Green & Gold Fix

ESPN NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. joins Wilde and Tausch ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft! Previewing what the Green Bay Packers may look to address without a first round pick for the first time since the 80s, as well as prospects for a few Wisconsin Badgers players. And how was his experience at the NFL Draft in Green Bay last year?

Adam Schefter joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy — and it’s a mix of unforgettable personal moments and major NFL news.

🏆 Schefter’s Michigan Championship Experience

Schefter opens with a wild story:

Scrapping original plans to take his daughter on a college tour

Pivoting to attend the Michigan National Championship game

Celebrating with players, coaches, and family into the early morning

It turned into a once-in-a-lifetime moment:

👉 Experiencing a title win 37 years after the last one — this time with his kids

🚨 NFL HEADLINE: Dexter Lawrence Situation

Schefter then dives into the biggest NFL storyline:

👉 Dexter Lawrence is unhappy and has requested a trade

And according to Schefter, the Giants are now at a crossroads:

They can adjust the contract and pay him

They can trade him

But they cannot do nothing

🧠 Why This Is a Big Problem

Schefter explains:

The situation is already an “issue” internally

Leaving things unresolved isn’t realistic

The Giants must make a decision — and soon

🏈 Power Structure in New York

The conversation also touches on:

Who is really making decisions within the Giants

The balance between coaching and front office influence

How multiple voices complicate situations like this

Adam Schefter joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy to break down one of the most important — and most overlooked — developments in the NFL right now.

➡️ The NFLPA has a new executive director: J.C. Tretter

And while the public may not be paying attention yet… Schefter explains why this move could have massive implications for the future of the league.

In this segment:

Why Tretter ultimately decided to take the job after previously declining

The importance of having someone who “gets it” vs. an outsider

Why players may prefer a former player and more “contentious” leader

How this hire could shape the next CBA negotiations

What it could mean for major issues like:

An 18-game NFL season

Player vs. owner power dynamics

Revenue splits and future labor battles

Plus:

Why Schefter says the public doesn’t care… yet

How this role quietly influences the entire NFL landscape

And why this decision could matter more than any free agency move

If you care about:

✔️ The future of the NFL

✔️ Player power and labor negotiations

✔️ The next CBA showdown

This is a behind-the-scenes look at where the league is heading next.

How close is the NFL to adding an 18th game… and how messy could it get?

On this episode of Jen, Gabe & Chewy, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins the show and delivers a major update on the future of the NFL, including:

🏈 🚨 Schefter’s Headline:

👉 Current NFL labor negotiations are “DIRE”

That’s the word being used internally — and it signals potential serious conflict between players and owners as the next Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) looms.

🔥 Topics Covered in This Episode:

🧾 NFL CBA & Labor Tension

Why negotiations are not in a good place right now

What the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) wants

Why the league is pushing HARD for more revenue

📅 18-Game Season Debate

The growing push for an 18th regular season game

A wild proposal:

👉 Players only play 17 games (while teams play 18)

Why quarterbacks and specialists could be treated differently

What it means for player safety vs league profits

💰 Follow the Money

Why the NFL is chasing:

More TV revenue

International games

Expanded schedule = massive financial upside

How this impacts teams like the Packers and the league overall

🧠 What Schefter REALLY Thinks

Why it’s still early… but tension is real

Why the NFLPA is resisting (for leverage)

Why an 18-game season feels inevitable

🎧 Why This Episode Matters:

This isn’t just offseason talk — this is the future of the NFL:

More games

More money

More risk for players

Potential major changes to how the league operates

If you’re an NFL fan, Packers fan, or sports fan in Wisconsin, this directly impacts what Sundays will look like in the coming years.

The NFLPA has a new executive director — and Adam Schefter says it could matter more than most fans realize.

In this segment of Jen, Gabe & Chewy, Schefter breaks down why J.C. Tretter’s election as NFLPA executive director is such a significant development, even if it doesn’t dominate headlines the way player movement does. Schefter explains why Tretter’s background, his previous work with the union, and his connection to the Lloyd Howell era made him a fascinating choice — and why the real impact of this decision may not be felt until the next collective bargaining agreement negotiations begin.

