Green 19 podcast: Packers keep going outside the organization to fill roster spots
With cornerback Jaire Alexander's status still in question and other injuries depleting the roster, GM Brian Gutekunst keeps looking elsewhere for replacements. Co-hosts Tom Silverstein and Ryan Wood discuss how long it will take most recent addition Jaylon Smith to get acclimated and whether he'll even find a place in defensive coordinator Joe Barry's inside linebacker rotation.
34m Oct 08, 2021
34m
Green 19 podcast: Are the Packers picking up steam or just catching teams at the right time?
After getting blown out by New Orleans in the opener, the Green Bay Packers have won three straight. Co-hosts Tom Silverstein and Ryan Wood have differing opinions on what the victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday meant but agree the emergence of Randall Cobb came at the right time and the injury to CB Jaire Alexander at the wrong time.
37m Oct 04, 2021
37m
Green 19 podcast: Packers taking on a hungry Pittsburgh Steelers team
The prize for pulling off a dramatic victory over the 49ers is a meeting with a Pittsburgh Steelers team desperate to dig out of a 1-2 hole. The Packers are flying high and co-hosts Tom Silverstein and Ryan Wood share their thoughts on just how good the team should be feel coming off that victory.
31m Oct 01, 2021
31m
Green 19 podcast: Packers, Aaron Rodgers have the last word in thrilling victory over the San Francisco 49ers
The Green Bay Packers looked like a completely different team than the one taken to the woodshed by the New Orleans Saints in Week 1 and co-hosts Tom Silverstein and Ryan Wood describe what they saw Sunday night at Levi's Stadium as well as assess what the thrilling 30-28 victory means for coach Matt LaFleur and his team in the coming weeks.
37m Sep 27, 2021
37m
Green 19 podcast: Packers, Matt LaFleur have a lot to prove against the San Francisco 49ers
The Packers' only victory against the San Francisco 49ers in the Matt LaFleur era was last year when they beat coach Kyle Shanahan's injury-depleted team handily. Both teams are at full strength now and after a 1-1 start, the Packers could use a signature performance that shows they will be contenders in the NFC. Co-hosts Tom Silverstein and Ryan Wood break down the match-ups, assess injuries a...
36m Sep 24, 2021
36m
Green 19 podcast: Lions win leaves many questions about Packers unanswered
Co-hosts Tom Silverstein and Ryan Wood aren't particularly impressed with the Packers' 35-17 victory over the Detroit Lions and they explain why. But there were some things the Packers did that stand out and they assess whether they point to lasting improvement.
31m Sep 21, 2021
31m
Green 19 podcast: Packers could used a little bit of Jamaal Williams juice
The listless Packers sure looked like they could have used running back Jamaal Williams' enthusiasm against New Orleans. He'll be around Monday night, but he'll be wearing a Detroit Lions uniform. Co-hosts Tom Silverstein and Ryan Wood address Williams' return as well as the importance of their Week 2 matchup with their NFC North foe.
35m Sep 17, 2021
35m
Green 19 podcast: Packers melt down in Jacksonville
In one of their worst opening losses in team history, the Packers looked like they were coming off a 4-12 season, not back-to-back NFC Championship games. Co-hosts Tom Silverstein and Ryan Wood try to explain all the things that went wrong in the team's 38-3 loss to the New Orleans Saints and figure out where they go from here.
32m Sep 13, 2021
32m
Green 19 podcast: Packers vs. Saints - Week 1 is finally here!
As the Green Bay Packers prepare to open the season against the New Orleans Saints in Jacksonville, co-hosts Tom Silverstein and Ryan Wood analyze everything from the oppressive heat the two teams will face to what new defensive coordinator Joe Barry's defense might look like in this episode of the Green 19 podcast.
35m Sep 10, 2021
35m
Green 19 podcast: Packers get Za'Darius Smith back at practice, but will he play against the Saints?
The Packers are a very healthy team going into their season opener against the New Orleans Saints, but one player whose status remains up in the air is OLB Za'Darius Smith. He returned to practice Monday and co-hosts Tom Silverstein and Ryan Wood offer their takes on whether he'll play and how the Packers are approaching their trip to Jacksonville.
33m Sep 06, 2021
33m
Green 19 podcast: Packers prepare to reach 53-man roster limit
The Green Bay Packers will have to be at the 53-man roster limit at 3 p.m. Tuesday and we take one last look at some of the decisions they'll need to make. We also say farewell to Olivia, who is moving on to greener pastures - and a different sport -- after a sterling tour at PackersNews.
