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What if the 32 NFL teams aren't building independent draft boards at all? On this episode of the Draft Room, we pull back the curtain on the scouting consortium model — specifically Blesto and National Football Scouting — and explain why nearly every team in the league is starting from the exact same baseline evaluation before they ever move a single player up or down their board. The Blesto/NFS breakdown: How these shared scouting organizations were born, how teams pay into them, and why the standardized reports they produce create far more consensus across the league than most fans realize Anchoring bias and group think: Why scouts who privately disagree still end up with nearly identical boards — and what it would take to truly separate your franchise from the pack Finding the edge: The areas where teams can differentiate — medical staffs, technology/analytics investment, Senior Bowl intel, and a GM willing to trust unconventional takes Packers draft priorities: Caller Jared the Uber Driver kicks things off with a question about whether the Zaire Franklin signing shifts Green Bay's draft focus — corner vs. defensive tackle breakdown included Subscribe, rate, and review the Draft Room wherever you get your podcasts, and drop your questions at 608-561-3243. 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

Big Sal from Peshtigo has had ENOUGH — and on a Sunday morning, no less. The Green Bay Packers just handed Sean Rhyan $33 million guaranteed for a man with nine career starts at center. NINE. Spotrac had his market value at $6.5 million a year. Green Bay paid $11. That's not a signing — that's a charity event. And while they were handing out money like that, Tyler Linderbaum walked out the door. Sal breaks down the Rhyan deal in brutal detail — $11M per year vs. a $6.5M market value, a 6-game PED suspension on his record, and nine career starts at the position he's now being paid to anchor The offensive line gets the full Sal treatment: Morgan (question mark), Banks ($19M for "serviceable"), Belton (zero NFL snaps), Tom ($22M) — over $50M per year at three spots surrounding a center with no track record Elgton Jenkins — four-time Pro Bowler who could play every position on the line — was released to make room for the backup who filled in when he got hurt The Dale's Deck analogy lands perfectly: a beautiful structure with a center that cannot hold the weight — and Sal is watching this offensive line the exact same way Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with every Packers fan staring at their phone in disbelief right now. We're holding every decision accountable all season long. 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

Ryan wasn't even planning to record today — but the Packers went and did a dozen things while he was away, so here we are. The headliner: Green Bay traded defensive tackle Colby Wooden to Indianapolis for linebacker Zaire Franklin in a straight player-for-player swap. Ryan breaks down exactly why this move makes more sense than the PFF grades suggest. The Gannon A-Gap Blueprint: Ryan digs into Jonathan Gannon's history as a defensive coordinator in Philadelphia and Arizona, showing why a 275-pound defensive tackle in the A-gap simply doesn't fit his scheme — and why a 320+ pound anchor is almost certainly coming in this draft class. Who Is Zaire Franklin? Ryan unpacks Franklin's connection to Gannon dating back to Indianapolis, draws a compelling comp to TJ Edwards in Philly, and explains why his 2025 collapse was a scheme misfit under Lou Anarumo — not a talent cliff. The Cooper-Franklin Partnership: Franklin is the dirty-work green-dot linebacker who frees Edrin Cooper to fly around and make plays — the same dynamic Gannon used with Edwards and Kaiser White in his best defensive years. Nick Neiman Re-Signs: A quick look at the one-year deal for Green Bay's special teams ace and what it means for the linebacker depth chart heading into camp. Subscribe, leave a review, and follow Ryan on Twitter @Pack_Daddy for daily Packers and NFL coverage! 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

Big Sal from Peshtigo has been sitting on this one since October — and he is done waiting. Rashan Gary is gone, the farewell graphic was apparently the work of a very thoughtful hacker, and Sal has the receipts on one of the great statistical magic tricks in recent Packers history. Gary led the entire NFL in sacks after Week 7 — then recorded ZERO sacks and ZERO tackles for loss from Week 8 through the end of the playoffs. Three hundred and thirty-seven players outproduced him down the stretch. Sal breaks down exactly why those first seven weeks happened: Micah Parsons was drawing every double team in America, handing Gary clean one-on-ones all day. That's not a breakout. That's arithmetic. This isn't the first time — Gary ran the exact same hot-start, cold-finish pattern in 2023, and Gutekunst signed the $96 million extension anyway. Now the Packers move on with Lukas Van Ness — two career starts — as the next man up. The cap space is real. The pass rush is still a question. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell a friend. Tell them to watch the whole season. Not just the first seven weeks. LET'S GO PACK. 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

The lines are packed and the takes are flying — it's another late night at Packernet After Dark. Ryan fields a full house of callers covering everything from Justin Fields as Jordan Love's potential backup, to whether Aaron Jones could pull off a sentimental return to Green Bay after the Vikings cut him loose. Spoiler: Ryan's not holding his breath, but he's not slamming the door either. Garrett from Southern Illinois makes the case for Justin Fields as a legitimate backup and wonders if Gutekunst could work his LaFleur magic again — Ryan actually agrees the fit could be dangerous enough to steal a game or two Randy from Minnesota breaks down Matt LaFleur's coaching DNA: smart by nature, aggressive by necessity — and whether he'll ever fully commit to the latter when the game is on the line TJ from Alabama roasts the Vikings for being $44 million over the cap with a rookie QB, and reviews his own draft crush history — a humbling exercise Ryan recommends for every Packer fan Uncle Rico goes on a tear about the JSN obsession, compensatory pick strategy gets a deep dive, and a beloved caller makes a passionate plea to write a song honoring the Three Minute Monster It's a full-house offseason episode that proves the Packer faithful never really go quiet. Subscribe, leave a review, and keep those calls coming — we're fighting the offseason dip together!

