Mr. Irrelevant (with Alex Strouf)

Mr. Irrelevant with Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio & Will Sommers: • Packers Free Agency Moves: NFL free agency continues as the Green Bay Packers add cornerback Benjamin St-Juste and wide receiver/returner Skyy Moore over the last two days, bolstering the roster early in the legal tampering period. • Roster Maneuvering: Green Bay has continued to create additional cap space by trading defensive end R...

Alec Pierce just reset the wide receiver market. So what does that mean for Christian Watson? In this segment of Jen, Gabe & Chewy, Jason Wilde dives into the uncomfortable contract math facing the Packers — and whether Green Bay should feel confident paying Watson near $29 million per year. 031026 Jason on JGC 🏈 The Christian Watson Question Watson has: Field-tilting speed Locker room leadership...

March Mode is back. ESPN Wisconsin’s Alex Strouf and Badger legend Ben Brust break down Wisconsin’s 97-point road statement at Purdue, what the win means for seeding, and how defined roles are shaping this team heading into Big Ten tournament week and Selection Sunday. Toplines • Badgers finish the regular season with a huge road win at Purdue • Nick Boyd and John Blackwell combined for a monster...

Mr. Irrelevant with Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio & Will Sommers: • Free Agency Tampering Begins: The official NFL free agency legal tampering period is open and the Packers were active. • Rashan Gary Traded: The Packers traded defensive end Rashan Gary to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2027 fourth-round pick. Green Bay moves on after seven seasons with Gary, sending him to Dallas for draft capital. • Zair...

On Friday’s Mr. Irrelevant, Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio, and Will Sommers opened the show previewing the final stretch toward Selection Sunday, with the crew admitting they’re not all fully in “March mode” yet. From there, the tone shifted as they reacted to the passing of former Packers President/CEO Bob Harlan, discussing his role in modernizing the franchise, helping secure Lambeau renovations,...

March Mode is back. ESPN Wisconsin’s Alex Strouf and Wisconsin legend Ben Brust react to the Badgers’ 78–45 win over Maryland on Senior Day, but the real story is Nolan Winter’s injury and what it means for Wisconsin’s NCAA Tournament outlook. How does Winter’s absence affect the rotation? Can the Badgers improve their seed with a win at Purdue? Is a 6-seed actually the sweet spot? Plus: Austin Ra...

Lambeau Field Fire Fallout: The most exciting part of the Packers offseason the last several weeks has been the extinguished fire at Lambeau Field on Tuesday, and we break down the bizarre, wild reaction around it. Rich Bisaccia Saga: We rehash the strange Rich Bisaccia story that has led him to become the special teams coordinator at Clemson — and all the twists that came with it. McDaniel & LaFl...

On today's Mr. Irrelevant: Combine Fallout: We react to the fallout from Strouf’s viral NFL Combine attempt, including a retweet from Bears QB Caleb Williams — and discuss whether there’s any real beef there. Weekend Follow-Ups: Josh DiMaggio follows up on a few things from Strouf’s weekend. Packers Special Teams Shakeup: The Packers have hired Cam Achord as their new special teams coordinator fol...

March Mode is live. ESPN Wisconsin’s Alex Strouf and Wisconsin legend Ben Brust kick off a twice-weekly NCAA Tournament sprint with a full breakdown of the Wisconsin Badgers as March arrives. The Badgers looked like two different teams on the West Coast: a rough loss at Oregon, then a 17-point win at Washington sparked by Braden Carrington’s 32 points and 9 threes. So what does it mean for Wiscons...

🏃 Combine Rewind: We review the second annual Mr. Irrelevant Combine, where Strouf once again fully embarrassed himself — and it may have been the wakeup call we all expected. 📋 NFLPA Report Cards Reaction: The latest NFLPA report cards were released and the Packers didn’t look great — ranking near the bottom overall, with Matt LaFleur earning a B- and offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich gettin...

🏈 Reacting to Gutekunst at the Combine: We break down Packers GM Brian Gutekunst’s comments at the NFL Scouting Combine — from offensive line philosophy to roster needs and salary cap realities — and what it suggests for Green Bay’s offseason direction. 💪 Rashan Gary’s Future: After another up-and-down season, will DE Rashan Gary return to the Packers? We debate the options and what his future c...

On Mr. Irrelevant with Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio, Will Sommers & Hunter Vaughn: 🏈 Packers Catch-Up: We get everyone up to speed — Rich Bisaccia has stepped down as the Packers’ special teams coordinator after four seasons with the team, marking another major coaching change for Green Bay this offseason. 🏀 Giannis Future: Giannis Antetokounmpo made comments about his future in Milwaukee, and we...

