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The Chicago Bears are officially heading to Hammond, Indiana after the Illinois legislative session ended with no stadium deal, leaving the Bears with nowhere to go in Chicago. Ryan breaks down why this outcome actually makes financial sense for Hammond — and why it's a slow-motion disaster for a Chicago already hemorrhaging businesses, residents, and cultural institutions. Ryan zeroes in on the cope: Bears fans who've spent decades weaponizing Chicago's size against Packer fans have now been stripped of their most powerful argument. While he acknowledges the genuine tragedy for honest Bears fans who kept it about football, he's got nothing but mockery for the "Chicagoland" spin doctors trying to pretend this move is anything but what it is. Plus: a data-heavy look at the corporate exodus from Illinois — Boeing, Caterpillar, Citadel, Morton Salt — and why the Bears leaving is a symptom of a compounding crisis Chicago can't cope its way out of.

PAD: I Forgot What it's About but You Should Listen.

Big Sal is sitting on his recliner this Saturday afternoon with his jaw on the floor after hearing the Chicago Bears are packing up and moving to Indiana. After a hundred years in the city that built them, the franchise is chasing tax breaks and a shiny new building across the border, and Big Sal isn't holding back on why this is about soul, not just geography. He torches Colin Cowherd's take that it's "no big deal" and uses a perfect sitcom analogy to show how you can't just change the backdrop and expect the heart to keep beating the same way. Key Discussion Points: The classic TV show parallel that proves relocating a gritty, identity-driven franchise destroys its chemistry and fan connection forever. Recapping the painful January wild card loss where the Packers blew a 21-3 lead and Caleb Williams threw for exactly 361 yards. Why the Bears remain a fundamentally broken, soulless corporation despite their 11-6 season and division title. The powerful contrast with the Green Bay Packers, the community-owned team that will never be bought or moved, proving what real loyalty and home-field advantage look like. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you love the green and gold and want the unfiltered truth the national media won't tell you, subscribe to Let Me Tell You Something on the Packernet Podcast Network, leave a five-star review, and share this rant with every football fan you know. Go Pack Go! To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast #Packers #Bears #NFL #Packernet #LetMeTellYouSomething #GoPackGo

Some nights the booth feels like a time machine. Brick Lombardi slides into another late-session run on Tundra FM with four tracks built for the faithful — the highway haulers, the late-shift grinders, every soul bleeding green and gold in the dark. The set opens with Green Bay Fever, a full-throttle anthem for the faithful and the frozen, then drifts into Draft Night Deep, a cinematic trip through war rooms and the commissioner's mic. System Freak breaks out of the cage with uncaged acceleration and pure vertical fire, and the session closes on Ink & Lightning — a contract story told in speed and electricity. Four songs. One long way home. The tapes are still spinning, the film is still running, and the rest of the division is still playing catch-up. Lock your dials. Go Pack Go.

Big Sal is fired up and ready to tell you exactly why the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions are not happy today. The Green Bay Packers just dropped a massive four-year, one hundred ten point five million dollar contract to lock in their offensive core, and Big Sal is here to break it all down after admitting he was sweating it out for nothing. This is the move that tells the league Green Bay is a destination – and the window for the rest of the NFC North just slammed shut. Key Discussion Points Big Sal owns up to eating crow after fearing the Packers would lose their firepower and explains why this contract changes everything The nightmare matchup created when healthy Christian Watson and Jayden Reed are both on the field together How this commitment alongside Micah Parsons on defense positions the Packers for a serious championship run with Jordan Love at quarterback Why the thirty-one million dollar signing bonus shows the front office truly believes in this group for the long haul This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Hit that subscribe button, leave a five star review, and tell every single football fan you know that Big Sal is ready for the season to start tomorrow! Drop your thoughts on this massive Packers move in the comments – I want to hear from you. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Support the Show & Explore My Projects Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app

Ryan breaks down Christian Watson's four-year, $110.5 million extension ($27.6M AAV) and explains why it lands as a reasonable, team-friendly deal given the injury concerns baked into the numbers. He puts it in context of the exploding salary cap (top WRs now over $42M) and recent extensions like Drake London. Also covers Josh Sweat trade rumors, Malik Willis update in Miami, Robert Tunyon signing with the Steelers, NFC North injury news from Detroit and Chicago, and more offseason notes.

The doors open, lights hit the floor, and you get back to the business of getting better. No fanfare, no drama — just cleats on the turf and the clock ticking forward. This episode of Tundra FM covers quiet returns to the building, the anxiety of injury reports, and a mid-October timeline that changes the depth chart. The defensive machine resets in the dark, locked on the hunt. Business as usual on the Tundra.

Breaking: Christian Watson Extended!

Pack Nation, let's talk real. Micah Parsons' ACL recovery timeline just dropped with a mid-October target, and instead of hitting the panic button, we're leaning into the plan we laid out weeks ago. This isn't crisis mode — it's exactly what we built the roster for. Why the early 2026 schedule is a massive gift while the defense gets healthy on its own clock The difference between Hollywood comeback stories and smart, patient NFL reality How the offense becomes a freight train to carry us through the first stretch of games The long-term payoff of letting Parsons heal properly instead of rushing him back This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you're tired of knee-jerk reactions and want level-headed Packers talk, smash that subscribe button, drop a five-star review, and share this with the rest of Pack Nation. We're not panicking — we're built different. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

Ryan breaks down Micah Parsons' latest media comments on his ACL recovery timeline. The Packers are enforcing a strict nine-month rule before even evaluating his return, pointing toward a potential Week 5 or 6 debut against the Bears or Cowboys. Parsons stresses long-term health, playoffs, and career longevity over rushing back early. Ryan discusses the team's need to build an identity beyond one superstar, the strength of the supporting cast on both sides of the ball, and why a conservative approach now sets up bigger success down the road.

