Packernet Podcast: Green Bay Packers

The offseason drama keeps piling up, and Pack Daddy is here to break it all down. From the Ravens' disrespectful handling of the Mason Crosby situation to Rasheed Walker quietly signing for peanuts in Carolina, the NFL's relationship business is front and center — and the Packers need to pay attention. Mason Crosby & the Ravens: Eric DeCosta never showed his face during Crosby's five-hour visit — and that's not a footnote, it's a franchise-defining character issue. Ryan explains why that kind of behavior has real consequences in a relationship-driven league, and why the Packers must stay tethered to the Ron Wolf/Bob Harlan way of doing business. Rasheed Walker's $4M Deal: Another Packer lineman who cratered in his contract year and paid the price. A guy who should have been cashing in on a massive left tackle payday ends up signing a one-year prove-it deal — and Ryan traces exactly how it went wrong. Packers Tight End Breakdown: Tucker Craft is locked in — it's just a matter of when and how much. Luke M

Pac Nation came out swinging on this one. Pack Daddy opens the phone lines and the callers don't disappoint — Uncle Rico drops in four times with ideas ranging from minor league Packers games to renaming the new kickoff rule "the undynamic kickoff" (and honestly, he's not wrong). It's the kind of After Dark that reminds you why the call-in format hits different. Clayton's departure explained — Ryan addresses the questions flooding in about Packer Fan Total Access disappearing from the feed; it's a contract dispute, no drama, just business Minor League Packers — Uncle Rico and Nico make the case for a B-team concept that would fill Lambeau every Sunday, develop talent, and give Ed Policy the revenue stream he's looking for Musgrave's make-or-break year — Ryan and Uncle Rico debate whether the big tight end has one more shot to prove he belongs, or if that ship has quietly sailed NFL rule changes on the table — The Browns' proposed 5-year draft pick trading window and the absurd "18 games, play 17" idea both

The pro day circuit is heating up, and Pack Daddy breaks down four key workouts — Kentucky, Kansas, Wyoming, and USC — with real scouting notes, combine comparisons, and updated stock reports on the prospects moving up and down the board. Kentucky Pro Day — Interior OL Jaeger Burton turns heads with elite athleticism for a 323-pound center, posting a 4.94 forty and a 30.5-inch vert. Zero sacks, zero hits in 2025. His stock is rocketing from priority UDFA into the Day 3 conversation — and the Ravens, Cowboys, Falcons, and Chargers all had position coaches on-site. Kansas & Wyoming — Emmanuel Henderson Jr. continues his post-season rise as a dynamic slot/return threat, while John Michael Gillenborg's receiving polish at Wyoming has tight end-needy teams like the 49ers, Saints, and Broncos paying close attention. USC Spotlight — Makai Lemon runs an official 4.46 forty, erasing any speed concerns. Multiple GMs are calling him a top-15 talent, and Tony Pauline already has him mocked to the Rams at 13. He's a

Big Sal from Peshtigo was minding his own business at eleven o'clock — daughter asleep on the couch, remote clenched like a weapon — when a Vikings fan on X had the unmitigated nerve to call the Green Bay Packers the biggest losers of free agency. Sal looked it up. He looked it up twice. And now Pack Nation, we need to have a conversation. The Minnesota Vikings entered free agency $40 million over the cap and proceeded to release Jonathan Allen, Javon Hargrave, and Harrison Smith — their own defensive line and starting safety — and their biggest splash was $4.25M per year for a cornerback with 13 career starts Javon Hargrave — the man THEY cut — is now lacing up cleats in Green Bay, about to reintroduce himself to that same offensive line Minnesota barely invested in Big Sal breaks down why this isn't just a football lesson, it's a block lesson: the little guy doesn't run his mouth before the fight, and Green Bay doesn't need to quote tweet anybody — just show up in January Don't let this one slip by you,

It's another late night in the Packernet studio and the Pac Nation phone lines are jumping. Ryan breaks down the Miami Dolphins' full-scale teardown — trading away Jalen Waddle for draft capital while sitting on over $100 million in dead cap money — and why the new regime has zero emotional attachment to the guys they're moving on from. The big conversation of the night, though, is the one that's been rattling around since Ed Policy opened his mouth: can the Green Bay Packers stay financially competitive in a league that's rapidly evolving around them? Ryan lays out a compelling argument that the Packers' best friend isn't a naming rights deal — it's the NFL's own explosive revenue growth. The bigger the shared revenue pie, the more Green Bay stays on even footing with stadium districts and concert venues they simply can't build. Dolphins teardown breakdown: why trading Waddle for a first makes sense when you're in full rebuild mode Ryan's shared revenue theory: how the NFL's global expansion might actuall

