The Homer Hour

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With 34 years in the market, Homer has a take like no one else. Combine that was the likes of former Packers Bryan Bulaga and Gary Ellerson as well as ESPN's John Anderson? Get ready for some fireworks!

  1. 2d ago

    Packers Must PROTECT Jordan Love & Gary Ellerson Has the Plan to Fix the Offense

    On The Homer Hour, Steve “Homer” True and Gary Ellerson look ahead to a pivotal weekend for the Packers and debate whether Green Bay can still become the second-half team Gary envisioned before the season. Getting to 2-2 would keep the Packers within striking distance, but Gary admits the offensive line has been significantly worse than he expected. He likes the additions of Kevin Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton, but says Green Bay waited too long to address a position group that got “young too quick.” Gary’s solution against Tampa Bay is simple: start Caleb Johnson and keep running the football, even if it isn’t working immediately. With veteran linemen potentially needing limited snaps and Jordan Love already taking a beating, Gary says Green Bay cannot expose its quarterback to another pass-heavy game. Homer agrees that protecting Love matters beyond Sunday because the fastest way to destroy any hope of a second-half turnaround is getting the franchise quarterback hurt. Then the conversation shifts to Wisconsin after its remarkable comeback at Penn State. Gary says the Badgers showed something they haven’t displayed enough under Luke Fickell: belief when everything was going wrong. After falling behind 17-0 on the road, Wisconsin refused to fold, and Gary believes Saturday’s Homecoming matchup against Michigan State will reveal whether that comeback represented a genuine turning point. His goal now? Stack wins and find a path to eight victories. Plus, former Brewer Jerry Augustine joins Homer ahead of Jacob Misiorowski’s playoff start and explains why Miz shouldn’t change anything for October. Augustine believes Misiorowski’s ability to control his emotions, locate his pitches and make adjustments is what separates him, and says the young ace already has experience handling the heightened atmosphere of postseason baseball.

    Packers Must PROTECT Jordan Love & Gary Ellerson Has the Plan to Fix the Offense

  2. 3d ago

    Packers O-Line Disaster Was AVOIDABLE & Bulaga Questions What Green Bay Saw in Camp

    On The Homer Hour, Steve “Homer” True and Bryan Bulaga explain why fixing the offensive line matters more than anything else happening with the Packers, including losing Jayden Reed for the season. Bulaga says Green Bay still has receiving options like Matthew Golden, but none of them matter if Jordan Love is getting hit before routes can develop. The bigger concern is whether veterans Kevin Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton can stay healthy enough to stabilize the line while Green Bay’s younger players continue developing. Bulaga also questions why Green Bay waited until Week 4 to make these moves. He says the warning signs were there throughout the summer, especially with Zach Tom’s uncertain health and the young linemen struggling to prove they were ready. After watching Jagger Burton and others during camp, Bulaga says he would have been calling veterans like Zeitler and Tomlinson before the season started, rather than scrambling to add three experienced linemen after three games. Jason Wilde joins the show and breaks down what the revamped line could actually look like against Tampa Bay. Laken Tomlinson appears likely to start at left guard, while Kevin Zeitler remains a possibility at right guard despite only recently returning to padded practices. Wilde also raises major questions about Aaron Banks’ future, saying his knee problems date back to June and Green Bay would face significant financial consequences if it eventually moves on from him. Finally, Homer asks Bulaga what he would be asking if he were Ed Policy evaluating this mess. Bulaga’s first question is simple: what did the Packers see in training camp that convinced them this offensive line was good enough? If Green Bay truly believes the rest of this roster can contend, waiting until the season was already 1-2 to address such an obvious weakness may have cost them valuable time

    Packers O-Line Disaster Was AVOIDABLE & Bulaga Questions What Green Bay Saw in Camp

  3. 4d ago

    Packers REMAKE Their O-Line in One Week & Jason Wilde Says “It’s Never Been This Bad”

