Packers Unscripted

Mike and Wes provide their final preview of the 2021 NFL Draft, discussing how many picks the Packers will actually make (2:17), whether they’ll trade up or down or pick at 29 in the first round (6:37), what type of player they might draft first (12:58) and if they’ll use a late-round pick on a QB or sign an undrafted rookie (22:44).

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Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ biggest positions of need heading into the draft (1:23), the potential fit of prospects like Teven Jenkins on the offensive line (7:21) and Christian Barmore on the defensive line (10:35), and their thoughts on possibilities at cornerback (15:14) and wide receiver (23:28).

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Mike and Wes return to the studio to review the free agents who returned to the Packers, including RB Aaron Jones and TE Marcedes Lewis, as well as those who departed, such as offensive linemen Corey Linsley and Lane Taylor, plus RB Jamaal Williams and QB Tim Boyle. They also discuss the coaching staff’s two new coordinators, Joe Barry and Maurice Drayton.

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Mike and Wes discuss the anticipated news of QB Aaron Rodgers winning his third NFL MVP (:31), joining a select group of all-time greats (6:15), and consider Charles Woodson’s pending Hall of Fame selection (12:01). They also give their thoughts on Super Bowl LV between the Chiefs and Buccaneers (21:21).

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Mike and Wes discuss the commitment expressed by GM Brian Gutekunst and Head Coach Matt LaFleur to Aaron Rodgers as the Packers QB (:30), revisit Rodgers’ comments about uncertainty (7:46), and describe the team’s desire to keep developing young QBs (9:25). They also discuss the changes afoot on the coaching staff with the special teams coordinator (16:00) and defensive coordinator (21:52).

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Mike and Wes discuss the legacy of the late Ted Thompson (1:10), the former Packers GM, sharing their personal memories (8:30) and discussing his best second-round draft pick (14:25), value pick (19:18) and under-the-radar acquisition (24:00).

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Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ loss in the NFC title game (:30), including how the Buccaneers capitalized on turnovers when the Packers didn’t (5:05), when the controversial and questionable moments occurred (9:48), and how out-of-character the Packers got (16:52).

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Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory against the Buccaneers on offense (:31) and defense (10:53), including a commitment to the ground game, the need to protect the ball (8:09) and preparation for any up-tempo offense (16:48) from Tom Brady. They also take a look at the AFC title game (19:11).

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Mike and Wes review the Packers’ playoff victory over the Rams and what made the difference in the offensive (:30) and defensive (6:10) performances. They also discuss the Buccaneers’ victory over the Saints (10:22), the pending Aaron Rodgers-Tom Brady QB matchup (15:05), and the challenge against Tampa Bay’s inside LBs (18:16).

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Mike and Wes discuss the Packers’ keys to victory against the Rams on offense (:30) and defense (6:20), and how Green Bay must be prepared to handle the momentum swings of a playoff game (13:21). They also preview the other NFC Divisional matchup, Buccaneers-Saints (16:18), and the two games in the AFC as well (20:25).

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