Jason Wilde

Packers reporter Jason Wilde joined The Homer Hour to discuss Bill Belichick falling short of the votes needed for the Pro Football Hall of Fame and whether football writers should be allowed to vote on the Hall in the sports they cover. The guys also debated Keisean Nixon’s Pro Bowl case and why the Packers still haven’t officially announced the hiring of Jonathan Gannon. The conversation wrapped...

Jason Wilde joins Jim, Matt & Molly to talk about the Packers' ongoing DC search, including Jonathan Gannon, Raheem Morris, Al Harris, and the timeline for when Matt LaFleur can interview Jim Leonhard! First, Jason learns that producer Primetime was 26 years old when he learned where pickles come from! Jason shares some insights into Gannon's scheme-less coaching style, whether Jim Leonhard is REA...

ESPN Packers reporter Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy to explain why the Joe Barry era quietly changed everything about how the Green Bay Packers approach coaching — especially when it comes to paying assistant coaches. Using new reporting and behind-the-scenes context, Wilde breaks down how Green Bay’s long-standing reputation for being “cheap” on assistants came back to bite them, and why th...

Matt LaFleur is officially extended — and now the Packers’ offseason dominoes are falling fast. On this week’s Weekly Wilde, Alex Strouf and Jason Wilde break down Jeff Hafley leaving Green Bay for the Dolphins, why the DC search is moving quickly, and what the Packers are actually looking for in the next defensive coordinator. They also dig into the biggest fan frustration: why haven’t we seen mo...

ESPN Packers reporter Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy with a wide-ranging, candid update on the Packers’ defensive coordinator search, long-running Jim Leonhard rumors, and the uncomfortable financial reality shaping Green Bay’s offseason decisions. 012226 Jason on JGC The segment opens with Wilde confirming progress in the DC search, including interviews with Al Harris and Jonathan Gannon, an...

Packers reporter Jason Wilde joined The Homer Hour to discuss Green Bay’s search for a new defensive coordinator, including when the Packers could interview Jim Leonhard and which other candidates are under consideration. Wilde also weighed in on whether the hiring of Jeff Hafley offers clues about the direction the Packers may take with the position and shared who he believes would be the best fi...

Jason Wilde joins Jim Rutledge & Pablo Iglesias to discuss the fallout from the Packers extending head coach Matt LaFleur, including who the next defensive coordinator will be after Jeff Hafley's departure for Miami. Jason gives the one candidate with deep Wisconsin connections who he wants in Green Bay as sheds some light on the other external and internal candidates for the job! They also take a...

Packers reporter Jason Wilde joined The Homer Hour to discuss Matt LaFleur’s contract extension and the team’s belief in their head coach. Wilde said LaFleur gained leverage after guiding a young, retooled roster to a competitive season, showing development and stability despite the major injuries. Wilde explained the Packers believe LaFleur can still lead them to a Super Bowl because of his consi...

The offseason moved fast — and then it sped up even more. Jen, Gabe & Chewy open the show reacting to the news that Jeff Hafley has officially been hired as the head coach of the Miami Dolphins, making him the first Packers defensive coordinator in franchise history to be hired away directly into a head coaching role. 012025 JGC Hour 1 It’s a milestone moment — and a major problem for Green Bay....

Packers sign Matt LaFleur to a multiyear deal and Jason Wilde breaks down all you need to know about how they came to this decision and what happens next for the coaching staff. He also discusses how the reporting structure stays the same with LaFleur, Gutekunst and Ball all still reporting to Ed Policy.

Jason Wilde joins Jim, Matt & Molly to discuss Day 6 of Matt LaFleur's contract watch -- what's the holdup at this point in negotiations, what is LaFleur looking for, and how would he be viewed on the open market? Does it all come back to money equals respect? Molly also asks if Ed Policy created a problem that didn't need to exist when he said he didn't like lame-duck coaches? Finally, when will...

Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy to break down why Matt LaFleur’s contract situation continues to drag on and what that silence may reveal about the Packers’ true level of commitment. The conversation explores extension leverage, lame-duck seasons, internal options if talks fall apart, and why coaching uncertainty can quietly weigh on a locker room. Plus, where LaFleur fits in today’s coaching...

Packers reporter Jason Wilde joined The Homer Hour and addressed the future of Matt LaFleur, saying Green Bay is much closer to an extension than letting him walk — but it’s not done yet. The sticking point isn’t performance, it’s power and structure, with internal changes in the organization playing a role in the delay. Wilde added that from a player standpoint, the biggest offseason focus is bui...

