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The Pac Nation phones were hot on this one. Pack Daddy and the crew dig into one of the offseason's most emotionally charged debates — would you accept a corporate name attached to Lambeau Field if it meant keeping the Packers in Green Bay forever? The callers weigh in, and the conversation gets real fast. Lambeau naming rights: TJ, Randy, and the rest of the crew break down where they draw the line — and why most fans might be more okay with it than they'll admit publicly Bears QB hot take: Ryan goes off on why quirky works when you're winning — and why that whole Chicago locker room is one losing season away from a full media reckoning Luke Musgrave's last shot: Garrett and Ryan lay it out straight — three years, 1,145 snaps, one contract year left. The optimism is real, but so is the clock Big Board announcement: Ryan reveals that his son is now officially co-scouting the draft board at nfldraftgrades.com — grades, notes, and a potential podcast appearance on the way Don't forget — Beer Cheese Benny is pitching the Nettie Awards, and caller roulette is already heating up. Subscribe, drop a review, and get in on the conversation at 608-501-0718. #PackernetAfterDark #GreenBayPackers #LambeauField #NFLDraft #LukeMusgrave #PacNation #NFLOffseason This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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 Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

Pro Day season is heating up, and Pack Daddy breaks down three schools — Illinois, Oklahoma, and Georgia State — with all 32 teams watching. From an edge rusher sitting on 30 bench reps to a zero-star recruit turning heads at Georgia State, the draft board is shifting fast. Plus, a major announcement: Ryan and his son are officially joining forces on the NFL Draft Grades big board. Illinois Pro Day: Edge rusher Gabe Jacas skips field testing but remains a top-51 PFF prospect; OG Josh Geske runs a blazing 4.94 and goes from afterthought to Day 3 sleeper; DL James Thompson Jr. drops a jaw-dropping 36 bench reps Oklahoma Pro Day: DT Grayson Halton posts the best vert among all D-linemen at the combine and rises fast into Day 2 territory before tweaking his hamstring; RSJ stands on elite combine numbers and adds a 38-inch vert Georgia State Pro Day: WR Ted Hurst — former D2 transfer and zero-star recruit — draws dedicated coaching visits from the Vikings and Bengals with Day 2-3 buzz growing Full RSJ Scouting Report: Ryan digs into the PFF grades, the 2025 coverage regression, the Senior Bowl standout moments, and why the right scheme could make him a steal Subscribe, rate, and review — and submit your picks to the community big board at nfldraftgrades.com. The draft is one month out and Pac Nation, we're building something special. #GreenBayPackers #NFLDraft #DraftRoom #PackernetPodcast #TedHurst #RobertSpearsJennings #GraysonHalton #NFLDraftGrades #ProDay This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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 Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

Pack Nation, I owe you this one after that Chad-from-Milwaukee nightmare yesterday—the Detroit Lions' so-called unbreakable engine room is cracking wide open! Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes are at war over roster moves in their first real differences since teaming up in 2021. That 9-8 playoff miss hit like a warm week on a frozen lake, and now we're seeing the rot underneath all that chest-bumping culture talk. We dive deep into the three flashpoints: Holmes wants to cut or slash pay on veteran LT Taylor Decker; Campbell's loyalty-first identity (the same guy who bit a kneecap on camera) says hell no Campbell pushing for veteran edge help like 35-year-old Cameron Jordan while Holmes clutches his spreadsheets and cap space The big philosophical beef: win-now aggression from Campbell vs. Holmes' draft-and-flexibility master plan With both guys playing for their jobs on expiring deals, this ain't healthy debate—it's a staring contest on a burning bridge. While they're fighting, we're quiet, focused, and loading the truck with a healthy Jordan Love squad. The North is there for the taking. 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 subscribe, leave that review, and tell your buddies about Let Me Tell You Somethin. Windows close fast when the front office can't get on the same page. Beautiful year ahead, Pack Nation! #GoPackGo #LionsCracking #PackersTakeover To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

