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Paul, JR, and Matub wrap up the season in a nice little bow by discussing the potential replacements for the deposed Mike Pettine, with special attention on Ejiro Evero, Jim Leonhard, Jerry Gray, and Wade Phillips, even though we know it won’t be him. Paul discusses the difference between Leonhard and Pettine in Collision Low Crossers, Matt touches on why Kris Richard was not one of our favorites, and boy, does Maurice Drayton have his work cut out for him.

The guys also answer tons of questions, posit hypotheticals about alternate worlds where the Packers did make the Super Bowl, a potential Aaron Rodgers extension, what if any free agents will be retained, and Big Little Lies.

Also, don’t draft tall corners please.

Intro: Ignoreland - REM

Outro: Turn the Page - The Streets

Following the crushing loss to Tampa Bay, Paul, Matub, and JR discuss the future of Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love being bad, and contract restructures before moving on to Will Redmond being bad, and Kevin King being bad, Mike Pettine being bad, Clete Blakeman being bad, Allen Lazard being bad, the tackles being bad, the play calling being kind of bad, Davante being kind of bad, and Tom Brady being terrible.

They also did raise the positives like Jaire and MVS, and break down the now famous decision to kick the field goal early, what the models said, and how it almost worked. Plus so very many listener questions that the episode could not contain them!

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Intro: What Comes Next - Hamilton

Outro: I am Trying to Break Your Heart - Wilco

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We’re a win away from the Super Bowl! This week following the Green Bay Packers’ utter destruction of Los Angeles, Paul, Matub, and JR review all of the good stuff, praise the spirit, if not the actual decision of JK Scott, check into whether PFF knows what Devin White even does, explores whether pre-snap motion and the pony-pro-set can cure what ailed the Pack against the Bucs, and talk about the big changes from last time, from Allen Lazard to Vita Vae.

The guys also compare Drew Brees and Tom Brady, and the finer points of why one is washed and one isn’t, if the defense will learn and play press-man against Touchdown Tom, or fall back on too much Pettine zone, if turnovers are all that matters, if Rashan Gary has a claim to be the best player on the defense, and if Blake Martinez is secretly awesome. He’s not, by the way.

Plus listener questions and tons more analysis based on EPA, Football Outsiders, and PFF!

Intro: Packers Sea Chanty (Go Pack Go) - Joseph Salvo

Outro: Faith - George Michael

With the game kicking off shortly, here's a special free minipod. If you're getting set up to watch, making your old-fashioneds, etc, and could use one more preview, pop this on your earbuds and find out just how good the Rams are. 

Paul previews the best defense the Packers have faced all season. The Rams are #1 in weighted DVOA, they're talented, smart, and peaking at the right time. Can Rodgers and LaFleur solve this riddle, and can Mike Pettine's crew shut down an offense that's likely to be as bad as their defense is good?

This is a tricky one, and likely, a white-knuckler.

Intro: I Love LA - Randy Newman

Outro: Cups (You're Gonna Miss Me) - Anna Kendrick

This week, Paul, Matub, and JR make fun of the Bears. They also preview the Rams in great detail. Should they attack the Rams deep-right? No! Does Cooper Kupp matter? A lot! Does Jalen Ramsey lock down number one receivers? Surprisingly, no! Find out why all of this is so, plus, the guys figure out who is scarier between a one-handed Goff, a neck-less Wolford, and a talentless Bortles, if the Rams’ defense would be just as good with Packer personnel, why the Tampa game should scare you, why the 49ers sweeping the Rams should make you happy, and if Mike Pettine can not be outwitted by Sean McVay, at least a little.

Plus, listener questions!

Intro: Hanging with Mr. Cooper - Dawnn Lewis, Holly Robinson, En Vogue

Outro: Los Angeles - Frank Black

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Green Bay wrapped up the number one seed in the NFC, and Paul, JR, and special guest Tex Western discuss just how they did it. Paul rips on David Montgomery, Tex discusses all of the scouting positives that Mitch had coming out of the draft, and everyone relishes how fun it is to smoke Chicago, and the likelihood of getting to do it one more time.

The gang also discusses the most valuable Packers, Jaire’s dominance, Aaron’s many many records, the differences between this season and last season, and who we want to face, and don’t want to face in the playoffs. JR is predicting a Bear upset of the Saints. Here’s hoping!

And listener questions, including some stats about 44-play games!

Intro: Sweet Georgia Brown - Brother Bones

Outro: Peaches - The Presidents of the United States of America

After a convincing win against Tennessee in the snow, JR, Matub, and Paul discuss all of the beautiful things that the Packers did well, whether the defense is for real, the Za’Darius Smith meeting with Pettine, Davante’s greatness catching, Lazard and Valdes-Scantling’s greatness blocking, the real debut of AJ Dillon, and if one great game makes it worth spending a second rounder on a running back.

Paul also made a spreadsheet of heavy running backs to see if they’re more valuable in cold December games. Then he made another spreadsheet of small backs to compare it to. Finally, they tackle the immortal question: If the Packer defense is good based on the last 4 games, is Mitch Trubisky also good? Plus, so very many listener questions!

Intro: Casino Queen - Wilco

Outro: Bullet with Butterfly Wings - Smashing Pumpkins

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Matub, JR, and Paul break down the “All Gas, Some Brake” offense, as the Packers puttered their way towards a nice win over a pretty pesky Panther team. The boys highlight the stars on defense, the problems with Kevin King, and which Packer defenders are most likely to be caught from behind, and why they are bad. They also point out the weight difference between Derrick Henry and Krys Barnes, what would happen if Kevin King tried to tackle him, if Rodgers held a grudge against Lazard, how much weather matters, and a more in-depth preview of Tennessee’s strategic tendencies.

Finally, they explore listener questions, computer issues, and the indefensible selection of Evan Engram to the Pro Bowl over Big Bob. What a crock.

Intro: Tennessee - Arrested Development

Outro: Nashville Tennessee - Frank Turner

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This week, following the Green Bay Packers’ relatively narrow win over Matthew Stafford and the Lions, Paul, Matub, and JR discuss why all of the stats seems pretty good despite the game not feeling very good. Special teams plays a major role, but they also weave in pace of play, and how Mike Pettine’s “death by 1000 paper cuts” defense dos not play well with Matt LeFleur’s occasional preference for extended drives. In short, BALL CONTROL IS BAD.

Also, is MVS actually good now? Is this the most efficient Packer offense ever? And was the Monday night game between the Browns and Ravens the greatest NFL game of all time, or was it number 2? All of that, plus a slew of excellent listener questions round things out, as we go into a Saturday night contest against Teddy Bridgewater and Carolina.

Intro: Sister Christian - Night Ranger

Outro: Going to Carolina In My Mind - James Taylor

This week, Paul, Matt, and JR discuss the convincing win over Philly in spite of the best efforts of the special teams unit, Za’Garius, Kingsley Keke’s sweet moves, and some sad things like Detroit, and Carson Wentz, who is sort of the Detroit of quarterbacks if you think about it. They also talk about Darnell Savage and why man defense may be more of his thing, Tavon Austin stepping in for real this time, whether Tonyan should have more targets, MVS’ sweet blocking, Adams vs. Nelson, and of course, listener questions!

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Intro: The Devil Came Up to Michigan - K.M.C. Kru

Outro: Thank You Jack White For The Fiber Optic Jesus That You Gave Me - The Flaming Lips