The Draft Room dives deep into the 2026 NFL Combine's offensive prospects using Kevin Cole's Unexpected Points modeling — and the gap between what teams value and what actually predicts NFL success is massive. Ryan breaks down running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive tackles, and interior linemen to find the combine winners, the overrated darlings, and the hidden gems that draft boards are getting wrong. Running Backs: Mike Washington Jr. and Jeremiah Love dominate both team value and actual value metrics, but Love carries a 20-point overvaluation gap — and zero-star Navy product Eli Heidenreich emerges as the most undervalued back, a WR/RB hybrid with elite PFF grades and a compelling character profile Wide Receivers: Jeff Caldwell is in a class by himself at 99.9th percentile across the board, while Colby Young — the big-bodied Georgia X-receiver — shows up as undervalued despite significant off-field concerns that will complicate his draft stock Tight Ends: A position loaded with overrated combine performers; Miles Kitzelman out of Tennessee stands out as the most undervalued, though his modest production and modest PFF blocking grades raise legitimate questions Offensive Line: Human skyscraper Mark Bell (6'9", 346 lbs) out of Miami is the most underrated tackle in the class, while Kansas State's Sam Hecht — zero sacks allowed in 850 career pass-blocking reps — may be the steal of the entire offensive line group Don't sleep on these prospects, Pac Nation. Subscribe, leave a rating, and share the show to help the Draft Room grow! 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

BREAKING: Rashan Gary Released

Big Sal from Peshtigo is in his kitchen, there's a coffee stain on his shirt, and his wife just walked past without saying a word — and Pack Nation, that silence says everything. The Green Bay Packers did not tender Emanuel Wilson. They let the angriest, most physical back on the roster walk into free agency and turned around and signed Chris Brooks for two years. And Sal cannot let that stand. Wilson posted 156 rushing yards after contact last season — not a statistic, a personality type — and the Packers handed him to the open market like a free sample Chris Brooks is a fine human being and a solid special teams ace, but Sal breaks down exactly why "safe and consistent" is the wrong call when you're chasing January football Big Sal's neighbor Gary, his friend Tomek from the paper mill, and yes — the Beer Cheese Benny / Joey Diaz situation — all make appearances in this one The cold, hard prediction: Wilson signs cheap somewhere, runs for 600 yards, and the comments section will not be kind Subscribe, leave a comment, tell Sal he's wrong if you think he is. That's why we're here. This is Packernet. This is Big Sal. Pack Nation forever. #Packers #GreenBay #NFLFreeAgency #EmanuelWilson #PackNation #BigSal #LetMeTellYouSomething 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

The Green Bay Packers lost one of their greatest leaders this week — Bob Harlan, the visionary President who transformed a franchise on life support into the model organization the NFL looks to for guidance. Ryan takes a moment to honor Harlan's legacy before asking a question that cuts to the heart of every Packer fan: are the current stewards of this franchise living up to what was built before them? Bob Harlan remembered — from hiring Ron Wolf and landing Brett Favre, to going door-to-door at 5:30 AM to save the Lambeau Field referendum, Ryan breaks down why Harlan may be the single most underrated figure in NFL history The weight of the Packer Way — Ryan reflects on what it truly means to be a first-class organization, and why losing that identity would feel like more than just losing football games Xavier McKinney restructure explained — a detailed cap breakdown of how the Packers converted base salary and roster bonuses into signing bonus to slash his 2025 cap hit, and what it means for next year's balance sheet DJ Moore trade reaction — Ryan walks through the Bears' second-round return (minus a fifth), the cap relief angle, and why Chicago came out ahead even as they quietly slide backward in the NFC North Subscribe, leave a review, and let Pac Nation know what Bob Harlan meant to you. 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

The Pac Nation faithful called in and they're not feeling great about Green Bay right now — and honestly, neither is Ryan. From the passing of legendary Packers CEO Bob Harlan to a front office that keeps talking about "culture fits" instead of football results, this episode is a full offseason pressure cooker. Dakota (that nerd from Tennessee) sparks a passionate extended rant about the Packers' dangerous obsession with offensive line versatility — specifically why treating Jordan Morgan like a utility player is a franchise-threatening mistake. Ryan doubles down hard: lock him in at left tackle and build around him, or risk turning a premium draft pick into a bust. The covered wagon vs. Hellcat analogy alone is worth the listen. Uncle Rico raises real questions about the leaked player-coach grades — are players grading coaches low because they're bad, or because they're getting screamed at to do their jobs? The T. Higgins draft revisionism gets called out — Ryan reminds the fan base how wrong most of us were in that draft room moment Chris Brooks signs a two-year deal at $4.85M, effectively closing the door on Aaron Jones returning Big Sal's origin story gets partially revealed — yes, he's AI, yes the voice inspiration is very on-brand, and yes a Beer Cheese Benny vs. Big Sal feud might be coming Subscribe, leave a five-star review, and keep those calls coming to 608-501-0718 — new callers go straight to the front of the line. 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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            