The Packers' defensive rebuild under Jonathan Gannon starts with getting the right types of players — not just the best available names. In this deep-dive episode, Ryan breaks down Green Bay's most pressing defensive draft needs and why scheme fit changes everything about how you evaluate this class. Corner is the #1 need — and it's not just a talent problem. Ryan explains why Gannon's cover-four pattern-match scheme demands big, physical, long-armed boundary corners who can win on an island — and why the current roster, headlined by Keyshawn Nixon, is almost a schematic mismatch from top to bottom. Prospects Tacario Davis (Washington) and Dalen Everett (Georgia) get detailed breakdowns with RAS scores, arm length, athleticism profiles, and scheme fit analysis. Nose tackle is a bigger priority than you think — Ryan makes the case that Gannon's interior expectations go well beyond "find a big body." Ball recognition, gap discipline, and pocket collapse ability narrow the viable options fast — and most of the good ones will be gone by pick 52. Caden McDonald and Bryson Eason are spotlighted as prospects worth tracking. Edge is on the horizon — with Lukas Van Ness and Baron Sorrell holding down the fort while Parsons recovers, Ryan teases a full edge rusher breakdown coming next episode. Drop your corner and DT takes in the comments and check the community big board at nfldraftgrades.com. Pac Nation, let's build this thing together! #GreenBayPackers #NFLDraft2026 #DraftRoom #PackersDraft #DalenEverett #TacarioDavis #CadenMcDonald #JonathanGannon #Packernetwork This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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 Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

The offseason drama keeps piling up, and Pack Daddy is here to break it all down. From the Ravens' disrespectful handling of the Mason Crosby situation to Rasheed Walker quietly signing for peanuts in Carolina, the NFL's relationship business is front and center — and the Packers need to pay attention. Mason Crosby & the Ravens: Eric DeCosta never showed his face during Crosby's five-hour visit — and that's not a footnote, it's a franchise-defining character issue. Ryan explains why that kind of behavior has real consequences in a relationship-driven league, and why the Packers must stay tethered to the Ron Wolf/Bob Harlan way of doing business. Rasheed Walker's $4M Deal: Another Packer lineman who cratered in his contract year and paid the price. A guy who should have been cashing in on a massive left tackle payday ends up signing a one-year prove-it deal — and Ryan traces exactly how it went wrong. Packers Tight End Breakdown: Tucker Craft is locked in — it's just a matter of when and how much. Luke Musgrave gets a fair and honest evaluation heading into what could be his final year in Green Bay. Plus, Josh Wiley, Drake Dabney, and the draft class that people are unfairly sleeping on. Bob Harlan & Georgia Pro Day: A well-deserved tribute is coming to Lambeau's facade — and Ryan reflects on what Harlan's legacy actually means to this franchise. Plus, a deep look at Packers brass showing up in Athens, including Kristian Miller, Micah Morris, and other draft targets worth watching. Hit subscribe, leave a five-star review, and join Pac Nation for all the coverage rolling through draft season! This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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 Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

Pac Nation came out swinging on this one. Pack Daddy opens the phone lines and the callers don't disappoint — Uncle Rico drops in four times with ideas ranging from minor league Packers games to renaming the new kickoff rule "the undynamic kickoff" (and honestly, he's not wrong). It's the kind of After Dark that reminds you why the call-in format hits different. Clayton's departure explained — Ryan addresses the questions flooding in about Packer Fan Total Access disappearing from the feed; it's a contract dispute, no drama, just business Minor League Packers — Uncle Rico and Nico make the case for a B-team concept that would fill Lambeau every Sunday, develop talent, and give Ed Policy the revenue stream he's looking for Musgrave's make-or-break year — Ryan and Uncle Rico debate whether the big tight end has one more shot to prove he belongs, or if that ship has quietly sailed NFL rule changes on the table — The Browns' proposed 5-year draft pick trading window and the absurd "18 games, play 17" idea both get the After Dark treatment they deserve Garrett also gives Big Sal some well-earned love from the Draft Room, and Beer Cheese Benny is packing up and heading to North Carolina. Wild show. Subscribe, rate, and drop your calls at 608-501-0718. #PackernetAfterDark #GreenBayPackers #Packernet #NFLDraft #LukeMusgrave #PacNation #NFL #GoPackGo This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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 Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

