Jason Wilde

Jason Wilde joins Ben and Homer to discuss Tucker Kraft practicing while he still waits on a long-term contract from the Packers. Wilde says Kraft is doing and saying all the right things, but the risk is real enough that he would understand Kraft limiting his work until the deal is finished. He believes the contract still gets done before the opener, possibly even before the Cardinals joint practice. Wilde also digs into Kraft’s relationship with Zaire Franklin, saying the two competitive personalities may have used their practice barking to help give the team more edge. He then explains why Jordan Love’s quiet, careful public style may be boring, but it is also authentic and respected inside the Packers locker room.

Jason Wilde joins Homer and Bryan Bulaga to discuss how the Packers should handle preseason playing time before their matchup with the Broncos. Wilde says he expects most starters to play, but questions whether key players like Zach Tom and Tucker Kraft should be exposed to unnecessary risk. He and Bulaga debate whether Aaron Banks should play after returning to team periods, with Bulaga saying Banks needs reps if he is healthy enough because he has missed so much time. Wilde also pushes back on Matt LaFleur skipping more joint practices, arguing that Denver would have been a valuable test for Green Bay’s offense and defense. The segment closes with Wilde and Bulaga agreeing that Jordan Love’s best improvement would be staying healthy for all 17 games, even though Homer insists Love is already good enough if the rest of the team elevates around him.

Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe and Chewy to explain why Marshawn Lloyd should receive a much bigger workload in the Packers’ next preseason game. Wilde discusses the uncertainty surrounding Josh Jacobs and why Green Bay would like clarity on his situation before the regular season begins. He breaks down an offensive line that entered training camp with questions at every position and may have somehow created even more of them. Wilde also assesses Savion Williams and the Packers’ receiver competition before explaining Green Bay’s new “Protect Our Plays” approach to limiting filming at practice.

Jason Wilde joins Homer with an encouraging Packers update after Aaron Banks took part in team periods for a second straight day. Wilde says it was surprising because Banks had previously talked about knee soreness after strenuous football activity, but the progress is meaningful even if the Packers still need to manage him carefully. He also discusses Tucker Kraft continuing to practice without a long-term deal, Zaire Franklin bringing needed energy to the defense, and the way Franklin and Kraft reflect the team’s competitive edge. Wilde then breaks down Jordan Love’s leadership style, saying Love may not be fiery like Aaron Rodgers, but he is consistent, authentic and respected for being himself. He says that kind of leadership can still motivate teammates, especially if Love’s play takes another step this season.

Jason Wilde joins Homer to sort through what matters and what does not during Packers training camp. Wilde says Keisean Nixon is still likely to be Green Bay’s top cornerback, even if the Packers are using practice reps and public pressure to reinforce that he has to tackle better. He explains that Brandon Cissé may be the next No. 1 corner eventually, but Nixon remains the more realistic option for Week 1 unless something drastic changes. Wilde is much more concerned about the offensive line, especially Aaron Banks’ knee issue and how little he has worked next to Jordan Morgan. He says Banks getting back into team drills is encouraging, but the Packers still need a clearer plan for how he will handle the season if the injury continues to linger.

Jason Wilde joins Molly & Jim to discuss Unsportsmanlike's take on the Green Bay Packers being one of the most overhyped teams in the NFL and Evan Cohen calling out ESPN Wisconsin hosts for overhyping the Packers. So what should the expectations be for the Packers in 2026? Wilde shares his optimism for this upcoming team, but notes that he's looking forward to the 2027 team competing for higher stakes than the 2026 team will. Plus, Wilde shares his belief that while Keisean Nixon is the best cornerback on the Packers roster, it's not going to bode well in Week 1 against Minnesota.

Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe and Chewy with the latest from Packers training camp and explains why he wishes Green Bay had another joint practice on its preseason schedule. Wilde breaks down Keisean Nixon’s comments about feeling “punished” while competing for his starting job and explains why the perception of Nixon doesn’t necessarily match how teammates view him. The conversation turns to Aaron Banks, his lingering knee issue and how the Packers approach contract decisions. Wilde also argues Tucker Kraft has earned a new deal and questions why players are expected to honor contracts when NFL teams can move on from deals whenever it benefits them.

Jason Wilde joins Kyle and Brust to discuss Tucker Kraft practicing while still waiting on a contract extension that could make him one of the NFL’s highest-paid tight ends. Wilde says Kraft is taking a real risk because football contracts are one-way deals, and injuries during camp or practice can change everything before a player gets paid. He explains that Kraft appears to be trusting the Packers to take care of him, but Wilde personally would avoid full 11-on-11 work until the deal is done. Wilde also discusses Keisean Nixon’s “punished” comment and says the full nine-minute conversation matters, because Nixon also talked about competing, confidence and working his way up from the bottom in Green Bay. He adds that the Packers’ cornerback conversation is complicated because Jonathan Gannon wants corners who tackle, but building a roster with bigger, more physical corners can come with coverage tradeoffs.

Jason Wilde breaks down what mattered from the Packers’ preseason opener against the Steelers, starting with an encouraging night from kicker Trey Smack. He explains why simply getting Marshawn Lloyd and Jordan Love through the game healthy was important and examines Green Bay’s makeshift offensive-line rotation. Wilde discusses what the Packers were trying to evaluate during the first-team offense’s opening drive and why Smack’s 58-yard field goal mattered. He also reacts to Keisean Nixon’s ugly tackling effort and the scrutiny surrounding his place in the secondary. Meanwhile, Brandon Cisse continues to make a strong case for a significant role when the regular season arrives.

Jason Wilde joins Kyle Wallace and Bryan Bulaga to preview the Packers’ preseason opener against the Steelers and focuses on Green Bay’s biggest unresolved issue: the offensive line. Wilde says the Packers somehow have more questions up front than they had when camp opened, with Aaron Banks still limited, Anthony Belton no longer clearly locked in at right guard, Jacob Monk rising, and Jordan Morgan still needing meaningful reps. He and Bulaga discuss why Banks’ knee situation is concerning, especially because nagging camp injuries rarely disappear once the regular season begins. Wilde also wonders how much of Jonathan Gannon’s defense Matt LaFleur will allow the Packers to show, while noting that live-game communication could be valuable for a new coordinator and a young group. He adds that Aaron Rodgers is not expected to play for Pittsburgh, but the Rodgers-McCarthy reunion still gives the preseason matchup some extra history.