Is Brian Gutekunst changing who he is as a general manager?

In this segment of Jen, Gabe & Chewy, Jason Wilde reacts to the Packers signing 33-year-old defensive tackle Javon Hargrave — a move that makes football sense, but raises philosophical questions.

For years, Gutekunst has operated with what appeared to be a firm “age 30 line of demarcation.” Now, in the span of a week, he’s made multiple moves that contradict that pattern.

Jason breaks it down:

Why the Hargrave signing is a no-brainer from a need standpoint

Why it feels different from how Goody typically builds

Whether this is adaptation… or necessity

Why cutting Nate Hobbs felt very “Ron Wolf-ish”

The Aaron Banks contract skepticism

And why Rasheed Walker still being unsigned is borderline stunning

The bigger theme of the conversation:

When a GM deviates from his stated philosophy, is that growth — or a sign he feels boxed in?

A thoughtful and layered Packers discussion with Jason Wilde on Jen, Gabe & Chewy.