The pro day circuit is heating up, and Pack Daddy breaks down four key workouts — Kentucky, Kansas, Wyoming, and USC — with real scouting notes, combine comparisons, and updated stock reports on the prospects moving up and down the board. Kentucky Pro Day — Interior OL Jaeger Burton turns heads with elite athleticism for a 323-pound center, posting a 4.94 forty and a 30.5-inch vert. Zero sacks, zero hits in 2025. His stock is rocketing from priority UDFA into the Day 3 conversation — and the Ravens, Cowboys, Falcons, and Chargers all had position coaches on-site. Kansas & Wyoming — Emmanuel Henderson Jr. continues his post-season rise as a dynamic slot/return threat, while John Michael Gillenborg's receiving polish at Wyoming has tight end-needy teams like the 49ers, Saints, and Broncos paying close attention. USC Spotlight — Makai Lemon runs an official 4.46 forty, erasing any speed concerns. Multiple GMs are calling him a top-15 talent, and Tony Pauline already has him mocked to the Rams at 13. He's a first-round lock. Jaeger Burton Deep Dive — Ryan goes under the hood on Burton's full PFF arc, his recruiting pedigree, scheme fit, comps to Harry Critter and Nick Brahms, and what it would mean if Green Bay drafts him. Build your own big board and submit your mock draft picks at nfldraftgrades.com — the link is in the description below! #NFLDraft #GreenBayPackers #DraftRoom #PackernetPodcast #ProDay #JaegerBurton #MakaiLemon #NFLProspects #PacNation This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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 Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

Big Sal from Peshtigo was minding his own business at eleven o'clock — daughter asleep on the couch, remote clenched like a weapon — when a Vikings fan on X had the unmitigated nerve to call the Green Bay Packers the biggest losers of free agency. Sal looked it up. He looked it up twice. And now Pack Nation, we need to have a conversation. The Minnesota Vikings entered free agency $40 million over the cap and proceeded to release Jonathan Allen, Javon Hargrave, and Harrison Smith — their own defensive line and starting safety — and their biggest splash was $4.25M per year for a cornerback with 13 career starts Javon Hargrave — the man THEY cut — is now lacing up cleats in Green Bay, about to reintroduce himself to that same offensive line Minnesota barely invested in Big Sal breaks down why this isn't just a football lesson, it's a block lesson: the little guy doesn't run his mouth before the fight, and Green Bay doesn't need to quote tweet anybody — just show up in January Don't let this one slip by you, Pack Nation. Subscribe, leave a review, and make sure somebody in your life finds this show. Big Sal is not going anywhere. #Packers #GreenBay #NFCNorth #Vikings #NFLFreeAgency #LetMeTellYouSomething #PackNation #BigSal #Peshtigo #JavonHargrave This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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 Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