Pack Nation, the pro day circuit is in full swing and the Draft Room has everything you need to stay ahead of the board. Today we break down three pro days — San Diego State, Kansas State, and Wisconsin — before going deep on one of the most compelling under-the-radar edge prospects in this entire class: Mason Rieger out of Wisconsin. San Diego State: CB Chris Johnson reaffirmed his top-50 status, wowing scouts in positional drills despite not needing to prove anything after a strong combine. The Cowboys, Vikings, Chiefs, Steelers, and Seahawks are all circling — and Seattle may use their first-round finale on him. Kansas State: Center Sam Hecht continues to profile as the draft's cleanest interior technician (zero sacks over 1,600 college snaps), drawing a large Chicago Bears contingent. TE Jaran Brantley quietly boosted his stock with elite athleticism for a converted receiver. Wisconsin: Safety Austin Brown stole the room with a reported 4.47/43-inch vert combo, while OLB Mason Rieger headlined the day.

Eric Edholm ranked the Green Bay Packers fifteenth in his 2026 NFL Power Rankings — one spot below a Chiefs team with a torn ACL at quarterback and one paragraph above a complete explanation of why he's wrong. Big Sal from Peshtigo is here in two parts, and he is not letting this slide. The Parsons Problem — Edholm wrote an entire Packers entry without mentioning Micah Parsons once. Not once. A former DPOY candidate who's been on this roster since August. Even Darlene caught it before she finished her first cup of coffee. The Departures Aren't the Whole Story — Rashan Gary was a diminished player. Elgton Jenkins was battling injuries. Romeo Doubs is replaced by a first-round pick in Matthew Golden. Big Sal provides the actual context Edholm skipped. The Real 2026 Packers — A healthy Parsons off the edge. Tucker Kraft back in the middle of the field. Edgerrin Cooper and Zaire Franklin running the defense sideline to sideline. Big Sal paints the picture the media refuses to see. The Rest of the Rankings — Mah

The Green Bay Packers have finalized a sweeping round of coaching hires and promotions, and Pack Daddy breaks it all down — from Bobby Babbage's arrival as secondary/pass game coordinator to DeMarcus Covington's expanded role as outside linebackers/run game coordinator and assistant head coach. There's a lot of roster shuffling under the hood, and today's episode makes sense of all of it. Then it's a deep dive into the offensive line — the good, the frustrating, and the genuinely uncertain: Jordan Morgan & Anthony Belton — Year two accountability. Morgan gets his real shot at left tackle. Belton needs to own right guard without the positional carousel. How long is the leash? Aaron Banks & Sean Ryan — Both are locked in through 2026 whether you like it or not. Ryan breaks down the contract math and what it means for long-term planning at center and left guard. Zach Tom & the injury curse — A passionate plea for Tom to return to form, plus an honest look at how many blue-chip Packers (Jair Alexan

The Draft Room is back and Ryan's got a full plate — from a wild Browns proposal that would let teams trade picks up to five years out, to a Navy running back-turned-receiver who just might be the sneakiest Day 3 value in the entire class. First, Jared the Uber Driver calls in with a question that sparks a real debate: should the NFL allow teams to trade draft capital five years into the future? Ryan breaks down the Browns' proposal heading into the March 29th owner meetings in Phoenix, why the Rams are already on board, and why this rule might only hurt the teams dumb enough to use it — which, for a smartly run organization like Green Bay, could actually be a massive advantage. Then it's pro day season, and Ryan highlights two Navy standouts worth watching: Eli Heidenreich – The record-breaking Navy receiver/RB hybrid who clocked the fastest on-field speed among running backs at the Shrine Bowl (20.01 mph), comps to James White and Danny Woodhead, and is already getting 30 visits Landon Robinson – The ve

Big Sal from Peshtigo sat down at the kitchen table this morning, stared into his coffee, and said four words he never thought he'd say: Ryan was right. Darlene checked his forehead. The eleven-year-old got worried. And yet — here we are. The Packers' backup quarterback situation is not fine, not handled, and not solved. And if Brian Gutekunst doesn't fix it before a meaningful snap is played, this team is volunteering losses it cannot afford. Big Sal breaks down why Desmond Ridder is not an acceptable Plan B — the tape from Atlanta doesn't lie, and asking Ridder to win games at Lambeau in a tight season is asking for disaster The "Cousin Richie from Appleton" theory: why "the backup never plays" is the most dangerous lie in football — and why Richie needs to stop holding court at Christmas dinner Why this isn't a gathering-pieces year — it's a window, the lights are on, and donated games could be the difference between a bye and a road elimination The entire ask: one phone call, one veteran, one guy who wo

