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330 - Packers Linebackers Will Be "Role" Players in 2020

The Packers have historically not cared all that much about inside linebackers. That doesn’t appear all that different in 2020, but Mike Pettine can’t just play nobody at the spot, right? Right?? Let’s discuss the linebacker group and how it could affect the Packers this year.


About those media restrictions in Green Bay (00:47)

There's a fight between the Packers and the media and nobody looks good.


David Bakhtiari deal in the works? (9:31)

The Packers' left tackle is the next man up for a contract extension.


The roles the Packers linebackers will play in 2020 (10:41)

The Packers need their linebackers to fill a couple of specific roles in 2020. Do they have the guys to get it done?


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