It's another late night in the Packernet studio and the Pac Nation phone lines are jumping. Ryan breaks down the Miami Dolphins' full-scale teardown — trading away Jalen Waddle for draft capital while sitting on over $100 million in dead cap money — and why the new regime has zero emotional attachment to the guys they're moving on from. The big conversation of the night, though, is the one that's been rattling around since Ed Policy opened his mouth: can the Green Bay Packers stay financially competitive in a league that's rapidly evolving around them? Ryan lays out a compelling argument that the Packers' best friend isn't a naming rights deal — it's the NFL's own explosive revenue growth. The bigger the shared revenue pie, the more Green Bay stays on even footing with stadium districts and concert venues they simply can't build. Dolphins teardown breakdown: why trading Waddle for a first makes sense when you're in full rebuild mode Ryan's shared revenue theory: how the NFL's global expansion might actually be the Packers' financial lifeline A genuinely moving moment: a caller reads a letter from Bob Harlan to stockholders from the late '90s and pays tribute to his late father Bruce from El Paso demands more rants — Ryan promises Sal will never steal his thunder Hit subscribe, leave a review, and call in live at 608-501-0718. New callers go straight to the front of the line! #Packers #GreenBayPackers #PackernetAfterDark #MiamiDolphins #JalenWaddle #BobHarlan #NFLFinances #PacNation #NFLDraft #PackernetPodcast This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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 Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

Pack Nation, the pro day circuit is in full swing and the Draft Room has everything you need to stay ahead of the board. Today we break down three pro days — San Diego State, Kansas State, and Wisconsin — before going deep on one of the most compelling under-the-radar edge prospects in this entire class: Mason Rieger out of Wisconsin. San Diego State: CB Chris Johnson reaffirmed his top-50 status, wowing scouts in positional drills despite not needing to prove anything after a strong combine. The Cowboys, Vikings, Chiefs, Steelers, and Seahawks are all circling — and Seattle may use their first-round finale on him. Kansas State: Center Sam Hecht continues to profile as the draft's cleanest interior technician (zero sacks over 1,600 college snaps), drawing a large Chicago Bears contingent. TE Jaran Brantley quietly boosted his stock with elite athleticism for a converted receiver. Wisconsin: Safety Austin Brown stole the room with a reported 4.47/43-inch vert combo, while OLB Mason Rieger headlined the day. Mason Rieger Deep Dive: Six knee surgeries. Louisville told him his career was over. He transferred, rehabbed, posted a 9.53 RAS, earned Shrine Bowl Defensive MVP, and is now climbing into Day 2 conversation. This is the full breakdown — strengths, weaknesses, scheme fit, and pro comps (Kyler Fackrell, Vince Biegel). Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — and head over to nfldraftgrades.com to follow the community big board and submit your own picks! #GreenBayPackers #NFLDraft #DraftRoom #MasonRieger #ChrisJohnson #SamHecht #ProDay #PackernetPodcast #PacNation This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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 Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

Eric Edholm ranked the Green Bay Packers fifteenth in his 2026 NFL Power Rankings — one spot below a Chiefs team with a torn ACL at quarterback and one paragraph above a complete explanation of why he's wrong. Big Sal from Peshtigo is here in two parts, and he is not letting this slide. The Parsons Problem — Edholm wrote an entire Packers entry without mentioning Micah Parsons once. Not once. A former DPOY candidate who's been on this roster since August. Even Darlene caught it before she finished her first cup of coffee. The Departures Aren't the Whole Story — Rashan Gary was a diminished player. Elgton Jenkins was battling injuries. Romeo Doubs is replaced by a first-round pick in Matthew Golden. Big Sal provides the actual context Edholm skipped. The Real 2026 Packers — A healthy Parsons off the edge. Tucker Kraft back in the middle of the field. Edgerrin Cooper and Zaire Franklin running the defense sideline to sideline. Big Sal paints the picture the media refuses to see. The Rest of the Rankings — Mahomes is rehabbing an ACL and Kansas City is one spot above us. Baltimore's Maxx Crosby situation is described by Edholm himself as "fascinating" — and they're sixth. Big Sal has opinions. If you can see what Eric Edholm clearly cannot, subscribe to the Packernet Podcast, share this episode, and tell somebody who needs to hear it. September is coming. #Packers #GreenBay #NFLPowerRankings #MicahParsons #BigSal #PackNation #NFLAnalysis #JordanLove This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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 Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

