the top teams in the league and how might they address those needs in free agency and the draft. Plus, a preview of our offseason positional review series. 

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The Philadelphia Eagles, without their MVP candidate quarterback, beat down the Minnesota Vikings, proving the Packers were never the best team in the NFC even with Aaron Rodgers. All four conference title participants used free agency to get there and Green Bay has to follow suit to reach their apex. With the Vikings' season now over, their OC getting a head coaching job and questions looming about their quarterback situation, who is the NFC North favorite next season? 

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Following Dom Capers' disastrous run against top QBs, particularly in the playoffs, the Packers new DC brings an incredible history of getting stops against the best in the game. We re-examine the debates over Jordy Nelson's future with the Packers and his contract situation. Plus, get back around to talking about Eliot Wolf's departure from the Green Bay front office. 

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Could the Packers be willing to move on from Jordy Nelson and/or Randall Cobb because Ty Montgomery can always go back to being a WR? What Brian Gutekunst's comments on free agency actually mean about how Green Bay will spend money. Plus, why Josh Jones could be one of the biggest beneficiaries of a Mike Pettine defense. 

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Could two fired Seahawks coaches fit the Packers new defensive staff under Mike Pettine? Plus, how do the latest NFC coaching hirings affect the conference and Green Bay's place in it moving forward? And the Vikings could play the Super Bowl in their own building in a few weeks, but upheaval on their coaching staff looms large. 

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Tuesday night, reports named Mike Pettine the new defensive coordinator in Green Bay, ending the search for Dom Capers' replacement. How did he become the new man in charge of the Packers defense instead of reported front-runner Vic Fangio? We dig in, while also examining why Pettine should have been an obvious candidate, his considerable pedigree, and what he'll bring to this defense. 

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The Packers announced the hiring of Brian Gutekunst as the new GM, while also unveiling important changes to the front office structure. Why this group could be more aggressive in acquiring talent. Plus, Green Bay still needs to find a defensive coordinator. Where does the search stand how it could change in the next 24 hours. 

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In a surprise move, the Packers promote Brian Gutekunst to replace Ted Thompson as general manager despite multiple reports Russ Ball was the front-runner. What can we expect from the new head of the front office and what happens now with Ball, Wolf et al? Mike McCarthy also brought back former OC and Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin to replace Edgar Bennett running the Packers offense. Why this move isn't just another conservative retread pick. Plus, Green Bay's search for a new DC continues. 

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Mike McCarthy made more changes to his coaching staff Wednesday, removing Edgar Bennett as offensive coordinator and Alex Van Pelt as quarterbacks coach. This suggests a sea change in offensive philosophy, but some of the names being reported as candidates for the jobs suggest otherwise. What to make of these mixed messages and more. 

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Mike McCarthy signed an extension through the 2019 season, a sign Mark Murphy and management wants everyone at 1265 Lombardi to understand complacency will no longer be tolerated. Coupled with a change in GM, the Packers have signaled a desire to adapt, to change, and push forward. Anyone not on board will be left behind. 

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