Jason Wilde

Another busy week in Green Bay. Jason Wilde and Alex Strouf break down the Packers’ latest coaching moves, including Jonathan Gannon stepping in to lead the defense and what his background as a former head coach could mean. They discuss why so much of the defensive staff is turning over, why the offensive staff has stayed largely intact, and whether Matt LaFleur needs fresh ideas moving forward. Plus, Mike McCarthy takes the Steelers job — and Jason explains his relationship with McCarthy, how the hire came together, and why a reunion with Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh isn’t as far-fetched as it sounds.

Packers reporter Jason Wilde joined The Homer Hour to discuss the hiring of Bobby Babich as the Packers’ secondary coach and passing game coordinator, along with the departure of Sean Mannion to the Eagles as offensive coordinator. The conversation also focused on who could replace Mannion as quarterbacks coach, the status of offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich, and whether an offensive line coach may be more important than the offensive coordinator when the head coach is calling plays.

ESPN Wisconsin reporter Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy for a wide-ranging, brutally honest conversation that touches on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade fatigue, Packers roster philosophy, and why Josh Jacobs’ importance goes far beyond the stat sheet.

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The segment opens with Wilde reacting to the latest wave of Giannis trade reporting, where multiple sides appear to be leaking selective information to preferred media partners. Wilde admits he’s hit his own boiling point with the constant contradiction: Giannis publicly saying he’ll never ask for a trade, while reports continue to suggest the Bucks are listening to offers.

🏀 Giannis fatigue: just tell the truth

Wilde frames the situation like a breakup that refuses to happen. He explains why the constant “I’m not asking out” messaging, paired with behind-the-scenes maneuvering by agents, has worn fans down.

His blunt take:

If you want out, just say it. Don’t keep doing things to see if the other side breaks first.

Wilde stresses this doesn’t come from disrespect — it comes from emotional exhaustion. Fans appreciate honesty more than prolonged ambiguity, especially when the outcome feels increasingly inevitable.

🧠 Agents don’t act independently

One of the most revealing moments comes when Wilde addresses Giannis’ claim that his agent acts independently. From an industry standpoint, Wilde explains, agents only move with the approval — or at least the understanding — of their clients. Pretending otherwise may protect public image, but it doesn’t reflect how the business actually works.

The parallel to Aaron Rodgers’ exit from Green Bay is impossible to ignore: no formal trade request, but enough smoke to signal the fire.

🏈 Packers pivot: the Josh Jacobs question

The conversation shifts to the Packers, where Wilde reacts strongly to the idea that Josh Jacobs could be a cap casualty.

Wilde is emphatic:

That would be a terrible idea.

He explains why Jacobs represents something the Packers desperately lack — maturity, leadership, and accountability in a locker room filled with young players who struggle with both success and adversity.

Key points Wilde makes:

Jacobs played hurt for much of the season

Fans often criticize players for not playing through injuries — then criticize them when performance dips

The Packers can’t afford to lose one of their few stabilizing voices

Wilde contrasts Jacobs’ situation with Aaron Jones, noting how Jones was labeled “washed” before immediately producing elsewhere. The lesson: don’t be too eager to move on from real pros.

🧱 Rashid Walker & the Packers’ new identity

Wilde also weighs in on the likelihood of Rashid Walker leaving in free agency, even after ranking highly in pass-block win rate.

He explains this isn’t accidental — it’s organizational philosophy.

General manager Brian Gutekunst has openly stated he doesn’t prioritize second contracts. Instead, the Packers:

Turn over the roster aggressively

Lean on rookie contracts

Accumulate future compensatory picks

Wilde acknowledges this is the opposite of the old Packers model — and admits that while he personally disagrees, this is who the Packers are now.

⚖️ The bottom line

Jason Wilde leaves listeners with a clear-eyed assessment:

Giannis trade talk isn’t going away

The Packers are choosing churn over continuity

Veterans like Josh Jacobs matter more than fans realize

And modern roster building often sacrifices leadership for flexibility

Whether in Milwaukee basketball or Green Bay football, the theme is the same:
Organizations are choosing leverage over loyalty — and fans are left to deal with the fallout.

🎧 Insightful, candid, and grounded in real reporting — a must-listen segment with Jason Wilde on Jen, Gabe & Chewy.

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Packers reporter Jason Wilde joined The Homer Hour to break down the hire of Bobby Babich to the Packers’ defensive coaching staff and discussed whether assistant coaches are chosen by the defensive coordinator or the head coach. The conversation also focused on why GM Brian Gutekunst hasn’t held a press conference since August and whether the team is waiting to announce assistant hires and contract extensions all at once.

The guys also addressed speculation around Sean Mannion’s future and whether the Packers quarterbacks coach could be on his way out of Green Bay.

Jason Wilde joins Jim, Matt & Molly to talk more about the fallout from the Packers hiring Jonathan Gannon as defensive coordinator, including the conflicting reports about whether he was such a hot commodity that they couldn't wait long enough to interview Jim Leonhard. He also discusses if the coaching staff is gonna stay as is after OC Adam Stenavich didn't get the Titans job and there's still no news about Rich Bisaccia -- does LaFleur need new ideas outside of OC and is he willing to FIRE one of his friends? They also ask Jason about who will have input on Gannon's defensive staff, just how secure is LaFleur's job after his extension, and is there a sliding doors reality where Pats GM Eliot Wolf would've gotten the job instead of Gutey in 2018!