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PackersNowShould we fire Matt LaFleur? Preview GiantsShould Matt LaFleur be fired—or does Green Bay need smarter decisions and better alignment? Ben breaks down the week’s headline: questionable personnel usage (McManus over Havrisik, Bo Melton snaps over Savion/Heath), early-down run bias, shotgun overuse, and how public call-outs can lose a locker room.Then it’s on to a must-win in New York: how to defend Jameis (two-high shells, disguise, selective Cooper blitzes), why man looks match up vs. the Giants WRs, and the trench test of Dexter Lawrence/Burns/Carter versus a reshuffled Packers interior with Sean Rhyan at center.Offe...
2025-11-1419 minPackersNowPackers Collapse vs. Eagles: Coaching Confusion, Injuries, and Playoff FalloutThe Packers fall to the Eagles — and it wasn’t just about execution. Ben Kurkowski breaks down the coaching and roster disconnect between Matt LaFleur and Brian Gutekunst that’s crippling Green Bay’s season.From Brandon McManus’ ongoing quad injury and baffling 4th-down calls, to Bo Melton playing more snaps at WR than Malik Heath or Savion Williams, Ben highlights how poor communication and inconsistent roster management are costing the Packers winnable games.He also dives into the offensive inefficiency — overreliance on shotgun runs, predictable playcalling, and Jordan Love’s missed reads — while pointing out standout def...
2025-11-1230 minPackersNowDeadline Silence & Monday Night Showdown: Packers vs. Eagles PreviewThe NFL trade deadline has passed, and the Packers stood pat. We break down why that might’ve been the right call, but a few moves the Packers should've made like Keion White and Asante Samuel Jr.. Then, it’s on to the biggest matchup of the year: Packers vs. Eagles under the lights on Monday night with playoff seeding at stake.Ben previews how Green Bay’s offensive line will handle the Eagles’ newly loaded pass rush featuring Jaelan Phillips and Jalen Carter, what Jordan Love must do differently against Vic Fangio’s coverage-heavy defense, and how the Packe...
2025-11-0829 minPackersNowStatement Win in Pittsburgh: Jordan Love Outduels Rodgers (35–25)Jordan Love delivered one of the best games of his career in a primetime comeback at Pittsburgh: 29/37, 360 yards, 3 TDs, 0 sacks, 0 turnovers — and the offense committed zero penalties. Ben breaks down how quick-game timing and pocket toughness flipped the script in the second half, with Tucker Kraft (7/143/2, YAC machine), Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson and Matthew Golden all supplying explosives.On defense, Micah Parsons and Rashan Gary headlined a pass rush that repeatedly ended drives, while Carrington Valentine stabilized the secondary. Ben also hits the concerns: RB blitz pickup, an inconsistent run D vs heavy sets, Keisean Nixon’s miscues, and specia...
2025-10-2822 minPackersNowPackers Escape Arizona with a Lucky Win + Trade Targets to Watch Before the DeadlineThe Packers escaped Arizona with a 28–23 win — but it took a lot of luck. We break down the four game-changing plays that swung the Packers’ way, from the 61-yard franchise-record field goal to Rashan Gary’s strip sack. He also highlights the dominance of Micah Parsons, the rise of Colby Wooden, and continued concerns with Nate Hobbs and the defense’s lack of cohesion.On offense, Ben recaps Jordan Love’s up-and-down performance, the offensive line finally staying healthy, and the looming return of Christian Watson. Then he shifts to the trade deadline — with Calais Campbell, Kevin Zeitler, and even Rasul Dou...
2025-10-2125 minPackersNowPreview Bengals; 2nd best offense in the NFL; Christian Watson is close to healthy; Health is the priorityThe Packers return home to face the Bengals in a must-win "get-right" game after back-to-back disappointments. Ben Kurkowski breaks down the special teams woes, key injury updates, and how Jordan Love and the offense can attack Cincinnati's defense. Plus, what the Packers must fix to avoid costly mistakes and get back on track before the playoff push.
2025-10-1131 minPackersNowThe Jaire Alexander Gamble: Bounce-Backs, Breakouts & the O-Line Crisis Brewing in Green BayThe Packers have officially released Jaire Alexander. Was it a smart financial move—or a decision that could come back to haunt them? Host Ben Kurkowski breaks down the logic, the risk, and the real story behind the surprising cut.Then we shift to the Top 5 Packers set to either bounce back or break out in 2025, from Jordan Love and Lukas Van Ness to rising stars like Tucker Kraft.But there's a problem—the offensive line might be in serious trouble. With injuries, contract holdouts, and a lack of depth at center, the Packers could be risking it all in 2...
2025-06-1422 minPackersNowWhy Ignoring the Consensus Draft Board Is Hurting Your TeamNFL teams love to trust their gut. But the data says... maybe they shouldn't. In this episode of PackersNow, Ben Kurkowski dives into four years of draft results to explore a simple but powerful idea: what if teams just followed the Consensus Draft Board? Using Arif Hasan's rankings and the NFL Mock Draft Database, Ben breaks down:Why "steals" hit way more than "reaches"How the Eagles used this strategy to build a Super Bowl rosterWhich 2025 prospects are being overlooked right nowHow the Packers can win the draft by letting value come to them
2025-04-2129 min
The Strength ConnectionEp 257 Ben Olliver: SupraHuman Fitness, Nutrition and SuccessWelcome to the Strength Connection Podcast!In this episode, I am joined by Ben Olliver, Head Performance Instructor at SupraHuman Coaching.Ben is one of the most knowledgeable coaches in the online training and nutrition industry, working with 100’s of individuals in physical transformation and lifestyle.In this conversation, Ben drops some great insights on the foundations of nutrition, how mindset plays a role in transformation, and the importance of metabolic recovery.To...
2024-09-0351 minPackersNowBen's Packers 2023 OffseasonI go on record a lot saying what I think the Packers should have done, this podcast sums up my thoughts on the 2023 offseason from Day 1 what the Packers should have done this year. Everything from coaching, trades, free agency, and the draft. This roster looks a lot different in a good way. The team I built would have a better coaching staff, a younger and more talented roster, honestly a team that would most likely win the NFC North in 2023. But it wouldn't just be 2023, this team would now have around $50M more cap space in 2024, and 8 top 100...
2023-07-1154 minPackersNowRedoing the entire Packers Offseason: Gutekunst vs. KurkowskiIt's crazy to think how many moves happened this season for the Packers. From the Davante Adams trade, cutting Zadarius Smith, keeping Jordan Love, the NFL Draft, the list goes on and on. How would have my decisions fared against current General Manager Brian Gutekunst? This is the question I pose today as I redo the Packers offseason. At the least, we have this to go back to whether my takes are correct or not, and we can look at this at the end of the NFL season.
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2020-04-2508 minPackersNowJordan Love to the Packers Initial Reactions to First Round of the NFL Draft, Players to Watch for the Packers on Day 2
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2020-02-1318 min