    On The Homer Hour, the Packers’ unprecedented offensive-line overhaul takes center stage after Green Bay adds Kevin Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton in a matter of days. Jason Wilde says all three could potentially play against Tampa Bay and explains why Zeitler’s signing is particularly significant. Green Bay paid him real money, and Wilde believes that signals the Packers view the veteran as an actual upgrade rather than simply another emergency option. But the additions also reveal just how badly Green Bay misjudged its original offensive line. Wilde says potentially replacing 60% of the starting unit speaks volumes about how the Packers currently view Jacob Monk, Jagger Burton, Anthony Belton, Donovan Jennings and the health of Aaron Banks. He also explains why the younger linemen can’t simply be discarded, especially with the veteran additions largely serving as short-term solutions and injuries likely to force the Packers back into their depth at some point. Wilde says he has never seen anything like this, and notes how extraordinary it is for an NFL team to remake its offensive line this dramatically only three weeks into a season. Homer and Wilde debate whether the unprecedented urgency is partly driven by Brian Gutekunst and Matt LaFleur feeling pressure over their jobs, or whether Green Bay still believes the rest of its roster is good enough to contend if the offensive line simply stops sinking the entire operation. Plus, Wilde explains why Zeitler could change the equation more than either of Green Bay’s other veteran additions.

    Packers REMAKE Their O-Line in One Week & Jason Wilde Says “It’s Never Been This Bad”

  4. 5d ago

    Packers Are DESPERATE for O-Line Help & Is Kevin Zeitler the Answer?

    On The Homer Hour, Homer reacts to the Packers continuing their frantic search for offensive-line help, including a visit with 36-year-old Kevin Zeitler. Jason Wilde explains why Zeitler would be different from the additions of Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton, especially if Green Bay is willing to spend significant money to bring him in. The guys debate whether a completely revamped line featuring Tomlinson, Zeitler and Becton could be coming and what that would say about Brian Gutekunst’s preseason confidence in the group he originally assembled. Wilde says the Packers’ sudden activity is an admission that both the evaluation and development of the offensive line failed. Jacob Monk hasn’t developed into a dependable starter, Jagger Burton struggled badly in his first start and Becton may not even be physically ready to contribute immediately. Meanwhile, Jordan Love continues taking punishment behind a unit that simply cannot function. Homer and Wilde also question Matt LaFleur’s response, including why Green Bay abandoned the running game despite being even worse in pass protection. Plus, Tim Van Vooren joins Homer to explain why Green Bay’s biggest problem isn’t just losing, it’s how quickly the team has rolled over when adversity hits. TVV says the Packers must protect Love before the constant pressure permanently changes how he plays quarterback. Then the mood brightens with the Brewers’ October formula: Homer says Milwaukee only needs to go 11-8 to win it all, while TVV believes Pat Murphy’s team should embrace exactly what made it successful over 103 regular-season wins instead of trying to become something different in the postseason

    Packers Are DESPERATE for O-Line Help & Is Kevin Zeitler the Answer?

  5. 6d ago

    Packers O-Line Is a DISASTER & Bulaga Says Jordan Love Can’t Survive This

    On The Homer Hour, Steve “Homer” True and Bryan Bulaga are still trying to comprehend what happened against Atlanta. Bulaga watched the game back multiple times and still can’t explain how Green Bay repeatedly blew basic assignments, including four offensive linemen blocking two defenders while Jordan Love was crushed by a free rusher. After giving the line some grace against Brian Flores and Minnesota, Bulaga says there’s no explanation for seeing the same breakdowns at home against Atlanta. Jason Wilde joins the conversation and puts the protection problems into perspective: the two worst games by an NFL offensive line in quick pressures allowed this season both belong to Green Bay. Wilde and Bulaga discuss whether Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton can provide immediate help, but neither views them as saviors. The hope is much simpler: bring in experienced players who know their assignments and stop allowing the catastrophic mental breakdowns that have left Love taking massive hits. And the problems extend beyond pass protection. Green Bay couldn’t stop Bijan Robinson, struggled to tackle in space and abandoned its own running game almost immediately. Bulaga says the Packers have to find something they can confidently run 20 to 25 times per game, because throwing constantly behind a line that can’t pass protect is a recipe for disaster. With Tampa Bay and an undrafted rookie quarterback up next, Wilde says the Packers should expect to win, but after three ugly performances, they haven’t earned the right to look down on anybody.