The conversation covers:

Why Tretter changed course after previously saying he didn’t want the job

Whether players specifically wanted a former player in the role

If Tretter is equipped to handle high-level labor negotiations with NFL owners

Why the public may not care yet — but absolutely will when the next CBA fight ramps up

What Pablo Torre’s reporting may or may not have changed around public interest in the election

Schefter also hits a few major league storylines:

What to expect from the upcoming owners meetings

Whether any major rule changes or scheduling shifts could be coming

Why the A.J. Brown trade market may not be as strong as people think

And whether the Dolphins’ offseason roster purge is actually finished

It’s a smart, behind-the-scenes NFL conversation about labor power, league politics, roster economics, and the kinds of decisions that shape the sport long before kickoff.

🎧 A revealing conversation with Adam Schefter on the NFLPA, owner power, trade markets, and what’s coming next around the league — on Jen, Gabe & Chewy.

Former Packers wide receiver, Super Bowl Champion, and Aurora Spartans Head Coach Don Beebe joined The Homer Hour for a wide-ranging conversation.

Beebe discussed how paying Division I athletes has trickled down to the Division III level, explaining how NIL and the evolving college football landscape are impacting even smaller programs. He shared whether he has a bigger issue with NIL money itself or the transfer portal, offering candid insight from a head coach’s perspective.

Beebe also reflected on his memories of former Packers President & CEO Bob Harlan and the kind of leadership he brought to the organization.

Turning to the current Packers, Beebe weighed in on whether Green Bay is “good, but not good enough,” and shared his thoughts on head coach Matt LaFleur. He also revisited the two heart-wrenching losses to the Bears this past season and what those games revealed about the team.

From college football’s changing structure to unfinished business in Green Bay, it was a compelling visit with Don Beebe on The Homer Hour.

ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy to unpack one of the strangest stories in recent NFL history: the Max Crosby trade to Baltimore falling apart after a failed physical, and what that means for the Ravens, the Raiders, and how teams handle blockbuster deals.

Schefter also weighs in on the Packers’ early offseason activity — including the addition of Javon Hargrave, the trade of Rashan Gary for a fourth-round pick, and other defensive-focused moves — while reminding everyone it’s still the very beginning of a long NFL offseason. Plus: the latest on Kyler Murray’s expected landing spot, a contract that stunned Schefter during free agency, and why Rasheed Walker’s market may be trending toward a prove-it, one-year deal.

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.

The Packers didn’t just move on from Rashan Gary — they got something for him.

In this segment of Jen, Gabe & Chewy, former Packers tackle Brian Bulaga reacts to the news that Gary was traded to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2027 fourth-round pick, and what it means for Green Bay’s cap flexibility moving forward.

030926 Bulaga on JGC

Bulaga admits he was surprised the Packers found a trade partner willing to absorb Gary’s contract — calling it a win given that a release seemed likely.

🏈 Sean Ryan’s Deal Raises Eyebrows

The bigger conversation shifts to the offensive line.

Bulaga was stunned Sean Ryan landed an $11 million per year deal after only nine starts at center.

He explains:

The center market is thin.

Linderbaum-type money ($20M+) was never realistic for Green Bay.

The Packers essentially chose cost control over star power.

But that doesn’t mean the job is done.

🧱 “Five Is Not Enough”

Bulaga makes it clear:

Having five starters does not equal having a complete offensive line.

The Packers’ group:

Banks battled injuries.

Elton’s move to center didn’t work.

Zach Tom is coming off a major knee surgery.

Jordan Morgan is projected at left tackle but unproven.

Bulaga stresses the need for real depth and real competition — not just hoping internal improvement fixes everything.

🧠 The Elton Jenkins Move

The shift of Elton Jenkins to center was a major domino.

When it failed, the line never fully stabilized.

Bulaga notes:

When you move a Pro Bowl guard and it doesn’t work, the ripple effects are unavoidable.

That decision, paired with injuries, contributed to the regression from a Top-10 unit to a bottom-tier group.

⚖️ Rashid Walker & Market Reality

The show closes with Rashid Walker’s projected $19–20M market value.

Bulaga’s blunt assessment:

The Packers cannot afford to pay four offensive linemen premium money.

If they pay Ryan, Tom, and Banks — someone has to walk.

🎯 The Bottom Line

The Packers improved flexibility by moving Gary.

But flexibility doesn’t equal finished.

If Jordan Love is taking major hits again in 2026, none of the cap math will matter.

🎧 A former player’s honest assessment of Green Bay’s trench strategy — with Brian Bulaga on Jen, Gabe & Chewy.

Former Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Bryan Bulaga joins Wilde and Tausch weighing in on a significant O-Line development impacting the race to win the NFC North in 2026.