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ESPN Packers reporter Rob Demovsky joined The Homer Hour to break down the state of the Packers’ defensive coaching staff and whether any changes could be coming on the offensive side. He also addressed concerns about the offensive line, including depth heading into next season and whether the Packers can move forward with Elgton Jenkins unless he takes a pay cut.

The conversation continued with a look at cornerback and defensive line heading into 2026, whether the roster still has too many holes, and how confident Demovsky is that the Packers can win the NFC North in 2026.

ESPN NFL Nation Packers reporter Rob Demovsky joins Wilde and Tausch to share his latest insights on how the coaching carousel around the NFL has impacted assistants coming and going for the Green Bay Packers.

Another busy week in Green Bay. Jason Wilde and Alex Strouf break down the Packers’ latest coaching moves, including Jonathan Gannon stepping in to lead the defense and what his background as a former head coach could mean. They discuss why so much of the defensive staff is turning over, why the offensive staff has stayed largely intact, and whether Matt LaFleur needs fresh ideas moving forward. Plus, Mike McCarthy takes the Steelers job — and Jason explains his relationship with McCarthy, how the hire came together, and why a reunion with Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh isn’t as far-fetched as it sounds.

ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy with immediate, blunt reaction to one of the most shocking decisions in modern football history:

Bill Belichick not being elected as a first-ballot Hall of Famer.

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Schefter doesn’t mince words — calling the decision “embarrassing” for the Pro Football Hall of Fame and accusing voters of allowing personal grudges, ego, and self-importance to override objective reality.

🏈 Why the Belichick snub makes no sense

Schefter lays out the resume that should have made Belichick a lock:

Six Super Bowls as a head coach

Eight total Super Bowl rings

One of the highest win totals in NFL history

Architect of the most dominant dynasty the league has ever seen

And yet, at least 11 voters left him off entirely, a fact Schefter finds indefensible.

He argues that if voters want the prestige, access, and platform that come with Hall of Fame voting, they should also be required to own their decisions publicly.

“If you’re man enough to vote him out, be man enough to say you did it.”

⚠️ Spygate, Deflategate & selective morality

The conversation turns to the uncomfortable subtext behind the snub:

Spygate and Deflategate.

Schefter believes those scandals absolutely influenced voting — but stresses they were already punished by the league. The Hall of Fame has no morality clause, and retroactively applying one now sets a dangerous precedent.

As Chewy points out:

“Put Spygate on the plaque if you want — but don’t pretend he’s not first ballot.”

🧠 The Brady problem

One of the most important ripple effects discussed:

What does this mean for Tom Brady?

Schefter is unequivocal:

If Brady is voted in on the first ballot while Belichick was not, the Hall of Fame should “shut the doors.”

The inconsistency would expose the process as broken, emotional, and unserious.

🏟️ This hurts other coaches too

Schefter explains this isn’t just about Belichick. By playing games with ballots, voters:

Blocked other deserving coaches like Mike Holmgren, Mike Shanahan, George Seifert, and Tom Coughlin

Created a backlog that could last years

Turned the Hall into a popularity contest instead of an honor roll

If the greatest coach of all time can be held out, no one is safe.

🟢 Packers angle: Jonathan Gannon context

The segment briefly shifts to Green Bay, where Schefter confirms:

Jonathan Gannon had real interest from multiple teams

The Packers were right to move quickly

His reputation around the league remains strong despite Arizona

Schefter says Green Bay got a coach who shouldn’t have been fired as a head coach — and one who will be judged strictly by results, not viral clips.

🏈 Jim Leonhard & the coaching carousel

Schefter also weighs in on Jim Leonhard, confirming he remains a leading candidate for Buffalo’s defensive coordinator job and that it would not be surprising to see him land there once the interview process concludes.

The segment closes with Schefter reacting emotionally to Mike McCarthy’s return to Pittsburgh, praising his press conference and describing the hire as one of the most meaningful moments of the coaching cycle.

⚖️ The bottom line

Adam Schefter leaves listeners with a stark conclusion:

The Hall of Fame process is broken

Voters let ego outweigh history

Transparency is the only fix

Belichick will eventually get in — but the stain is already there.

🎧 A fiery, nationally relevant conversation about legacy, fairness, and why football’s gatekeepers sometimes do the most damage — only on Jen, Gabe & Chewy.

