Jason Wilde

Jason Wilde joins Jim, Matt & Molly LIVE AND IN PERSON from Madison (even though he "hates doing" this show). They discuss the Packers unsurprising inaction at today's NFL trade deadline and the massive hole left by Tucker Kraft's season-ending torn ACL. Can they overcome this loss in the aggregate with Luke Musgrave & Co., and can anyone replicate Kraft's vital big-play impact in this offense? They also get into Jordan Love's decision-making at the line of scrimmage, does Matt LaFleur trust him, and did LaFleur fail to get his immature team ready for the "trap game" versus Carolina? Jason also explains why he's here in Madison to tell people about his upcoming British adventure with Collette Vacations!

Packers reporter Jason Wilde joins The Homer Hour, was the Packers biggest issue in Sunday's loss to the Panthers the red zone inefficiencies, why couldn't the Packers defense stop the run against Carolina, have the same problems the Packers been plaguing them all year, do the Packers have enough offensively without Tucker Kraft to make a deepan playoff run, what are the Packers going to do at kicker going forward and was the 4th and 8 call purely based on analytics?

ESPN’s Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy with candid insight into the Packers’ latest struggles. Tucker Kraft’s ACL injury leaves Green Bay thin at tight end, Matt LaFleur’s play-calling sparks criticism, and the offensive line shuffle is showing cracks.

The crew breaks down Dan Orlovsky’s “keep it simple” critique, what’s really behind LaFleur’s indecision on fourth-down calls, and whether Green Bay’s “too cute” offensive identity can change. Wilde also explains why the Packers’ kicker plan with Brandon McManus and Lucas Haversick defies logic — and what roster moves could be coming.

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00:00 Jason Wilde joins the show — immediate reaction to Tucker Kraft’s ACL injury.

02:10 Replacing Kraft: why the Packers’ tight end room is suddenly thin.

04:25 Should Matt LaFleur give up play-calling? Jason Wilde’s honest take.

07:00 Dan Orlovsky & Mina Kimes clip — “The Packers’ obsession with over-scheming.”

09:10 Wilde: LaFleur’s indecision on fourth-down calls is the real issue.

12:30 Offensive line struggles — Elton Jenkins’ role and future in Green Bay.

16:00 The kicking conundrum: Brandon McManus vs. Lucas Haversick.

19:30 Why keeping an injured kicker makes no sense — Wilde’s frustration.

22:00 Chewy on the mental toll of kicking competition — “No one wants to get Wally Pipped.”

24:00 Final thoughts — what’s next for Green Bay heading toward the trade deadline.

Packers insider Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy for a loaded segment tackling Jeff Hafley’s handling of Nate Hobbs, Green Bay’s messaging issues, and how honesty plays out inside NFL locker rooms.

🏈 Key Topics:

Was Nate Hobbs actually benched after playing only four snaps against the Steelers?

Why Wilde says Jeff Hafley’s response felt “misleading at best”

What Matt LaFleur’s comments about kickers reveal about his leadership tone

The latest on Quay Walker’s calf injury and its impact on the Packers’ defensive signal-calling

What’s next for Brian Gutekunst at the trade deadline — and whether a move could shake up the roster

From locker-room dynamics to coaching candor, Wilde brings his trademark insight and insider access to the week’s most talked-about Packers headlines.

Jason Wilde joins Jim, Matt & Molly (aka Matt, Matt & Matt) as everyone dressed as Hamilton for their early edition of Halloween. Speaking of which, can anyone explain to Jason what's going on with their office trick or treating tomorrow, and why won't Jason's kids let him show off his costume at tomorrow night's big UW Volleyball game versus Nebraska? They get into Sunday's "trap game" versus the Carolina Panthers, including why the Packers have a chance to finally show they are who we want to think they are. They also talk about the NFL trade deadline five days away -- Will Gutey and the Packers be aggressive enough to get a true CB2 to replace Nate Hobbs, and is it smart to deal away one of their surplus of WRs? Or, do the nightmares of trades that Gutey avoided still haunt his dreams?

Packers reporter Jason Wilde joins The Homer Hour, on Jeff Hafley saying Nate Hobbs being benched and not in the rotation, what is the role for Hobbs going forward, how does the team look from an injury standpoint, could Quay Walker miss Sunday's game with a calf injury and on spreading out the targets offensively trying to get Matthew Golden more involved.

Three-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year Jason Wilde and Alex Strouf discuss whether the Packers’ matchup with the Carolina Panthers could be a trap game for the 5-1-1 Green Bay Packers.

Most of the episode centers around Jordan Love’s breakout season — his improved completion percentage, leadership growth, and rising MVP conversation. The guys also break down the emergence of tight end Tucker Kraft, who’s quickly become the Packers’ top pass-catching threat, and what that means for Green Bay’s evolving offense.

Plus, what do the Packers need to do to avoid a letdown against a 4-4 Panthers team?

Packers insider Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy to break down all things Green Bay football — from front office strategy to player extensions and potential pitfalls ahead of the Panthers matchup.

🧠 Wilde gives insider perspective on:

Whether Matt LaFleur and Brian Gutekunst deserve contract extensions — and how Ed Policy might handle it

Why the Packers–Panthers game could be the NFL’s “trappiest trap game”

Quay Walker’s extension status, including Wilde’s scoop that an offer is already on the table

Trade deadline moves and who might be on the block — from Kingsley Enagbare to potential cornerback additions

Jason also breaks down what defines success for this Packers season: Is it playoff wins, player growth, or proving they can compete with teams like Philly and Detroit?

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Packers reporter Jason Wilde joins The Homer Hour, on Matt LaFleur saying that Marshawn Lloyd isn't close to returning from a hamstring injury, gives an update on Nate Hobbs after being benched, is Sunday's game a trap game for the Packers and on Jordan Love learning lessons in being more clutch in the 4th quarter.

Jason Wilde joins Jim & Matt to talk about the Packers' anti-climactic revenge game versus Aaron Rodgers as well as & Jordan Love's burgeoning MVP case coming from Packers fans after the big win! They discuss if Sunday Night Football versus Rodgers felt more like the end of a messy divorce or Jim's comparison of an unconscious uncoupling (ie Gwyneth Paltrow). How was it different than the games against Brett Favre when he played for the Vikings, and what if Minnesota had given Rodgers a serious look this past offseason? They also get into the Packers' trend of underwhelming 1st halves and impressive 2nd halves and whether the inconsistency all come back to the arm of Jordan Love. Can Love be a real MVP candidate, is he more valuable to this team than Micah Parsons, and is he a better QB than Jared Goff right now or in the longterm? Matt also proves himself to be less reliable than Google AI when talking about Goff!