Jason Wilde

Jim Rutledge & Molly Brown open Hour 2 of today's show reacting to the news that Dontayvion Wicks has been traded to the Eagles! Jason Wilde joins to react to the Packers giving up their WR depth in exchange for a 2026 5th-round pick + a 2027 6th-round pick -- can the Packers get another player of Wicks' value this year, why did they trade him to another NFC contender, do they have enough Draft capital to address all of their depth needs this offseason, and can Gutey afford to draft based on projection over production this year??? First, Jason gives a live update from his daughter's track meet and tries to figure out why Jim can't speak after playing basketball this morning! He also gives his biggest takeaways from Mel Kiper on Wilde & Tausch talking all things NFL Draft -- what will the Packers do without a 1st-round pick -- and they ask Jason for his thoughts on the Brewers' new "Wisco" city connect uniforms!

Jason Wilde joined Jen, Gabe, and Chewy for a wide-ranging Packers conversation centered on the upcoming draft, Brian Gutekunst’s roster-building philosophy, and where Green Bay still has real questions to answer. Jason explained why “best player available” is often more complicated than the cliché suggests, sharing a great Ted Thompson story to illustrate how need can still break ties on a draft board. He also compared Gutekunst’s approach to John Schneider’s, arguing that while there are many ways to build a roster, the Packers GM has so far built teams that are good, but not yet truly championship-level.

The conversation also dug into cap space, possible restructures, and what Green Bay’s offseason may look like from here. Jason suggested the Packers could lean more toward draft picks, bargain signings, and extensions for players they already know they want to keep, with names like Tucker Kraft and Christian Watson coming up in that context. He also pointed to one of his biggest concerns with the current roster: not the frontline starters, but the lack of enough draft capital to properly backfill future departures. Wilde questioned whether the Packers have done enough to prepare for contract decisions looming at wide receiver and elsewhere, while making it clear that cornerback still feels like the most obvious immediate need.

Packers reporter Jason Wilde joined The Homer Hour to break down expectations for the upcoming season.

Wilde discussed whether 10 wins should be considered the bare minimum for this Packers team and what that says about where the franchise is right now.

He also highlighted potential “starters in waiting” on the roster — young players who could be ready to take on bigger roles — and weighed in on whether Edgerrin Cooper played better last season than many people realized.

The conversation wrapped with a look at pressure on leadership, as Wilde outlined what kind of win total could put Matt LaFleur and Brian Gutekunst in trouble this season.

A big-picture look at expectations and roster development in Green Bay on The Homer Hour.

The NFL is pushing toward an 18-game season — but at what cost?

In this segment of Jen, Gabe & Chewy, Jason Wilde delivers a blunt and emotional take on the league’s priorities, following news surrounding Steve McMichael and the ongoing conversation about player safety.

🚨 The Core Message

Jason doesn’t mince words:

👉 “They don’t care.”

As the NFL continues to expand, the conversation focuses on:

Player safety vs league growth
The long-term effects of football
And whether the league is truly prioritizing its players
🧠 The 18-Game Debate

The league is clearly moving toward:

An 18-game regular season
Expanded international games
Even greater revenue growth

But Jason raises the key issue:
👉 What are players actually getting in return?

⚠️ CTE, Concussions & Reality

Using past examples and personal reflection, the discussion highlights:

How normalized injuries used to be
How quickly major issues fade from public attention
And how little the conversation around concussions exists today compared to before
💰 What Players Should Be Fighting For

Instead of smaller concessions, the argument is:

👉 Players should demand meaningful long-term support

Including:

Lifetime healthcare
Real post-career protections
Benefits that actually matter after football
🏈 The Bigger Picture

The reality is clear:

The NFL continues to grow financially
Owners continue to push for expansion
And the burden continues to fall on players

Jason Wilde joins Jim & Molly on the Yuengling Guest Hotline. He participates in the show's running game based off of Oregon's QB coach simple question about chocolate versus vanilla ice cream for recruits -- Jason unwillingly answers rapid-fire, yes-or-no "football guy" questions! Plus, how's he feel about matcha lattes versus coffee, and is he team Giannis or team Bucks? Plus some "Big J Journalist" questions, like pro- or anti- hot take, is it better to break news first or be right, and which press box is better: Lambeau Field or Camp Randall?