The NFL Combine is underway — but the real story in Green Bay might be Rashan Gary.

In Hour 1 of Jen, Gabe & Chewy, the crew reacts to Packers GM Brian Gutekunst’s comments about Gary, including praise for his impact and expectation of future production — despite a $28 million cap hit and 10 straight games without a sack to end the season.

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The question becomes unavoidable:

Is Goody being genuine — or is this negotiation leverage?

🏈 The Rashan Gary Debate

The hosts break down the realities:

$28M cap hit

$11M in potential savings if released

No roster bonus deadline forcing a quick move

Same structure used last year before Jaire Alexander was eventually cut

Josh argues this is the same playbook as Jaire — public praise while quietly hoping someone makes an offer.

Chewy isn’t so sure.

He shares a story about Mike Sherman holding onto Tyrone Davis too long — suggesting sometimes GMs convince themselves they were right all along.

Which version is this?

⚖️ Effort vs Pressure

The debate sharpens around Gary’s production.

Yes, pressures were recorded.

But:

Did quarterbacks fear him?

Did he change games late?

Did effort dip when Micah Parsons went down?

The cultural message matters.

If a player is paid like a star but fades late, what does that signal to the locker room?

🧱 Offensive Line Fallout

The conversation widens to the Packers’ broader roster construction:

Elgton Jenkins likely gone

Josh Myers gone

Rasheed Walker potentially leaving

Aaron Banks restructure possible

Green Bay’s offensive line once ranked top 10 — now it feels fragile.

Is this front office stubborn? Or strategic?

🧠 Combine Subtext

While the Combine is officially about prospects, the real work is happening behind the scenes:

Trade talks

Free agent recruiting

Agent leverage

Cap maneuvering

Adam Schefter joins later to discuss the quarterback market — and Malik Willis’ value potentially exploding.

🏁 The Bottom Line

Goody says Gary is impactful.

The cap says something else.

The Packers insist they’re close.

The roster math suggests tough cuts are coming.

And as usual in Green Bay — public messaging and private strategy may not match.

🎧 A sharp, slightly chaotic, and very Packers-centric hour about leverage, loyalty, and looming cap decisions — only on Jen, Gabe & Chewy.