Jason Wilde

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

Jason Wilde joins Jim, Matt & Molly on the Yuengling Guest Hotline one week out from the Packers' first pick in the NFL Draft at No. 52 overall! Does Jason believe there's any actual fire around the Dexter Lawrence trade rumor, and how many picks will the Packers end up trading into or out of next week? Also, after trading for Micah Parsons last year, are the Packers one player away from the Super Bowl this offseason? Jason also gives up a live update of the weather up in Green Bay as the state gets HAMMERED by storms, and he suffers through his second run in Jim, Matt & Molly's new rapid-fire, no-hesitation questions game!

The idea of the Packers trading for Dexter Lawrence is out there — but Jason Wilde isn’t buying it.

In this segment of Jen, Gabe & Chewy, Wilde breaks down why a potential move for the Giants’ star defensive lineman doesn’t line up with how the Packers operate — and why the cost may be too high.

🚨 The Rumor

The conversation centers on a hypothetical:

👉 Would the Packers trade significant draft capital (like a 2nd and 5th) for Dexter Lawrence?

On paper, it’s a huge upgrade.

But Wilde’s reaction is clear:
👉 He just doesn’t see it happening.

🧠 The Core Issue: Draft Philosophy

Wilde points to a major factor:

Brian Gutekunst historically wants MORE picks, not fewer
The Packers value volume in the draft
More “swings” = better chance to hit

👉 Trading multiple picks for one player goes against that approach

💰 The Bigger Problem: Cost vs Needs

The Packers aren’t just one player away:

Still lack depth across multiple positions
Have other contracts to manage (Love, Parsons, future extensions)
Need flexibility, not a major financial commitment

👉 Adding Lawrence would come at the expense of filling multiple holes

📊 Why It Doesn’t Add Up

Wilde lays it out:

High draft compensation
Expensive contract
Team still building depth

👉 Bottom line:
It doesn’t make sense given where the roster is right now

🔄 The Reality Check

Wilde does leave the door open slightly:

👉 If it happens, he’ll admit he read it wrong

But based on:

Team philosophy
Current roster construction
And Gutey’s track record

👉 He doesn’t expect it

Jason Wilde joined Kyle, Brust & Nortman to break down the Packers’ offseason and whether it has actually been better than it looks on the surface. He weighed in on the buzz around Dexter Lawrence, the team’s defensive additions, the lingering questions along the offensive line, and why he still sees plenty of roster “potholes” despite a few intriguing moves. Jason also sounded off on the fact that new defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon still has not spoken publicly, calling the delay ridiculous.