Reporting As Eligible

On this draft special Reporting as Eligible, Paul and JR touch base with Tyler Brooke to explore who's going to be good, who isn't, and most importantly, who will be a Packer. And as always, listener questions!

On a Super Preview of the Big Game and some new coaches, Paul and JR discuss the future of the Packer coaching staff, Jim Leonhard, Seattle’s defense, Browns Pro Bowlers, and the Patriot’s truly lucky schedule. And as always, listener questions.

Paul discusses which unites are the best and worst in the North, drama on the beat, the Bears moving, the Bears playing, and the last few questions. Also, the song is called "Matt of Flower."

Paul is here to answer the rest of your questions, and reminds everyone to cash out.

On a brand new Reporting as Eligible, Paul, JR, and Matt wrap up a terrible playoff loss to the worst possible team to lose to, what went wrong, and what can be better in the future. Maybe get a kicker that isn't terrible, or some guys who can tackle on special teams, or maybe don't play hurt Jacobs. Plus, how to fix the second half pacing issues, praise for Matthew Golden from MOST of us, and of course, listener questions!Thanks again for all the listener questions!

On a new Reporting as Eligible, Matt, JR, and Paul discuss Stephen King mostly off mic before turning to the game, and what if anything we can learn. They then move on to the Bears, and what we can expect in the third and final meeting between the two. Plus, do the Packers cheap out on coaches? Do they realize Gary is cooked? And is Diggs going to save the secondary? And of course, listener questions!

Paul and Rcon tackle the defensive performance, which involved very little tackling. The Packers will make the playoffs and they will likely be facing the Bears. Are they doomed? Will everyone copy the Ravens' plan? Or is Derrick Henry really a unicorn that can't be replicated, and we should still have hope? Will getting healthier help, or can anything else be done? And as always, listener questions!

On a holiday episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul and JR discuss the debacle that was the Bears' game, and whether we should really worry much given how lucky the Packers were with the results on Sunday. Plus Malik Willis is awesome, Rashan Gary is not, and apparently you're sick of asking about Keisean but we're talking about him anyway. Plus, how to deal with uppity Bears fans, our playoffs prospects, and listener questions!

On an all new Reporting as Eligible, JR, Paul, and Special Guest/RAE question-asker extraordinaire Mark Podskarbi tackle the fallout from the Broncos game and immediately tear their ACLs in doing so. Have the guys calmed down? Is 2026 over too? Or does a lackluster field of competitive teams mean that hope is still alive, even this year? They also talk vacation destinations, middle names, meats, reasonable expectations, and of course, listener questions. (Also, you can check out Mark's pod here)

On a new Reporting as Eligible, Paul, JR, and Tyler revel in Bear misery...but not enough Bear misery for Paul's taste, as much of Chicago is stoked by this loss. The boys point out why you shouldn't be happy about getting torched by Christian Watson and famous cornerback Bo Melton, why Josh Jacobs may have saved the season, the trouble with the late run defense, Keisean Nixon roasts, and Tom Brady not being able to tell the truth because of a big ol conflict of interest. And also he's bad at his job. Both of his jobs. Also, enter our raffle here!https://www.patreon.com/posts/mke-tailgate-rae-145397509?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

On a new Reporting as Eligible, the guys discuss the Lions game, whether beating a compromised injury plagued team is really that good, and then they turn to the Bears where they cover whether beating the Eagles is really all that. There's McDuffie praise, talk of one-score games, DVOA, Ben Johnson and the roof-punching guy, Love as an MVP candidate, Jordan Morgan not playing, Devonte Wyatt, and of course, listener questions.

So, with Jordan's shoulder all hurt and Emanuel Wilson going crazy on Minnesota, did Matt learn bad lessons? Or was this a just the smart plan against one of the worst quarterbacks of all time. And will the show be longer than the game was? Tune in and find out with Paul and Matt!

On a new Reporting as Eligible, the guys report on how this game grew on them, how Jordan Love was secretly very good to the extent that it was debatably the best game of his career, how Malik Willis is a very good backup, and how everyone need to learn to catch, and also return punts. They guys also take on Rashan Gary, Stone Temple Pilots, sideline urination, hard playing surfaces, wind, and several other hot topics of the day, including listener questions!

Paul had some bourbon and his voice was giving out. But he made it!

On a post-loss, record-setting Reporting as Eligible, the guys discuss the future of Matt LaFleur, what the Packers should have done, kicking, injuries, how Jordan messed up fourth down, procedure penalties, Jeff Hafley's defense, and just a ton of listener questions.

On a brand spanking new Reporting as Eligible, Paul and JR discuss the abominable loss to Carolina, and just how much heat Matt LaFleur should take when there was quite a lot of other things that went wrong out of his control. Managers do not control injuries and wind. But they do control bubble screens and when to go for it on 4th and 8, and so the boys still let him have it a bit.What's life like after Kraft? Nate Hobbs is hurt again. The pass rush was non-existent, and Rico Dowdle thrust his way to victory. Is there still a contender buried in there? Plus, listener questions!