The Green Bay Packers have finalized a sweeping round of coaching hires and promotions, and Pack Daddy breaks it all down — from Bobby Babbage's arrival as secondary/pass game coordinator to DeMarcus Covington's expanded role as outside linebackers/run game coordinator and assistant head coach. There's a lot of roster shuffling under the hood, and today's episode makes sense of all of it. Then it's a deep dive into the offensive line — the good, the frustrating, and the genuinely uncertain: Jordan Morgan & Anthony Belton — Year two accountability. Morgan gets his real shot at left tackle. Belton needs to own right guard without the positional carousel. How long is the leash? Aaron Banks & Sean Ryan — Both are locked in through 2026 whether you like it or not. Ryan breaks down the contract math and what it means for long-term planning at center and left guard. Zach Tom & the injury curse — A passionate plea for Tom to return to form, plus an honest look at how many blue-chip Packers (Jair Alexander, Rashaan Gary, Elton Jenkins) have been stolen by the injury bug before their time. Darien Kennard and the depth picture — Why Kennard's run-blocking might be the most underrated piece of the offensive line puzzle heading into the season. Subscribe, leave a review, and join Pac Nation for more coverage all offseason long! #GreenBayPackers #Packers #NFLDraft #PackerNation #GoPackGo #NFL #PackernetPodcast This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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 Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

The Draft Room is back and Ryan's got a full plate — from a wild Browns proposal that would let teams trade picks up to five years out, to a Navy running back-turned-receiver who just might be the sneakiest Day 3 value in the entire class. First, Jared the Uber Driver calls in with a question that sparks a real debate: should the NFL allow teams to trade draft capital five years into the future? Ryan breaks down the Browns' proposal heading into the March 29th owner meetings in Phoenix, why the Rams are already on board, and why this rule might only hurt the teams dumb enough to use it — which, for a smartly run organization like Green Bay, could actually be a massive advantage. Then it's pro day season, and Ryan highlights two Navy standouts worth watching: Eli Heidenreich – The record-breaking Navy receiver/RB hybrid who clocked the fastest on-field speed among running backs at the Shrine Bowl (20.01 mph), comps to James White and Danny Woodhead, and is already getting 30 visits Landon Robinson – The versatile 511/291 lineman who impressed in both D-line and RB drills with 30 bench reps and elite short-area quickness Plus — the Sal vs. Ryan scouting report debate continues. Head to Spotify and vote! #NFLDraft #GreenBayPackers #DraftRoom #PackernetPodcast #EliHeidenreich #ProDay #NFLDraft2026 This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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 Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

Big Sal from Peshtigo sat down at the kitchen table this morning, stared into his coffee, and said four words he never thought he'd say: Ryan was right. Darlene checked his forehead. The eleven-year-old got worried. And yet — here we are. The Packers' backup quarterback situation is not fine, not handled, and not solved. And if Brian Gutekunst doesn't fix it before a meaningful snap is played, this team is volunteering losses it cannot afford. Big Sal breaks down why Desmond Ridder is not an acceptable Plan B — the tape from Atlanta doesn't lie, and asking Ridder to win games at Lambeau in a tight season is asking for disaster The "Cousin Richie from Appleton" theory: why "the backup never plays" is the most dangerous lie in football — and why Richie needs to stop holding court at Christmas dinner Why this isn't a gathering-pieces year — it's a window, the lights are on, and donated games could be the difference between a bye and a road elimination The entire ask: one phone call, one veteran, one guy who won't collapse when it gets hard in the fourth quarter — Gutey, make the move Subscribe, leave a review, and somebody warn Cousin Richie. #PackNation #GreenBayPackers #NFLDraft #GoPackGo #PackernetPodcast #BackupQB #Gutekunst #BigSal This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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 Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

