#541 Packers Unscripted: Veterans in their element

Mike and Wes discuss the veteran presence and performances brought to training camp by QB Aaron Rodgers (4:11), TE Marcedes Lewis and K Mason Crosby (9:36). They also talk about how rookie LB Kamal Martin is getting noticed (12:54).

Mike and Wes discuss the keys to victory for the Packers against the Saints on both offense (3:02) and defense (8:49). They also look at other key games around the NFL in Week 3 (14:12).

Mike and Wes break down the Packers' second victory of 2020, including the two scores on either side of halftime (1:04), RB Aaron Jones' career day (3:29), other complementary players on offense (6:17), the defense's recovery from a slow start (9:43) and LB Rashan Gary's impact (12:31).

Mike and Wes review the Packers' opening win at Minnesota, including the performances of QB Aaron Rodgers (:39) and WR Davante Adams (4:16), the moving parts on the offensive line (7:08), and the uneven performance by the defense (12:06).

Mike and Wes discuss QB Aaron Rodgers' comments about the Packers flying under the national radar (:38) and the keys to victory on both offense (11:59) and defense (14:58) for Green Bay on Sunday. They also mention other key games around the NFC scheduled for Week 1 (17:48).

Mike and Wes discuss the Packers' 53-man roster (1:51) and some injury concerns (4:36). They also give an overview of opening foe Minnesota on defense (6:56) and offense (12:38).

Mike and Wes discuss QB Aaron Rodgers' comments about the state of his game (:41) and the offense as a whole (6:26). They also look ahead to the weekend, and all the new rules and regulations that will surround roster moves (8:42).

Mike and Wes review the extensive 11-on-11 work in Sunday's Lambeau Field practice (1:24) and discuss the strong training camps put together by WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling and LB Rashan Gary (5:54), along with veteran G Lane Taylor (12:06).

Mike and Wes discuss the early padded practices of camp, including the competitions amongst the defensive backs (3:05), running backs (8:41) and tight ends (13:14).

Mike and Wes review the first two practices of training camp, including their thoughts on backup QB Tim Boyle (1:29), the competition on the offensive line (7:10), DL Kenny Clark's new contract (9:25), LB Rashan Gary's potential role (13:46), and new LB Christian Kirksey's strong first impression (16:51).

As the first practice of training camp arrives, Mike and Wes discuss potential position battles to watch on offense (1:35) and defense (7:18). They also select the Packers rookies they're most looking forward to seeing on the field for the first time.

Mike and Wes discuss whether RB Aaron Jones or the Smith Bros. have the tougher act to follow in 2020 (1:21), and which of the Packers' Pro Bowl alternates from last season is poised to make his first Pro Bowl this year (9:26).

Mike and Wes discuss the career of WR Davante Adams (1:01) and where he ranks in team history in both the regular-season and postseason record books (6:57). They also talk about the potential impact of limited or no fans at NFL games this fall (9:46).

Mike and Wes discuss the opening of training camp (1:55), WR Devin Funchess' decision to opt out (7:33), as well as various offensive (11:07) and defensive (13:55) storylines to keep an eye on over the next month.

Mike and Wes review defensive coordinator Mike Pettine's comments about the run defense (1:20), offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett's perspective on the virtual offseason (6:47) and special teams coordinator Shawn Mennenga's thoughts on having return man Tyler Ervin to start the season (10:28). They also discuss the story of undrafted Canadian rookie Marc-Antoine Dequoy (13:49) and the fourth-and-15 onside kick alternative (20:42).

Mike and Wes recap Packers QB Aaron Rodgers' conference call about the draft and his future (:30), and they share the anecdotes they've heard on seventh-round picks Vernon Scott (9:30) and Jonathan Garvin (12:21).

Mike and Wes discuss the favorite stories they've heard from the former coaches of Packers draft picks Kamal Martin (1:57), Jon Runyan Jr. (6:18), Simon Stepaniak (12:22) and Jake Hanson (16:25).

Mike and Wes dive into the Packers' 2020 schedule, talking about their first impressions (:33), a tough stretch following the Week 5 bye (4:30), the challenge of going to the West Coast on a short week (7:09), the home-heavy finish (14:43), and the number of primetime games (14:43).

Mike and Wes answer some questions about the Packers' roster, including which free agent will have the biggest impact (1:21), the most intriguing position competition (4:32), young players expected to make strides (10:15, 14:48), and an unexpected 2020 storyline (19:54).

Mike and Wes share their answers to questions about the Packers' 2020 draft, including which pick will have the biggest rookie impact (1:57), what's the largest draft regret (5:45), and who will have the greatest influence on the Packers winning another Super Bowl in the Aaron Rodgers era (12:20).

Mike and Wes discuss more of RB A.J. Dillon's background as the Packers' second-round draft pick (:34) and review the draft classes of Green Bay's NFC North foes – Minnesota (4:58), Detroit (9:15) and Chicago (14:00).

Mike and Wes review the Packers' third-day draft picks, including LB Kamal Martin (1:23), the three offensive linemen taken in the sixth round (5:33), and the two seventh-round choices (11:43). They also examine where the Packers' roster stands at some key positions (15:01).

Mike and Wes review the Packers' first three picks in the NFL Draft, starting with the selection of QB Jordan Love (2:37) in the first round and continuing with Day 2 selections, RB A.J. Dillon (9:58) and Josiah Deguara (14:25).

In their final pre-draft preview show, Mike and Wes discuss decisions that might face the Packers on draft night, such as whether to pick or trade at No. 30 overall (1:40), which top inside LB would be the best pick if available (5:56), whether an offensive or defensive lineman is the higher priority (9:15), when the Packers might draft a WR (12:20), and how many total picks they'll make (17:25).

Mike and Wes finish their pre-draft review of the Packers' roster by looking at the inside linebackers (1:31), outside linebackers (8:54), defensive backs (10:54) and the draft's potential impact on special teams (17:26).