Jason Wilde

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Jason Wilde, host of ESPN Wisconsin's Wilde & Tausch, is in his 25th season covering the Green Bay Packers, having written for ESPN.com, ESPN Wisconsin, the Wisconsin State Journal, and now The Athletic. Any time Jason joins any ESPN Wisconsin program, yo

  1. Jason Wilde: Jordan Love at 14? Cap Pressure, Gary Decisions & What the Packers Are Really Planning

    4 HR AGO

    Jason Wilde: Jordan Love at 14? Cap Pressure, Gary Decisions & What the Packers Are Really Planning

    ESPN Wisconsin reporter Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy to address the debate Packers fans can’t stop arguing about: Is Jordan Love really just the 14th-best quarterback in the NFL? 021726 Jason on JGC Wilde pushes back on the ranking and explains why both the eye test and the numbers suggest Love belongs higher — and why the criticism of Matt LaFleur from a vocal portion of the fan base surprises people outside Wisconsin. 🏈 If Love Is 14th… What Does That Say About LaFleur? Wilde makes an interesting point: If Jordan Love is truly middle-of-the-pack while the Packers consistently make the playoffs, then Matt LaFleur deserves even more credit than critics give him. Outside the Green Bay bubble, Wilde says many observers are stunned by how quickly some Packers fans are willing to move on from LaFleur — especially given the sustained success. 💰 The Real Story: Roster Bonus Decisions From there, the conversation pivots to the cap calendar. Wilde explains that the next few weeks are critical because of: Roster bonus trigger dates Restructure pivot points “Water get off the pot” decisions Players like Rashan Gary and Elgton Jenkins face major financial crossroads, where the Packers must decide whether to: Convert bonuses and spread money out Restructure at lower numbers Or move on entirely Wilde calls it personnel malpractice if the front office doesn’t already know which direction it’s going. 🧠 Aaron Banks & Nate Hobbs Structure Tells a Story Wilde notes something subtle but important: The Packers structured the contracts of Aaron Banks and Nate Hobbs differently than recent signings — building in roster bonuses that the players may never see. That tells you the front office wanted flexibility. Banks’ future, in particular, isn’t as secure as it once looked. 🔄 Malik Willis Is About to Get Paid The quarterback market also enters the discussion. With a weak draft class and limited free agent options, Wilde believes Malik Willis’ market is real — potentially similar to Justin Fields’ two-year, $40 million deal. That impacts the Packers’ compensatory pick equation, which Wilde says they are absolutely factoring into their strategy. Green Bay could be targeting the maximum four comp picks in 2027 — meaning external signings will likely come from the “released veteran” market instead of true unrestricted free agents. ⚖️ The Bottom Line Jason Wilde’s message is measured but clear: Jordan Love isn’t 14th. LaFleur isn’t on the hot seat nationally. The Packers have cap levers — but using them requires sacrifice. And the roster bonus decisions coming in the next 20 days will define this offseason. The Packers may look stable on the surface — but behind the scenes, the next wave of major decisions is already underway. 🎧 A sharp, insider breakdown of quarterback rankings, coaching perception, and the financial dominoes about to fall in Green Bay — with Jason Wilde on Jen, Gabe & Chewy.

    12 min
  2. Jason Wilde on Packers Offensive Assistant "Regurge" & Possible Free-Agent Retentions! - on Jim, Matt & Molly

    3 DAYS AGO

    Jason Wilde on Packers Offensive Assistant "Regurge" & Possible Free-Agent Retentions! - on Jim, Matt & Molly

    Jason Wilde joins Jim & Molly to talk about the Packers' lack of offensive coaching changes and some of their impending free agent questions! First, Jason provides a sad Olympics update... Molly asks if it's wrong for her to feel like the Packers are "regurgitating" offensive assistants -- can Luke Getsy still be an a good QBs coach, and how much should it matter who Love' QBs coach is at this point in his career. Producer Primetime also gets in his free-agency question: which free agent is most likely to be re-signed by Green Bay -- Quay Walker, Kingsley Enagbare, or Sean Rhyan?