Pack Nation calls in HOT on another late-night edition of Packernet After Dark. From the viral Lambeau Field naming rights panic to Gutekunst's self-sustaining draft machine, Ryan and the crew break down what's really going on in Green Bay — and the callers bring the heat. The Naming Rights Truth: Ed Policy didn't say they're selling Lambeau naming rights — but he didn't slam the door shut either. Ryan breaks down exactly what was and wasn't said, what it might mean for Title Town revenue, and why the real conversation is about a coaching staff spending cap nobody's talking about. The 11-Pick Ecosystem: TJ from Alabama and Ryan explore whether Gutekunst is running a self-sustaining draft flywheel — heavy draft classes generate surplus talent, surplus talent walks in free agency, free agents generate comp picks, comp picks fuel the next heavy draft. Rinse, repeat. Could Jaden Reed or Romeo Doubs be the next ones feeding the machine? Draft Needs Breakdown: A sharp caller lays out the post-free-agency depth ch

Big Sal hits the kitchen at 6:45 AM and comes out swinging — and Garrett from Southern Illinois drops one of the most thoughtful mock draft submissions of the offseason. This one's got everything: prospect breakdowns, positional need alignment, and a full Sal-style scouting report that might just change how you see one of the most underrated corners in this class. Garrett's Mock Draft (Rounds 2–6): Lee Hunter at 52 as the Packers' true nose tackle answer, Connor Liu as a patient long-term investment at center despite ACL concerns, Devon Moore and Tacario Davis as Gannon-scheme corners, and Michael Kamara as a late-round edge rusher with a weird sack anomaly that deserves a second look Big Sal's Tacario Davis Breakdown: Three-star recruit, two scholarship offers, 4.41 at 6'4" — Big Sal walks you through every rep, every grade, and every reason scouts should be embarrassed for passing on this kid in high school Scheme Fit & Projections: Why Davis fits a press-heavy defense like a glove, why the slot is no

Big Sal from Peshtigo is back — fresh off three days with no heat, no lights, and thirty inches of snow piled up to his chest. Gary Pletcher didn't see the storm coming. Neither did Pack Nation. And Sal's not here to make you feel better about it. From Week 13's 9-3-1 high — Tomek catching Super Bowl fever and Sal's daughter calling them pioneers — to Micah Parsons going down in Denver, five straight losses, and a Wild Card collapse against the Bears that cost Sal a full night of sleep Every coaching question on the table: LaFleur's 3-6 playoff record, the Hafley departure, Jonathan Gannon stepping into the DC seat, and Cameron Achord running special teams for the first time at the NFL level Gutey, Stenavich, Butkus, and the four punts in Chicago that nobody has answered for yet The Gary Pletcher lesson: the snow didn't ask if you were ready — so you don't get to ask it either. Grab the shovel. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell somebody about the show. We are out here every week because we love this tea

The offseason chaos is in full swing, and Pack Daddy is here to sort through all of it. From a blockbuster Jalen Waddle trade to Packers-linked quarterback rumors, today's episode covers the NFL landscape from every angle — plus a deep dive into Green Bay's defensive tackle room and a fiery take on Wisconsin's new NIL legislation. Nazir Stackhouse Deep Dive — Ryan breaks down Stackhouse's 2025 snap data, PFF grades, and why Gannon's defense may finally unlock what the big nose tackle can do. Is he the answer, or does Gutekunst need to draft one? Anthony Richardson to Green Bay? — A reporter floated the Packers as a team to watch for the Colts QB. Ryan weighs the cost, the risk, and whether Lafleur's developmental track record makes this worth a flyer. NFL News Roundup — Waddle to Denver for a first, Fields to Kansas City, the Rams quietly tried to trade Davante Adams, the Bears are hemorrhaging DBs, and Darius Slay hangs it up. NIL Controversy — Wisconsin Assembly Bill 1034 is heading to Governor Evers' des

Pac Nation picked up the phones and packed the lines on this one. From a wild developmental B-team league concept to a Bears conspiracy theory for the ages, the After Dark crew had a lot to say about the Packers' offseason — and Ryan wasn't holding back either. A Ron from Eau Claire floats the idea of NFL teams fielding a spring practice squad league, and Ryan actually loves it — at least as a thought experiment. Same helmets, same loyalty, real development. The logistics are a nightmare, but the dream is beautiful. Beer Cheese Benny makes the case for drafting a running back while Ryan pumps the brakes — Judarian Price is the only realistic option in range, and if he's gone, the math just doesn't work. TJ from Alabama delivers a measured free agency report card: Hargrave and Franklin solid, Jonathan Gannon warmer than expected, and a definitive verdict on why LaGeria Sneed isn't the answer at corner. Randy from Minnesota drops the conspiracy of the year — is Ryan Poles secretly on the Packers' payroll? — a