On Mr. Irrelevant with Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio, Will Sommers & Hunter Vaughn: 📊 NFL Draft Class Rankings: We break down NFL.com’s ranking of the 2025 draft classes, where the Green Bay Packers rank dead last (#32) while the rival Chicago Bears come in #1 — and discuss whether that’s concerning or expected given how few rookies saw meaningful opportunity last season. 📉 Packers Draft Reality: S...

One more for the road. The Season 2 finale of the weekly edition of Weekly Wilde is here, and Jason Wilde and Alex Strouf close the book by diving into what’s next for the Packers after Super Bowl week. They start with the most unsurprising (and most debated) hire of the offseason: Luke Getsy returning as quarterbacks coach after Sean Mannion leaves. From there, they get into the backup quarterbac...

On Mr. Irrelevant with Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio, Hunter Vaughn & Will Sommers: 🤔 Packers’ Big Free Agent Questions: With free agency one month away, we break down Strouf’s five biggest questions for the Packers — including whether Green Bay will make tough decisions like cutting Rashan Gary and if Josh Jacobs is the running back of the future. 🏀 Ben Brust Joins: Ben Brust host of Kyle, Brust a...

On Mr. Irrelevant with Alex Strouf & Josh DiMaggio: • 🏆 Packers vs Seahawks Gap: The Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl — but how far away from that level are the Green Bay Packers? Strouf breaks down the numbers and explains plainly how recent Packers draft classes since 2023 have contributed minimally to team success compared to teams like Seattle and last year’s Eagles. • ✍️ Ed Policy on Cont...

On Mr. Irrelevant with Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio, Will Sommers & Hunter Vaughn: 🏀 Giannis Update: Giannis Antetokounmpo is staying put in Milwaukee after the Bucks did not move him at the NBA Trade Deadline, and we debate whether that’s a good or bad thing for the franchise long-term — pressure, leverage, direction, and what it means for the future. 🗣️ Thanasis Reaction: Thanasis Antetokounmpo q...

The Packers season is over — and the questions are just beginning. On the penultimate episode of Season 2 of Weekly Wilde, Jason Wilde and Alex Strouf react to Brian Gutekunst’s first press conference since the end of the season and what it did (and didn’t) reveal about Green Bay’s direction. They discuss the GM’s messaging, frustration over vague answers, the continued loyalty within the coaching...

On Mr. Irrelevant with Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio, Will Sommers & Hunter Vaughn: 🏀 Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Deadline Update: With just over 24 hours until the NBA trade deadline, we break down the latest developments around Giannis and whether the Bucks will move their superstar or keep him past the deadline as pressure, leverage, and time play into what happens next. Recent reporting suggests...

On Mr. Irrelevant with Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio, Will Sommers & Hunter Vaughn: 🧠 Packers Offseason Puzzle: Alex Strouf is perplexed by the amount of changes Packers GM Brian Gutekunst will have to make this offseason — from reinventing the offensive line to the defensive line to cornerbacks — and struggles to figure out how Green Bay does that without a first-round pick in this year’s NFL Draft...

• 🏈 Vikings GM Fired: The Minnesota Vikings have fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after one down season. We react to the timing, the reasoning, and whether there are lessons the Packers can learn as they shape their own direction. • 🧠 Packers Coaching Moves: Sean Mannion has been hired as the Eagles’ offensive coordinator and playcaller. We dive into what that says about Adam Stenavich’s...

Another busy week in Green Bay. Jason Wilde and Alex Strouf break down the Packers’ latest coaching moves, including Jonathan Gannon stepping in to lead the defense and what his background as a former head coach could mean. They discuss why so much of the defensive staff is turning over, why the offensive staff has stayed largely intact, and whether Matt LaFleur needs fresh ideas moving forward. P...

On Mr. Irrelevant with Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio, Will Sommers & Hunter Vaughn: 🏀 Giannis Rumors Heat Up: We react to the bombshell that the Milwaukee Bucks are now listening to trade offers for Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the February 5 deadline and this offseason. We discuss why this feels different than past rumors, what it says about the Bucks’ direction, and why today may be the moment t...

On Mr. Irrelevant with Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio, Will Sommers & Hunter Vaughn: 🧠 Packers DC Hired: The Green Bay Packers have officially named Jonathan Gannon as their new defensive coordinator. We break down what this hire means and how it fits into the team’s vision. 🔁 Stability vs Urgency: With LaFleur extended and Gannon in place, we debate stability versus urgency in Green Bay’s offseason...

On Mr. Irrelevant with Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio, Will Sommers & Hunter Vaughn: 🧠 Packers Defensive Coordinator Search: The Packers continue their search for a new defensive coordinator now that Jeff Hafley has taken the Miami Dolphins head coaching job. We break down what Green Bay should be looking for in their next DC and how that hire could shape the defense going forward. 💰 Assistant Coach...