    22 min
  3. Jason Wilde: 155 Wins, No Super Bowl — Why the Packers Still Haven’t Broken Through

    4 DAYS AGO

    Jason Wilde: 155 Wins, No Super Bowl — Why the Packers Still Haven’t Broken Through

    The Packers’ 155 wins since 2011 Zero Super Bowl appearances NFC Championship failures Brian Gutekunst’s offseason uncertainty The salary cap “credit card” flexibility Whether Green Bay is truly close 📌 Based strictly on the Jason Wilde segment from 021326 JGC Hour 1 021326 JGC Hour 1 🎧 Jen, Gabe & Chewy — Jason Wilde Segment (021326) 🎙️ Podcast Title Options (SEO Optimized for Packers Growth) 🏆 BEST OVERALL (RECOMMENDED) “Jason Wilde: 155 Wins, No Super Bowl — Why the Packers Still Haven’t Broken Through” 🔥 Strong Alternates “Jason Wilde on the Packers’ Super Bowl Drought Since 2011” “Four NFC Title Games, Zero Rings — Jason Wilde Explains the Gap” “Jason Wilde: What’s Actually Holding the Packers Back?” “Winning Isn’t Enough — Jason Wilde on the Packers’ Ceiling” “Jason Wilde Breaks Down the Packers’ 14-Year Super Bowl Frustration” 📱 Short / Apple-Friendly Option “Jason Wilde on Why the Packers Haven’t Returned to the Super Bowl” 📝 Full Podcast Description (Jason Wilde Only) The Green Bay Packers have won 155 regular-season games since 2011 — fourth most in the NFL. They have also made zero Super Bowl appearances during that span. In this candid conversation on Jen, Gabe & Chewy, ESPN Wisconsin reporter Jason Wilde breaks down why that gap exists — and why it’s more complicated than blaming one coach, one quarterback, or one roster flaw. 021326 JGC Hour 1 🏈 It’s Not a Failure — It’s a Pattern Wilde revisits the Packers’ NFC Championship losses in 2014, 2016, 2019, and 2020, explaining that each collapse had a different cause: Defensive breakdowns Special teams disasters Offensive stagnation Roster imbalance Green Bay hasn’t lacked talent. They’ve lacked alignment. As Wilde puts it, the Packers have been good — just not complete at the right moments. 🧠 The Sam Darnold Contrast Wilde uses Seattle’s recent Super Bowl win as an example of how balance wins championships. Sam Darnold didn’t carry Seattle. He avoided mistakes while the roster around him executed. The Packers, by contrast, have rarely had: Elite offense Top-tier defense Functional special teams All peaking simultaneously. 💰 The Cap “Credit Card” Question The discussion then turns to the offseason. While Brian Gutekunst insists the Packers have the flexibility to “do what they want,” Wilde admits something unusual: He doesn’t have a clear read on what the plan actually is. Questions remain: What happens with Rashan Gary? Is Elgton Jenkins truly gone? How many 2022 draft picks walk? Are they really committed to keeping Romeo Doubs? The “credit card” flexibility exists — but using it requires conviction. ⚖️ The Bottom Line The Packers aren’t dysfunctional. They aren’t rebuilding. They aren’t far away. But they also haven’t been complete enough to finish. Winning 10–13 games a year is impressive. Winning in January is different. And until Green Bay solves that balance problem — roster construction, late-game execution, and offseason decisiveness — 2011 will continue to loom large. 🎧 A clear-eyed, thoughtful breakdown of the Packers’ Super Bowl drought and what still separates them from finishing the job — with Jason Wilde on Jen, Gabe & Chewy.

    14 min

  4. 5 DAYS AGO · BONUS

    Season 2 Finale: Getsy Returns + Packers Offseason Decisions on Jacobs, OL and Rashan Gary - Weekly Wilde

    One more for the road. The Season 2 finale of the weekly edition of Weekly Wilde is here, and Jason Wilde and Alex Strouf close the book by diving into what’s next for the Packers after Super Bowl week. They start with the most unsurprising (and most debated) hire of the offseason: Luke Getsy returning as quarterbacks coach after Sean Mannion leaves. From there, they get into the backup quarterback plan with Malik Willis expected to depart, and why the Packers are clearly stacking reclamation projects behind Jordan Love. Then it’s rapid-fire offseason triage: Josh Jacobs and the value of leadership and toughness, the reality of offensive line decisions (Elgton Jenkins, Aaron Banks, Sean Rhyan), and the looming Rashan Gary cap and production conversation. Plus: why “change for change’s sake” is tempting, but not always better.

