Molly & Jim

Jim Rutledge and Matt Hamilton continue reacting to the Packers' 2024 Draft haul in Hour 2, but first they react to some Metro Kia Breaking News with the Badgers basketball team landing Northern Illinois forward Xavier Amos in the transfer portal. Jim says the Badgers might actually have a chance to meet minimal expectations now that Greg Gard is starting to supplement the roster via the portal, but does he still need to more? Jim, Matt and Primetime sort through their MySpace top-5 ranking of picks from the Packers' 2024 Draft Class. During Throwing Stones, Primetime takes Matt's temperature on the reeling Bucks, who are down 3-1 vs the Pacers and might once again be without Dame and Giannis for Game 5 in Milwaukee... Jim and Matt wrap up on Crosstalk with the Great Dane Huddle, where they talk with Jesse Nelson, Colin Russo and Adam Mertz about THEIR favorite pick from the Packers' draft class.

Benny Bets himself joins for an early edition of Betting With Brust! Ben gives his thoughts on Gutey picking OT Jordan Morgan at No.25 overall and whether or not Packers fans should be in "Gutey We Trust" mode. Jim, Molly and Ben all give their locks of the week ahead of tonight's Bucks-Pacers Game 3, and Primetime asks if the Packers will trade up for more picks on Day 2!

Jim Rutledge is joined by Molly Brown for this special edition of R&H. With Bucks pregame starting at 4pm on 100.5, Jim and Molly run from Noon to 2pm. They give their initial reactions to the Packers standing pat in Round 1 of the NFL Draft to take EVERYONE'S favorite pick: OT Jordan Morgan from Arizona... They talk about Gutey going for another surprise pick, Jim asks if the Packers reached with Morgan at No.25 or if the team should've traded up for a cornerback instead. Molly pleads for her man out of Iowa, Cooper DeJean, who is somehow still on the board heading into Round 2! Jim reviews some hate mail on the talk/text line and YouTube comments. Benny Bets himself joins for an early edition of Betting With Brust! Ben gives his thoughts on Gutey picking OT Jordan Morgan at No.25 overall and whether or not Packers fans should be in "Gutey We Trust" mode. Jim, Molly and Ben all give their locks of the week ahead of tonight's Bucks-Pacers Game 3, and Primetime asks if the Packers will trade up for more picks on Day 2!

Jim Rutledge and Molly Brown continue late into the 1pm Hour of today's special edition of R&H. Jim begins to insult the great restaurateurs of Green Bay ahead of the 2025 Draft at Lambeau next year, and Primetime fires back with how much Chicago sports has left their fans hungry for more. Jim, Molly and Prime also get into the players from Prospecting the Packers that are still on the board for the Packers on Day 2. Molly asks Jim how much pressure there is on Caleb Williams to deliver in year 1 with the Chicago Bears, and they quickly review the NFC *fear factor* for Packers fans after Day 1 of the Draft during Poll Dancing.

It's finally here! Jim Rutledge and Colin Russo broadcast live leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft. Jim comes to the show outfitted in full Bears garb and painted fingernails to proclaim his love for the Bears' *presumptive* new QB, Caleb Williams. Jim also asks the fans which draft pick will have a bigger impact on the Packers next season: the Bears at No.1 overall or the Packers at No.25/the First Round. Jim obviously makes the case for the Bears while Colin reviews what players and positions could make a bigger IMMEDIATE impact for the Packers next season. Jim also breaks news that former Badgers point guard Chucky Hepburn has officially committed to transfer to the Louisville Cardinals, and Colin also gets heated about Greg Gard's comments yesterday about the Badgers being outbid by other college basketball programs in the transfer portal.

Jim Rutledge and Colin Russo give their final thoughts before Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft tonight! Jim and Colin review the players we've previewed on Prospecting the Packers over the past weeks. To get the show's "official prediction" for who the Packers pick at No.25, Jim and Colin narrow down the list to 4 players and ask fans to choose their favorite: Iowa CB Cooper DeJean, Duke OL Graham Barton, Texas A&M ILB Edgerrin Cooper, or Texas WR Xavier Worthy. Jim and Colin also return to the shows first poll question, and they discuss what's needed for a rookie QB to make an impact in Year 1. During Throwing Stones, Primetime runs through some of the late-breaking draft trade rumors, including the Bears and Jags, and he explains why Roger Goodell might break his back on stage tonight. Jim, Colin and Primetime run through their final top-10 mock draft to wrap up the show!

Mark Tauscher joins Jim and Colin on the day before the start of the 2024 NFL Draft. Jim asks Tausch about the Chargers potentially taking a QB at No.5 overall, and Colin asks how many "hits" that the Packers need to come away with from Rounds 1 through 4 in the draft? Jags fan Colin also compares the situations and assumed growth potential for Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville and Jordan Love in Green Bay. Jim asks if Gutey needs to adjust his draft-and-develop philosophy to "go for it" and win a Super Bowl. Jim and Colin also ask Tausch about Greg Gard's appearance on Wilde & Tausch to talk about the state of Badgers Basketball and the "new era" of collegiate sports. They wrap up talking about the impact of Chucky Hepburn's decision to enter the transfer portal.

Jim Rutledge and Colin Russo continue for Day 3 together this week. Jim and Colin react to Greg Gard's appearance on Wilde & Tausch this morning to talk about the ever-changing financial landscape of the "new era" of collegiate sports with NIL and the transfer portal. With the 2024 NFL Draft beginning tomorrow, Jim and Colin discuss who could be the next first-round pick from Badgers football and if that player is on the team's current roster. For today's Prospecting the Packers, the guys dig into the top inside linebacker on the board with Edgerrin Cooper from Texas A&M. Primetime has to call an audible on the topic for today's Minute to Win It...

Jim Rutledge and Colin Russo begin Hour 2 with Jim calling an audible question -- with Gutey saying that he plan to keep taking a QB every year in the NFL Draft, who is the late-round or fringe undrafted QB that the Packers should add as a backup for Jordan Love. They also get derailed by assembling their best football team from Horror movie villains. During Throwing Stones, Primetime asks who gave more bulletin board material after last night's Bucks-Pacers playoff game: Tyrese Haliburton throwing shade on the crowd at Fiserv Forum or Bobby Portis saying the Pacers are frontrunner. Mark Tauscher joins Jim and Colin on the day before the start of the 2024 NFL Draft. Jim asks Tausch about the Chargers potentially taking a QB at No.5 overall, and Colin asks how many "hits" that the Packers need to come away with from Rounds 1 through 4 in the draft? Jags fan Colin also compares the situations and assumed growth potential for Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville and Jordan Love in Green Bay. Jim asks if Gutey needs to adjust his draft-and-develop philosophy to "go for it" and win a Super Bowl. Jim and Colin also ask Tausch about Greg Gard's appearance on Wilde & Tausch to talk about the state of Badgers Basketball and the "new era" of collegiate sports. They wrap up talking about the impact of Chucky Hepburn's decision to enter the transfer portal.

Jason Wilde joins Jim Rutledge and Colin Russo two days ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. Jim and Colin ask Jason to participate in today's poll question: grading Packers GM Brian Gutekunst's track record as a drafter. They also ask Jason how having a HOF QB like Aaron Rodgers was able to cover the warts of Gutey's early drafts, how should Bears fan Jim Rutledge feel about Caleb Williams saying that he emulates Aaron Rodgers, and how many "hits" do the Packers need to get out of their 11 current Draft picks.