#343 Packers Unscripted: Keys to victory

Mike and Wes discuss players to watch for Thursday's preseason game against the Raiders, including Aaron Jones (2:15), Josh Jackson (3:43) and Trevor Davis (8:05). They also talk about competitions at left guard (14:48) and backup quarterback (17:29), and conclude with defensive coordinator Mike Pettine's move from the booth to the sideline (19:28).

Mike and Wes discuss the status of QB Aaron Rodgers (:54) and the return of RB Jamaal Williams (3:00), along with a review of the preseason game in Baltimore, including the tackling issues (7:39) and the play of LB Curtis Bolton (10:19) and WRs Darrius Shepherd and Allen Lazard (13:08). They conclude with their thoughts on the late Cedric Benson (18:35).

Mike and Wes preview the second preseason game in Baltimore, discussing the premier of the No. 1 units on both sides of the ball (1:12), the addition of FB Tommy Bohanon (4:27), the update at inside LB and Oren Burks’ injury (12:16), and other players to watch on Thursday night (16:04).

Mike and Wes review the good and bad from the Packers’ preseason opener vs. Houston, including turnovers and special-teams impact (1:16) as well as penalties and missed tackles (4:37). They also discuss the state of the inside linebacker position in the wake of Oren Burks’ injury (9:11) and the latest on the wide receiver competition (16:27).

Mike and Wes discuss their recollections of Jordy Nelson's career and preview the Packers' preseason opener, naming the players they'll be watching closely.

Mike and special guest Aaron Nagler review Family Night and other early impressions from camp, discussing RB Dexter Williams (1:20), FB Danny Vitale (5:18), and various defensive standouts including Rashan Gary (8:10) and Za’Darius Smith (18:55).

Mike and Wes discuss what they’ve seen from young up-and-coming players such as Marquez Valdes-Scantling (1:38) and Montravius Adams (6:14). They also pick their top plays of camp thus far (11:14) and mention what they’ll be looking for on Family Night (16:48).

Mike and Wes discuss the first four training camp practices and how players such as Jake Kumerow (5:49), Trevor Davis (8:07), Rashan Gary (12:43) and Kevin King (14:40) have stood out in the earlygoing.

Mike and Wes preview training camp with the receiver competition (2:32) and briefly discuss Jace Sternberger and the TE position (5:30), with a look at additions to the defense (12:49) and the health of King and Alexander (14:44).

Mike and Wes talk about the conclusion of the Packers' offseason program (1:16) and look ahead briefly to training camp (3:58), with a brief discussion of the WR position (7:45) and the defense's two first-round draft picks (17:15).

After a brief introduction to minicamp week (:44), Mike discusses at length with Wes how the project on the late Mitchell Henry came together (3:45).

Mike and Wes discuss the Packers' upcoming preseason trip to Canada (:45), the outlook for TE Jimmy Graham in his second year in Green Bay (5:13), and the emergence of LB James Crawford (12:42).

Mike and Wes discuss Head Coach Matt LaFleur's unexpected injury (:56), the revamped outside LB corps (3:38), and second-year CB Jaire Alexander's lofty goals (12:20).

Mike and Wes discuss the remade body of RB Aaron Jones (:48), the leadership of WR Davante Adams (8:54), and the motivations for veteran CB Tramon Williams (15:15).

Mike and Wes reflect on the passing of Bart Starr (:48) and also take a closer look at some of Matt LaFleur's thoughts behind putting together the Packers' WR corps for 2019 (14:48).

Mike and Wes discuss the excitement coming from OLB coach Mike Smith about rookie Rashan Gary (1:09), the competition and depth at safety (8:49), and QB Aaron Rodgers' leadership in learning the new offense (15:24).

Mike and Wes discuss the safety (1:30) and inside linebacker (8:05) positions and touch briefly on special teams (17:07) as well to finish up their preview of OTAs.

Mike and Wes discuss what they'll be watching for as OTAs begin next week, from the new additions on the offensive line (1:43), to the depth at wide receiver (7:38), running back (10:45) and quarterback (15:45).

Mike and Wes discuss the packers.com story on Kenny Clark from Mother's Day weekend (:54) and the draft pick profiles on LB Ty Summers (11:29) and CB Ka'Dar Hollman (16:56).

After a review of Ted Thompson's Packers HOF induction ceremony (:47), Mike and Wes discuss the player that most intrigues them in this draft class (7:19) and the position battle they're most looking forward to come training camp (13:59).

Mike and Wes share their impressions from the Packers' rookie minicamp. Amongst the draft picks discussed are Gary (1:49); Savage, Sternberger and Summers (5:34); and Hollman (7:34). Undrafted rookies Manny Wilkins (12:57) and Matthew Eaton (16:19) also enter the conversation.

Mike and Wes discuss what Green Bay's NFC North rivals did in the draft (Lions 2:42, Vikings 6:24, Bears 10:55) and the upcoming Packers Hall of Fame induction of former GM Ted Thompson (14:26).

Mike and special guest John Kuhn discuss the Packers’ eight selections from the 2019 NFL Draft, reviewing Day 1 (2:00), Day 2 (7:40), and Day 3 (12:32).

Mike and Wes discuss Matt LaFleur setting the tone for the veteran minicamp (1:19) and the return of Cole Madison (5:26) before making some predictions for the Packers' first-round draft picks (12:15) and possible trade scenarios (16:35).

Mike and Wes give an overview of how the upcoming draft looks from the Packers' perspective, discussing prospects at various positions including the offensive line (4:28), tight end (7:07), and defensive front (16:14).