Callers react to the slow-moving legal situation and Ian Rapoport shutting down Josh Sweat trade rumors to the Packers. Liz makes the case for the Packers' flashy first-round kicker pick, while Nico delivers an epic potato and griddle recommendation segment. Plus a satirical commercial about laid-off sports media professionals.

The air changes when June hits in Titletown. Two weeks into voluntary sessions and the foundation is already being poured on the practice fields. This isn't the quiet part of the NFL calendar—it's a beautiful unhinged energy, a contagion that takes over the minute the cleats hit the grass. There's no cure for Green Bay Fever, and on Tundra FM, we're here for every feverish moment.

Let me tell you something, Pack Nation. Matthew Golden snatching balls like he's been doing it ten years. Burton and Belton getting real first-team reps at RG and RT in June. This is how you build a line that lasts. People call it hype but it's the quiet work nobody sees. Just like Mr. Miyagi making Daniel wax on, wax off before the real fight. Packers giving these young guys the reps now so the mistakes happen when it doesn't cost anything. The rest of the league is guessing while Green Bay is doing the work. That's how you keep the window open for years. Go Pack, go!

Ryan is profoundly disappointed in Packers fans who are pouting about the Miles Garrett trade to the Rams. After landing Micah Parsons in one of the biggest trades in franchise history, some fans are somehow still whining that it should have been them. Ryan calls out the entitlement, the goldfish memory, and the gluttonous 'more, more, more' mindset that ignores what the Packers actually accomplished. He breaks down why this reaction is peak spoiled fan behavior and why the math on long-term competitiveness beats short-term splashy moves every time.

Ryan hosts another edition of Packernet After Dark. Callers discuss the Packers' improved offensive line continuity this offseason, concerns about Caleb Williams' ability to handle adversity, the Rams' aggressive trade for Miles Garrett, and the Vikings hiring a new GM. Topics include process versus results, media hot takes, and why every NFC North team has question marks heading into the season.

This one hits different. We open with pure, unfiltered Bears collapse therapy — watching that second-seed hype train completely derail while the kingdom crumbles in real time. Then we flip straight into the green and gold summer grind: voluntary OTAs that feel more like a siege, June 1st deadweight finally off the books, and a defense that's already locking down the division before pads even go on. Key Discussion Points The poetic burial of Chicago's season and Caleb's cape getting lost in the snow Packers OTAs breakdown: 3-4 alignment, Jacob Bournes, edge pressure, and that "iron in the clay" mentality Post-June 1st roster clarity — clean books, young offensive line pieces, and smooth audibles Why this summer work already feels like the rest of the division is on the clock Sponsor Integration This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. This is classic Packernet After Dark energy — late-night vibes, strong opinions, and that raw summer hype only true Packers fans understand. Call to Action Tell me — how good does it feel watching the Bears fall apart while we're quietly building a machine? Drop your hottest take below. Make sure you're subscribed and leaving reviews — every one helps the show grow. Advertising Contact To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Support the Show & Explore My Projects Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app Go Pack Go!

Pack Nation, I'm sitting here in Peshtigo with cold coffee, breaking down the Packers' calm approach to the running back room amid the Josh Jacobs news. Instead of panicking and rushing into trades, the front office is monitoring the situation and sticking to the solid plan they built this offseason. This isn't about being passive—it's about smart discipline that keeps the championship window wide open. Why Green Bay is choosing patience over panic in the backfield The powerful Gary Pletcher snowstorm analogy that perfectly explains monitoring vs. chasing How trusting the existing roster plan prevents desperate June mistakes Big picture outlook on the offense, defense, and staying ready for the right moment This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you're tired of the offseason panic crowd, this one's for you. Hit that subscribe button, drop a five-star review, and share it with your fellow Packers fans who need to hear this message of patience. Go Pack Go! To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

NFL Gone Wild!

On this episode of Packernet After Dark, the phones light up as callers react to the troubling Josh Jacobs situation. We discuss whether the Packers should stand by their running back, make a move in free agency, or trade for reinforcements like James Conner or from the Cardinals' deep backfield. Key highlights include: Strong opinions on embracing Jordan Love as the absolute centerpiece of the offense while manufacturing a complementary run game with available weapons. Raw caller frustration, dark humor, and debates about waiting for all the facts versus preparing for life without Jacobs. Season predictions, Matt LaFleur's leadership test, and fun tangents including Idaho potatoes and generator analogies. Hot takes on rival teams and the emotional rollercoaster of high expectations meeting early obstacles. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you want your voice heard, call 608-501-0718 and join the conversation. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a rating, and review — it helps the show grow. Follow us on social for more unfiltered Packers talk. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

This episode is pure After Dark — raw, atmospheric, and unfiltered. The season may be over, but the weight remains. Tundra FM dives deep into the lingering questions that haunt Packers fans on quiet nights, blending poetic reflection with hard-hitting football truth. Eight Quarters of Hell: That brutal stretch where victory slipped away and the pain still echoes Non-Factor: Pushing back against the chatter that refuses to let the tape tell the real story RUN IT: The confident dominance claim as Green Bay reminds everyone who the history truly belongs to This one hits different — moody, intense, and honest about the emotional toll of a season that left more questions than answers. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If this one hit you in the chest, drop your thoughts below — what's the heaviest question still hanging over this Packers team for you? To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Support the Show & Explore My Projects Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app Go Pack Go.

Pack Nation, my hands are still shaking. The Los Angeles Rams just traded for Myles Garrett and the entire NFC landscape just got body-slammed. Big Sal is fired up on this After Dark episode as we break down what this nuclear move really means for the Green Bay Packers and why the training wheels just got thrown in the trash. Key Discussion Points The Rams were already dangerous — now adding a perennial Defensive Player of the Year makes them an absolute heavyweight Why the Packers must abandon conservative, run-run-pass football and start playing with violent, relentless energy Jordan Love's arm talent vs the reality of facing a guy who can collapse an offensive line by himself The Micah Parsons trade was big, but the rest of the league isn't waiting — it's time for Green Bay to man up or get buried This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you're ready for war with me, hit that subscribe button, leave a fiery five-star review, and tell every Packers fan you know that Big Sal is locked in. Drop your hottest take below — can Jordan Love and Micah Parsons overcome this new monster in the NFC? I want to hear from you. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Support the Show & Explore My Projects Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app Go Pack Go!