34m Aug 30, 2021
34m
08.26.21 Who to watch in the Packers' final preseason game against the Buffalo Bills
The final preseason game is here and hosts Olivia Reiner, Tom Silverstein and Ryan Wood identify players they'll be watching when the Green Bay Packers play the Buffalo Bills Saturday, just 72 hours before all NFL teams must cut their rosters to 53.
32m Aug 27, 2021
32m
08.22.21 We interrupt this Jordan Love preseason to bring you Kurt Benkert; is he for real?
Wearing lucky No. 7, free agent quarterback Kurt Benkert raised eyebrows with a strong performance against the New York Jets in Week 2. Was it a mirage or is he an NFL QB? Olivia Reiner, Tom Silverstein and Ryan Wood of PackersNews.com debate the future of the young quarterback.
45m Aug 23, 2021
45m
08.19.21 Cautious approach costing Jordan Love some important snaps
Packers coach Matt LaFleur doesn't want to risk further injury to quarterback Jordan Love's right shoulder, so he sat him out of joint practices with the New York Jets and will probably sit him out against the Jets Saturday afternoon. Ryan Wood joins co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein in assessing what the missed snaps might mean for Love.
30m Aug 20, 2021
30m
08.15.21 Shoulder injury puts Jordan Love's development on short hold
The Packers learned a lot about QB Jordan Love in their first exhibition game, but they might not see him on the field again for a week due to a right shoulder injury he suffered on a first-half sack against the Houston Texans. Co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein welcome Ryan Wood and the three share thoughts on Love and other notable performances.
52m Aug 16, 2021
52m
08.13.21 The spotlight will be on Jordan Love in the Packers' preseason opener
The Green Bay Packers open the exhibition season Saturday night against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field and while most of the attention will be on QB Jordan Love, co-hosts Tom Silverstein, Olivia Reiner and Ryan Wood identify some other players who will be worth watching.
29m Aug 13, 2021
29m
Green 19 podcast: Aaron Rodgers is back but has anything changed between him and the Packers?
The dust has settled since the Aaron Rodgers press conference and training camp is underway. Host Tom Silverstein and special guest Ryan Wood assess where things stand with the Packers and Rodgers and how the first week of practice has gone.
41m Aug 04, 2021
41m
06.11.21 What we saw from QB Jordan Love and the Packers during minicamp
The Packers just completed a three-day minicamp in which Jordan Love replaced holdout quarterback Aaron Rodgers and there was a lot to see. Co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein cover Love's performance, the prospect of Rodgers returning and other hot topics coming out of the mandatory camp held at Clarke Hinkle Field.
43m Jun 11, 2021
43m
06.03.21 As Packers OTAs continue, Jordan Love has the chance to get comfortable with the offense
After the fifth day of Packers OTAs, co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Ryan Wood discuss their very early observations of second-year quarterback Jordan Love and his comfort level in head coach Matt LaFleur's offense. Plus, answering listener questions about the offseason program, from offensive line combinations without left tackle David Bakhtiari to the new defensive scheme under Joe Barry.
39m Jun 03, 2021
39m
05.26.21 Packers kick off voluntary OTAs with notable absences and newfound opportunities
The Green Bay Packers began Phase 3 of the offseason program this week, starting with voluntary organized team activities. Hosts Olivia Reiner and Ryan Wood discuss who was in attendance, who wasn't and why it matters. Plus, a discussion about Aaron Rodgers' appearance on ESPN's SportsCenter and an analysis of his comments to Kenny Mayne.
49m May 26, 2021
49m
05.13.21 Tim Boyle vs. Jordan Love in Week 2? Who knows what the 2021 Packers schedule will bring about?
The 2021 schedule is out, but the starting quarterbacks for the Week 1 matchup between the Packers and Saints is a mystery. It's just one unknown in what appears to be a challenging slate of games for the defending NFC North champions and co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein take a closer look as well as discuss what's knew with Aaron Rodgers and why the Packers signed quarterback Blake B...
45m May 13, 2021
45m
05.02.21 In case you missed it amid all the Aaron Rodgers drama, the Packers filled some needs with nine picks in the draft
The weekend was filled with Aaron Rodgers drama, but when it was over, the Green Bay Packers had added nine picks in the NFL Draft. Co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein address what's next with Rodgers and explain what GM Brian Gutekunst tried to accomplish with this draft class. Aaron Rodgers situation - 01:19 Draft recap and analysis - 29:50
50m May 03, 2021
50m
05.01.21 Packers may not have Aaron Rodgers this season, but that doesn't mean they won't have an A-Rod
The second day of the 2021 NFL draft is over and the Packers assured themselves they'll have at least one Rodgers on the roster. Co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein have some new thoughts on Aaron Rodgers and then turn their attention to center Josh Myers and receiver Amari Rodgers, the newest members of the Packers' draft class.