The combine dust is settling and the 2026 NFL Draft picture is getting clearer — and messier — by the day. In this loaded episode of the Draft Room, we tear through the biggest news and notes coming out of Indianapolis, from jaw-dropping athletic performances to the quarterback drama that just won't quit. Ty Simpson Chaos: Arizona Cardinals staffers reportedly love him, the Miami Dolphins are lukewarm, and the Cleveland Browns may be circling Anthony Richardson — meanwhile, Simpson might go anywhere from third overall to the second round. Nobody knows anything. Combine Winners: Skyler Bell's elite testing at UConn cements his status, Kenyan Sadiq's 4.39 at 241 pounds is a freak show, Latrell McCutchen and Malik Muhammad ran significantly faster than expected, and Enrique Cruz — a name you haven't heard — put up one of the best OL workouts in years. Danny Dennis Sutton's Problem: An elite combine performance actually frustrated scouts more — because it proved he wasn't playing to this level on Saturdays. A character question, not an athletic one. Team Intel: The Jets are going all-in on defensive spending, the Bears got great value shipping DJ Moore to Buffalo, and the Texans plan to patch the offensive line in free agency and swing big in the draft. Don't forget to check the live 2026 Draft Guide at the link below — updated daily with news, comps, red flags, and the latest intel on every prospect discussed on the show. 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

Big Sal from Peshtigo is fired up, and today's target is the Minnesota Vikings — a franchise that somehow spent $245 million in a single offseason and has absolutely nothing to show for it. Forty-three million dollars over the salary cap, nine wins, no playoffs, and a roster being dismantled piece by piece. Pull up a chair. The Grave Digger Fiasco: Jevon Hargrave — $30 million, two sacks in Week 1, then 1.5 sacks the rest of the season. Sal has a neighbor named Gary with a $3,000 snow blower that tells this story better than any stat line. The Justin Jefferson Time Bomb: A $140 million extension structured to explode — $38 million in 2026, $43 million in 2027, $47 million in 2028. They duct-taped a bow on a ticking clock and called it cap management. Nine and Eight: After spending a quarter-billion dollars, the Vikings got shut out, finished below .500 against playoff teams, and are now cutting two team captains just to scrape together $18 million — bailing out the Titanic with Sal's coffee mug. Kyler Murray and Instagram Recruiting: Justin Jefferson is following the Cardinals' castoff on social media while Minnesota drowns. This is where the dream ends, brother. Subscribe, leave a five-star review, and text this episode to a Vikings fan. It's an act of mercy. 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

The NFL offseason is heating up and Ryan is breaking down everything that matters — from a blockbuster trade that signals just how expensive this market is getting, to a Packers draft prospect who literally gave scouts his own perfect comp. The Rams sent a 2026 first, fifth, and sixth to Kansas City for 25-year-old Trent McDuffie — Ryan breaks down why it's an all-in move that actually makes sense for LA, and why Chiefs fans shouldn't sleep on that first-round return Aaron Rodgers hits the Pat McAfee Show with zero commitment to the Steelers — and somehow manages to tell the GM not to draft his replacement while still refusing to sign on the dotted line Ryan digs deep on Jonah Coleman, the Washington RB projected right around the Packers' third-round pick who compared himself to Josh Jacobs — and a top draft analyst agreed Free agency release wire roundup: Stefan Diggs, Makai Becton, Jonnu Smith, Max Crosby drama, the Vikings' ongoing cap catastrophe, and Chris Brooks quietly locking in a team-friendly two-year deal in Green Bay Plus — Rashawn Gary posts a Packers sweatshirt on the ground and the internet completely loses it Subscribe, leave a five-star review, and follow Ryan on X @Pack_Daddy for daily Packers and NFL coverage. More coming tonight on Packernet After Dark! 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

NFL executives weighed in on the 2026 Draft's top 10 — and the results are messier than anyone expected. Ryan breaks down the Athletic's executive mock draft, where four front-office insiders couldn't even agree past pick three, and the debate over Cam Mendoza at one is more unsettled than the consensus wants you to believe. Executive Mock Breakdown: All four execs lock in Mendoza-Reese-Bailey in the top three, but picks four through ten feature wildly divergent opinions — including two executives who had Keldrick Falk going to Tennessee in the top five, a pick the rest of the industry thinks is laughable. Jeremiah Love Rising: Connor Rogers floats the possibility that Love doesn't make it to the typical 7-9 range, with the Titans, Cardinals, and Giants all in play as potential landing spots earlier than expected. Combine Analytics — Defense Wraps Up: Ryan finishes Kevin Cole's Unexpected Points modeling series, covering linebackers, cornerbacks, and safeties. The takeaway: teams are overvaluing measurables that barely correlate to NFL success, especially at linebacker and corner — with Sunny Styles, Jalen Kilgore, and Lorenzo Styles among the names most affected. Caller Drew from Green Bay opens the show with an intriguing scenario — could Kyler Murray's release push Arizona to trade up to one, and would Vegas actually listen? Subscribe, rate, and review — and keep the calls coming at 608-561-3243 as draft season heats up. 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