    Packers O-Line Is a DISASTER & Bulaga Says Jordan Love Can’t Survive This

  6. Sep 25

    Are the Packers the WORST Team in the NFL? LaFleur Looks Lost & the O-Line Is Broken

    On The Homer Hour, Steve “Homer” True and Gary Ellerson try to make sense of the Packers after their humiliating loss to Atlanta. Homer asks a question that hasn’t felt legitimate in decades: are the Packers one of the worst teams in football? Gary boils Green Bay’s problems down to three fundamentals: they can’t run the football, they can’t stop the run and they lead the league in penalties. As Gary puts it, “so goes the line, so goes the team.” The guys debate whether Matt LaFleur is capable of completely changing how he coaches this team. Homer believes LaFleur looks lost because he’s trying to operate like he still has the roster from previous seasons, while Gary says this version of the Packers requires a more conservative approach. They also question Green Bay’s philosophy of drafting smaller, versatile offensive linemen after Jagger Burton’s struggles and wonder whether Brian Gutekunst has simply built the wrong group up front. Plus, Homer and Gary debate who deserves the most blame between Gutekunst, LaFleur and the players, while Gary explains why Tucker Kraft deserves some patience as he works his way back physically and mentally. And in the Three Pillars, they identify Jordan Love, Matthew Golden and Christian Watson as the pieces Green Bay must build around if there’s any hope of creating a functional quick-game offense behind this struggling line.

    Are the Packers the WORST Team in the NFL? LaFleur Looks Lost & the O-Line Is Broken

  7. Sep 23

    Packers O-Line Is in SHAMBLES & Who Deserves the Blame?

    Kyle Wallace fills in on The Homer Hour and wastes no time sounding the alarm over the Packers’ offensive line. Aaron Banks has officially been ruled out against Atlanta, Zach Tom is done for the season and Green Bay could be forced to protect Jordan Love with a completely reshuffled group. Kyle asks who deserves the most blame for a unit that has struggled to protect Love, establish the run and keep the offense out of brutal third-down situations. Jason Wilde joins the show and says the Packers are still trying to figure out exactly what they are through two uneven weeks. Wilde expects a possible starting five of Jordan Morgan, Jagger Burton, Sean Rhyan, Jacob Monk and Anthony Belton against Atlanta and explains why committing to that group could at least give Green Bay some desperately needed continuity. He also says the offense may need simplified protections, additional blockers and a functioning running game to keep Love upright. Plus, Wilde offers a different explanation for Matt LaFleur’s controversial run-run sequence against the Jets: maybe the conservative play calling wasn't about a lack of trust in Jordan Love, but a lack of trust in the offensive line protecting him. Then Tim Van Voren joins Kyle to discuss the Brewers’ World Series chances, his concerns about Wisconsin football and why Thursday night against Atlanta is a game the Packers simply have to win.

    Packers O-Line Is in SHAMBLES & Who Deserves the Blame?

  8. Sep 22

    Brewers Built a Baseball Machine & Is THIS Finally the World Series Team?

    The Homer Hour is live from American Family Field for the Rally for October as Homer and Jerry Augustine celebrate a Brewers organization headed to the postseason for the eighth time in nine years and coming off its fourth consecutive NL Central championship. Augustine explains how Milwaukee has built one of baseball’s premier organizations through player development, pitching infrastructure and finding players who fit the culture, with Jacob Misiorowski serving as a perfect example of how the Brewers turn raw talent into polished major-league pitching. Then Homer is joined by Brewers fan favorites Corey Hart and Jeff Jenkins to ask the big October question: is this Milwaukee’s best opportunity to reach the World Series since 1982? Hart and Jenkins explain why this Brewers team feels different from some of their own playoff clubs, praising the organization’s ability to continually replace departing stars, develop young players and create a clubhouse where everyone embraces their role. Jenkins also compares the current Brewers’ chemistry to the 2008 Phillies team he won a World Series with. Plus, Hart and Jenkins explain what changes once October arrives and why Milwaukee’s biggest challenge may be resisting the urge to change anything at all. Jenkins says “every pitch is an event” in the postseason, while Hart believes the Brewers need to stay within themselves instead of chasing power or trying to become a different team. Their formula is simple: keep playing the same brand of baseball that got them here.

    Brewers Built a Baseball Machine & Is THIS Finally the World Series Team?
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With 34 years in the market, Homer has a take like no one else. Combine that was the likes of former Packers Bryan Bulaga and Gary Ellerson as well as ESPN's John Anderson? Get ready for some fireworks!

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    Wisconsin on Demand
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
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