Beer Cheese Benny calls in with a full multi-round mock draft for the Green Bay Packers, and Ryan breaks down every pick with PFF grades, RAS scores, and tape analysis. From a blazing fast running back out of Arkansas to a nose tackle who dominated SEC competition, Benny came prepared — and the results are more intriguing than you'd expect. Mike Washington Jr. (RB, Arkansas) — Elite RAS, 433 speed at 612/230, massive size-speed combo that fits exactly what Gutekunst looks for in a backfield piece Caleb Proctor (DT, SE Louisiana) — The small school debate is real, but his PFF grades, RAS, and tape are all elite; draws Micah Parsons comparisons in how he sheds blocks Chianti Scott (CB, Miami) — Transfer breakout with a 90 PFF grade in 2025, but age concerns and slot/safety versatility questions keep the conversation interesting Trey Zuhn III (OT, Texas A&M) — 97 pass blocking grade is almost unheard of; the center experiment is noted, though results were mixed Nick Barrett (DT, South Carolina) — True nose

Big Sal from Peshtigo has questions. Serious questions. One week ago the Packers were the youngest team in the entire NFL — the whole LEAGUE — and every analyst on the planet said they needed veterans. Fine. So Gute goes out and signs a 28-year-old, a 29-year-old, and a 33-year-old in the same offseason. Sal's not mad at the players. He's mad at the whiplash. Javon Hargrave, Zaire Franklin, and Benjamin St-Juste are quality football players — Sal wants that on the record before he loses his mind The real panic: is Green Bay pivoting from a five-year rebuild to a win-now window without telling anyone? Tomek's gym membership, Gary's brother-in-law Denny's restaurant-car wash disaster, and a door-county road trip without GPS all make appearances Sal's daughter asked if the Hargrave signing was good. He sat in silence for four full seconds. She walked out. She has more peace than he does. If Gute's right and this works, Big Sal will eat every word with a fork and a napkin. But somebody better hand him a north

Ed Policy is sounding the alarm — and Pac Nation needs to understand why. The Green Bay Packers' president and CEO sat down with the Sports Business Journal to lay out a sobering reality: the NFL's explosive growth is creating a financial arms race that the league's only nonprofit franchise is uniquely ill-equipped to fight. Ryan breaks it all down and tells you why the lazy "just follow the money" takes online are completely missing the point. The scale problem nobody understands: While the Packers' $600M reserve fund sounds massive, a $10 billion NFL franchise can sell 10% equity and raise a billion dollars overnight — roughly 15x what Green Bay's entire public share sale generated It's not about coaches — it's about districts: The real threat isn't billionaire owners overpaying staff; it's SoFi Stadium's Hollywood Park development (3,000 residential units, $10B in surrounding real estate) versus Title Town's much smaller footprint Policy's three-part revenue plan: More off-season Lambeau events, expanded

Big Sal is up at six-thirty in the morning, coffee on the floor, and Ed Policy just said the quiet part out loud: without the salary cap, there might not BE a Green Bay Packers. Sal's not overreacting — he's doing the math, and the math is ugly. Policy admits the Packers are top three in league demand but middle of the pack in revenue — and the gap between Green Bay's reserve fund and what a billionaire owner can deploy in one afternoon is getting dangerous The salary cap levels the playing field for players — but coaching staffs, analytics departments, practice facilities, and signing bonus cash? Not capped. That's where the big market teams are burying us Lambeau is the last stadium in the NFL without naming rights — and while Sal's drawing a hard line on that name, he understands the financial reality of what comes next This isn't some rich owner's accounting problem. This is OUR team. Community owned. Irreplaceable. And it needs every one of us paying attention right now Drop a comment, smash subscrib

Pac Nation called in HOT tonight, and Ryan held it down through a packed line as the Packers' offseason started making some real noise. Javon Hargrave is a Green Bay Packer on a 2-year, $23M deal — and if that kid's reaction video didn't get you fired up, check your pulse. The vision is coming together, and the phones lit up to prove it. Jared the Uber Driver, Drew from Green Bay, Ryan from Alabama, and the rest of Pac Nation break down the Hargrave signing — what he brings to the D-line, his fit under Gannon, and what it means for the draft Burning Cox re-signed and could carve out a real role with Rashaan Gary gone — the guys break down where he fits now Draft strategy talk heats up: nose tackle is still the one glaring need, and the board will fall how it falls — stop projecting a perfect round-by-round order The "youngest team" narrative gets buried once and for all — it was never a philosophy, and Hargrave is the proof Drop a rating, leave a review, and keep those calls coming to 608-501-0718. New ca