Big Sal from Peshtigo is fired up — and this time he didn't even finish his wife's chili. The Washington Commanders just cut Tyler Biadasz, a Badger-born Pro Bowl center from Amherst, Wisconsin, and if Brian Gutekunst isn't already on the phone, Big Sal is personally driving to Green Bay. Biadasz's full résumé: Remington Trophy winner at Wisconsin, blocked for Jonathan Taylor, started all 17 games for a Dallas offense that led the league in yards, earned a Pro Bowl, and helped carry Washington to the NFC Championship — before getting cut for $8 million in cap savings The Packers have nearly $20 million in cap relief waiting the moment they move on from Elton Jenkins, whose 2025 PFF grade ranked around 25th at center with run blocking near the bottom of the league The Chicago Bears are already circling — and Sal's got a yard sale story about his neighbor Tomek that perfectly explains why standing around being indecisive is a catastrophic mistake Jordan Love needs a wall in front of him, not five strangers who met at a bus stop — Biadasz is 28, top-15 in the league at his position, and he plays like he has something to prove Subscribe, drop a comment, and share this with every Packers fan you know. Make some noise, Pac Nation — Gutekunst needs to pick up the phone. 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

The NFL offseason is absolutely on fire — and the Packers are just sitting there saying "it's fine." Ryan breaks down a jam-packed day of NFC North news while Green Bay remains mysteriously quiet on all fronts. Minnesota's salary cap nightmare exposed: Jonathan Grenard trade rumors, Hargrave's release, and a roster full of aging veterans that could gut their vaunted defense before the season even starts The stunning retirement of Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dahlman at just 27 years old — what it means for Chicago's offensive line and how Tyler Biadasz's visit could impact Green Bay's own center plans Malik Willis's chaotic free agent market: Jets, Cardinals, Dolphins all circling, and why Ryan's rooting for an AFC landing spot A small fire at Lambeau, no overseas games meaning nine home games in 2026, and the return of Malik Heath as a potential depth signing If you're wondering why the Packers are the calmest team in the league right now, you're not alone. Buckle up — the NFC North offseason is just getting started. 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

  The calls are coming in hot on Packernet After Dark, and tonight's show covers some of the biggest questions hanging over the Packers heading into free agency and the draft. From the Romeo Doubs contract debate to a deep dive on Brian Gutekunst's drafting track record, the fan base is fired up — and they're not holding back. Romeo Doubs at $12M — worth it or salary cap poison? Chris from Alabama makes a passionate case for bringing Doubs back as the team's most reliable receiver, while Ryan breaks down the brutal math: can Green Bay really afford Doubs and lock up Watson, Reed, and eventually Golden? The Gutekunst draft report card. Drew from Green Bay challenges Ryan on the Creed Humphrey miss, the Quay Walker pick, and whether the GM deserves more credit for his work in trades and free agency than he gets for the draft itself. Ryan's verdict: stop measuring how close the misses were — just find the hits. The Packers' cornerback drought. The crew revisits a stunning stat — Green Bay hasn't taken a top-100 cornerback in nearly a decade — and what it means now that Gutekunst has publicly flagged the CB room as a priority. Rich Bisaccia heads to Clemson. A caller floats a compelling theory about the timeline of his departure, and the crew gives a genuinely warm send-off to the outgoing special teams coordinator. Call in and join the conversation at 608-501-0718 — new callers go straight to the front of the line. Subscribe, leave a review, and keep the show alive! 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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                

Two massive storylines emerged from the NFL Combine, and we're cutting through the noise on both. First up — Caleb Downs got flagged with a partially torn meniscus and a degenerative ACL, and the internet lost its mind. But what does "degenerative" actually mean, and should you be worried? We break down the medical terminology, compare it to past prospects like Jonathan Vilma, Todd Gurley, and Jay Ajayi, and explain why teams aren't sweating this one. Caleb Downs' medical flags explained: what mucoid degeneration actually is, why it's far more common than people realize, and why multiple NFL teams say his stock won't drop Makai Lemon's combine interview disaster — from bizarre podium body language to anonymous scouts saying he "absolutely bombed it," we run through all the reports and what it means for his draft stock Kevin Cole's weighted combine analytics deep dive: which metrics actually correlate to NFL success vs. which ones teams overvalue, covering defensive tackles and edge rushers Hidden value prospects to watch: DeMonte Capehart, Zane Durant, Mason Rieger, George Gums Jr., and Romello Height all flash as underrated athletic profiles Don't miss tomorrow's episode where we'll tackle linebackers, corners, and safeties through the same analytical lens. 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

The NFL offseason just kicked into overdrive, and somehow the Packers are the only team standing still. Ryan rips through a massive news day — trades, cuts, contract extensions, and combine rumors flying from every direction — while Green Bay sits quietly with a ticking salary cap clock and a shrinking window to act. Rich Bisaccia officially heads to Clemson, and a new Tyler Dunn report reveals that Matt LaFleur is "intense" and "a difficult boss" with assistants — raising questions about whether that played a role in Bisaccia's departure The veteran QB market is flooding with names like Tua, Kyler Murray, Geno Smith, Kirk Cousins, and Justin Fields potentially available at the minimum — could the Packers snag a high-end backup for pennies? The Vikings are quietly trying to move on from JJ McCarthy after a disastrous sophomore campaign, and Derek Carr's name keeps surfacing as a potential landing spot in Minnesota Dallas Goedert is leaving Philly and could be an intriguing red zone weapon next to Tucker Kraft, while offensive line options like Juwan Taylor and Liam Eichenberg hit the open market Romeo Doubs' price tag keeps climbing as the WR market heats up, making a Packers reunion increasingly unlikely despite the front office's stated desire to bring him back With the new league year hitting March 11 and legal tampering starting March 9, the Packers have roughly six days to get their house in order. The flurry is coming — the only question is whether it'll be enough. #Packers #GreenBay #NFL #FreeAgency #NFLOffseason #GoPackGo #PackerNet 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

