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Jason Wilde: The Packers’ Offensive Line Is a Mess — And Gutekunst Won’t Admit It

Jason Wilde: The Packers’ Offensive Line Is a Mess — And Gutekunst Won’t Admit It

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 ESPN Wisconsin reporter Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy with one of his most direct critiques yet of the Green Bay Packers’ roster-building philosophy, focusing squarely on what he sees as a self-inflicted offensive line problem that threatens the team’s Super Bowl hopes. 021026 JGC Hour 1 Wilde argues that while general manager Brian Gutekunst has done many things well, his handling of the offensive line — particularly his rigid commitment to youth and reluctance to retain proven veterans — has crossed from strategy into stubbornness. 🏈 “They blew up a top-10 offensive line” Wilde explains that the Packers entered last season with a top-10 offensive line and chose to dismantle it — only to see the unit regress dramatically. Key issues he highlights: Letting Josh Myers walk despite a modest market Overspending for Aaron Banks instead of keeping continuity Moving Elgton Jenkins out of position — and now preparing to move on from him entirely Allowing multiple 2022 draft-class linemen to leave while preaching “development” To Wilde, the contradiction is glaring: If development is the goal, why aren’t you re-signing the players you developed? 🧠 Youth obsession vs reality Wilde takes particular issue with Gutekunst dismissing concerns about the roster’s age profile. He argues: Turning 30 is not a death sentence for offensive linemen Productive veterans still matter — especially up front Letting good players walk simply to stay young creates more holes than it solves Wilde points out that the Packers are now facing: A center position with no clear plan Guard and tackle depth that inspires little confidence A situation where even average injuries could cause collapse 🔄 Trust erosion on offense One of Wilde’s strongest points is the ripple effect of line instability. When the offensive line can’t be trusted: Play-calling shrinks Quarterbacks rush decisions Entire offensive identities change He references the Packers’ playoff loss, where Jordan Love went from protected and comfortable to under constant siege — a swing Wilde believes directly contributed to the collapse. ⚖️ The bottom line Jason Wilde’s conclusion is blunt: The Packers created this problem themselves They ignored affordable veteran solutions And now face an offseason with more needs than resources Wilde stresses this isn’t about panic — it’s about honest self-evaluation, something he believes the front office has so far resisted. Unless the Packers adjust their philosophy and accept that experience still matters, the same offensive problems are likely to repeat — regardless of how talented the quarterback is. 🎧 A sharp, candid breakdown of roster decisions, stubborn philosophy, and why the Packers’ margin for error up front is gone — with Jason Wilde on Jen, Gabe & Chewy. Green Bay Packers, Jason Wilde, Packers offensive line, Brian Gutekunst, Packers roster philosophy, Packers youth movement, Elgton Jenkins, Josh Myers, Packers free agency, Packers Super Bowl window, Packers offseason, ESPN Milwaukee, Jen Gabe and Chewy
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