On a brand new Reporting as Eligible, Matt, Paul, and JR discuss why this game was so fun, even though they were far from perfect and still left some points on the field. Christian Watson and Tucker Kraft rule, Micah Parsons is transcendent, Jordan Love completed 20 straight passes, and JR did a Matt. Plus listener questions!

It's just Paul answering EVERY question in the 2025 Bourboncast.

On an all new Reporting as Eligible, Paul and JR try to figure out why this win was underwhelming. Is it the state of the league as a whole, which is weirdly down? Or is it just the Packer pace of play disguising their efficient underlying performance? Or it is just too much time talking about Ohio and Joe Flacco? The guys figure it out, while also giving you some facts on the pass rush, Jordan Love, the cornerbacks, and Matt LaFleur. Plus listener questions!

Let's take a look at the Bengals, and whether this is the gimme it seems like. Plus, are there any good teams in the league?

On a brand new RAE, Matt, Tyler, and a concussed Paul discuss the tie, the bloody frickin tie, and all of the normal Packer things that led to the 40-40 tie. At least it was a Scorigami. The listener questions are out for blood, demanding answers on Rich B, the offensive line, and a head coach with absolutely no killer instinct or time management acumen. Can the wrongs be righted? Going in to the bye, what exactly are we dealing with in Green Bay? Find out on RAE!

On an all new Reporting as Eligible, Paul and JR discuss the hundred things that went wrong, which were just bad luck, which were now, and which are real actual problems. They also tackle (heh) Jordan Morgan and the offensive line, the consistently bad special teams, the conservative Matt LaFleur, the still amazing defense, and Russell Wilson trying to murder a crossbar. And of course, listener questions!

On this episode of RAE they guys mostly make puns and literary references, but also discuss how the Packers killed another elite opponent even though they could have scored even more. And now they get to play the Browns who are at least maybe not as bad as they seem because they played some tough teams, but also are probably bad. We also laugh at the Bears, and remind everyone that Harold Fannin runs like a duck. Also, listener questions!

On an all new Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and JR discuss a dominating win over the Lions, the real impact of Micah Parsons, show some love to the rest of the defense, and discuss whether they took their foot off the gas just a bit too early. The boys also talk about the absence of Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn, whether the Lions are actually, you know, good, whether the Vikings or Bears may be a threat, Jordan Love's low volume, high efficiency performance, and of course, listener questions!

Paul, Matt and JR kick off the season with a preview of the Lions, Micah Parsons' salary cap implications, injuries to both teams, NFC North predictions, Ben Johnson to John Morton, the awful spelling of TeSlaa, and of course, listener questions!

Guys, we got Micah! Did we get Micah? Yeah we did.

On the season premiere of Reporting as Eligible, Tyler is optimistic, Paul less so, as the team is beset by injuries, the division has (maybe) improved, and the offensive line was getting....bigger. But are the injuries overblown? Is Matthew Golden some kind of precious metal child? Is Lukas Van Ness good now, or should we keep an eye out for Gary? And is Paul really worried about the Bears? I mean, really? Are you ever gonna learn man? Plus, listener questions as RAE kicks off season something.

Paul discusses weird outliers in Packerland and Brewertown, gives some updates on RAE, and depending on the feed you listen to, maybe some new intro music.

We (Paul) missed a few Patreon questions, and so here they are, with answers.

Now with JR actually asking the questions!

The Packers are done drafting, and Paul, JR, and Matt are here to take you through it! They take on draft weekend itself, the Barryn Sorrell moment and whether he moves the needle at edge, the new focus on beef at offensive line, and whether Matthew Golden and Savion Williams see serious time early. They also discuss how the rest of the division fared, and of course, listener questions!

That's a wrap on the 2025 draft, as Tex and Paul take you through an absolutely brilliant experience, filled with great moments. They recap the Packers' day three picks, including a few steals at edge rusher, before tackling some of the interesting UDFAs, including a 220 pound boundary corner. The Packers attacked their positions of need in their typically high-RAS fashion, and it's hard not to be excited about the future.The draft in tiny Green Bay was a huge success, and really couldn't have gone much better. What an absolute blast.

Paul and Tex recap the first three rounds of the NFL draft from on site, where they hung out in the Titletown district, in Lambeau, by the big stage, and just soaked it all in. We also met a bunch of you, and you're all cool.The guys also discuss Matthew Golden, Anthony Belton, Savion Williams, the best guys remaining, and the Shadeur Sanders situation.

On this pre-draft episode of RAE, Paul, Tyler, and JR discuss who they like, who is likely, the numbers versus the tape, the difficulties in trading down in a bad draft class, the ideal spot to be, Why Packer defenders from Georgia fail, whether they might do that again, a cooperative mock draft, and of course, listener questions!