Big Sal hasn't even finished his second cup of coffee and he's already screaming at the TV. Every talking head on NFL Network is losing their mind over Arkansas QB Taylen Green — 4.36 forty, 43.5-inch vertical, six-foot-six and 227 pounds of pure athletic spectacle. But Big Sal has one question: can the kid actually play quarterback? Taylen Green went 2-10 at Arkansas with 11 interceptions, a 38.6% completion rate under pressure, and 27 sacks — but sure, let's crown him because he can jump The NFL graveyard is full of combine freaks: Anthony Richardson (benched for Flacco), JaMarcus Russell (25 starts, done), Vernon Gholston (zero sacks in three years), and Stephen Hill (45 career catches) Tom Brady ran a 5.28 forty, looked like a substitute math teacher at the combine, and won seven Super Bowls — the stopwatch doesn't measure what's between your ears This QB class is weak after Fernando Mendoza, and desperation plus combine hype is a dangerous combination Smash that like button, subscribe to the Packernet Podcast, and share this with that one guy in your group chat who thinks combine numbers mean something. Big Sal out. 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

The callers came hot tonight, and Ryan matched their energy with a legendary rant that will make every Packer fan who ever screamed "we should have drafted that guy" sit down and be quiet. From an epic takedown of draft hindsight bias to real talk about leadership concerns in Green Bay, this one hits different. Ryan goes scorched earth on draft cherry-picking, pulling receipts from the 2020 class — where fans demanded Denzel Mims, Patrick Queen, and Ross Blacklock instead of a franchise quarterback named Jordan Love Bryce Lance emerges as a fan-favorite prospect getting serious Christian Watson comparisons after the combine, and Ryan hits the highlight tape live on air A caller delivers a perfect Waterboy analogy comparing Matt LaFleur to Coach Klein, sparking a raw discussion about the player survey, leadership under pressure, and what Gutekunst needs to fix Multiple callers lose their minds over Rich Bisacchia landing at Clemson as special teams coordinator — and the rants are absolutely unhinged Call in tomorrow night and bring the heat — Ryan needs at least eight of you to keep this thing rolling. New callers go straight to the front of the line: 608-501-0718. 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

The combine just reshuffled the entire top of the draft board, and we're breaking down every bit of it. Todd McShay is now floating Sonny Styles as high as number two to the Jets after a Mount Rushmore-level athletic performance, and the gap between Styles and Arvell Reese is suddenly a real conversation. Meanwhile, Ty Simpson went from falling out of the first round to generating top-10 buzz, with the Cleveland Browns doing extensive work on the former Alabama quarterback. McShay's "Hall of Fame tier" vs. "really good tier" creates uncomfortable draft room debates about positional value — would you pass on elite talent at linebacker, safety, running back, or guard for a slightly flawed edge or tackle? The 2026 combine class shattered speed and explosiveness records at nearly every position group, led by historic performances from Styles, Kenyan Sadiq, Eli Stowers, and Monroe Freeling Freeling's prototype left tackle measurables have him surging up boards, potentially leapfrogging Maui Noah and Fano, while Spencer Fano's elite agility opens up an interior projection conversation Ty Simpson's combine performance and his family connection to Browns HC Todd Monken have reignited his stock — and some are even debating his tape against Mendoza's through nine games The top five is wide open after Mendoza, and we wouldn't have it any other way. 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

Big Sal is up at six in the morning, coffee in hand, absolutely losing his mind — and for good reason. The Minnesota Vikings are cutting Aaron Jones, the third-leading rusher in Packers franchise history, and Sal is not about to let Green Bay pass on this opportunity twice. Why the Vikings dumping Jones is the football equivalent of Sal's buddy Gino selling his cherry-red '72 Nova for pennies on the dollar The case that Jones still has gas in the tank after rushing for a career-high 1,138 yards at age 30 in 2024 With Emmanuel Wilson gone and depth paper-thin behind Jacobs, the Packers backfield is begging for a veteran presence A direct message to Brian Gutekunst: pick up the phone and make this right Sal isn't asking for 2019 Aaron Jones. He's asking for 10-12 touches a game, third-down reliability, locker room leadership, and the chance to give a franchise legend the ending he earned. One more Lambeau Leap in green and gold. That's all we're asking. #GoPackGo #AaronJones #GreenBayPackers #BringHimHome #PackerNet #LetMeTellYouSomething 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

Mock Draft Monday takes a whole new angle this week as we dig into the athletic benchmarks and physical profiles the Packers have historically favored at every position — then build an entire mock draft around them. Using combine data going back to 2018, we compare Green Bay's draft tendencies against NFL averages to find the prospects who truly fit the Packers' DNA. Deep dive into Packers combine benchmarks vs. NFL averages at every position — what actually separates Green Bay's picks from the rest of the league? A stunning revelation: the Packers have invested just ONE draft pick at cornerback in rounds 1-4 since 2018 (Eric Stokes), making CB1 an urgent need Full mock draft featuring Chris Johnson (CB, San Diego State), small-school riser Caleb Proctor (DT, SE Louisiana), Alabama center Parker Brailsford, and more Late-round gems explored including Mason Rieger's Shrine Bowl explosion, Joe Fagnano's breakout season at UConn, and Khalil Dinkins' untapped tight end potential Whether you're a draft junkie or just want to understand how Green Bay builds its roster, this one's packed with data, film notes, and fresh names for your draft board. 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