38m May 01, 2021
38m
04.30.21 On same day Packers bring Georgia CB Eric Stokes into the fold, "disgruntled" quarterback Aaron Rodgers opts out
On a day Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst hoped to be celebrating the arrival of first-round cornerback Eric Stokes, he found himself dealing with an unhappy Aaron Rodgers, who reportedly doesn't want to play for the Packers anymore. Co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein discuss whether the relationship between Rodgers and the team can be repaired and where Gutekunst goes from here....
40m Apr 30, 2021
40m
04.22.21 How the draft might play out for the Packers and GM Brian Gutekunst
The NFL draft is near and co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein break down some scenarios on how the board might fall for GM Brian Gutekunst and look at some players he might be interested in. 
53m Apr 22, 2021
53m
04.15.21 What positions should the Packers be focusing on in the upcoming draft?
The NFL draft is just two weeks away and co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein start out their draft review with the positions they think the Packers will be targeting with their 10 selections. Is a cornerback needed more than an offensive tackle? An inside linebacker more than a wide receiver? A guard more than an edge rusher? Tune in to hear their thoughts.
45m Apr 15, 2021
45m
04.01.21 Gutekunst bringing back his own without having to touch QB Aaron Rodgers' contract
If the off-season continues the way it has, the Green Bay Packers won't have many new veteran faces in 2021. GM Brian Gutekunst's focus in free agency is to bring back the players who helped the team get to back-to-back NFC Championship games. Co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein explain Gutekunst's moves and his thinking in leaving quarterback Aaron Rodgers' contract alone.
39m Apr 01, 2021
39m
03.18.21 Packers keep their team together with flurry of contract maneuvers that gets them under the salary cap
The Packers shaved off $24 million in cap charges in order to comply with the league cap and hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein fill you in on how they did it and what they'll be able to do with the small amount of salary cap space they currently have.
38m Mar 18, 2021
38m
03.04.21 What we learned from the Packers' new coordinators and GM Brian Gutekunst
Co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein reveal what they learned from press conferences with the Packers' two new coordinators - Joe Barry and Maurice Drayton - and take a stab at predicting what GM Brian Gutekunst will do to get under the salary cap.
34m Mar 04, 2021
34m
02.26.21 Talking Joe Barry, J.J. Watt and an NFL off-season without a scouting combine
Co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein explore what new Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry brings, lament an off-season without nights on the town in Indianapolis and get real on the prospects of free agent J.J. Watt signing with his home state team.
35m Feb 26, 2021
35m
02.03.21 Who will replace Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine?
After parting ways with defensive coordinator Mike Pettine Friday, Packers coach Matt LaFleur began interviewing candidates right away and may wind up talking to 10 or more before the process is over. Will it be Jerry Gray? Jim Leonhard? Joe Barry? Ejiro Evero? All bring something different to the table and co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein try to sort it all out as well as address wha...
34m Feb 03, 2021
34m
01.24.21 The Rodgers-LaFleur magic disappeared when the Packers needed it most
The season ended at home with a 31-26 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Championship, leaving fans and players alike feeling empty. Co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein dissect the loss and try to read into the comments QB Aaron Rodgers had after the game about his future.
34m Jan 25, 2021
34m
01.21.21 Remembering Ted Thompson and his role in building an NFC Championship-worthy roster
It was a sad day for the Packers organization after learning that former GM Ted Thompson had died at the age of 68. But Thompson will not be forgotten. He drafted QB Aaron Rodgers and much of the team that will compete for the NFC Championship Sunday afternoon against the Tampa Buccaneers at Lambeau Field. Co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein remember Thompson and took ahead to Sunday's m...
39m Jan 22, 2021
39m
01.17.21 If the Rams No. 1 defense can't stop Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense, is there anyone who can?
The Packers dispatched the LA Rams and their No. 1 defense with ease Saturday afternoon and co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein break down how they did it. The performance raises the question, if the Rams can't stop them, can New Orleans or Tampa Bay do it in the NFC Championship game Sunday at Lambeau Field?
33m Jan 17, 2021
33m
01.14.21 Are Packers in the clear after positive COVID test?
The Packers received a scare when recently acquired tackle Jared Veldheer tested positive for COVID-19, but so far everyone else has tested negative. The team feels its protocols have been tight and are hopeful no other positives will appear, but co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein assess the ramifications and what lies ahead during Saturday's divisional playoff game against the LA Rams.
27m Jan 15, 2021
27m
01.11.21 Something has to give when Packers offense meets Rams defense
The league's leaders in scoring defense (Rams) and scoring offense (Packers) square off in a divisional playoff game and co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein start to breakdown what that meeting at Lambeau Field Saturday afternoon might look like.
