Jason Wilde

Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy after the Packers’ 35-14 loss to Atlanta, and there’s no dancing around the biggest problem. Wilde says he has never covered a Packers offensive line this bad, and questions how Green Bay can function offensively when it can’t consistently execute even the fundamentals up front. The protection has become so poor that the Packers may have to rethink their entire offensive approach just to keep Jordan Love upright.

The guys also discuss Jagger Burton’s rough night and whether the rookie is physically ready to handle NFL defensive linemen. Even after spending weeks wondering why Burton wasn’t playing, Wilde acknowledges the performance showed why Green Bay may have been hesitant. And the problems aren’t isolated to the line: Tucker Kraft and Matthew Golden added costly drops on a night where the offense needed virtually everything else to be perfect.

Finally, Wilde explains why this 1-2 start feels different from previous Packers teams that recovered from early struggles. The 2014 team had Aaron Rodgers and an elite offensive line to fall back on. This group doesn’t have that foundation. Green Bay has now allowed 38 quick pressures through three games, nearly three times its previous high through three games since Love became the starter, leaving Wilde with very little to point toward as an obvious reason the offense will suddenly turn around.

Jason Wilde joins Kyle & Brust ahead of Packers-Falcons with the biggest question once again surrounding Green Bay’s offensive line. Wilde lays out the likely starting five of Jordan Morgan, Jagger Burton or Donovan Jennings, Sean Rhyan, Jacob Monk and Anthony Belton and says progress tonight would be simple: open some running lanes and keep Jordan Love relatively protected. He also explains why the continued mystery surrounding Burton is so fascinating after the Packers spent much of the offseason talking him up and giving him first-team reps.

Could the Packers actually become a defense-and-special-teams team? Wilde says that possibility suddenly looks much more realistic. Green Bay entered the year expecting the offense to carry the load, but Jonathan Gannon’s defense has become the early strength. Wilde explains how Gannon’s constantly moving and disguising secondary differs from Jeff Hafley’s approach and why players like Lukas Van Ness, Edgerrin Cooper, Javon Bullard and Evan Williams are thriving in the new system.

Plus, with Jayden Reed unavailable, Wilde breaks down how Green Bay replaces his production. Christian Watson and Matthew Golden should command even more targets, but the Packers may also have to lean on Bo Melton, Skyy Moore and J. Michael Sturdivant or increase Jonnu Smith’s role and use more two-tight-end formations against Atlanta.

Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe and Chewy to break down a Packers offense that has struggled statistically despite finding ways to win. Wilde explains why he doesn't believe Matt LaFleur deserves all the blame for Green Bay's penalties and why players need to take responsibility for their mistakes. He digs into the Packers' puzzling handling of Jager Burton and why their decision-making along the offensive line has left him baffled. Wilde also discusses Matthew Golden's impressive development and the options Green Bay has in the slot with Jayden Reed sidelined. Plus, he shares why he's intrigued by Kaleb Johnson and wants to see the young running back receive more opportunities.

Jason Wilde joins Molly & Jim! He gives his thoughts on ZBak's injury, explains why he doesn't believe that the Packers season is over because of it, addresses fan anger towards MLF & Gutey, plus much more!

Jason Wilde joins Jen and Gabe ahead of the Packers' Thursday night matchup with the Atlanta Falcons and says Green Bay should win if it is the team it believes it is. Wilde breaks down Matt LaFleur's conservative approach behind an injury-riddled offensive line and why protecting Jordan Love has affected the play calling. He shares his thoughts on Caleb Johnson and why the running back deserves more opportunities moving forward. Jason also examines the Packers' wide receiver depth with Jaden Reed injured and what Christian Watson and Matthew Golden may now be asked to provide.