Better Call Eversoll

Flight Plan

Malik Willis played a crucial role for the Packers over the past two seasons. Now that he's moved on to the Miami Dolphins, veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor could play a sneaky-important role in 2026.  Plus, the biggest question with the 2026 Packers remains the offensive line. (in Marques's opinion)  And, our Packers' Opponent Preview series continues with Zack Rosenblatt on the New York Jets, and D. Orlando Ledbetter on the Atlanta Falcons -- the Packers' opponents in Weeks 2 & 3 this season. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Green Bay Sucks

The Chicago Bears' fan base can't stop thinking about the Green Bay Packers, which is rather flattering. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs square off in a pivotal NL Central series at Wrigley Field.  Steelers beat reporter Alan Saunders joins the show to discuss Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy reuniting in Pittsburgh, while Andy Herman of the Pack-a-Day Podcast breaks down the Packers' 2026 schedule. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Tis the Season

The Green Bay Packers will open up the 2026 season September 13th in Minnesota, and they hope to finish their season February 14th, 2027 in Los Angeles in Super Bowl LXI.  With the first-ever NFL Game on Thanksgiving Eve, a Christmas Day showdown in Chicago, and seven total standalone games, the Packers' schedule is certainly unique. But overall, it looks pretty manageable on paper ... for whatever that's worth in the month of May.  Vikings beat reporter Andrew Krammer joins the show to talk about the Minnesota Vikings, as the Packers will open up the season against Kyler Murray & Co. in Week One.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Strength of Schedule

The NFL will release the full 2026 regular-season schedule Thursday, but we already know who the Green Bay Packers will play and where they'll play. (With one exception...)  Marques breaks down the Packers' 2026 opponents, and all the discussion about "strength-of-schedule," which doesn't really matter during the offseason.  Andy Herman of the Pack-a-Day Podcast joins the show to talk about the decision to release Brandon McManus, what it means for rookie kicker Trey Smack, as well as the key questions the Packers face on the offensive line. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Smack That

The Green Bay Packers traded two draft picks to move up and select Florida kicker Trey Smack in the 2026 NFL Draft. Less than two weeks later, the team released Brandon McManus.  Which is interesting, considering the Packers preached the importance of "competition," after making the move for Smack, and suddenly, it looks less like a competition, and more like Smack's job. (with all due respect to Lucas Havrisik.)  So, WHAT'S GOING ON?!  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.