Reporting As Eligible

On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matub, and JR discuss the thrilling comeback win! The early struggles! The late successes! The monstros pass rushes. And of course, the awful, awful running backs. How good or bad was Love in this game, and what does that mean against a pretty good Saints’ defense, and what does it mean going forward? And is Joe Barry starting to get it after shutting down a team despite substantial secondary injuries? And who is better between Wicks, Reed, and Doubs? The guys also go over the brilliant decision to go for two, and the brilliant decision to pick on a former Packer over and over, before moving on to a quick preview of the upcoming Thursday night tilt with the Lions for control of the division. Plus, listener questions, and the fate of SUBSECTION, all on an all new episode of RAE. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reportingaseligible/message

On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, JR, and Matub discuss the tough loss to the Falcons, whether the defensive lapses late in game were really Joe Barry’s fault, AJ Dillon’s continued decline, Bijan’s electric play, Aaron Jones’ absence, and whether running backs maybe do matter after all. They also take on whether Jordan Love played well or not, if the passing game is sustainable, Desmond Ridder’s terribleness, mental mistakes on offense and defense, Wicks and Reed, the upcoming game against the Saints, and whether Pro Football Focus is doing ok over there. And hey, the NFC North is terrible! Plus listener questions! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reportingaseligible/message

On a cracking new episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, JR, and Matub discuss the tragic injury to Aaron Rodgers, what it means for the Packers, and whether it’s really the end. But they quickly move on to better things, as the Packers destroyed the Bears, and they had many excellent individual performances to show for it. Unfortunately, lingering at the back of everyone’s mind was the question of whether the Bears are really just that bad, and if this was more like another preseason game. After all, Week One lies to us every year, but there were so many good signs The confident quarterback! The outstanding play calling! The fearsome pass rush! Sure AJ Dillon fell down a lot and the young players had a few issues, but the Packers played well, against the only opponent they had. The guys also discuss the Falcons, why Chicagaons thought the Bears might not be terrible, the brilliance of Aaron Jones, and his limited snaps, Lukas Van Ness, Devonte Wyatt, and, of course, listener questions. The question on everyone’s mind? What is Love? Baby, don’t hurt me. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reportingaseligible/message

On this episode of Reporting as Eligible Paul, Matub, and JR make fun of the Bears while the Cubs draw ever close to the Brewers in the background. Will it bite them? Probably not, because the guys also go through all of the advantages the current Packers hold over the current Bears, at quarterback, offensive line, secondary, running backs, etv. They do go over some possible advantages the Bears can leverage like quarterback running, and not having a rookie kicking at Soldier Field, and DJ Moore, but by and large positivity reigns supreme. They also discuss parking, proper procedure for making rockets, SQL, and of course, answer all of your wonderful questions, as the regular season gets underway!  Intro: Pulaski at Night - Andrew Bird Outro: Hands Open - Snow Patrol --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reportingaseligible/message

On this episode of Reporting as Eligible (which was recorded on Monday before final cuts), as the preseason comes to and end and roster cuts begin in earnest, Paul, Matt, and JR discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of the game against the Seahawks, the new punter, Malik Heath’s outstanding college play, Jayden Reed’s under-the-radar struggles, Anders making big kicks under the lights, and the weird slow start on offense, including Jordan Love’s worst few series of the preseason. They also discuss how Aaron Rodgers now looks like an old man, and of course, listener questions. Intro: The Wild Rover - The Kissers Outro: I just died in your arms tonight - Cutting Crew --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reportingaseligible/message

On a brand new preseason episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matub, and JR celebrate Milervine Day with a recap of the Packers’ “technical” loss to the Pats. Did Jordan Love really play that well? Did the receivers? Did Malik Heath? Did Sean Clifford? The answers are more complicated than you may think! Did JJ Enagbare? Yes. Yes he did.  Did Josh Myers? No. He did not. The guys also discuss the best football video game for kids, Milwaukee celebrities, Sterling Sharpe, cuts, signings, injuries, Anders Carslon, Carrington Valentine, whether Luke Musgrave’s is the cause of Love’s high throws, and of course, listener questions, as Reporting as Eligible rolls on. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reportingaseligible/message

On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and JR discuss the Jordan Love extension, and every single draftee, from Van Ness to Dubose. The guys go over whether the Packer process was sound, whether positional value was considered, and most importantly, whether any of these guys are any good. Explore Paul’s gripes with Jayden Reed, Matt’s gripes with Anders Carleson, and why Dontayvion Wicks may be better than just about any other receiver in this draft. The tight ends both comp to Travis Kelce, but who will make an impact first, and why exactly was Athony Johnson Jr. available late? All of this, plus listener questions, as the offseason rebuild (or reload, or rese, or whatever) marches on. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reportingaseligible/message