Ryan and the After Dark crew get into it on a night where the frustrations are running high and the callers aren't holding back. From the Cameron Achord special teams hire to Matt LaFleur's maddening habit of going conservative with a lead, nothing is off limits — and the phone lines are loaded with takes. Uncle Rico kicks things off breaking down the Achord hire and why the new special teams coordinator's track record raises real questions TJ from Alabama delivers a sharp analogy about LaFleur wanting to eat healthy but ordering cheese curds — perfectly capturing the coach's gap between aggressive talk and cautious play-calling Nico from Idaho champions "big beefy men" and sparks a conversation about why measurables don't always matter if a guy is just a good football player Garrett calls in with a passionate salute to Ryan's recent Bisaccia breakdown, and Ryan opens up about a rough day and why these calls mean more than people realize If you're tired of conservative play-calling, questionable staff grades, and coaches who talk aggression but coach scared — this one's for you. Plus, stick around for movie talk about Limitless and that weird Matt Damon shrinking movie. #Packers #PackernetAfterDark #GoPackGo #GreenBay #NFL #MattLaFleur #CameronAchord #PackersTalk 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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            

Day three of the NFL Combine just delivered some of the most jaw-dropping athletic performances in recent memory, and we're breaking all of it down. From a 6'6" quarterback running Michael Vick speed to a running back posting a perfect RAS score and breaking down in tears, this class is rewriting what we thought was physically possible at these positions. Taylor Green clocked a 4.36 forty at 6'6" 227 lbs with a record-setting 43.5" vertical, making him the second-fastest QB in combine history behind only Vick — so why are some projecting him as a day three pick? Mike Washington ran a 4.33 at 223 pounds and earned a perfect 10.0 RAS, vaulting from mid-round project to potential day two steal Jeremiah Love cemented his RB1 status with a 4.36 forty, and Todd McShay floated a top-five selection to the Titans Jeff Caldwell out of Cincinnati posted measurables eerily similar to Calvin Johnson — 6'5", 4.31 forty, 42" vert — and nobody's talking about it Carnell Tate's 4.53 has people worried, but CD Lamb, Davante Adams, and DeAndre Hopkins all ran similar times Todd McShay reports rising buzz around Ty Simpson and Baron Morton as sleeper QB prospects Subscribe, leave a review, and call in with your combine takes at 608-561-3243! #NFLCombine #NFLDraft #DraftRoom #PackernetPodcast #GreenBayPackers #TaylorGreen #JeremiahLove #MikeWashington #JeffCaldwell 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

Big Sal hasn't even had his coffee yet and he's already doing salary cap math at six in the morning — and Packers Nation, he is NOT happy. After Gutekunst's post-playoff presser about bringing everybody back, Sal is grabbing the scissors and making the cuts himself.

Big Sal is fired up and he is not holding back. The Green Bay Packers just named Cam Achord their new special teams coordinator and the numbers tell a brutal story. One elite season in New England back in twenty-twenty followed by four straight years of decline, a dead last D V O A ranking, blocked punts, kick return touchdowns, and two organizations that showed him the door without blinking. Meanwhile the Patriots replaced him and immediately became the most improved special teams unit in football. So why is Green Bay betting on a retread when the third phase has already been a disaster for years? Big Sal breaks down the stats, tells a few stories from Peshtigo, questions his own sanity for caring this much before breakfast, and makes the case that this hire could cost the Packers when it matters most in January. Buckle up, Pack Nation.

The phones are ringing and Packer Nation is fired up. Tonight's After Dark dives deep into the growing anxiety around this roster — from Brian Gutekunst's drafting track record to the bombshell NFLPA player survey that has Ryan seeing red about the coaching staff narrative we've all been fed. Callers and Ryan hash out the butterfly effect of recent draft decisions, including the Van Ness over JSN debate and what the offensive line failures mean for Jordan Love's elite clean-pocket ability The NFLPA survey results spark a heated rant about Bisaccia's supposed "beloved" status and LaFleur's surprisingly low player ratings — and the gaslighting from insiders who swore the locker room loved them Honest assessment of the roster thinning out: losing Quay Walker, Emmanuel Wilson, potentially Elton Jenkins, and what it means when you're replacing faster than you're building Caller suggestions for new segments, Bears fans coping with the Soldier Field situation, a BBQ care package update, and a push to get Colin on the show for his draft takes This is the unfiltered, late-night conversation Packers fans need right now. Call in and sound off. #Packers #GreenBay #PackernetAfterDark #NFL #NFLPA #GutekunstHotSeat #JordanLove #NFLDraft 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

