Jason Wilde

Is Brian Gutekunst changing who he is as a general manager?

In this segment of Jen, Gabe & Chewy, Jason Wilde reacts to the Packers signing 33-year-old defensive tackle Javon Hargrave — a move that makes football sense, but raises philosophical questions.

For years, Gutekunst has operated with what appeared to be a firm “age 30 line of demarcation.” Now, in the span of a week, he’s made multiple moves that contradict that pattern.

Jason breaks it down:

Why the Hargrave signing is a no-brainer from a need standpoint

Why it feels different from how Goody typically builds

Whether this is adaptation… or necessity

Why cutting Nate Hobbs felt very “Ron Wolf-ish”

The Aaron Banks contract skepticism

And why Rasheed Walker still being unsigned is borderline stunning

The bigger theme of the conversation:
When a GM deviates from his stated philosophy, is that growth — or a sign he feels boxed in?

A thoughtful and layered Packers discussion with Jason Wilde on Jen, Gabe & Chewy.

The new league year is here, and the Packers are making moves that feel a little… different.

Jason Wilde and Alex Strouf break down Green Bay’s splash signing of Javon Hargrave, the trade for Zaire Franklin, and what these additions say about Brian Gutekunst’s evolving roster-building philosophy. Is this a true shift in approach, or simply a necessary response to roster holes?

They also dive into lingering questions at edge rusher, the reshaped cornerback room, and the projected 2026 offensive line — including what’s at stake for Jordan Morgan and whether this group is good enough as currently constructed.

Plus, why this offseason may define the Packers’ Super Bowl window more than any in recent memory.

Packers reporter Jason Wilde joined The Homer Hour to break down the latest headlines from around the league.

The guys reacted to the Seahawks signing former Packers running back Emmanuel Wilson and what his departure means for Green Bay’s backfield depth. Wilde also weighed in on Marshawn Lloyd and whether this could finally be the season he stays healthy and delivers on his potential.

Homer asked Wilde how good of a team president John Schneider would have been had he landed in Green Bay, sparking a conversation about leadership, roster building, and alternate history in Titletown.

They wrapped up with a quarterback debate: Can Kyler Murray become special as the Vikings’ quarterback? Wilde shared his thoughts on Murray’s ceiling and what it would take for him to thrive in Minnesota.

Another packed offseason conversation on The Homer Hour.

Jason Wilde joins Jim, Matt & Molly to talk about more Packers free agency news from Day 2 of the NFL's legal tampering period -- Is a big move coming, are the Packers just clearing cap space, and will this offseason end up as a net-negative for the Packers? They also discuss Brian Gutekunst's philosophy about retaining/extending players and which players might get an extension soon -- Christian Watson, Tucker Kraft, and Devontae Wyatt! Will the Packers just go shopping in the scraps of free agency again, and will Elgton Jenkins end up as one of those underrated additions after being signed by the Cleveland Browns today??

Packers reporter Jason Wilde joined The Homer Hour to break down everything happening in Green Bay’s free agency period.

Wilde discussed the biggest surprise so far, including the release of cornerback Nate Hobbs and what it signals about the direction of the secondary. He also weighed in on the additions of return man Skyy Moore and cornerback Benjamin St-Juste, explaining how each could fit into the roster and special teams plans.

The conversation touched on the re-signing of offensive lineman Darian Kinnard and what that means for depth up front, along with the loss of Kingsley Enagbare and how the Packers plan to account for that production.

Wilde also addressed whether the Packers made an effort to retain Quay Walker and why players like Emmanuel Wilson and Rasheed Walker remain unsigned.

From surprising departures to under-the-radar additions, Wilde provided insight into how the Packers are shaping their roster heading into the season.