Packers Blitz Episode #91 Packers March The Saints Out Of Lambeau

Packers Blitz

Join host John and his good buddy Andy for a special episode of Packers Blitz, a podcast by die-hard fans who survived the dark times of 1980s Packer football. In this episode, the duo dives into a lively discussion on the classic action film "Die Hard," reminiscing about Bruce Willis's iconic role and the film's unexpected Christmas movie status. As they shift gears, John and Andy explore the fascinating story of 91-year-old Pete Lemire, a devoted Packers fan who has been attending games since 1948 and still helps keep Lambeau Field clean.

As the conversation progresses, John and Andy analyze the Packers' recent gameplay, highlighting standout players and discussing key strategies for the upcoming game against the Minnesota Vikings. They delve into the Packers' impressive offensive line performance, the defensive prowess of Edgerrin Cooper, and the challenges posed by the Vikings' formidable roster. With playoff implications, John and Andy share their predictions and insights for the crucial matchup.

Throughout the episode, the hosts reflect on the Packers' playoff history, the potential for a Super Bowl run, and the team's current standing in the NFL. With their characteristic humor and passion for the game, John and Andy offer a comprehensive and entertaining analysis for Packers fans worldwide.

00:00:00 " John: I got to see Die Hard again this Christmas

00:03:13 " This is the first movie where the hero actually hurt

00:06:54 " John: Weren't the terrorists in there sexy? Come on

00:10:00 " John: Let's talk about Packers fans. Speaking of fans, Andy

00:15:09 " Aaron Rogers still plays at a level that some quarterbacks wish they could play at

00:21:44 " The documentary focuses on Aaron Rogers' career and what went wrong

00:26:20 " Edn Cooper is the Packers 1 NFC Defensive Player of the Week

00:33:08 " Packers have six more playoff appearances than the Cowboys do

00:38:11 " Jaden Daniels was sacked eight times by the New Orleans Saints on Sunday

00:42:47 " The Packers host the Minnesota Vikings this week in a crucial NFC playoff game

00:45:48 " Eight of Minnesota's nine wins have come in one-score games

00:51:37 " John: Sam Darnold is a good quarterback. But the Vikings have a good defense

00:57:45 " John Hafley picks Green Bay to beat New York Jets on Sunday

01:05:06 " Jordan Love finished with only 16 of 28 passing for 102 yards against the Saints

01:10:03 " Three ESPN analysts picked the Green Bay Packers to win the Super Bowl

References:

Die Hard

[IMDb: Die Hard](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095016/)

Bruce Willis

[Wikipedia: Bruce Willis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Willis)

Alan Rickman

[Wikipedia: Alan Rickman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Rickman)

Moonlighting

[IMDb: Moonlighting](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088571/)

Frank Sinatra

[Wikipedia: Frank Sinatra](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Sinatra)

The Detective (novel)

[Goodreads: The Detective](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/125675.The_Detective)

Packers Blitz

[Packers Blitz Podcast](https://www.packersblitz.com)

Aaron Rodgers

[Wikipedia: Aaron Rodgers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Rodgers)

Brett Favre

[Wikipedia: Brett Favre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brett_Favre)

Jordan Love

[Wikipedia: Jordan Love](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_Love)

Minnesota Vikings

[Official Site: Minnesota Vikings](https://www.vikings.com)

Lambeau Field

[Official Site: Lambeau Field](https://www.packers.com/lambeau-field)

Edgerrin Cooper

[Packers.com: Edgerrin Cooper](https://www.packers.com/team/players-roster/edgerrin-cooper/)

Jonathan Greenard

[Wikipedia: Jonathan Greenard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Greenard)

Justin Jefferson

[Wikipedia: Justin Jefferson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Jefferson)

Harrison Smith

[Wikipedia: Harrison Smith](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_Smith)

Stanford Steve

[ESPN: Stanford Steve](https://www.espn.com/espnradio/show?showId=stanfordsteve)

Scott Van Pelt

[ESPN: Scott Van Pelt](https://www.espn.com/espnradio/show?showId=scottvanpelt)

Mike Tannenbaum

[ESPN: Mike Tannenbaum](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29153353/mike-tannenbaum)

Equanimeous St. Brown

[Wikipedia: Equanimeous St. Brown](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equanimeous_St._Brown)