On this very special episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, JR, and Tyler discuss the Rodgers trade, reminisce about the good times, and praise the unique Packer structure as a catalyst for winning the leverage battle. And for handily winning the trade. They also preview the draft, and the likely packer targets, discuss dream scenarios, nightmare scenarios, the quarterbacks, the receivers, JSN, and just how much it matters to jump from the 15th pick to the 13th pick.  Finally, they do their own little mini-draft, and as always, listener questions! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reportingaseligible/message

On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul and Tex discuss the NFC conference championship weekend, and just how different the two game are. The AFC is dominated by surefire can’t miss quarterbacks with middling defenses, while the NFC will feature a few longshot QBs in perfectly designed systems, and some stellar defenses. Will the Eagles’ run defense be their undoing? Can the 49ers shut down the outstanding Philly receiving corps? Can Patrick Mahomes overcome his high ankle sprain to best Joe Burrow and the Bengals? And just how much like the Shanny 49ers are the Packers, and what will they be in the post-Rodgers era? The guys also take plenty of questions from listeners who want to know how soon that era will arrive, whether a tank is imminent, and if there may be a quarterback or two in the draft worth looking at. Finally, they take on the many sliding door scenarios that have cost Green Bay over the years, and explain the Cowboys ridiculous nearly-hook-and-ladder play! Intro: Coming Home - Brother Derek Intersitial: Fishin' in the Dark - Yellow Ostrich Outro : Come Back from San Francisco - Magnetic Fields --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reportingaseligible/message

On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and JR wrap up the Lions game, and the season by going over what went right, and the far longer list of what went wrong. Unsportsmanlike penalties, RPOs, Lazard jet sweeps, missed blitz pickups, and Aidan Hutchinson eating small offensive linemen all played a role in the untimely demise of the Green Bay Packers. JR also talks of the Lambeau experience itself, and just what the atmosphere was like.  The guys also discuss nebulous concepts like who wanted it more, home field “advantage,” leadership, how everyone loves Jamaal Williams, and how much of the Joe Barry problem may actually be a Matt LaFleur problem, which may be more than is commonly understood. All of that, plus a fantastic bunch of listener questions! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reportingaseligible/message

On this week’s Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and JR discuss the Aaron Rodgers’ twitter hack, Keisean Nixon’s unbelievable brilliance, Jaire backing up his trash talk, and the risks of getting a big head, JJ Enagbare’s amazing rookie season, Justin Jefferson’s frustration, and Aaron struggling in a game where defensive backs were allowed to be physical. They also preview the Lions, the emergence of James Houston, the return of DJ Chark, and the surprisingly strong play of Jared Goff. Hey, did you know the Packers took Amari Rodgers before Amon-Ra St. Brown? Finally, they go over the Lions’ recent success, where there may be weaknesses, how the weather may actually help for once, and of course, listener questions, some of which are about wetting the middle of the field for strategic advantage. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reportingaseligible/message

On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Matt buys a website, Paul sings a song, and JR laments being the only one never to be on SportsCenter, which is, to be honest, pretty ridiculous. They also break down the win over the Dolphins! The luck! The good plays! The bad plays! The potentially crushing injuries to Christian Watson, Yosh Nijman, and Keisean Nixon! The far less crushing injury to Dean Lowry. And why Bo Melton is terrible, and playing for Rutgers isn’t an excuse, but is another data point in favor of a player being terrible. They also go over the Elgton Jenkins extension, the amazing Allen Lazard block, some analytical shenanigans by the Dolphins, the Marcedes Lewis game,  the nature of old age, and, of course, listener questions! Happy New Year everyone! Intro: Paul Outro: Pearl Jam - Alive --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reportingaseligible/message

On this holiday episode of Reporting as Eligible, Tyler and Paul recap the victory over the Rams, Romeo’s big night, Christian Watson, quiet, but effective night, whether it was Aaron or Allen, the best 36-yard rushing performance ever, Keisean Nixon’s absolute greatness, and JJ Enagbare’s potential place in the record books. They also preview the absolutely terrifying Dolphin offense,which has two receivers in the top 4 of DYAR, plus Raheem Mostert at running back. They do stop to mention the fairly atrocious miami defense, which has a strong defensive line, but not single good defensive back. There’s a path to victory here! And of course, they answer all of your well-thought-out questions. Happy Holidays to all, safe travels, stay warm, and enjoy a nice cup of RAE on the trip. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reportingaseligible/message

On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and JR take a look at some big moments in Packer history, many of which relate to the Rams for no good reason. The big comebacks, the crushing choke jobs, Matt Flynn as the Packers' Frank Reich, the amazing receiving corps of the early 80s, the unheralded running backs, and the legend of Don Beebe in a high school gym. There's Vonnie Holliday, Atari Bigby, and many more, including JR positing that Samkon Gado is the most "remember some guys" Packer, which is obviously correct. They also discuss some of the most disappointing Packers, the upcoming game against the Rams, the definitions of many of the advanced stats we discuss week-in and week-out, Paul's new Choose Your Own Adventure game, and of course, listener questions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reportingaseligible/message