Ryan dives into Week 2 of Packers OTAs with the latest on the running back room concerns surrounding Josh Jacobs and Marshawn Lloyd, while celebrating the return to solid, boring Packers stability that fans can count on. He breaks down the Vikings' new GM hire and lopsided Kyler Murray vs JJ McCarthy competition, Jameer Gibbs' massive contract extension with the Lions, and completely dismantles a clickbait Bears article claiming NFC North dominance. Key Discussion Points: OTA Outlook & Roster Clarity — What to watch for in running back updates, cornerback battles, and the comfort of a more settled Packers lineup heading into mini-camp. NFC North Breakdown — Vikings QB uncertainty, Lions coaching and personnel shifts, and why the Bears' "edge" narrative falls flat despite their division win. Big Picture Roster Philosophy — Why less splashy moves and more stability might be exactly what Green Bay needs to compete in a loaded division. Long-Term Building Lessons — The value of consistent small decisions over big swings and short-term panic. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and drop your thoughts in the comments — do you think the Packers' boring stability is their biggest strength this year? Tell me your hottest NFC North take. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Support the Show & Explore My Projects Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app

Big Sal is fired up in this unfiltered rant as he torches the NFL media and analysts for already treating the Green Bay Packers like an afterthought before the 2026 season even kicks off. Despite the Packers posting top-tier offensive efficiency in 2025 while the roster was decimated by injuries to key weapons like Jayden Reed, Christian Watson, and Tucker Kraft, these clowns are acting like last year was smoke and mirrors. He breaks down exactly why the disrespect is about to turn into pure gasoline when the real version of this team shows up. The 2025 offensive efficiency numbers that ranked Green Bay among the league's best even while running on fumes and playing shorthanded for most of the year. Why the defense is far from starting at zero with Micah Parsons expected back by October and new pieces already reshaping the unit. The soft early schedule that sets Green Bay up to get rolly while the media is still sleeping on the tape. Big Sal's bold prediction that Green Bay is going to run through the league and leave every last narrative-pushing analyst standing on the sideline looking like a fool by midseason. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you are tired of the disrespect the same way Big Sal is, then do him a favor and hit that subscribe button, leave the five-star review, and tell a friend about the show. Drop your thoughts in the comments — he wants to hear from Pack Nation on this one. Until next time, Go Pack! To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Support the Show & Explore My Projects Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app

dies and gentlemen. Welcome once again to the Packernet Podcast. I am your host and resident panelist, as always, Ryan Schlipp. Check us out online, packernet.com Find me on Twitter, pack underscore that ad, so the OTAs for week one are officially behind us. By that, I mean today is the last day for me, and for you it's over. There's a little bit of unfortunate news that we'll get to in a little bit. Before we get there, just want to go through a couple of the news and notesy things that are floating around out there. The first one, I, I don't know, man, it's big, but it's like college football big, and it's confusing. It's going to have some implications on the NFL, but, and how deep do you want to get into this? Plus, it intersects into, like, politics, because politicians, it's bipartisan, but they're still trying to do some stuff. Bottom line, as best as I can tell, there was a Protect College Sports Act presented by Maria Cantwell, Democrat out of Washington, and Ted Cruz, Republican, out of Texas. In order to bring order to the current Wild West landscape, one of the things they're trying to do is to crack down on phony N I L money that is essentially to create a commission that tries to make sure that the money coming in is legitimate as opposed to just boosters throwing money at them through some kind of an N I L funnel, I, you know, having not spent a lot of time thinking about that or understanding it, because it's just I don't know, it's again, it's it, it kind of aligns with the NFL and impacts the NFL, but not enough that I've really dug into it a ton, but my general thought is that I don't see how this is going to hold up, because it's going to be very difficult to say yes, we think they should be paid millions of dollars, but only in this way, because if you do that way, that's a bad way. We're getting into some really arbitrary territory here to decide when it's a good thing for them to make millions and when it's a bad thing for them to make millions. I mean, we've kicked open the door and said, yes, you can make money as an athlete, so it is what it is. They're also looking at, like, a salary cap transfer restrictions. Athletes will generally be limited to one transfer during their college career without losing a year of eligibility. Sets a standard five year eligibility limit, prevents a breakaway. The bill tries to stop the wealthiest conferences, like Big 10 and SEC, from forming their own exclusive Super League by putting strict rules on conferences that make more than a billion dollars in annual revenue. I don't know. I look, I will simply say this: I think that college football has probably always been a little bit of a mess, and it's so hard to manage because there's so many different things, and that's why you find all kinds of scandals and all kinds of crazy stuff, because you set rules, and you know it's kind of like arm wrestling, if you're not cheating, you're not trying, I mean, the whole sport is just cheating,

Pack Nation, Sal is fired up and letting it all out on the latest Marshawn Lloyd injury news. Just when we thought we'd see that explosive talent finally break out, he's back on the sideline again, leaving the Packers' backfield looking dangerously thin. In this emotional rant, I break down: Why Marshawn Lloyd's availability issues are becoming a major problem despite his impressive per-carry numbers The heavy toll this is taking on Josh Jacobs and the need for a true change-of-pace back Concerns about long-term trust in Lloyd heading into 2026 and what Brian Gutekunst should consider at the trade deadline How Emanuel Wilson can step up while we search for veteran insurance on the waiver wire This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you're as passionate about this team as I am, smash that subscribe button, leave a five-star review, and tell me your thoughts on the backfield situation. We've got a championship window open — let's talk about how to protect it. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast #GoPackGo #Packers #MarshawnLloyd #NFLNews