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ESPN Packers reporter Rob Demovsky joined The Homer Hour to discuss the Packers’ busy offseason, starting with the reported hire of Jonathan Gannon as defensive coordinator. Demovsky broke down what Gannon could bring schematically, how his approach might change the defense, and what staff turnover to expect with Jeff Hafley leaving for Miami.

He also addressed which assistant coaches could be on the move, how long the coaching carousel may continue in Green Bay, and wrapped with a front-office debate on whether the Packers would be better off with John Schneider or Eliot Wolf as GM instead of Brian Gutekunst.

ESPN Packers reporter Rob Demovsky joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy to give a clear, insider breakdown of the Jonathan Gannon hire, why the Packers moved fast, and how Matt LaFleur is reshaping his coaching staff in a pivotal offseason.

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The segment opens with Demovsky answering the biggest question Packers fans have been asking since the news broke:

Was Jonathan Gannon the Packers’ top choice — or did they rush and settle?

Rob explains that Gannon was going to be a defensive coordinator somewhere, and Green Bay believed they could not wait any longer without risking losing him to another team. That urgency came at the cost of not interviewing Jim Leonhard, who would have been available later — a decision that strongly suggests Gannon was always the Packers’ preferred candidate.

🏈 Why Matt LaFleur liked Jonathan Gannon

Demovsky outlines the specific traits LaFleur valued:

Gannon has already sat in the head-coach chair, even if the Arizona stint failed

His defenses have generated elite pass-rush pressure, highlighted by 70 sacks with the Eagles in 2022

He views defense from the secondary forward, similar to Jeff Hafley

LaFleur found Gannon difficult to scheme against when preparing game plans

The takeaway: this wasn’t a desperation move — it was a targeted hire based on experience and scheme fit.

🔄 The Jim Leonhard reality

Rob pushes back on the assumption that Leonhard was passed over unfairly. In his view:

If Leonhard were the top choice, the Packers would have waited

Moving quickly confirms Gannon sat atop the board

Timing and urgency mattered more than local familiarity

The decision trades comfort and popularity for league-wide demand — a risk LaFleur was willing to take.

🧠 What’s happening with the rest of the staff

The conversation then shifts to coaching dominoes:

Adam Stenavich interviewing in Tennessee

The possibility of internal promotions vs outside hires

Whether LaFleur’s history of waiting too long to move on from assistants is repeating

Which Packers assistants Jeff Hafley might take with him to Miami

Demovsky notes that LaFleur often delays staff decisions until forced, citing the Mo Drayton situation as precedent — and suggests changes on offense could still be coming.

🏟️ Rich Bisaccia’s misunderstood role

Rob addresses fan frustration with Rich Bisaccia, explaining that:

His value inside the building is far greater than fans realize

He is respected as a former head coach and locker-room presence

His “associate head coach” title is largely about mentorship and leadership, not play-calling

Demovsky is clear:

Bisaccia isn’t secretly running game decisions — he’s a stabilizing influence for a young coaching staff.

🎤 That viral Jonathan Gannon audio

The segment reacts to the widely circulated clip of Gannon’s motivational speech.

Rob shares what he’s heard from reporters who covered Gannon in Arizona:

He’s outspoken and opinionated

Not a cliché-spitting coach

More polished as a coordinator than as a head coach

Demovsky doesn’t see the clip as damaging — just evidence that Gannon is comfortable being himself, even if it comes off awkward in isolation.

⚖️ The bottom line

Rob Demovsky leaves listeners with a grounded conclusion:

Jonathan Gannon was in demand

The Packers prioritized experience and urgency

Staff changes aren’t finished

And Matt LaFleur is clearly trying to evolve his leadership approach

This hire won’t be judged by press conferences or viral clips — it will be judged by discipline, pass rush, and late-game defense.

🎧 A must-listen breakdown of Green Bay’s most important coaching decision of the offseason — with real context, not speculation — only on Jen, Gabe & Chewy.

ESPN NFL Nation Packers reporter Rob Demovsky joins Wilde and Tausch as the Green Bay Packers continue the search for a new defensive coordinator and speculation continues on the future of offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich and special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia. Is the DC role Jim Leonhard's job to lose?