30m Jan 11, 2021
30m
01.07.21 Talking bye week and LeRoy Butler's Hall of Fame chances
Co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein use the bye week to discuss safety LeRoy Butler's chances of making the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Special guest Pete Dougherty fills us in on the process.
32m Jan 07, 2021
32m
01.04.21 Packers head home for the playoffs
After grinding out a hard-fought 35-16 victory over the Chicago Bears and clinching the No. 1 seed in the NFC, the Green Bay Packers can settle in at home for the playoffs. Co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein break down the performance and look ahead to what a bye week means for coach Matt LaFleur's team.
38m Jan 04, 2021
38m
12.31.20 Packers head to Soldier Field with NFC's No. 1 seed in mind
The Green Bay Packers have a lot on the line Sunday when they play the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein discuss it all as well as some injury updates and a waiver claim for NT Damon "Snacks" Harrison.
28m Dec 31, 2020
28m
12.28.20 Rookie running back AJ Dillon plows through snowy Lambeau Field in Packers' win over Titans
It took 15 weeks for rookie RB AJ Dillon to show how much he can add to the Packers offense and after cracking 100 yards in the team's 40-14 victory over Tennessee, it's logical to wonder what's next for him. Co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein look at coach Matt LaFleur might use Aaron Jones, Jamaal Williams and Dillon when all three are healthy and available.
23m Dec 28, 2020
23m
12.24.20 Packers facing gargantuan task in stopping Titans' Derrick Henry
If the Green Bay Packers are to prove they're playoff-ready, they can start by keeping Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry from laying waste to their defense at Lambeau Field Sunday night. Co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein can't tackle Henry, but they can tackle the subject of whether the Packers are up to the challenge.
39m Dec 24, 2020
39m
12.20.20 Packers offense stalls in second half but emerges victorious over Panthers
After going up 21-3 in the second quarter against the Panthers, the Packers offense failed to find the end zone in the second half. Hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein break down the Packers' narrow 24-16 victory and assess their quality of play heading into the final two games of the regular season and the playoffs.
29m Dec 20, 2020
29m
12.17.20 Green 19 podcast: Packers-Panthers catch Saturday night fever
In a rare Saturday night game, the Packers try to stay ahead in the NFC with a game against the 5-9 Carolina Panthers. It's unlikely Panthers star RB Christian McCaffrey will play and that doesn't bode well for keeping QB Aaron Rodgers off the field. Co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein assess the Co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein assess the chances the Panthers have upsetting th...
32m Dec 18, 2020
32m
12.13.20 Packers clinch North, take lead for homefield advantage in NFC
The Green Bay Packers clinched the NFC North Sunday with a victory over the Lions, but just as importantly they control their own destiny in the race for homefield advantage. Co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein break down the good and bad from Sunday's victory.
30m Dec 14, 2020
30m
12.10.20 It's Tavon Austin time
With Tyler Ervin on injured reserve, all eyes are on Tavon Austin as the Packers head to Ford Field for a meeting with the Detroit Lions. Co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein look at his potential and where he can help.
37m Dec 11, 2020
37m
12.06.20 Record-setting Packers offense on a roll
The Green Bay Packers improved to 9-3 with a decisive 30-16 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, but co-hosts Olivia Reiner and Tom Silverstein are in agreement that it was far from a perfect day. However, quarterback Aaron Rodgers and receiver Davante Adams keep piling up the numbers and that seems to be enough for right now.
33m Dec 07, 2020
33m
12.4.20 So long Jim, hello Olivia, here come the Eagles
Co-host Jim Owczarski is leaving us to cover the Milwaukee Bucks and so Jim and I introduce new co-host Olivia Reiner to the podcast and the three of us talk Packers-Eagles.
31m Dec 04, 2020
31m
11.30.20: Packers steamroll Bears to take commanding lead in NFC North
*The offense has caught a groove. *Aaron Jones is its dance leader. *The offensive line has been superb. *Defense takes a star turn? (Tom says no). *Special teams step up. *MVP talk (Tom hates it). *The most complete game of the year?
33m Nov 30, 2020
33m
11.23.20: Packers blow a two-score lead and lose in OT to the Colts
*To Tom, this one is on the coaches. *No complementary football in the second half. *Another loss to a quality opponent. *Has a blueprint been made for opposing teams? *What happened on offense?
29m Nov 23, 2020
29m
11.19.20: Are the Colts the Packers' best test this season?
Host Jim Owczarski and Tom Silverstein break down all three phases of the Packers and Colts matchup Sunday in Indianapolis.
34m Nov 19, 2020
34m