Bears fans and their media mouthpieces are melting down again, and Danny Parkins delivered a full-on cope rant claiming the Packers just got lucky with Favre, Rodgers, and Jordan Love. We tear that nonsense apart with the cold, hard numbers from that viral Reddit post where Love beats Caleb Williams in 27 of 34 categories across PFF, FTN, and NFL FastR, then explain exactly why Green Bay's quarterback success is about ruthless prioritization and the will to do what almost nobody else will do. We close by looking at the rising 13 personnel trend and what it could mean for the Packers' offense moving forward. The comprehensive stat breakdown that has Bears fans in full denial mode, including pressure-to-sack rate, EPA under pressure, deep ball efficiency, and why Jordan Love is clearly winning the comparison right now. Danny Parkins' "they got lucky" argument gets completely dismantled as we lay out the real reasons the Packers keep hitting on quarterbacks: the willingness to draft developmental guys even in Super Bowl windows, elite quarterback coaching continuity, and the pain they're willing to inflict on themselves for long-term dominance. Why Bears fans are so obsessed with minimizing Packers quarterback success and how their own franchise's historic failures at the position make this cope so predictable and pathetic. The league-wide shift toward heavier personnel, the Rams' explosion with 13 personnel, and whether Matt LaFleur will start using more three-tight-end sets with Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave to create new problems for defenses. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Tell me your thoughts on this one — I want to hear from you. If you're new here, smash that subscribe button and leave a review so more Packers fans can find the show. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfl

Tonight on Packernet After Dark, the call-in lines lit up with raw Packers fan reactions to the 2026 schedule and the heavy Josh Jacobs arrest news that dropped like a bomb. Callers didn't hold back as they broke down everything from the NFL handing Green Bay a favorable slate to the disturbing charges against one of the team's leaders. Fans were fired up about the home-heavy finish and multiple mini-byes, calling it the perfect setup for a beat-up team trying to push for the playoffs and beyond. The Jordan Love vs Caleb Williams debate got spicy, with callers roasting the over-the-top hype around Williams and questioning whether Kyler Murray actually fixes anything in Minnesota. The Josh Jacobs situation dominated the back half of the show, with serious discussion about the strangulation and other charges, what it could mean for the running back room, and the gut-wrenching reality of the allegations. Plus we got horror movie recommendations, offensive line concerns, and some wild ideas about bringing AI personas to life and even a Sesame Street-style parody roasting the Bears. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you like the unfiltered call-in chaos, hit subscribe, leave a rating and review, and jump in the conversation on social media. More Packers talk and After Dark energy dropping soon. Go Pack Go. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

Pack Nation, I'm fired up and pacing after these latest OTA reports! MarShawn Lloyd is taking first-team reps and showing that game-changing burst we've been missing — but the Jacobs situation has the entire backfield feeling razor thin. I break down why this is Lloyd's moment to prove he can stay healthy and take the starting job in 2026. Key Discussion Points Lloyd's elite explosiveness in space and why LaFleur is giving him the real shot right now The injury red flags and why his body has to hold up through camp and preseason The powerful mill worker analogy that perfectly mirrors the Packers' running back situation Bold prediction: MarShawn Lloyd will be the starting running back for Green Bay in 2026 This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you're new around here, hit that subscribe button so you don't miss a single episode. If you've been riding with me, drop a five-star review and share this with another Packers fan who needs to hear it. Tell me in the comments — do you believe MarShawn Lloyd is finally going to stay healthy and take over this backfield? To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Support the Show & Explore My Projects Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app Go Pack Go!

This one hits different. On this episode of Packernet After Dark, we dive deep into the bittersweet poetry of legacy — the ghosts that still haunt Lambeau, the pain of facing Aaron Rodgers in a Steelers uniform under Sunday Night Lights, and the raw frustration of watching Dan Campbell punch another hole in the drywall after another prime-time meltdown against Green Bay. Key Discussion Points: The emotional weight of closing the Aaron Rodgers chapter: love, respect, and the necessary heartbreak of beating the legend who built the throne Jordan Love ascending while carrying the torch through the cold Matthew Golden's explosive emergence — 24 Carat alchemy that's cooking secondaries and writing the next chapter in real time The Lions Thanksgiving disaster, Campbell's drywall therapy, and what it says about the current NFC North power struggle This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Tundra FM delivered pure emotion tonight — legacy reckoning, future hope, and that bittersweet sting that only true Packers fans understand. Drop your thoughts in the comments: Could you actually cheer against Rodgers in a Steelers uniform? How high are we riding with Matthew Golden right now? Is this the season we finally put the ghosts to rest? To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Support the Show & Explore My Projects Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app

Pac Nation, I'm sitting here in Peshtigo with a fresh pot of coffee, excited to talk OTAs, Jordan Love's deep balls, and that beautiful Lambeau grass — and then this news hits like a blindside from a 350-pound tackle. Josh Jacobs facing multiple domestic violence charges and a felony strangulation count has the entire state of Wisconsin reeling. This is a massive gut punch right as we were gearing up for the climb, but we're staying grounded in due process while facing the hard reality. Key Discussion Points: The Timing AJ Dillon may need to carry unexpected weight early while the running back room gets tested. Bigger Picture for the Franchise: How the Packers navigate this without letting one player overshadow the G on the helmet, plus what it means for culture and the 2026 season outlook. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you're feeling this same gut punch today but you're still standing with the Packers, head over to Apple Podcasts or Spotify right now, drop us that five-star review, and tell me how you're processing this news. I read every single one — we need to hear from real fans, not the headline screamers. Join the conversation because we tell it straight. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Support the Show & Explore My Projects Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Pac

