Packers Didn’t Trade Up | Jason Wilde Explains Gutey’s Draft Strategy
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Jason Wilde discusses the Packers' decision to stay out of the first round of the draft and the implications of their strategy.
The Packers had chances to move — but they didn’t. In this segment of Jen, Gabe & Chewy, Jason Wilde breaks down Green Bay’s decision to stay out of the first round entirely, revealing that Brian Gutekunst and the front office never even seriously considered trading up. 🚨 The Big Reveal Jason Wilde shares: 👉 The Packers didn’t even pick up the phone to move into Round 1 They knew it would be too expensive They stayed disciplined And stuck to their board 🧠 Why Gutey Stayed Put Despite a chaotic, trade-heavy first round: Green Bay felt confident in their position The board didn’t force their hand And they believe value will still be there at Pick 52 👉 The message: trust the process 👀 Why This Draft Feels Different No first-round pick creates a different energy Less immediate impact, more patience required But internally: 👉 The Packers feel GOOD about who could fall to them 📊 Positions That Matter Most Wilde outlines three key areas: Cornerback Offensive line Defensive line 👉 Addressing two of those would be a win 🔄 Trade Possibilities Still Alive Even without a first-round move: Packers could trade up or down tonight Gutey still likely to maneuver Could add picks later in…
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