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On the season finale of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and JR discuss the Super Bowl, he dominance of the Eagles, what the Packers look like given that additional context, the possible benefits of a giant offensive line, or alternatively, passing more, the tough task ahead of Mike Holmgren, commercials, halftime shows, diss tracks, and of course, listener questions!Enjoy the offseason, thanks to all for listening, and see you at the draft!

On a brand new Reporting as Eligible, Paul and Tyler discuss their off-season must-haves, the upcoming Super Bowl, the free agents to target, and a few players who may be interesting in the draft. They also touch on Severance, the Packers' issues with man, Myles Garrett, Miles Finch, and of course, listener questions!

On the latest Reporting as Eligible, the guys discuss the disappointing (but not unexpected) loss to the Eagles, the great defensive performance, the worrying redflags, the awful officiating, and whether Tom Brady is blind or just unethical.  They also answer all of your lovely Patron questions, and take a look…to the FUTURE.

On a brand spanking new episode of Reporting as Eligible, the whole gang discusses a truly pathetic loss to the Bears and the lack of good decision-making processes infecting the entire team. They also touch on the injury to Christian Watson, the major hurdles that loss creates, and the Eagles as a truly tough matchup.  But hey, anything is possible, and listener questions drive a raucous discussion.

On this New Years Eve episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul and JR discuss the material difference between the top three NFC teams and the Packers, whether it matters, and how much hope to have now that their difficult path through the playoffs is all but certain. Plus, what DVOA and EPA fail to see, Jordan's continued struggles, the benefits of having a receiver you can count on, and of course, listener questions!

On a very special episode of Reporting as Eligible, recorded BEFORE THE SAINTS GAME (sorry for yelling), Paul and JR look ahead to their preferred playoff matchups, the actual likely matchups, indoors versus outdoors, the vulnerable Lions, and of course, fair catch kicks!

On this week’s episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, JR, ad Tyler discuss the Packer victory over Seattle, the dominance of the offensive line and Josh Jacobs, the return of Romeo, the sustainability of the pass rush, and of course, the ascendant Edgerrin Cooper.  The guys also take on Matt’s fourth down folly’s, issues with challenges, and end of half nonsense, but it’s mostly positive! The defense is eighth in DVOA after all, and the offense never really allowed things to get close. Christian Watson is tiptoeing the sidelines! Tucker Kraft is catching YOLO balls! And of course, we’re answering your questions.

On a brand new Reporting as Eligible, Paul and Matt review the game against the Lions and try to figure out if the Packers are real contenders, or not quite there yet. They touch on the extremely poor offensive line play, the constant in-breakers against the Packer defense, the fourth down disparity between the two teams, and yes, of course, the officiating.  With the Packers locked into a wild card, they also discuss what the rest of the season will look like, the disappearance of Jayden Reed, a bit about the Seahawks, and of course, listener questions!

On the all new Thanksgiving wrap-up episode of Reporting as Eligible, the guys discuss the Bears making history in the funniest way possible, everything coming together for the Packers including continued good play from Lukas Van Ness and Quay Walker, a clean game from Jordan, a deadly cut from Josh, and a resounding victory over Miami in the cold.  We also discuss famous doppelgangers, the Sunday Night game, the death of the 49ers, the Vikings, when to go versus kick, and of course, listener questions!

On a Thanksgiving episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, JR, and briefly Matt discuss the convincing victory over a battered 49ers, Quay Walker’s greatest game ever, Josh Jacobs and the creative, explosive running game, Jennifer Love Hewitt for some reason, Jordan Love’s clean game, Wayne Chrebet, Hallmark Movies, the speedy Dolphins, and how they’re underrated with Tua back in the fold, Hot Frosty, Lexington Kentucky, Lukas van Ness, and of course, listener questions!

On a brand new episode of Reporting as Eligible, we have EVERYONE, and I mean everyone. Which is to say we have JR, Matt, Paul and Tyler! For the first time this year.  We talk about the Bears, the game that’s going on between the Texans and Cowboys, Jaire Alexander, Christian Watson, Love’s interception, red zone woes, credit to the Bears, debits from the Bears, the lack of a pass rush, and blocking field goals. And how far away from Everything Soldier Field is. And of course, listener question

Paul takes a short break at lunch to recap the NFC North and discuss why Soldier Field is terrible.

Paul and Matt take your mind off things.

On a brand new Reporting as Eligible, Matt, JR, and Paul make fun of the Bears before heaping praise on Malik Willis yet again, while also worrying about Jordan Love, who has just been OK so far this year.  The defense also missed a bunch of tackles and suffered a sobering loss of Evan Williams. Jaire Alexander also might miss time going forward, and Eric Stokes is hurt. Who is going to cover Detroit receivers exactly? Plus Rashan Gary dancing, the return of the X-Man, Tucker Kraft as the new George Kittle, and a punter who is better than our punter. Plus, of course, listener questions!

Paul takes ALL your questions in the second annual, slightly echo-y Bourboncast.