Jason Wilde

Jason Wilde joins Jim, Matt, and Molly to give his thoughts on Chase Claypool, including lending credence to Jim's take on him potentially switching to TE, Trey Smack, and some of the other great stories from Packers Rookie Mini Camp!

Jen, Gabe, and Chewy dig into several Packers roster questions with Jason Wilde, starting with Green Bay’s decision to pick up Lukas Van Ness’s fifth-year option. Jason explains that the move is less about past production and more about projected upside, with the Packers betting that Van Ness can still grow into a much more impactful pass rusher. The crew compares that decision to past first-rounders, discusses why the price is still manageable at a premium position, and debates whether Van Ness is set up for a breakout now that Micah Parsons will draw so much attention on the other side.
The conversation also turns to the Packers’ edge depth overall, including how much confidence the team has in younger players like Baron Sorrell, Colin Oliver, Deny Dennis-Sutton, and Brenton Cox. Jason breaks down why Green Bay may view the fifth-year option as both an upside swing and an insurance policy while those younger rushers continue to develop.
Later in the hour, the group shifts to the running back room, with Jason weighing in on whether the Packers truly believe MarShawn Lloyd can be the answer behind Josh Jacobs. While Lloyd’s talent and explosiveness still intrigue the organization, his injury history makes it difficult to count on him. That leads to a broader conversation about whether Green Bay still needs to add another body for competition and how much trust they can realistically place in Lloyd, Chris Brooks, and the current depth options heading into camp.

Jason Wilde joins Alex Strouf for a post-draft check-in on the state of the Packers and the biggest questions still hanging over the roster. Jason explains why the offensive line is the group he’s watching most closely, dives into the opportunities at edge and cornerback, and breaks down the competition at kicker, backup quarterback, and backup running back. He also weighs in on the Packers’ changing messaging at wide receiver and what it says about where the offense is headed heading into 2026.

Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe and Chewy to break down several key Packers storylines, starting with Micah Parsons’ recovery timeline and why Green Bay should stay patient rather than rush him back too early. He also discusses why Desmond Ritter appears to be the favorite to back up Jordan Love entering training camp, even if the Packers are not ready to publicly say it outright. Wilde explains that Green Bay is giving Ritter a real runway in the offense, much like they once did with Malik Willis.

The conversation also dives into the Packers’ offensive line outlook, with Wilde saying the current group is likely the one Green Bay plans to take into camp, while acknowledging there could still be competition at a few spots. He also praises the Jayden Reed extension as a bargain for the Packers, arguing that the deal is team-friendly if Reed simply stays healthy and maintains his current level of production. The segment wraps with Wilde explaining the unusual Steelers move involving Aaron Rodgers and why Pittsburgh’s “right of first refusal” setup appears to be more about protecting draft compensation than forcing Rodgers onto the roster.

Jason Wilde joins Jim, Matt & Molly on the Yuengling Guest Hotline. They start with Jason's REFUSAL to say something he hasn't said on any other show today before he answers the show's Siding Unlimited poll question -- Are the Packers closer to winning the Super Bowl than they were at the end of last year? They get into more takeaways from the Packers' 2026 NFL Draft class -- did drafting kicker Trey Smack behind Brandon McManus get them closer to winning this season, and which of the Packers' picks will end up as their STEAL of the draft?