    35 min
  5. Jason Wilde: Packers Draft Disaster, Offensive Line Holes & Why 2025 Is a Real Concern

    5 DAYS AGO

    Jason Wilde: Packers Draft Disaster, Offensive Line Holes & Why 2025 Is a Real Concern

    ESPN Wisconsin reporter Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy with a sobering breakdown of where the Green Bay Packers actually stand — and it starts with a draft class that ranked dead last in the NFL according to NFL.com. Wilde doesn’t sugarcoat it. When you grade the 2025 draft class strictly on rookie-year contributions, a D+ and 32nd overall ranking is hard to argue against. 📉 The Draft Reality The class included: Matthew Golden Anthony Belton Savion Williams Barron Sorrell Warren Brinson Micah Robinson John Williams And while there’s still long-term upside, Wilde admits that based on impact alone, the criticism is fair. He goes further — suggesting that when you zoom out and evaluate multiple Brian Gutekunst draft classes, the narrative that he’s one of the NFL’s elite drafters becomes harder to defend. 🧱 The Offensive Line Problem (Again) The bigger concern for Wilde isn’t just the draft — it’s the offensive line depth crisis brewing in Green Bay. With: Elgton Jenkins likely gone Josh Myers gone Rasheed Walker likely leaving Limited veteran replacements Wilde walks through a hypothetical Week 1 depth chart and admits it doesn’t inspire confidence. He draws a sharp comparison to earlier seasons when the Packers neglected O-line replenishment and paid for it later. The pattern feels familiar — and dangerous. 🧠 “You Can’t Have It Both Ways” Wilde pushes back on the front office messaging that everything is fine while simultaneously acknowledging the team needs to improve. If the Packers truly believe: They’re close They drafted well They developed talent properly Then why are so many foundational pieces walking out the door? As Wilde puts it bluntly: Both things can’t be true. 🏁 The Bottom Line Jason Wilde’s takeaway is measured but clear: The draft hasn’t produced immediate impact. The offensive line depth is thin. Letting developed players walk contradicts the “draft and develop” philosophy. The Packers aren’t doomed — but they are far less stable than optimistic messaging suggests. And if the offensive line collapses, none of the other improvements will matter. 🎧 A candid, grounded look at Packers roster construction, draft evaluation, and why the trenches may define 2026 — with Jason Wilde on Jen, Gabe & Chewy.

    19 min
  6. Jason Wilde on The Homer Hour

    5 DAYS AGO

    Jason Wilde on The Homer Hour

    Jason Wilde joins The Homer Hour to explain the Green Bay Packers naming Luke Getsy as their QBs coach after Sean Mannion departed for the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason. Jason calls the hire, "the least surprising" of his career and explains why whether or not Getsy should be considered a good coach in the NFL.

    19 min
  7. Jason Wilde on Jordan Love -- Can he Get Green Bay Back to the Super Bowl? | Jim, Matt & Molly

    6 DAYS AGO

    Jason Wilde on Jordan Love -- Can he Get Green Bay Back to the Super Bowl? | Jim, Matt & Molly

    Jason Wilde joins Jim, Matt & Molly to talk more about the Packers offseason and people placing Sam Darnold above Jordan Love after the Seahawks won the Super Bowl! First, Jason asks how he's supposed to feel about watching Olympic curling without Matt Hamilton on the ice this winter...? Then, they get into the advantage for QBs on a rookie-scale deal and what it means for the Packers -- can Jordan Love overcome the historic trend and get Green Bay back to the Super Bowl, or did the Packers already squander their best opportunity to win with Love? Also, how does having two QB-level contracts impact things with both Love and Micah Parsons on the roster? Also, how much pressure is on Gutey to HIT on his moves going forward after his many MISSES last offseason?

    17 min
  8. Jason Wilde on The Homer Hour

    10 FEB

    Jason Wilde on The Homer Hour

    Packers reporter Jason Wilde joined The Homer Hour to discuss what it says about the Packers organization that both general managers in the Super Bowl were developed in Green Bay. The conversation then turned to how critical this offseason is for Brian Gutekunst, especially with several players from the 2022 draft class potentially leaving and what that class says about roster construction. The show wrapped up by debating the big-picture question facing the franchise: are the Packers’ current issues more of a Matt LaFleur problem or a Brian Gutekunst problem?

    19 min
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Jason Wilde, host of ESPN Wisconsin's Wilde & Tausch, is in his 25th season covering the Green Bay Packers, having written for ESPN.com, ESPN Wisconsin, the Wisconsin State Journal, and now The Athletic. Any time Jason joins any ESPN Wisconsin program, yo

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    ESPN Wisconsin
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  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    250
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