Jason Wilde

Jason Wilde joins Kyle and Brust to react to Jordan Love being left off the NFL’s top-10 quarterback list from coaches, scouts and executives. Wilde says the list matters more than a random media ranking because it comes from league evaluators, but he still views Love as part of a crowded group just outside the clear elite tier. He explains that this season is pivotal for Love because a healthy Tucker Kraft, Jayden Reed, Christian Watson and Matthew Golden should give him a real chance to separate himself. Wilde also agrees that the Packers’ blown playoff loss to the Bears changed the national conversation around Love, just like the Cowboys win did the year before. He says if Love wins the division, wins a playoff game and puts up bigger numbers, he will not need a tiebreaker to land in the top 10 next year.

Jason Wilde joins Sunday Karma to react to Jordan Love being ranked No. 72 in the NFL Top 100. Wilde cautions against overreacting to the list’s methodology, but says Love’s touchdown numbers do need to rise if he wants to be viewed differently around the league. He also explains why Micah Parsons defending Love matters more than the ranking itself, because it shows how quickly Parsons has bought into his quarterback. Wilde then discusses Tucker Kraft’s contract outlook, saying the Packers view him as a complete, cornerstone tight end and may be willing to take on the risk of paying him after an ACL injury. The conversation wraps with Wilde pointing to Kraft, Christian Watson, Jayden Reed and Josh Jacobs as the offensive pieces who could help Love push toward a much bigger season.

Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy to explain why Tucker Kraft's No. 6 ranking among NFL tight ends won't last if the Packers star stays healthy, comparing his all-around game to George Kittle and praising his unique combination of blocking, athleticism and toughness. Jason also discusses why Kraft's versatility is more valuable than gaudy receiving numbers and why Green Bay's offense is built differently than many around the league. The conversation shifts to Josh Jacobs, including his No. 74 spot in the NFL Top 100, the latest on his unresolved legal situation and why a return to Matt LaFleur's outside-zone rushing attack could unlock another big season.

Jason Wilde joins Brian Bulaga to discuss the start of Wilde’s annual ranking of the most important Packers players, beginning with Javon Hargrave at No. 20. Wilde explains why Hargrave’s age, recent team history and role in Jonathan Gannon’s defense make him both intriguing and uncertain entering the season. Bulaga adds that Hargrave’s value should extend beyond run defense, because Green Bay needs veteran voices who can calm the locker room when games start to swing. Wilde connects that to Evan Williams’ comments after the playoff loss, saying the Packers needed more maturity to handle success, adversity and late-game pressure. The conversation also highlights Zaire Franklin, Xavier McKinney, Micah Parsons and the larger question of whether Green Bay added enough experienced leadership to avoid last year’s collapses.

Jason Wilde joins Kyle and Brust to react to Evan Cohen’s “sneaky hot seat” conversation around Matt LaFleur. Wilde says LaFleur’s extension does not make him completely untouchable, but he also does not expect the Packers to have a real reason to move on from him. He explains why Green Bay may have improved mostly by getting healthier, with Tucker Kraft, Christian Watson, Jaden Reed, Zach Tom and Micah Parsons all central to the team’s ceiling. Wilde also revisits how close the Packers were to a much different narrative before injuries and late-season mistakes changed the finish. The conversation closes with Wilde identifying offensive line and cornerback as the two biggest position groups that could determine whether Green Bay is truly dangerous.