Packernet After Dark: Is Ryan Poles Actually a Green Bay Packer Plant?

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: [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 Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02