College Visits, Jason Wilde, and Micah Parsons Recovery

Jen, Gabe, and Chewy open the 7AM hour with Jen sharing the very real parent experience of touring colleges and realizing just how close families get to financially and emotionally investing in a school they never expected to care about. That leads into a bigger conversation about long day trips, road trip limits, college visits, and how far is too far to drive in one day, with the crew and listeners swapping stories about marathon drives, road fatigue, and who really controls the music and temperature in the car. The hour also features Jason Wilde, who joins the show to break down the latest on the Packers. Jason discusses Micah Parsons’ recovery timeline and why Green Bay should resist any temptation to rush him back too early, even if he is progressing well. He also shares his thoughts on the current offensive line outlook, the Packers’ backup quarterback situation with Desmond Ritter, and why Malik Willis’ success may be tougher to replicate than some believe. Jason also weighs in on the value of the Jayden Reed extension, calling it a bargain for Green Bay, and helps explain the unusual tag the Steelers used with Aaron Rodgers. Later in the hour, the crew circles back to Parsons and what his recovery means for the Packers early in the season, including how much of the burden falls on the medical staff to protect him from coming back too soon. They also briefly touch on Tucker Kraft’s recovery, what the early schedule could mean for Green Bay without Parsons, and how much the team may need to survive before getting one of its biggest stars back on the field. The hour wraps with a lighter Milwaukee note as the Brewers contribute money to help fix city potholes, sparking conversation about just how bad road conditions have gotten around town.