Breaking news out of Green Bay has the entire Packers organization and fanbase reeling tonight. Star running back Josh Jacobs turned himself in and was arrested on five domestic abuse-related charges stemming from a disturbance last Saturday. Jacobs and his legal team are vehemently denying the allegations while the investigation remains active and ongoing with very few details released publicly. This is a serious situation that raises immediate questions about Josh Jacobs' future with the team and how the Packers will navigate it under the NFL's personal conduct policy. The facts as we know them right now: On May 23 at approximately 8:37 a.m., the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department was dispatched to a disturbance complaint involving Jacobs. He turned himself in on May 26, was arrested, and booked into Brown County Jail on five charges — battery (domestic abuse), criminal damage to property (domestic abuse), disorderly conduct (domestic abuse), strangulation and suffocation (felony), and intimidation of a victim (misdemeanor). Hobart-Lawrence Police Chief Michael Renkas stated: "This remains an active and ongoing investigation. No further information will be released at this time." Jacobs' response through his attorneys David Chesnoff, Richard Schonfeld, and Clarence Duchac: "Josh vehemently denies the allegations, and this matter is in the early stages of investigation with important evidence that has not yet been made public. We ask for fairness and restraint while the judicial process takes its course." Organizational and league reaction: The Packers said they are aware of the matter and will withhold further comment as it is an ongoing legal situation. The NFL is aware and has been in contact with the club. Head coach Matt LaFleur is scheduled for media availability tomorrow and will almost certainly face questions on this developing story. Roster and season implications: Jacobs signed with Green Bay in free agency in 2024 after five seasons with the Raiders. He had a strong 2025 season (15 games, over 1,200 rushing yards, and 13+ rushing touchdowns) and remains under contract for the next two seasons. We break down what this means for the backfield, potential depth adjustments, and the cloud this situation puts over the offense heading into the summer. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. This one is heavy, and I want to hear from you — tell me your thoughts on this one. How do you think the Packers should handle it moving forward? Drop your takes in the comments. Hit subscribe if you haven't already so you stay up to date on every development, and please leave a review — it helps more than yo

What's up Pack fans, you're locked into Tundra FM where the filters are completely off. Brick Lombardi coming through the wreckage after two brutal weeks that felt like pure torture. We jumped out to a 10-0 lead against Philly thinking we finally turned the corner, only for everything to melt down in spectacular fashion. Then we relived the nightmare against the Panthers. Missed throws, dropped passes, offensive line panic mode, and a total inability to move the chains. Eight straight quarters of watching this team fall apart right in front of us. We also diagnosed the sickness — that nonexistent pass rush and what Arizona might offer as a cure. But then we flipped the script to the bright side with OTA vibes. Jordan Love looking ice cold, stadium bombs in practice, young guys flying around, and the whole NFC starting to sweat again. You really think you're getting Green Bay out your head? This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you felt every ounce of that pain and hype tonight, smash that subscribe button, drop a rating, and tell us in the comments — how do we fix this mess before pads come on? More fire coming soon. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

Big Sal is fired up from the recliner in Peshtigo and he's not buying a single word of this "Lions are decaying" narrative. He lays it out plain and simple — Detroit isn't falling apart because they were never constructed properly to begin with. It's the same loud, flashy outfit that dominates highlight reels in October and vanishes the second real football shows up in January. In this no-holds-barred rant, Big Sal covers: Why labeling it "decay" is actually too generous for a franchise that's shown the exact same flaws year after year How the national media keeps doing the Lions' heavy lifting by pretending they were ever legitimate contenders The uncomfortable truth that Green Bay has always been the team that shows up and delivers when the stakes are highest in the NFC North His straight-up prediction that the Lions will once again finish behind the Packers in the division standings This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you're tired of the same old Lions nonsense and want more unfiltered Packers talk that tells it like it is, subscribe to the Packernet Podcast Network, drop that five-star review, and share this episode with every member of Pack Nation who's had enough. Go Pack Go! #GoPackGo #Packers #Lions #NFCNorth #BigSalRant

In this episode, Ryan dives deep into the quarterback landscape of the NFC North, using advanced metrics like EPA per dropback, DVOA, CPOE, and PFF grades to separate fact from fiction. After a quick NFL news update and OTA thoughts, he breaks down why Jordan Love and Jared Goff stand out as the clear 1A and 1B in the division, while addressing the hype around Caleb Williams and Kyler Murray's availability concerns. Key discussion points include: Why traditional stats like yards and touchdowns are noisy and unreliable compared to modern metrics Detailed 2023-2025 performance analysis showing Love and Goff consistently ranking in the top 5-10 Caleb Williams' accuracy issues and the massive leap needed to reach elite level The importance of low-noise, reproducible stats that actually tie to real value on the field This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you enjoyed this deep dive into quarterback evaluation, please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating and review, and share with fellow Packers fans. Follow along for more analysis as OTAs continue. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

This episode is pure Packernet After Dark — late-night poetic vibes where the static turns into music and every Packers moment feels like destiny locking into place. We're staring at the smallest draft class in 20 years, feeling zero panic because Gutekunst didn't just grab players… he grabbed frequency. From corner locks to booming punts, reinforced trenches, and Jordan Love's pocket turning into a fortress, it all hits different when you can feel the stars aligning. Key Discussion Points: Breaking down the six-pick draft class and why it feels like pure constellation energy instead of panic Reliving that beautiful Thursday Night Lambo win that delivered stress-free Thanksgiving leftovers and horizontal couch dominance Standing at the Draft Night crossroads in Pittsburgh with war room tension, Mel Kiper skepticism, and future stars waiting on their name Late-night winning exhaustion where you can't sleep because the symphonies in your head won't stop — Go Pack Go to Sleep edition This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If this one hit you in the soul, make sure you're subscribed, drop a review, and tell me in the comments — what frequency are you feeling right now? Which segment had you locked in the most? To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Support the Show & Explore My Projects Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app Go Pack Go. The stars are locking in position.