Pack Nation calls in HOT on another late-night edition of Packernet After Dark. From the viral Lambeau Field naming rights panic to Gutekunst's self-sustaining draft machine, Ryan and the crew break down what's really going on in Green Bay — and the callers bring the heat. The Naming Rights Truth: Ed Policy didn't say they're selling Lambeau naming rights — but he didn't slam the door shut either. Ryan breaks down exactly what was and wasn't said, what it might mean for Title Town revenue, and why the real conversation is about a coaching staff spending cap nobody's talking about. The 11-Pick Ecosystem: TJ from Alabama and Ryan explore whether Gutekunst is running a self-sustaining draft flywheel — heavy draft classes generate surplus talent, surplus talent walks in free agency, free agents generate comp picks, comp picks fuel the next heavy draft. Rinse, repeat. Could Jaden Reed or Romeo Doubs be the next ones feeding the machine? Draft Needs Breakdown: A sharp caller lays out the post-free-agency depth chart gaps — cornerback, edge rusher, backup QB, defensive tackle depth — and Ryan reacts with his honest priority list heading into the draft. Jag Off Nominations & Packer Nettie Awards: Aaron from Minnesota nominates the series finale of the TV show JAG as the all-time Jag Off, and Dakota pitches a Sanskrit-inspired name for the network's awards show. It gets weird. It gets funny. It gets very After Dark. Subscribe, rate, and review — and call in at 608-501-0718 to join the conversation! #Packers #NFL #PackernetAfterDark #GreenBayPackers #NFLDraft #GoPackGo #PacNation #LambeauField #Gutekunst This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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 Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

Big Sal hits the kitchen at 6:45 AM and comes out swinging — and Garrett from Southern Illinois drops one of the most thoughtful mock draft submissions of the offseason. This one's got everything: prospect breakdowns, positional need alignment, and a full Sal-style scouting report that might just change how you see one of the most underrated corners in this class. Garrett's Mock Draft (Rounds 2–6): Lee Hunter at 52 as the Packers' true nose tackle answer, Connor Liu as a patient long-term investment at center despite ACL concerns, Devon Moore and Tacario Davis as Gannon-scheme corners, and Michael Kamara as a late-round edge rusher with a weird sack anomaly that deserves a second look Big Sal's Tacario Davis Breakdown: Three-star recruit, two scholarship offers, 4.41 at 6'4" — Big Sal walks you through every rep, every grade, and every reason scouts should be embarrassed for passing on this kid in high school Scheme Fit & Projections: Why Davis fits a press-heavy defense like a glove, why the slot is not his assignment, and the comp range from Mukuamu floor to Cam Taylor-Britt ceiling Show Format Update: Ryan previews a restructured Draft Room format, with Big Sal taking on more scouting report duties going forward Call in at 608-561-3243 and drop your mock, your prospect takes, or your Gannon corner wishlist. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell a draft fan we did the homework so they don't have to. #Packers #NFLDraft #DraftRoom #TacarioDavis #GreenBayPackers #PackNation #NFLDraft2026 #Packernet This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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 Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

Big Sal from Peshtigo is back — fresh off three days with no heat, no lights, and thirty inches of snow piled up to his chest. Gary Pletcher didn't see the storm coming. Neither did Pack Nation. And Sal's not here to make you feel better about it. From Week 13's 9-3-1 high — Tomek catching Super Bowl fever and Sal's daughter calling them pioneers — to Micah Parsons going down in Denver, five straight losses, and a Wild Card collapse against the Bears that cost Sal a full night of sleep Every coaching question on the table: LaFleur's 3-6 playoff record, the Hafley departure, Jonathan Gannon stepping into the DC seat, and Cameron Achord running special teams for the first time at the NFL level Gutey, Stenavich, Butkus, and the four punts in Chicago that nobody has answered for yet The Gary Pletcher lesson: the snow didn't ask if you were ready — so you don't get to ask it either. Grab the shovel. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell somebody about the show. We are out here every week because we love this team too much to walk away. #GoPackGo #GreenBayPackers #PackNation #BigSal #LetMeTellYouSomething #Peshtigo #NFLOffseason #PackernetPodcast This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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 Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