Matt LaFleur is officially extended — and now the Packers’ offseason dominoes are falling fast. On this week’s Weekly Wilde, Alex Strouf and Jason Wilde break down Jeff Hafley leaving Green Bay for the Dolphins, why the DC search is moving quickly, and what the Packers are actually looking for in the next defensive coordinator.

They also dig into the biggest fan frustration: why haven’t we seen more coaching staff changes yet? Jason explains why Rich Bisaccia remains so valued inside the building (even with the special teams criticism), what could happen with Adam Stenavich, and why this staff timeline may be tied to other front office decisions.

Plus: where the defensive roster questions are loudest heading into March — pass rush depth, cornerback, and what comes next after a chaotic season.

ESPN NFL Nation reporter Rob Demovsky joins Kyle, Brust & Nortman to break down Matt LaFleur’s contract extension, Jeff Hafley leaving Green Bay for Miami, and what changes could be coming next for the Packers’ coaching staff. Rob also explains why the organization is prioritizing stability, how Ed Policy is approaching his first major decisions, and what this all means for the Packers heading into the offseason.

ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy with breaking news, league-wide context, and a blunt assessment of where professional football is headed next — including why an 18-game regular season is no longer a matter of if, but when.

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The segment opens with immediate Packers news, as Schefter provides updates on Green Bay’s defensive coordinator search following Jeff Hafley’s departure. He confirms the Packers are interviewing Christian Parker, Jonathan Gannon, and Durante Jones, and explains why Jonathan Gannon’s poor head-coaching record in Arizona should not overshadow his reputation as a top-tier defensive mind around the league.

Schefter adds that if Brian Flores does not land a head-coaching job, Minnesota is fully prepared to bring him back — and that teams should not hesitate to overpay elite coordinators, especially in today’s NFL where continuity and scheme stability matter more than ever.

🏈 Matt LaFleur’s contract: a real commitment

Schefter then provides clarity on Matt LaFleur’s extension, confirming:

The deal is multi-year

The money is significant

This is not a “patch-it-up” or symbolic extension

In Schefter’s words, the contract signals that Green Bay made a real commitment, not a lame-duck compromise. That said, he delivers an important reality check:

Almost every NFL coach is on the hot seat every year.

Even elite names like Mike Tomlin, Sean McDermott, and John Harbaugh face pressure annually — extensions don’t eliminate expectations.

🔄 Why the coaching carousel exploded

Schefter breaks down why this cycle reached 10 head-coaching changes, noting:

Owners no longer care about eating $30–50 million in buyouts

Franchise valuations make firing staffs financially irrelevant

Teams exist to sell hope, not patience

In what he calls an “ADD world,” patience is no longer rewarded — and coaching stability is far more fragile than fans realize.

💰 The 18-game season: owners already know the answer

The core of the segment centers on Robert Kraft’s comments, which Schefter agrees were essentially the quiet part said out loud.

Schefter explains:

Owners are “hell-bent” on getting to 18 games

One preseason game would be eliminated

A second bye week would be added

The change will be framed as player-friendly

The real driver is TV inventory and money

Chewy offers a blunt hypothetical:

If players are offered more money, fewer preseason snaps, and extra rest, most will say yes.

🧠 What players SHOULD be demanding

Schefter strongly agrees with the show’s central argument:

Players need to think long-term, not paycheck-to-paycheck.

The crew argues players should demand:

Lifetime health insurance

Long-term medical care for all players, not just stars

Real protection for the majority of players who never see generational wealth

Schefter acknowledges the core problem:

The NFLPA lacks leadership, unity, and leverage.

With every vote counting equally — from Patrick Mahomes to a backup punter — owners have consistently outmaneuvered the union.

📉 Injuries, fatigue & football’s breaking point

The conversation turns sobering as they reflect on:

The explosion of ACL and Achilles injuries

Players becoming “walking wounded” late in seasons

The contradiction between player safety messaging and expansion

Schefter admits:

17 games already felt like a lot. 18 is even more.

Yet he reiterates:

It’s coming anyway.

🎓 College football isn’t slowing down

The discussion widens to college football, where:

Indiana played 16 games

The national championship now lands on January 25

The calendar continues to expand with no real offseason

Schefter points out that downtime for players, coaches, and media is essentially gone — and expansion at both levels is accelerating wear-and-tear earlier than ever.

⚖️ The bottom line

Schefter closes with a reality that defines the entire segment:

Owners are organized

Players are fragmented

Fans complain — and still watch

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