Kenyan Sadiq just shattered Vernon Davis's 20-year-old tight end 40-yard dash record, Dylan Thenaman put together one of the most dominant safety workouts in years, and this combine is rewriting draft boards in real time. Today's Draft Room breaks it all down. Drew from Green Bay kicks things off with a deep dive on why the edge class is full of traps and why linebacker depth could be the smarter play for the Packers in the mid-to-late rounds Full tight end combine breakdown featuring Sadiq's 4.39 forty, Eli Stowers' record-setting broad jump, and Sam Roush's sneaky-good workout as a TE2 candidate The historically fast safety group gets the spotlight — Thenaman's "whiplash-worthy" movement drills, Bud Clark answering speed questions, VJ Payne emerging as a sleeper, and AJ Halsey checking every box as a thumper Cornerback winners and losers including Avon Terrell's elite footwork, Toriano Pride's blazing 4.32, and Davis Ignosin's stilted movement raising serious red flags Whether you're building a big board or just trying to figure out who your team should target, this episode is packed with combine intel you need to hear. Subscribe and drop a rating if you're locked in for draft season. #NFLDraft #NFLCombine #DraftRoom #PackernetPodcast #NFLDraftProspects 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

The NFLPA report cards are out, and the results confirm what many Packers fans have felt in their gut for a long time — this coaching staff has a credibility problem. Ryan dives deep into every category of the 2026 report cards, breaking down where Green Bay ranks among all 32 teams, and the picture isn't pretty for a franchise that prides itself on being "first class." The Packers ranked just 21st overall, with coaching staff dragging the organization down to 26th in that category Matt LaFleur graded as the second-lowest rated active head coach in the NFL by his own players — below every other NFC North coach The "most beloved man in football" Rich Bisaccia received a dead-average B+ from players, with 14 special teams coordinators graded higher Training staff ranked 28th overall with players frustrated by a one-size-fits-all approach to injuries Ryan addresses the Sean Ryan free agency situation and why he assumes the center will be re-signed Ryan pulls no punches on the disconnect between what the organization says publicly about its coaches and what the players revealed on a private ballot. Are the Packers sliding from contender to irrelevance? The data is starting to paint a troubling picture. Subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help the show grow. Tomorrow's episode will cover a new free agent name that just became available. #Packers #GreenBayPackers #NFL #NFLPAReportCards #MattLaFleur #PackersPodcast 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

The callers came with heat tonight and we matched every bit of it. From a wild Bisaccia payout conspiracy theory to a full breakdown of why the Packers' obsession with explosive plays is built on a logical fallacy, this episode covers the uncomfortable questions Green Bay's front office refuses to answer. Uncle Rico kicks off the offensive line debate — bigger doesn't have to mean less athletic, and the Packers abandoned a formula that was working A caller floats the theory that Bisaccia tanked his way to a payout, and honestly... it tracks more than it should Bruce from El Paso asks the question of the offseason: what exactly is changing under Ed Policy, and why can't anyone give us a straight answer? The explosive plays myth gets dismantled — great offenses produce big plays, not the other way around, and LaFleur still hasn't figured that out Micah Parsons vs. Isaiah Simmons becomes a masterclass in why "he can play everywhere" is a red flag, not a selling point The new special teams coordinator hire gets an early look, and the résumé raises some eyebrows Matthew Golden's usage remains baffling when destiny is literally staring this team in the face Stop sleeping on the draft tools — build your board, track your takes, and get ready for draft season at NFLDraftGrades.com. And buckle up, because tomorrow's podcast gets heated on the coaching situation. #Packers #GreenBay #PackernetAfterDark #NFLDraft #GoPackGo #PackersNation 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

The NFL Combine just blew the draft board wide open. Sonny Styles posted a 43.5-inch vertical — 100th percentile — and a 134-inch broad jump that had NFL Network comparing his workout to Calvin Johnson's. He went from a mid-first-round projection to a consensus top-five lock overnight, and the Micah Parsons comparisons are flying. Meanwhile, the rest of the class reminded everyone why this draft is historically weak at the top. Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese have essentially become mirror-image prospects — same school, same position, same 40 time — and both could go top five as versatile pass-rush weapons Caller Drew highlights Kentucky DT David Gusta, who ran a 4.88 at 308 pounds and posted a 9.75 RAS, turning himself into a legitimate day-three riser with starter upside Lee Hunter's disastrous 5.18 forty and 21.5-inch vert earned a 3.72 RAS, likely killing his second-round hype for Packers fans Malachi Lawrence from UCF may have been the biggest winner of the entire day, going from fringe top-100 to potential top-50 with a 9.9 RAS at edge rusher Lindsay Rhodes' insider observations paint a sobering picture: the top of this class is underwhelming, the pivot-and-adapt era is here, and power slot receivers may be the next league-wide obsession Caller Garrett raises a fascinating question about leveraging projected 2027 compensatory picks to trade up in this year's draft Hit subscribe so you never miss a Draft Room breakdown, and call in — this is your show as much as it is ours. #NFLDraft #NFLCombine #GreenBayPackers #DraftRoom #SonnyStyles #PackersDraft 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

Packers Total Access : Breaking Down The LB Combine Info & Who May Be On The Packers Radar

Ryan loses his mind over Ocho's viral claim that Caleb Williams is the most talented quarterback of all time — then dismantles it play by play. What starts as a highlight reel gets exposed for exactly what it is: filtered touchdown passes against busted coverages and trick plays dressed up as serious film analysis. The rant is equal parts hilarious and surgical. Ryan breaks down why stitching together 30-yard touchdown highlights is not "the tape" and why Ocho's analysis doesn't hold up to even basic scrutiny The DeVondre Sweat-to-Jets trade for Jermaine Johnson gets a quick hit reaction — what it means for both teams and why player-for-player swaps are so rare Teamworks acquires Pro Football Focus, and Ryan explains why this could either supercharge PFF or kill its consumer-facing product entirely Special teams coordinator interviews are heating up with four candidates coming in for in-person meetings — a hire could come by the weekend Javon Bullard's elite coverage numbers put him in company with Kyle Hamilton and Derwin James Free agency and the new league year are less than two weeks away, so buckle up — things are about to move fast. 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

