Mr. Irrelevant (with Alex Strouf)

Ep. 393 Packers Pressure, Breakout Candidates & Matt LaFleur’s Redemption Tour

1 h 4 min · 20. maj 2026
episode Ep. 393 Packers Pressure, Breakout Candidates & Matt LaFleur’s Redemption Tour cover

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Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio and Will Sommers dive deep into what the Packers need to become a legitimate Super Bowl team in 2026, separating the roster into two categories: players who need to break out and players who must evolve into true NFL stars. The conversation centers around Jordan Love officially taking ownership of the offense, Christian Watson’s potential leap into elite territory, and whether Tucker Kraft, Evan Williams and Edgerrin Cooper are on the verge of national stardom. The guys debate whether Matt LaFleur is poised for a major bounce-back season after a disappointing 2025 campaign and discuss why this season has to be viewed as “Super Bowl or bust” following three straight playoff appearances. They also break down concerns surrounding the offensive line, Micah Parsons’ absence early in the year, and whether Green Bay finally has enough high-end talent to compete with the NFC’s elite. Later, the crew pivots into another heated Brewers-Cubs rivalry discussion as Milwaukee climbs back into first place behind Jacob Misiorowski’s dominance and continued pitching depth. They react to Cubs fans unraveling online, Pete Crow-Armstrong controversy, weird Twitter group chats devoted to hating PCA, and why the Brewers continue to frustrate big-market fanbases despite spending far less money. The episode wraps with reactions to Aaron Rodgers officially announcing 2026 will be his final NFL season, plus One Word Wednesday featuring a fake mentalist scandal, golfer drama at the PGA Championship, and the latest examples of athletes and fans going completely off the rails.

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