Jason Wilde on LaFleur’s Play-Calling, Packers Problems & the McManus Mess

ESPN’s Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy with candid insight into the Packers’ latest struggles. Tucker Kraft’s ACL injury leaves Green Bay thin at tight end, Matt LaFleur’s play-calling sparks criticism, and the offensive line shuffle is showing cracks. The crew breaks down Dan Orlovsky’s “keep it simple” critique, what’s really behind LaFleur’s indecision on fourth-down calls, and whether Green Bay’s “too cute” offensive identity can change. Wilde also explains why the Packers’ kicker plan with Brandon McManus and Lucas Haversick defies logic — and what roster moves could be coming. 🎧 Jen, Gabe & Chewy deliver daily honesty, humor, and Wisconsin sports insight — every weekday on ESPN Milwaukee and wherever you get your podcasts. 00:00 Jason Wilde joins the show — immediate reaction to Tucker Kraft’s ACL injury. 02:10 Replacing Kraft: why the Packers’ tight end room is suddenly thin. 04:25 Should Matt LaFleur give up play-calling? Jason Wilde’s honest take. 07:00 Dan Orlovsky & Mina Kimes clip — “The Packers’ obsession with over-scheming.” 09:10 Wilde: LaFleur’s indecision on fourth-down calls is the real issue. 12:30 Offensive line struggles — Elton Jenkins’ role and future in Green Bay. 16:00 The kicking conundrum: Brandon McManus vs. Lucas Haversick. 19:30 Why keeping an injured kicker makes no sense — Wilde’s frustration. 22:00 Chewy on the mental toll of kicking competition — “No one wants to get Wally Pipped.” 24:00 Final thoughts — what’s next for Green Bay heading toward the trade deadline.