The Packers are on the clock — and Jason Wilde says the approach should be simple.
In this segment of Jen, Gabe & Chewy, Wilde breaks down what he believes Green Bay needs to do in the draft, and why overcomplicating things could lead to mistakes.
🚨 The Core Message
Jason Wilde’s advice is clear:
👉 Don’t overthink it
Trust your board
Take the best player
Avoid getting too cute with strategy
🧠 Best Player vs Biggest Need
The discussion centers on one of the biggest draft debates:
Do you draft strictly for need?
Or do you take the best talent available?
👉 Wilde leans toward:
Take the best player — and figure it out later
👀 What This Means for the Packers
For Green Bay:
There are multiple needs across the roster
The board may not fall perfectly
And trying to force a pick could backfire
⚖️ Avoiding Draft Mistakes
The key takeaway:
👉 The worst thing you can do is overthink the moment
Trust evaluations
Stick to your process
Let the draft come to you