Woelfel's Press Box

BUCKS CAME CLOSE TO DRAFTING KOBE BRYANT Former Milwaukee Bucks general manager Mike Dunleavy tells host Gery Woelfel how the Bucks had taken steps to select Kobe Bryant in the 1996 draft. Dunleavy reveals how he had several trades in place to select the legendary guard. Dunleavy also candidly discusses a wide-range of other NBA topics, including the Bucks' decision to select Glenn "Big Dog''...

SEIZE THE MOMENT The Brewers are atop the NL Central Division standings and appear on their way to another postseason appearance. With a slew of top-notch minor league prospects at their disposal, the time might be right for the Brewers to make a major trade and acquire a key piece or two to make a deep playoff run. Chuck Freimund of Locked On Brewers and Dan Zielinski III of the Baseball Prospect...

Critical moment The Green Bay Packers have aspirations of going to the Super Bowl next season, but they still have a few holes to plug for that to happen. The upcoming NFL draft could help them, especially with a spate of quality cornerbacks and tackles available. Gery Woelfgel and Dave Syvertsen of Ourlads Scouting discuss players the Packes could be targeting with their key second and third roun...

OPTIMISTIC OUTLOOK The Milwaukee Brewers are coming off one of the most memorable seasons in franchise history, having won a franchise and league-high 97 games last season. Can the 2006 Brewers duplicate that type of season? Can they do even better? Gery Woelfel and Dan Zielinski III of the Baseball Prospect Journal take a deep dive into the 2026 Brewers roster, and point out what are the team's s...

A TINGE OF GREEN AND GOLD The Pittsburgh Steeles are turning into Packers East. The Steelers recently named Mike McCarthy as their new head coach, thus becoming the latest former Packer to relocate to Pittsburgh. Gery Woelfel and Ross McCorkle of Steelersdept.com discuss the Steelers growing collection of former Packers players and coaches, another them future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodger...

A TINGE OF GREEN AND GOLD Several former Green Bay P:ackers have found their way to Pittsburgh, including newly-hired coach Mike McCarthy. McCarthy, the former Packers head coach, could be reunited with future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers, whom he coached in Green Bay. The Steelers also added James Campen, a well-respected offensive line coach who also played and coached the Packers. Ger...

BLEEDING GREEN AND GOLD Chris Jacke played six stellar seasons for the Green Bay Packers. He was a Pro Bowl selection, played a key role in helping the Packers win Super Bowl XXXI and is a member of the Packers Hall of Fame. Jacke sat down with Gery Woelfel and shared his opinions on an array of Packer topics while taking a stroll down memory lanes, recalling his day as a teammate of Brett Favre,...

PACKERS PRIMED FOR BEAR HUNTING The Green Bay Packers will play a familiar for in the NFC playoffs Saturday. The Packers will meet their arch-rivals, the Chicago Bears, in what could be a classic game in the Windy City. The Packers and Bears split during the regular season, with the Packers winning in Green Bay and the Bears winning g in Chicago. Gery Woelfel and Chuck Freimund take a deep look at...

Major decisions Gery Woelfel is joined in this podcast by two, long-time Packers fans who have closely followed the team for nearly four decades. Woelfel and his guests, Dave Schultz and Mike Moore, offer their takes on a wide-range of Packers topics, including whether the Packers should retains GM Brian Gutekunst and head coach Matt LaFleur. The trio also banter about whether Jordan Love is the f...

PACKERS ON BRINK OF ANOTHER PLAYOFF SPOT Head coach Matt LaFleur is making a habit of leading the Green Bay Packers into the playoffs. They have participated in post-season play in five of the last six seasons and are on the brink of making it six of seven years. Gery Woelfel and John Pappadopoulos banter about LaFleur's success along with a myriad of other playoff topics. Woelfel and Pappadopoulo...

CLASSIC CONFRONTATION The Packers and Bears have exchanged unpleasantries since 1921, and have a played a slew of classic games. Another one could be in the offing Sunday when the Packers host their arch-rivals at historic Lambeau Field. Veteran reporters Gery Woelfel and Rob Reischel explain the importance of this game and what each team needs to do to prevail. Woelfel and Reischel also touch on...

PLAYOFF RAMIFICATIONS A lot is riding on the Packers-Vikings game Sunday at Lambeau Field. A win puts the Packers in a good spot for a playoff berth; a loss would put the Vikings in jeopardy of not making the playoffs. Gery Woelfel and Rob Reiischel analyze this key matchup and also banter about the sterling play of quarterback Jordan Love, the unstable kicking situation and how Christian Watson c...