The offseason chaos is in full swing, and Pack Daddy is here to sort through all of it. From a blockbuster Jalen Waddle trade to Packers-linked quarterback rumors, today's episode covers the NFL landscape from every angle — plus a deep dive into Green Bay's defensive tackle room and a fiery take on Wisconsin's new NIL legislation. Nazir Stackhouse Deep Dive — Ryan breaks down Stackhouse's 2025 snap data, PFF grades, and why Gannon's defense may finally unlock what the big nose tackle can do. Is he the answer, or does Gutekunst need to draft one? Anthony Richardson to Green Bay? — A reporter floated the Packers as a team to watch for the Colts QB. Ryan weighs the cost, the risk, and whether Lafleur's developmental track record makes this worth a flyer. NFL News Roundup — Waddle to Denver for a first, Fields to Kansas City, the Rams quietly tried to trade Davante Adams, the Bears are hemorrhaging DBs, and Darius Slay hangs it up. NIL Controversy — Wisconsin Assembly Bill 1034 is heading to Governor Evers' desk, and Ryan is not happy. Taxpayer money and college athlete pay — where does it end? Subscribe, leave a five-star review, and call in at 608-561-3243 to get your take on the air, Pac Nation! This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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 Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

Pac Nation picked up the phones and packed the lines on this one. From a wild developmental B-team league concept to a Bears conspiracy theory for the ages, the After Dark crew had a lot to say about the Packers' offseason — and Ryan wasn't holding back either. A Ron from Eau Claire floats the idea of NFL teams fielding a spring practice squad league, and Ryan actually loves it — at least as a thought experiment. Same helmets, same loyalty, real development. The logistics are a nightmare, but the dream is beautiful. Beer Cheese Benny makes the case for drafting a running back while Ryan pumps the brakes — Judarian Price is the only realistic option in range, and if he's gone, the math just doesn't work. TJ from Alabama delivers a measured free agency report card: Hargrave and Franklin solid, Jonathan Gannon warmer than expected, and a definitive verdict on why LaGeria Sneed isn't the answer at corner. Randy from Minnesota drops the conspiracy of the year — is Ryan Poles secretly on the Packers' payroll? — and gives Big Sal his flowers for the Ben Johnson rant. Garrett from China, IL closes it out asking the real questions: backup QB, nose tackle depth, and whether Sky Moore is just a special teams signing dressed up as a wide receiver. Call in, Pac Nation. New callers go straight to the front of the line: 608-501-0718 #Packers #GoPackGo #PackernetAfterDark #NFLDraft2026 #GreenBayPackers #PacNation #NFLFreeAgency This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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 Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

Beer Cheese Benny calls in with a full multi-round mock draft for the Green Bay Packers, and Ryan breaks down every pick with PFF grades, RAS scores, and tape analysis. From a blazing fast running back out of Arkansas to a nose tackle who dominated SEC competition, Benny came prepared — and the results are more intriguing than you'd expect. Mike Washington Jr. (RB, Arkansas) — Elite RAS, 433 speed at 612/230, massive size-speed combo that fits exactly what Gutekunst looks for in a backfield piece Caleb Proctor (DT, SE Louisiana) — The small school debate is real, but his PFF grades, RAS, and tape are all elite; draws Micah Parsons comparisons in how he sheds blocks Chianti Scott (CB, Miami) — Transfer breakout with a 90 PFF grade in 2025, but age concerns and slot/safety versatility questions keep the conversation interesting Trey Zuhn III (OT, Texas A&M) — 97 pass blocking grade is almost unheard of; the center experiment is noted, though results were mixed Nick Barrett (DT, South Carolina) — True nose tackle who graded his best against Alabama, Kentucky, and Texas A&M — he rises to the moment against top competition Call in your own mock draft or prospect takes at 608-561-3243 — Ryan will add your calls directly to the scouting reports on the big board. Let's build the ultimate Packernet community draft board together, Pac Nation! This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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 Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02