Listen up, Pack Nation — the fog is lifting! While the meatballs were screaming that the Packers would be left destitute after the Micah Parsons trade, Brian Gutekunst was quietly loading up the ship. This episode is pure fire as I break down why 2027 could bring us ten or eleven draft picks, turning Green Bay into a self-sustaining contender factory. Key Discussion Points: The hidden power of compensatory picks and how Gutey played the system like a Stradivarius Why the Lions and Bears are desperately overspending while the Packers build for sustained dominance My personal journey from panic to full-blown excitement about the long game The massive 2027 freighter loaded with talent that was there the whole time This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you love the Packers and smart front office talk, do me a favor — head over to Apple Podcasts or Spotify right now, search LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHIN, and drop us five stars. Write a review that says "Gutey played the secret compartment." It helps the show tremendously. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Support the Show & Explore My Projects Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app Go Pack Go!

Memorial Day is over and Packers OTAs officially begin tomorrow, but before we spiral into boot watches and right tackle rotation drama, we're settling the real fight in the NFC North. Today I lay out exactly why Jared Goff was the best quarterback in the division last season — not with vibes, not with "he's about to take the leap," but with the actual numbers that matter. We're calling out the bad stats, the ecological fallacies, and the crayon rankings once and for all. What to expect from Week 1 OTAs: voluntary participation, no pads, teaching tempo, key injury updates, and why I'm already preemptively pissed about potential right tackle cross-training experiments. The statistical case for Jared Goff: leading the North in yards, touchdowns, passer rating, and sitting comfortably ahead on PFF while protecting the ball better than Jordan Love or Caleb Williams. Why wins, raw yards, and "future potential" metrics are noisy garbage when ranking quarterbacks — and why serious people isolate what the QB actually controls. Tomorrow's plan: the full, no-holds-barred ranking of all four NFC North quarterbacks using metrics that actually work. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Tell me your thoughts on this one — I want to hear from you. If the rant fired you up, hit subscribe, drop a review, and throw your NFC North QB rankings in the comments. We're just getting started with OTAs and these quarterback debates. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app

Brick Lombardi is back behind the glass on Tundra FM After Dark, cranking the volume until the windows in Ashwaubenon rattle. Tonight we unleash the industrial, mechanical, and completely inevitable force of Green Bay's defense — the Iron Wall that stands ten feet high and the Frozen Hell that swallows anyone dumb enough to challenge it. We break down the collision of steel and flesh, the wolves circling in Brown County, and the lyrics that capture every sack, every lockdown, and every moment hope leaves an opponent's lungs at 40 yards. From the pressure building on every snap to the perfect violence in the pocket, this is the soundtrack for when the defense starts hunting after the sun goes down. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Turn it up louder, subscribe to the Packernet Podcast Network, drop a rating, and tag us when your speakers blow. More Tundra FM heat dropping soon. #TundraFMAfterDark #PackersDefense #IronWall #FrozenHell #Packernet To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

Pack Nation, buckle up because Sal is absolutely heated and unloading on the biggest myth in the NFC North. While everyone's crowning Jared Goff as the best quarterback in the division based on his shiny 2025 stat sheet, Sal rips the paint job off and shows you the termites eating the foundation. This is a full-throated, no-holds-barred takedown of the Goff hype train as it heads straight for a wall. Key Discussion Points The Kelvinator Fridge Analogy: Goff's massive 2025 numbers (4,564 yards, 34 TDs) look elite on paper but were just an engine running on fumes after Ben Johnson left for Chicago. The Week 10 Panic: Dan Campbell had to rip the headset off the OC and call plays himself because the offense completely fell apart without the old system. Blitz Exposure: Goff's passer rating against the blitz dropped from 119.7 to 96.6 once the genius scheming disappeared — the mask slipped hard. Jordan Love vs. Goff: Real ribeye quarterback who thrives under pressure versus the kale chip system manager who needs GPS instructions. Sponsor Integration This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Call to Action If you can tell the difference between a real quarterback and a system manager, head over to Apple Podcasts or Spotify right now and leave a five-star review for LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHIN. Tell us in the comments — is Goff cooked in 2026? Drop your hottest take. Advertising Contact To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Support the Show & Explore My Projects Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app <p dir=

ladies and gentlemen. Welcome once again to the Packernet Podcast. I am your host and resident panelist, as always, Ryan Schlipp. Check us out online, packernet.com Find me on Twitter, pack underscore dad. So, yesterday we did a Caleb thing, because it was brought to my attention, I guess, that these kinds of things are being said, and I mean, it shouldn't be necessarily surprising. I mean, we've seen a lot of dumb things from Les. I mean, we've seen Justin Fields, who was dog crap, and we're being told that the guy was actually very, very good and was just being held back, and all this stupid nonsense was never ever true, as I think we all have come to realize. Shame on those that doubted me, but again, the the Bears are not the only ones having some fantastical ideas, and as I've said the last couple of days, the one that surprised me the most was the Minnesota Vikings, and so I'm more curious than anything to kind of dive around and see what the heck these guys have been doing over here. Again, they're quiet, they've been quiet, which you know, again, everybody's been kind of quiet, nobody's really crossing that line of like talking trash, but everyone's kind of in their own corner getting themselves fired up and in their tight little, their airtight bubbles, so that when you walk into it, it's holy cow, what have you guys been doing over here, which I'm sure they do to us as well, but I figured there's a nice little connection here, because yesterday we talked about the Chicago Bears quarterback and some of the nonsense that's going on, and although I'm not sure exactly what the heck is going on over there in Minnesota, aside from just a very cursory look, I do know that a big part of their belief in everything being different this year is, wait for it, the quarterback. Now, most of us hadn't even considered that this is very similar to when they got Donald, which, yes, did go very, very well. He's still playing at a very high level. I don't think many people expected that, and I don't think that that happens very often. I think that that's exceedingly rare. We'll see if Malik is another one of those, unfortunately, but there does seem to be an underlying confidence that, okay, we needed a quarterback, boom, we got this guy, and again, I don't know if it's so much that Kyler is going to be elite as opposed to JJ, was the worst thing that has ever happened to anyone ever anywhere, and anybody that is even marginally decent at anything is going to get us to where we need to be, because I guess we're just such a good team, we need subpar quarterback play just to be a playoff team, like if we just get to up to subpar, then we're good, but I figure before we kind of attack the issue, I want to find out what exactly it is, what are Vikings fans saying about their quarterback situation, because first of all, I think it's settled, but I, you know, they're at least not 100% going to come out and say that it's settled. The Athletics, Alec Lewis beli

