With the calendar turning to April, the guys take a closer look at Day 1 of the draft and what the Packers’ options could be at No. 29. They could easily find themselves taking the fourth or fifth receiver on the board. They could also find plenty of value on the defensive side of the football. Also, the latest on Aaron Rodgers and the unsolved mystery that is his contract situation.

The biggest mystery of the Packers’ offseason lasted another week and grabbed national headlines: What is going on with Aaron Rodgers’ contract? The Packers could have worked out a restructure weeks ago to create valuable salary cap space. The two sides could always come to an agreement on an extension that will pay the reigning league MVP and ensure he retires as a Packer. Team could also put a plan in motion to usher in a new era featuring first-round draft pick Jordan Love as soon as 2022. The guys address the latest on this ongoing story, discuss the team’s latest free agency moves, and hit on the one position everyone seems to expect the Packers to address on Day 1 of the NFL Draft.

The guys discuss Aaron Jones’ new four-year contract with the Packers, and why this deal was a win-win for the team and the player. Other topics include the Packers’ new 1-2 punch at running back, and the team’s apparent reluctance to restructure Aaron Rodgers’ contract to address his league-high cap hit for 2021.

The franchise tag deadline came and went this week, and true to form, the Packers declined to use it. That means star running back Aaron Jones could test free agency when the new league year officially begins next week. The guys cover both sides of the Jones situation, and discuss possible next steps for the Packers in free agency.

In the return of the Packers Wire Podcast for the 2021 season, the guys react to GM Brian Gutekunst’s latest media availability, and preview how the Packers could approach one of the most unique offseasons in NFL history.

The Packers fielded one of the best teams in franchise history in 2020, but all that’s left to discuss is another painful, all-too-familiar ending. The guys discuss the team’s many failures in the NFC Championship Game, and why Aaron Rodgers’ future with the team is suddenly dominating all the national headlines. We know this roster will look much different in 2021. How concerned should Packers’ fans be about the quarterback?

Aaron Rodgers said this week that he isn’t feeling any extra pressure with Tom Brady and the Bucs coming to Lambeau Field for the NFC Championship Game. Should he? The guys discuss Rodgers’ legacy and what could be a problematic matchup with a Buccaneers team that handled the Packers during the regular season. Episode 21 of the Packers Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with sports betting advice for the NFL playoffs from the Sportsbook Wire.

Fresh off their first-round bye, the Packers are preparing to host the Rams in the second round of the NFC playoffs. The guys break down the key matchups, including Davante Adams vs. shut-down corner Jalen Ramsey, and Aaron Donald vs. … everyone in his path. Also, how the Packers could use their secondary options to attack the Rams’ stout defense, and thoughts on the NFL’s first “Super Wild-Card Weekend.” Episode 20 of the Packers Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with sports betting advice for the NFL playoffs from the Sportsbook Wire.

The Packers will be exactly where they hoped to be during the first weekend of the NFL playoffs — home watching all the drama unfold as the top seed in the NFC. The Packers are one of the odds-on favorites to win this year’s title. That doesn’t mean it will be easy to maneuver a path that could include dates with future Hall of Famers Tom Brady, Drew Brees and Patrick Mahomes. The guys discuss Green Bay’s Week 17 win over the Bears, and exactly which teams Packers’ fans should be rooting for during wild-card weekend. Episode 19 of the Packers Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with sports betting advice for the NFL playoffs from the Sportsbook Wire.

The Packers stand one win from clinching the NFC’s No. 1 seed following their blowout win over the Titans on Sunday night. The guys react to a Green Bay defense that rose to the challenge against star rusher Derek Henry, discuss the team’s acquisition of run-stuffing defensive tackle Snacks Harrison, and preview the Packers’ Week 17 game in Chicago against a Bears team that’s still fighting to secure a playoff berth. Episode 18 of the Packers Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with a fantasy segment from The Huddle and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.