CRUNCH TIME The Packers, considered legit Super Bowl contenders at the outset of the season, have fallen on hard times. They've lost two straight games and face a brutal schedule the rest of the way. Gery Woelfel and Rob Reischel chat at length about what the Packers need to do to get back on track and make a playoff run. Woelfel and Reischel also discuss a wide-range of topics, including the Pack...

HUGE GAME The enigmatic Packers hope to bounce back against the reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles on Monday night at historic Lambeau Field. Gery Woelfel and Rob Reischel take an extensive look at the much-anticipated game and discuss a wide-range of other Packers topics, including their decision to stand pat at the trading deadline, and whether Luke Musgrave can step up in replacing standout ti...

CRUCIAL GAME The enigmatic Packers hope to bounce back against the reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles on Monday night at historic Lambeau Field. Gery Woelfel and Rob Reischel take an extensive look at the much-anticipated game and discuss a wide-range of other Packers topics, including their decision to stand pat at the trading deadline, andwhether Luke Musgrave can step up in replacing standout...

BACK ON TRACK The Green Bay Packers are back on track and are starting to look like legitimate Super Bowl contenders. Gery Woelfel and Rob Reischel thoroughly examine how the Packers have been able to reel off three straight wins and how they have positioned themselves quite nicely for the playoffs. The two veteran journalists also discuss the upcoming trade deadline and what positions the Packers...

PACKERS IN THE TRADING MARKET? The Green Bay Packers are one of the best teams in the NFL, but still have some holes. They could fill them before the NFL's trading deadline on Nov. 4. Gery Woelfel and RobReischel explore a multitude of possibilities for the Packers to add a cornerback or defensive lineman. Woelfel and Reischel also discuss whether Rashan Gary is on the field enough and preview the...

CURES FOR PACKERS AILMENTS The Green Bay Packers will have to fix a bunch of problems if the intend to make a Super Bowl run. Gery Woelfel and Rob Reischel explain how the Packers can get back on track and how its imperative the offensive line get healthy,. The veteran reporters also offer up their choices for the most surprising player and most surprising team in the NFL so far this season.

Looking sharp The Green Bay Packers defense has been outstanding in its first three games of the season and ranks among the leaders in several defensive categories, including a No. 1 ranking in fewest points allowed per game. Gery Woelfel and Rob Reischel take a deep look into what has made the Packers defense so good. Woelfel and Reischelal also discuss how the NFC North Division is a monster ......

LOVE, PACKERS LOOKING SUPER The Packers are off to a red-hot start, thanks in part to the sterling play of quarterback Jordan Love. Gery Woelfel and Rob Reischel discuss the development of Love and how he now seems firmly in control of the Packers' high-powered offense. Woelfel and Reischel also tackle a slew of other Packers topics, including the stellar play-calling of head coach Matt LaFleur an...

Impact player The Packers have high expectations for recently acquired Micah Parsons. Gery Woelfel and Rob Reischel take a long, hard look at the pros and cons of Parsons' game. Woelfel and Reischel also break down the keys to Sunday's highly-anticipated Packers-Lions game, one that features two legitimate Super Bowl contenders.

Packers have eyes on the prize The Green Bay Packers have won a league-best 13 NFL championships -- easily the most in league history. They' are now shooting for No. 14. Gery Woelfel and Rob Reischel assess the Packers' chances of brining the Lombardi Trophy back to Titletown. Woelfel and Reischel focus on Three Things to Watch'' if the Packers are to expand their championship trophy collection.

Packers should benefit from offseason moves The Green Bay Packers filled several of their holes during the draft and free agency. But did they do enough to take them to the next level and be certifiable Super Bowl contenders? Gery Woelfel and Rob Reischel take a hard look at some of the Packers' key offseason additions, including their top choice Matthew Golden., and offer up some their most memor...

Exciting times for Packers The Packers bolstered their roster by signing two veteran players who figure to contribute immediately next season. They could further upgrade their roster by signing yet another free agent and by selecting a mukch-needed receiver or cornerback in the upcoming draft. Gery Woelfel and Rob Reischel offer upl their ideas on whom the Packers could be looking at in the draft....

What's Brewin' in Milwaukee The Milwaukee Brewers surprised a lot of baseball observers last season by winning 93 games -- the third most in the National League. The Brewers could surpass that win total this season if their young players, including 21-year-old sensation Jackson Churio, build off last season's successes. Gery Woelfel, Chuck Freimund and Dan Zielinski cover all the bases in this spe...