What's up Pack fans? On this episode of Packernet After Dark, we're diving deep into the endless entertainment that is Bears fans struggling with basic football concepts. JD from Wisco nails it — sometimes you just gotta break out the Sesame Street treatment with Big Bird explaining EPA, charts, and why their guys might not actually be that good. Key highlights include: Breaking down the arrogance vs. reality gap with Bears, Vikings, and Lions fans heading into the season Massive excitement for the Packers' offensive weapons — Tucker Craft as an elite tight end, Watson, Golden, Reed, and Jacobs all clicking Uncle Rico's multiple calls on international games, Christmas Day stupidity, and why excuses about travel are just that — excuses Strong reactions to hot media takes like Adam Schefter claiming Rodgers/McCarthy will outplay Love this year This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you want unfiltered Packers talk, division rival roasting, and call-in chaos, make sure you're subscribed, leave a 5-star rating, and drop your thoughts in the comments. Who else is ready for the Packers to reclaim the North and make rival fans go quiet? To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

Pack Nation, I couldn't wait until tomorrow — I had to snipe this one right now! Big Sal is fired up and unloading on the Minnesota Vikings fans treating Kyler Murray like the second coming while ignoring the same tragic movie they've been watching for decades. From JJ McCarthy's disaster to the endless "next year" cycle, this is unfiltered truth-telling at its finest. Key Discussion Points Why Vikings fans are repeating the exact same overhyped savior narrative with Kyler Murray Breaking down the injuries, inconsistency, and "what if" reality behind Murray's career The hilarious logo change delusion and how it changes nothing about a losing franchise Sharp contrast with the stable, building Packers under Jordan Love vs. Minnesota's comedy of errors This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you love loud, raspy, slightly unhinged truth — even when it roasts the meatballs across the border — go leave us a 5-star review on Apple and Spotify right now. Tell 'em Big Sal sent you. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Support the Show & Explore My Projects Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app Go Pack Go!

In this episode of the Packernet Podcast, we unload on the bold claims that Caleb Williams is already a top five quarterback in the NFL. We dig into recent analyst rankings and YouTube breakdowns that place him ahead of proven veterans, and we examine why the arguments feel more like vibes than substance, especially when stacked against Jordan Love and other established signal-callers in the NFC North. We break down the key discussion points: Why two-year touchdown and interception totals get treated as elite production when single-season numbers from Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, and others put them in perspective. The shaky criteria around durability, mobility, and "momentum" that fail to separate truly good quarterbacks from merely available ones. How future potential and age arguments are being used to artificially elevate young players while quietly pushing proven QBs like Jordan Love down the rankings. The dangerous game of projecting infinite improvement onto one player while ignoring similar trajectories for others across the league. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you want honest, stats-driven NFL talk without the hype, subscribe to the Packernet Podcast, leave a rating and review, and join the conversation on social media. More daily Packers analysis and NFC North breakdowns are coming soon! To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

The air changes when 80,000 people decide they are all angry at the same thing at the exact same time. You don't just hear the chant — you feel it in your dental work. Tonight on Tundra FM we didn't talk about Packers football. We mobilized. We opened the tunnel and let the 1996 Lambeau warning rip through "Go Pack Go," the kind of energy that turns frozen turf into a battlefield. "Dig Your Graves" took the shovel to Chicago — same old Bears disease, same old false hope, same old collapse right when they think they finally have it. "Linebacker's Wrath" watched loyalty turn into a liability as stars fade and pressure closes in on old friends now wearing different colors. "Standard Bearers" slammed the door on every pretender measuring for new drapes in Detroit, Chicago, and Minnesota. The North is not a democracy. It is a monarchy. And the king just sent his regards. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Tell me your thoughts on this one — I want to hear from you. Which rival needs the next shovel? Drop it in the comments, smash that subscribe button, and leave a review if this one hit different. More Tundra FM and After Dark heat coming soon. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Support the Show & Explore My Projects Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app Go Pack Go. The North belongs to us.

Big Sal is sitting in his recliner trying to enjoy some smoked whitefish when he hears Colin Cowherd and Mike Florio lose their minds on national radio. Cowherd calls Caleb Williams the third-best quarterback in the entire NFL. Florio says he'd take Williams over Patrick Mahomes because of age and contract value. Big Sal's blood pressure goes through the roof, and he's not waiting until tomorrow to let Pack Nation know exactly how he feels. In this unfiltered Let Me Tell You Something rant, Big Sal delivers one of his most passionate takedowns yet: He breaks out the legendary power-washer analogy to explain why flashy "cap hit" and "big-time throw" numbers don't mean a damn thing when the division gets cold in December. He torches the idea that a rookie deal and some highlight-reel athleticism automatically make a quarterback elite while real winners like Mahomes and Lamar Jackson are still playing. He warns Bears fans and national media that they're standing on very thin ice, especially now that Micah Parsons is in Green Bay and ready to test that supposed durability. He reminds everyone that you don't win Super Bowls with spreadsheets and projections — you win them with quarterbacks who don't fold when the pressure actually hits. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Pack Nation, we cannot let this nonsense stand. Go leave that five-star review right now and tell them Big Sal sent you. Subscribe, share this with every Bears fan who thinks they just got "validated," and drop your thoughts in the comments. Big Sal wants to hear from you. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Support the Show & Explore My Projects Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Globa

The 2026 NFL schedule is out, and Ryan does something more useful than reading the Packers' games in order — he goes division-wide to see how the Vikings, Lions, and Bears are feeling about their slate, and specifically what each fanbase thinks about facing Green Bay. The Vikings are the story. The optimism is loud and the Packers disrespect is real — week one at home is already being called a win, Kyle Murray is apparently the missing piece to eleven-plus wins, and Brian Flores is apparently worth more than an actual roster. Ryan is not pleased. The Lions are a different conversation: they give Green Bay its due, acknowledge the Packers swept them last year, and know they have something to prove. The Bears land somewhere in the middle — plenty of Caleb Year 2 assumptions, but at least they treat the Christmas matchup at Soldier Field like it matters. Ryan's takeaway: all four NFC North fanbases are projecting double-digit wins. Someone's going to be very wrong.

