Jason Wilde

Jason Wilde joins Molly & Matt on the Yuengling Guest Hotline to react to the Breaking News that the Packers and Jayden Reed have agreed to a 3-year, $50.25 million extension with $20M guaranteed! Jason explains why this feels like an incredible bargain for a REALLY GOOD slot receiver, and they discuss how this impacts Christian Watson entering the final year of his contract. They also discuss if the Packers should now draft a wide receiver in Rounds 2 or 3 tonight -- will Gutey really just pick the "best available" or should need factor into getting an immediate impact player? They also discuss the Rams drafting Ty Simpson behind Matthew Stafford -- is this the latest example of a team following "the Packer way" of QB development --, will the Packers move up or down with their 8 draft picks, and could the Packers actually draft a running back in Round 2?

The Packers had chances to move up — but they never even tried.

In this segment of Jen, Gabe & Chewy, Jason Wilde reveals that Green Bay did not seriously consider trading into the first round, choosing instead to stay patient and trust the board heading into Day 2 of the NFL Draft.

🚨 The Key Insight

According to Jason Wilde:

👉 The Packers never picked up the phone to move up

They believed it would be too expensive
They were comfortable staying put
And they like what’s still on the board
🧠 Why the Packers Stayed Put

Even with a trade-heavy first round:

Green Bay trusted their evaluations
They believe quality players will be there at Pick 52
The strategy reflects their long-term approach
📊 Positions to Watch

Wilde highlights three key needs:

Cornerback
Offensive line
Defensive line

👉 Addressing two of these would be a successful night

🔄 Trade Possibilities Still Exist

While they didn’t move up:

The Packers could still trade up or back tonight
Gutey may look to add picks
Flexibility remains a big part of the plan
🧩 Backup QB Conversation

The segment also touches on:

Why trades for guys like Anthony Richardson or Will Levis are unlikely
The idea that Desmond Ritter may already be their backup plan
Continued commitment to internal development

The Packers are on the clock — and Jason Wilde says the approach should be simple.

In this segment of Jen, Gabe & Chewy, Wilde breaks down what he believes Green Bay needs to do in the draft, and why overcomplicating things could lead to mistakes.

🚨 The Core Message

Jason Wilde’s advice is clear:

👉 Don’t overthink it

Trust your board
Take the best player
Avoid getting too cute with strategy
🧠 Best Player vs Biggest Need

The discussion centers on one of the biggest draft debates:

Do you draft strictly for need?
Or do you take the best talent available?

👉 Wilde leans toward:
Take the best player — and figure it out later

👀 What This Means for the Packers

For Green Bay:

There are multiple needs across the roster
The board may not fall perfectly
And trying to force a pick could backfire
⚖️ Avoiding Draft Mistakes

The key takeaway:

👉 The worst thing you can do is overthink the moment

Trust evaluations
Stick to your process
Let the draft come to you

Jason Wilde joins Jim, Matt & Molly on the Yuengling Guest Hotline (late because of his COOL speaking engagement...), joining midway through a breakdown of Shanade O'Connor's buzz cut! Jim asks if Jason's daughter ALSO mandates "rules of engagement" for how their father should behavior around them at school? They get into the Packers' approach to this upcoming NFL Draft, asking Jason for his takeaway from GM Brian Gutekunst's draft week press conference earlier today -- has Gutey always drafted best player available, is he delusional when talking about the team's depth right now, and does it feel like the Packers are more likely to trade up or acquire more draft picks? Also, what even are Gutey's "signature" draft picks, and should fans trust him to get it done this year?

The Packers have built their identity on “draft and develop” — but is that approach actually working?

In this segment of Jen, Gabe & Chewy, Jason Wilde gives a blunt assessment of Green Bay’s roster construction and explains why the team may not be hitting enough on draft picks to sustain success.

🚨 The Core Issue

Jason Wilde lays it out clearly:

👉 The Packers haven’t hit on enough draft picks

And that creates a ripple effect across the roster:

Less internal development
More holes to fill
More pressure on fewer players
🧠 Draft & Develop vs Reality

The Packers still believe they are:

👉 A draft-and-develop team

But the question becomes:
👉 Are they actually executing that philosophy successfully?

📉 Why It Matters

If you’re not hitting consistently in the draft:

You lose depth
You lose flexibility
And you’re forced to adjust your strategy
🔄 What It Means for the Future

The discussion highlights:

The need for better evaluation and development
The importance of hitting on mid-round picks
And why this offseason — especially the draft — is critical