Jason Wilde

Jason Wilde joins Kyle and Brust to break down the Packers’ decision to move forward with rookie kicker Trey Smack after parting ways with Brandon McManus. Wilde acknowledges Smack’s strong college résumé—closer to Mason Crosby than Anders Carlson—but emphasizes the uncertainty that comes with projecting any rookie at the NFL level. He outlines multiple possible reasons for McManus’ exit, including the likelihood both sides anticipated the outcome. Wilde also looks ahead to the Packers’ schedule release and explains why he prefers a “nothing burger” Week 1 rather than a marquee matchup. Plus, he weighs in on the ongoing Bears-Packers chatter and why he wants both teams at full strength when they finally meet.

Jason Wilde joins Jim & Matt on the Yuengling Guest Hotline to discuss the Packers moving on from starting kicker Brandon McManus -- why are the Packers STILL struggling to replace Mason Crosby, is Gutey overreacting to McManus' playoff failures versus the Bears, and will riding the rookie rollercoaster work out this time with Trey Smack? They also get into WR coach Jason Vrable's comments on rookie Matthew Golden not knowing enough of the playbook in Year 1 -- were Packers fans wrong when they thought the coaching staff holding back their first-round pick?

Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy to talk Packers schedule possibilities, international games, and Matthew Golden’s development heading into 2026.

Wilde makes the case for opening the season with Packers-Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday Night Football, even though the crew pushes back because Micah Parsons may miss the start of the season and Green Bay may not be at full strength.

The conversation also dives into whether the Packers would rather play the Lions in Munich or the Saints in Paris, why international travel may be worse than road-field advantage, and why Matt LaFleur’s feelings about overseas games are already well known.

Plus, Wilde reacts to Jason Vrable’s comments about Matthew Golden, explaining why Golden’s rookie-year struggles may have been tied to playbook confidence, route adjustments, and learning to play fast.

Jason Wilde joins Homer and Bryan Bulaga to unpack the debate over whether last year’s Packers were truly mediocre or simply derailed by injuries. Wilde argues Green Bay’s final record looked average, but the roster and eye test told a different story before the late-season collapse. The guys compare that team to past Packers seasons, including the 2010 and 2014 squads, while looking ahead to concerns for 2026. They also discuss Marshawn Lloyd’s health, Chris Brooks’ role, and whether Green Bay has enough reliable depth behind Josh Jacobs.

Jason Wilde joins Kyle and Brust to push back on the idea that the Packers were a “mediocre” team last season, challenging Mark Tauscher’s results-based take. Wilde argues injuries derailed a legitimate contender and explains why the team’s overall feel matters just as much as the final record. He also dives into concerns about the Packers’ depth and offensive line heading into 2026, questioning whether those issues could hold them back. The conversation shifts to Jordan Love’s development, what he does at a high level, and where he still needs to improve to reach “top-tier” status. It’s a candid breakdown of where the Packers stand—and what needs to go right for them to take the next step.