Buckle up, Packers Nation — this Tundra FM episode pulls zero punches. From Caleb Williams throwing tantrums and missing practice nets to JJ McCarthy's quick fade and Jared Goff's dome-dependent comfort zone, the North is cracking while Jordan Love quietly becomes the revelation we've been waiting for. Brick Lombardi is in rare form, delivering bars, brutal honesty, and that signature unfiltered heat. Key Discussion Points Cry Baby Caleb – From training camp meltdowns and mascara-running tears to fumbles, tantrums, and zero composure under the lights — the Windy City savior is already cracking. Fourth and Long Two – JJ McCarthy's sophomore spotlight turns sour fast with picks, fumbles, and ankle drama — Michigan magic meets NFL reality. No Crown Two – Chicago's endless search for a king ends in painted nails and broken promises while Soldier Field stays cursed. Lamb in a Lion Skin & Jordan on Tundra – Goff's system-dependent game gets exposed, while Jordan Love steps out of the shadows with perfect geometry and real frozen-tundra heart. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Drop your hottest take in the comments — is Caleb already done or does he still have a shot? Who's the most overrated QB in the North right now? Subscribe, leave a review, and turn on notifications so you never miss an After Dark roast. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Support the Show & Explore My Projects Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app

Pack Nation, strap in because Sal is fired up and vibrating like an old fridge on a hot day. While everyone's celebrating the Micah Parsons addition and dreaming of an iron curtain defense, this episode is the loud warning cry about the one group that could torpedo the entire 2026 season: the interior offensive line. Jordan Love is a king, but he's not a magician — and right now he's staring down 300-pound meatballs collapsing the pocket two seconds after the snap. The brutal PFF numbers from the second half of 2025 showing we ranked around 19th-22nd in interior pressure allowed Why the Bears, Ben Johnson, and that NFC North rival revenge tour are circling our weak guards like sharks The dangerous November stretch (Patriots, Vikings, Rams) that could turn into a sack fest if we don't add veteran depth The house-of-cards depth chart and the "lake ice in March" reality — one injury and the whole thing goes under This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you're as concerned about right guard as I am, smash those five stars, drop a review telling the world Sal is right, and let's demand this front office fixes the engine room before it's too late. Subscribe, share with your Pack family, and get loud — we are NOT letting a couple of meatballs in the middle ruin this window. Go Pack Go! To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

Aaron Rodgers says he thought he was done in Pittsburgh once Mike Tomlin left — then McCarthy got hired and here we are. One last rodeo. Ryan's genuinely entertained. The Browns quarterback situation is objectively hilarious. Deshaun Watson is operating as the starter. Dylan Gabriel is second in line. Shedeur Sanders — the guy most people assumed would start — is third. Dylan Gabriel, by the way, had the NFL's lowest EPA per dropback in 2025. Just ahead of Shedeur Sanders. Then: a deep dive into Tucker Kraft, sparked by a Hayden Hicks chart showing Kraft with the second-highest yards per target in football. Bears fans lost their minds. Ryan lost his patience. He pulled every stat he could find — 4.16 yards per route run in man coverage (nearly double second place), 158.3 passer rating when targeted in man coverage, 17 targets, 14 catches, 241 yards, four TDs. The guy who supposedly "can't beat man coverage" is the best man-coverage tight end in the NFL. Ryan would like Bears fans to bring receipts next time. Also: Marlon Jones full profile (cancer survivor, Eastern Washington to Vanderbilt, UDFA), Eagles locker room chaos, and the case for staying off social media and just putting it on the podcast instead.save

Pack Nation, it's another late night in the Packernet After Dark call-in booth — and the callers brought everything. From Jaire Alexander's mental health journey to the Packers' historically brutal injury luck to whether Beer Cheese Benny is raising his kids right (he absolutely is), this one covers the full spectrum of what it means to be a die-hard Packer fan. 🎙️ Nico from Idaho kicks things off with a thoughtful take on Jaire Alexander's career arc — the pressure of being scrutinized by millions, the emotional toll of fan criticism, and why a 29-year-old with a healthy knee might not be done yet 🏈 Beer Cheese Benny calls in multiple times — breaking down the 2026 schedule, predicting a 12-5 season, hyping the Luke Combs/Lambeau shotgun beer moment, and reminding us all that the Brewers just dedicated a win to the city of Green Bay (F Chicago, always) 💔 Daniel from California delivers a gut-punch reflection on the Packers' injury curse — Bakhtiari, Jaire, Rashawn Gary — three elite players, three devastating injuries, and a franchise left wondering what could have been 🍖 McGrady needs pork butt injection advice, and Ryan delivers with a full breakdown on Butcher BBQ Open Pit Pork Injection — smells like expired disaster, tastes like perfection 🎤 Garrett from Southern Illinois pitches a claymation Packy Packer action figure idea, and honestly... Green Bay Pro Shop, take notes Subscribe, drop a five-star review, and call in at 608-501-0718 — new callers go straight to the front of the line! #PackernetAfterDark #GreenBayPackers #GoPackGo #PackNation #NFLSchedule #JaireAlexander #PackerFans #AfterDark