Ryan hits the microphone in a raw, unfiltered state after seeing the latest organizational grades drop — and what starts as a temperature check on the Packers roster turns into a full-blown reckoning with the direction of this franchise. Kyle from Madison kicks things off asking the question every fan is wrestling with: are the Packers a legitimate contender, or are they a Micah Parsons injury away from irrelevance? Ryan unloads on the Packers' inability to develop draft picks and the troubling trend of building through free agency like "garbage teams do" Matt LaFleur's leadership comes under the microscope — liked by everyone, but will players actually go to war for him? The season ticket resale debate heats up as a passionate ticket holder pushes back on Ryan's ID proposal Uncle Rico checks in with a hilarious breakdown of the Bears' stadium saga and their toothless leverage game Callers demand a killer instinct — why does this team keep taking its foot off the gas with leads? Ryan spirals into an honest rant about information overload, the Olympics losing their magic, and why we might all be too dumb for transparency Plus: pork belly on the smoker, podcast distribution headaches, and the Indiana Bears jokes keep rolling Grab a seat, call in, and let it out — this is your late-night therapy session for Packers frustration. #Packers #GreenBay #PackerNet #NFL #AfterDark #PackersRant #MattLaFleur #Gutey #NFLDraft #FreAgency 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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            

Packers Total Access : LIVE Combine Reaction To DT Measurments!

The Packers are heading into the offseason with the worst offensive line of the PFF era, and Ryan isn't buying what Brian Gutekunst is selling. Today's episode dives deep into the numbers behind Aaron Banks' career — and the data tells a very different story than the GM's glowing endorsement at the combine. A full PFF breakdown of Aaron Banks' career grades reveals a player who has never cracked the top 20 at his position, despite his massive contract and $9.5 million roster bonus looming on day three of the league year Ryan challenges the Packers' philosophical shift toward bigger, stronger offensive linemen, arguing the team has historically dominated with smaller, athletic technicians — and the power approach has produced nothing but failure Combine day one highlights including Florida kicker Trey Smack drilling a 60-yarder after getting iced, plus quick hits on Aaron Rodgers' timeline, Tyler Linderbaum's market-setting deal, and the Brian Thomas trade rumors Early clues on Jeff Gannon's defensive scheme suggest a 3-4 base with nickel principles — and why that's actually exciting news for Micah Parsons and Rashan Gary Is the front office in denial, or do they see something the stats don't? Subscribe and sound off. #Packers #GreenBay #NFL #NFLCombine #AaronBanks #PackerNet #OffensiveLine #NFLDraft 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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

The quarterback market is getting desperate, offensive tackle stock is crumbling, and the Combine is about to shake up the entire 2026 draft board. Ryan dives deep into the chaos unfolding across the NFL as teams scramble for answers heading into draft season. Key Discussion Points: The Vikings are "exploring all quarterback options" while JJ McCarthy sits on the roster — what that really signals and why drafting a QB before hiring a GM would be organizational malpractice Multiple teams including the Browns, Dolphins, and Jets are hunting for quarterback solutions, with Malik Willis hysteria reaching a fever pitch and teams calling Carolina about Andy Dalton Some NFL teams believe no offensive tackle in this class deserves a top 10 pick, a stunning departure from consensus rankings on Mauigoa and Fano Combine spotlight prospects who need to prove themselves: Ty Simpson, Garrett Nussmeier, Akeem Mesidor, Aiden Fisher, and Emmanuel McNeil-Warren each face make-or-break moments A passionate case for why the "mediocre draft class" narrative is lazy and why fans should invest in knowing prospects beyond the first round Don't just follow the first round — dig into the full draft with us and subscribe for year-round coverage! #NFLDraft #NFLCombine #DraftRoom #NFLDraft2026 #PackernetPodcast 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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            

Packers Total Access : Talkin Defensive Tackle, Cornerback & Offensive Line Prospects!

Brian Gutekunst Talks at the Combine

The phones are ringing and the callers are NOT holding back. Tonight's After Dark kicks off with a full-blown roast of the Chicago Bears and their fans' endless excuses for empty seats — turns out "there's so much to do in Chicago" doesn't hold up when your team might be moving to Hammond, Indiana. That "stupid piece of paper" Packers fans hold doesn't seem so stupid now, does it? The show takes a more serious turn as callers and Ryan reflect on the tragic losses within the Minnesota Vikings organization and the broader mental health struggles NFL players face when their identity is stripped away by injury or decline — from Jaire Alexander to Romeo Doubs to Christian Watson, the emotional toll of the league is real and worth talking about. Callers also dive into the special teams coordinator search and whether the Packers are willing to sacrifice offensive or defensive practice time to fix the unit, the backup quarterback debate and whether "planning to lose" without a quality backup is a fireable offense, one caller's passionate plea for Ryan to get a press pass, and a quick detour into why nobody's been talking about the Winter Olympics. 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: ad-sales@libsyn.com 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