ESPN Packers reporter Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy for a wide-ranging, candid discussion about Matt LaFleur’s future, the Packers’ reputation for being cheap with assistant coaches, and why firing the head coach would not magically fix Green Bay’s problems. Wilde begins by acknowledging the awkward reality: LaFleur is under contract, the extension is trending toward happening, and yet days...

Packers reporter Jason Wilde joins The Homer Hour to tackle the biggest coaching questions facing Green Bay. Are things trending toward Matt LaFleur returning next season, and if the Packers believe he’s their guy, is there any urgency to get an extension done? The conversation also turns to whether John Harbaugh would be a better fit in Green Bay right now, where LaFleur stacks up among the NFL’s...

Jason Wilde joins Jim & Molly to continue the conversation about the end of the Green Bay Packers' season at the hands of the division-rival Bears in the playoffs! Jason pushes back against Jim's take from Monday that Jordan Love was "insignificant" in the 2nd half of the loss, and why it doesn't feel like the loss will cost Matt LaFleur his job anymore. They also discuss the other hot candidates...

ESPN’s Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy for an unfiltered conversation about the Packers’ collapse, the outrage surrounding Matt LaFleur, and why simplifying the blame doesn’t solve the real problems. Wilde acknowledges LaFleur absolutely deserves criticism, but pushes back hard on the idea that firing him would magically fix everything. He explains that locker rooms are nuanced places — not ev...

Packers reporter Jason Wilde joins Potawatomi Sportsbook Football Monday to break down the Packers’ season-ending loss to the Bears and what it means moving forward. Wilde weighs in on the future of head coach Matt LaFleur, whether the Packers’ repeated failures in big moments point to a deeper organizational issue, and why LaFleur continues to shoulder the blame while GM Brian Gutekunst largely e...

Jason Wilde joins Jim & Molly as he pushes HARD against Molly's take that Jeff Hafley might've coached himself out a head-coaching position! Why does Jason disagree with her take that Hafley hasn't done enough to keep this defense from falling off without Micah, why was Mike McCarthy similarly unproven when he was a head-coaching candidate, and is it wrong to prefer offensive head coaches over def...

ESPN’s Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy with a calm, clear-eyed breakdown of what will actually decide the Packers–Bears rivalry matchup — and it’s not emotion or trash talk. Wilde explains that Chicago lives on turnovers: The Bears win when they force them They struggle badly when they don’t That reality puts the spotlight squarely on Jordan Love’s margin for error. Wilde praises Love’s growth...

It’s Wild Card Weekend and the Packers–Bears rivalry is officially back — with everything on the line at Soldier Field. Alex Strouf and Jason Wilde break down the rare postseason matchup between Green Bay and Chicago, why this game feels personal after the Packers’ collapse in the last meeting, and the “quiet confidence” coming out of the locker room. They dive into Jordan Love’s playoff track rec...

Packers reporter Jason Wilde joined The Homer Hour to discuss rumors about John Harbaugh possibly being on the Packers’ radar and whether Matt LaFleur is actually the better coach. Wilde highlighted LaFleur’s success and offensive approach while downplaying the idea that a bigger name automatically means an upgrade. Wilde also touched on the Packers’ health heading into the Bears game, saying Gree...

ESPN’s Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy with insight into the emotional edge surrounding Saturday night’s Packers–Bears matchup — and it starts with how the team reacted to the hit that knocked Jordan Love out of the previous meeting. Wilde explains why Josh Jacobs’ comments stood out, saying the hit was taken personally inside the locker room — not as a call for dirty play, but as a signal of...

Jason Wilde joins Jim Rutledge & Molly Brown for the first time in Packers-Bears Week, Pt. 3! They get into whether Ben Johnson was calling out Matt LaFleur & the Packers when talking about not resting his starters Week 18 -- including why he DOESN'T deserve the benefit of the doubt. Also, will resting starters ultimately bite LaFleur & the Packers in this wild-card matchup, how will Jordan Love l...

Packers reporter Jason Wilde joined The Homer Hour to break down the Packers’ decision to rest starters in the regular-season finale against the Vikings and whether it was the right call. He weighed in on concerns about rust heading into the Bears game, evaluated Trevon Diggs’ Packers debut, and highlighted strong performances from Barryn Sorrell and Brenton Cox. The conversation also touched on w...