On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and JR go over the Bears game, and just what this win means. Is it a good win because they rallied back in the fourth, proving their mettle under pressure? Or was it a disappointing win over a terrible opponent who managed to hang around longer than they should have? Or a little of each? They also discuss crappy Bears quarterbacks, if Justin Fields is good, whether the Bears stopped him from running on purpose, Jack Sanborn’s ascent, AJ Dillon’s ascent, and whether Christian Watson’s ceiling is Tyreek Hill or Randy Moss. Finally, the guys take questions, including those about stickiness, itchiness, Homestar Runner, and bye week shenanigans on Lake Minnetonka. Plus, tiebreakers! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reportingaseligible/message

On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Tyler, and JR discuss the Eagles’ record-setting performances on the ground and also WHY DOES THIS KEEP HAPPENING? Along those lines, would former Badger defensive coordinator and interim head coach Jim Leaonhard help the situation? Then it’s on to offense where AJ Dillon finally showed up, Aaron Jones hauled in the deep ball, and Christian Watson proved once again, that he’s the fastest person on earth. Aaron Rodgers also suffered an oblique injury, which means we got some Jordan Love time, and hey, he was pretty good! But, was he good enough to get excited about, or is this just small sample size nonsense? Finally, the guys preview the beaten up Bears, and answer all of your questions about the current state of the team! Intro - Calabasas - Hey, Marseille Outro - My Rights Versus Yours - The New Pornographers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reportingaseligible/message

On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and JR discuss the huge win in the McCarthy-Bowl, the ascension of Chirstian Watson, and just how big of a deal it is, Aaron Jones’ ascension to first in DVOA, and RYOE, and Rudy Ford’s ascension to “better than Darnell Savage.” They also give thumbs up to Aaron’s thumb, which is apparently healed enough to restore him to MVP form, even if he is swearing at his coach for his conservative, end-of-game play-calling. They also discuss the Packers’ self-scouting problems, Amari’s continued terribleness and whether this is finally the end, undrafted free agents, Derrick Henry, Drew Bennett, the Titans’ amazing run defense, their equally terrible deep passing defense, and Darnell Savage as a slot corner, or the worst blitzer of all time. Plus listener questions! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reportingaseligible/message

On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul and Tyler go over just how bad the loss to the Lions really was, between scoring 9 points, to gaining 236 yards on drives that resulted in no points, to not using Aaron Jones enough, to getting him hurt. They also go over the many, many injuries, player comments on turf fields, the prognosis for Rashan Gary, and just who might play receiver going forward. They also make a strong case for this game as Aaron’s worst of the season. They also stick up for the defense, which really wasn’t that bad! Jaire Alexander in particular was excellent, and Detroit’s offense was mostly stymied. Then it’s on to the McCarthy Bowl, where some poetic justice may take place as the Packers face one of the few NFC Super Bowl contenders, and their old coach. All of that, plus an important update to QBOPS, and listener questions! Intro: You Suck - The Murmurs Outro: The End - The Doors --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reportingaseligible/message

On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matub, and JR discuss the eventful NFL trade deadline, and the complete lack of any action from the pack, the Hockenson deal, the Claypool deal, the issues with Claypool, the issues with being sellers, buyers, and whatever it is they just did. They then move on to the Buffalo game, and whether there is any reason for optimism from a frisky performance, or if the same old issues are still too much to overcome given injuries, age, and Joe Barry. Why can’t they stop the run? Why doesn’t Devonte Wyatt play more? Is Darnell Savage really that terrible? Is Quay Walker? Plus, Paul takes a Toure’ victory lap, the fun of uber-specific predictions, a preview of the Lions, and listener questions! Intro: The Gambler - Kenny Rogers Outro: That Funny Feeling - Bo Burnham --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reportingaseligible/message

On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, JR, and Tyler discuss everything that went wrong against the Commanders, what it means in the long term, and whether it’s even possible to right the ship at this point. How much of this is Aaron’s fault, how much of it is everyone else’s, and given that everyone is stuck together, does it even matter? What do they do if Allen Lazard can’t go? Is Zach Tom the answer at tackle? And what exactly did the commanders do to dominate the second half? They also preview the upcoming slaughter at the hands of the Buffalo Bills, and whether there’s a path to victory over the NFL’s best team, or if they get completely embarrassed. The Packers are still talented on defense and Buffalo doesn’t run particularly well. Will that be enough to keep Green Bay in the game, and can Aaron Rodgers get his head out of whatever hole its in long enough to score some points? All of that, plus listener questions! Intro: All I need is a miracle - Mike and the Mechanics Outro: It’s not over ‘til it’s over - Starship --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reportingaseligible/message