Reporting As Eligible

This week, Paul, Matub, and JR discuss everything that went right against the Bears, which is pretty much everything. Sure Christian Kirksey is a bit slow, but Davante ate Fuller, Bob Tonyan continued a historic season, Darnell Savage nabbed a few picks, and the Smiths had a reunion and made up. Darrius Shepherd is gone, Tavon Austin is here, and Doug Pederson’s Eagles are the next trash fire on deck.

Paul also goes into extreme detail on all of the quarterbacks the Bears could have selected over the years. It’s not just Watson and Mahomes!

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Intro: Austin - Blake Shelton

Outro: Doug - Hot Dad

This week following the Green Bay Packers’ heartbreaking loss to the Colts, Paul, Matub, and JR break down the rollercoaster tide that is Marquez Valdes-Scantling, why Darrius Shepherd is on the team, Aaron Jones’ near decapitation, the bad twitter people who wish death on players, Mike Pettine playing people behind the yellow line, Preston in coverage AGAIN, Cordarrelle Patterson and how the Bears could maybe win, Davante’s tall task against Kyle Fuller, the weather, and listener questions!

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Intro: Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel

Outro: Mrs. Robinson - Simon and Garfunkel

APC Discord!

The Packers barely beat a bad Florida team helmed by something called Jake Luton, which required an honest-to-god fourth quarter comeback. JR and Paul discuss the important questions: Why can’t this team pass in the wind? What’s up with the vanilla game plan, and is it a trend? How do we feel about David Bakhtiari’s new deal? Are bubble screens fundamentally evil, or can they ever be good? Will Aaron Jones cost himself enough money to make him affordable to the Packers?

All of these, plus listener questions, will be answered. Now I’m going to go buy some fresh Lucas Oil.

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Intro: Wide River - The Steve Miller Band

Outro: Find the River - REM

Paul, Matt, and JR discuss what meaning can be found in beating a team with absolutely no healthy players. They sing the praises of Davante Adams and Paul discusses some other great things about Davante’s game he had previously dismissed as unimportant. They preview the Jacksonville game, Jake Luton subbing for Gardner Minshew, DJ Chark, Laviska Shenault, and whether the Packer defense can look good against another undermanned offense. Should Malik Taylor get more of an opportunity? Why did Montravius Adams get 26 snaps this week and only 6 against Minnesota? Why will Mike Pettine have a good second half of the season that saves his job? Find out all of these answers and more!

Intro: Oh, What a Night - The Four Seasons

Outro: Jeopardy Theme Song

Mike Zimmer and the wind took the...uhm...wind out of the Packers’ sales, as the game turned into a rock fight. Dalvin Cook dominated on the ground as Mike Pettine and crew were unable to stop exactly what they knew was coming right at them. Is this a scheme problem? A personnel problem? Both? Find out on this week’s Reporting as Eligible.

Paul, Matt, and JR also discuss the big nothingburger at the trade deadline, AJ Dillon’s positive Covid test and the impact on the running backs, and why Montravius Adams played only 6 snaps, while Preston Smith lined up at cornerback for some reason.

Intro: Too Many Cooks - Adult Swim

Outro: A Mighty Wind is Blowin - The Folksmen, The New Main Street Singer, Mitch & Mickey

The Packer defense finally played a good, solid game! Kamal Martin was a big part of that. Paul, Matt, and JR discuss why he pairs so well with Krys Barnes, why he’s a bit of an unknown and fell in the draft, whether Preston’s resurgence was real, and why it might carryover, and whether it’s possible to trade for JJ Watt.

The boys also cover the continued struggles of the backup receivers, whether Jamal Williams had a good game or not, the continuing saga of Rodgers getting the ball out faster, and playing better with lesser lines, and the opinions on the newest Packer receiver. Plus listener questions, and Paul battling twitter trolls!

Intro: Martin Theme

Outro: The Bob Song - Willie Nelson

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The Packers finally lost a game, and Paul, JR, and Matt are here to discuss why. This includes heaping praise on Todd Bowles, Lavonte David, Devin White, and Carlton Davis, while quantifying the continued failure of Preston Smith.  They also explain the strengths and limits of pre-snap motion, the relative importance of Tyler Ervin, the big issue with lack of receiver depth, and the challenge that faces Matt LaFleur going forward.

All of that, plus Mike Pettine on the hot seat, the continued availability of Wade Phillips, a preview of the Texans, Bill O’Brien’s greatest hits, and listener questions!

Intro: Dreamweaver - Gary Wright

Outro: Hold On - Wilson Phillips 

Paul, JR, and special guest Ryan Topp of the Milwaukee’s Tailgate podcast draft their favorite moments from the 2010 run to the Super Bowl. Fat guy touchdowns, perfectly executed screen passes, and Jay Cutler just seemingly not caring all make an appearance. They also discuss the harbinger of the Matt Flynn game against the defensive dominance of the Jets in a 9-0 win b the Pack, and JR gets to dispel his favorite myth, while pointing out a game that should be much more remembered.

The guys also briefly touch on the upcoming game with the Bucs, and of course, listener questions.

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Intro: Bye Bye Bye - Nsync

Outtro: Moonshadow - Yusuf/Cat Stevens

Paul and JR break down Davante's controversial tweet, Big Bob's ascension to greatness, Brandon Aiyuk's amazing hurdle, Krys Barnes' breakout at linebacker, Za'darius Smith's vintage performance, Darrius Shepherd's incredible non-touchdown, Jamaal Williams' greatness at receiving and blocking,  and non-greatness at running.  

They also just bask in the glory that is Aaron Rodgers, discuss where various Packers stand for awards, speak on Jaire shutting out Ridley, and once again, figure out just how good or bad the defense is. Everyone played great! Plus several very good listener questions!  

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Intro: Dance the Night Away - Van Halen

Outtro: Van Halen - Nerf Herder 

Paul, Matt, and JR recap the Saints game, the greatness of Allen Lazard who is currently first in DVOA in the entire NFL, talk about which tight end is our favorite, explain the struggles of the defense, our frustrations with Pettine's lack of adaptability, and why they are maybe possibly not bad outside of garbage time.  Paul goes over his recent criticism of MVS, and of course, lots and lots and lots of Taysom Hill. 

The gang also goes over why the Falcons make bad decision, and why this will likely be a blowout in Green Bay's favor. Plus listener questions!

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Intro: New Orleans - The Simpsons

Outtro: Ice Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice