Reporting As Eligible: Recent Episodes
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Paul, Matt, and JR take you on a trip through the NFL, NFC North, and all things Green Bay Packers. No other football podcast blends film study, analytics, and goofy nonsense quite like this. These Packer Fans are locked in to everything going on in Titletown.
On last week's episode of Reporting as Eligible we missed some questions from our Patrons by mistake. On this Very Special Episode, Paul answers them, and in doing so takes a closer look at the defense, and who can succeed in the Shanahan/LaFleur system (and who cannot).
On a brand spankin’ new Reporting as Eligible, JR and Paul recap another work of art by Matt LaFleur, the ArtButMakeItSports, and whatever piece of weird modern art Will Levis put together in the second half of the game. Is the pass rush real? Is Edgerrin Cooper the answer inside? Is Rashan Gary OK? Is Kenny Clark? And what does the future hold for Malik Willis. Plus, penalties, the Vikings, motion offenses, old video games, and of course, listener questions!
On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul andJR discuss one of Matt LaFleur’s greatest performances. The creative run game, the simplified passing attack tailored to your brand new backup. Romeo Doubs Mossing people. It was a thing of beauty.
They also take on the attacking defense, the mountain of turnovers they’ve created so far, and the problems with the pass rush. Also listener questions, and Punting!
On this episode of Reporting as Eligible we discuss the sequel to the 1993 Sting song Fields of Gold entitled “Fields of Absolute Trash.” We go over the Love injury, what is and is not possible with Malik Willis (mostly what is not possible), whether we can actually tell anything from this game, what exactly intentional grounding is, and some promising play from the rookies.
And of course, listener questions!
On this episode of RAE, Paul, JR, and Matt discuss the upcoming season opener in BRAZIL, who’s hurt and who is ready to go, big changes for the Eagles, the Matt Patricia bug has been cured but can Vic Fangio do it one more time? Will Kellen Moore shake up a stagnant, predictable offense? Will the Tush Push work without Kelce? And will the Packer secondary be up to the tall task of stopping AJ Brown and Devonta Smith? Also, Listener Questions! And does Saquon Barkley matter?
On a brand new full boat episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and JR go over a truly surprise cutdown day! Not AJJ! Not the Mayor. Anders! Well…OK. The Packers also traded for Malik Willis and made a surprising call at QB, took some risks at receiver, and probably have some work to do before taking on the Eagle in Brazil!
Plus, merch news, and of course, listener questions!
On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul and Matt discuss what can and cannot be learned in a preseason game, bad quarterback play, bad kickers, Hopper v. Douglas, the Denver effect, Dillon v. Wilson, why this was the perfect Bo Nix game, and of course, listener questions!
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On this Very Special Episode of Reporting as Eligible, on the FTF Network, Paul interviews Aaron Schatz, the man who created DVOA, who makes the FTN Almanac, and has been mentioned on this podcast more than any non-host.
Paul and Aaron discuss what will and will not regress for the Packers, the improvement of Route DVOA/DYAR using Allen Lazard as an example, whether Joe Barry was that bad, a rosy projection for the Packers, rational expectations for Caleb Williams in Chicago, and a bit about the Patriots and the Drake Maye future.
You can purchase the FTN Almanac on Amazon, or at FTNFantasy.com, and for a limited time, you can receive a 15% discount on FTN subscriptions, gaining access to all the statistical and DFS tools we discussed by using the code "FTN15" at checkout.
Paul also answers all of your early season questions, though keep in mind he did so before the preseason game was actually played.
RAE is back, let's get things started!
The Packers have some worrying "luck" stats that may jump up and bite them in 2024. Here's why you shouldn't sweat it.
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So, how exactly did the Green Bay Packers do in the 2024 draft? Paul, JR, and Tyler are here to tell you why a boring draft may be just what the doctor ordered, and in all likelihood not as boring as you think! Especially if you like repeatable, successful business process, and really who doesn't. Plus they still make time to ridicule the rest of the division.
And of course, listener questions!
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and Tyler discuss the draft in the only way you really can:
What do you want to happen?
What will happen?
What do you not want to see happen.
Plus listener questions!
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On an all new Reporting as Eligible, Paul and JR review the NFL scouting combine!! Where Indianapolis is temporarily transformed into a celebrity-ridden party of epic proportions. JR recaps the weekend including a meetup with several other RAE-related folks, the interviews, the trivia, and the sheer physical presence of those in attendance?
Who impressed, who will be crashing down draft boards, and who will be on the Packers’ radar? Will they target needs, the best players available, or both, and are there any players who maybe shouldn’t rise or fall as much as conventional wisdom dictates? All of that, plus listener questions as the NFL offseason rolls on.
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On an NFL Combine special edition of Reporting as Eligible, Paul andspecial guest Tex Western, on site in Indianapolis, discuss Brian Gutekunst’s recent interview including his philosophy on quarterbacks, cognitions tests, and David Bakhtiari.
The guys also go over the likely draft philosophy the Packers will pursue, the positions of need, and a few players to keep an eye on. All of this, plus incites into predictive metrics, RAS, guys skipping the combine, and of course, listener questions!
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On the season finale of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, JR, and special guest Tyler Brooke talk about their favorite moments from the past season, when they knew the Packers were for real, and who they’re most excited about going forward, and those few lingering doubts about what still may not be perfect.
But it’s mostly celebratory! Joe Barry is gone, and the guys go over the cornucopia of potential replacements, strengths, weaknesses, and who they prefer. They also target the big needs of the draft, as well as Tyler’s trademark early draft recommendation in an area of Packer need. While the team lost, it was an incredible season filled with breakout performances, so let’s talk about them. Plus, of course, listener questions!
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and special guest JR Radcliffe break down the team’s heartbreaking yet inspiring loss to the NFC’s best team. Should we be sad because we couldn’t capitalize on the rain and Brock Purdy’s tiny little hands, and the loss of Debo Samuel, or should we be happy that we looked so very good with all the kids and no cap space? Or is it a bit of each, because life, and football, are complicated.
Was Eric Wilson’s fumble recovery the secret play of the game, and like, the best high speed fumble recovery ever? Is Christian Watson the secret big problem? Why didn’t Bo Melton play more? How big of a loss was Zach Tom? They should pay Aaron Jones, right? And Fred Warner. I mean, damn.
Plus the future of Joe Barry, Darnell Savage, AJ Dillon, SBH, Aaron Jones, and the NFC North, and of course, listener questions!
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On a new playoff episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and special guest Rich Madrid discuss the upcoming game against the 49ers, and the teacher versus the pupil. What are the similarities and differences between LaFleur and Shanahan, why does Barry’s defense kind of work against the 49ers, and will it work this time? Does the lack of depth in the 49er secondary give the Packers an edge? And is Brock Purdy actually, you know, good?
And of course, the guys take some time to revel in the blowout win against the Cowboys. How on earth did that happen? How much of it was Mike McCarthy? How did Luke Musgrave get that open? How good was Love’s game in a historical context? And when did we know that they Packers were definitely going to win? Plus, of course, listener questions!
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and special guest Tim Braun of Tech Hockey Guide, and the Chasing MacNaughton Podcast break down the win against the Bears, and just how many of the Packers’ outstanding rookies turned in great performances to push the team into the playoffs. The offense put up the most dominant 17-point performance ever, while young defenders Karl Brooks, Lukas Van Ness, Quay Walker, and Carrington Valentine all combined forces to limit Justin Fields, Khalil Herbert, and DJ Moore to 192 total yards.
The guys also talked over the strange reffing, the lack of replay on NFL+, and just how quickly games move along without penalties, before turning to our old friend Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys, who, in some ways, share some things in common with the Bears. And as always, listener questions, as RAE rolls into the playoffs.
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This week, on the most Reporting as Eligible podcast ever,Paul and Matt discuss…reporting as eligible! How to do it, why you do it, and how the Lions and refs all screwed up enough that we didn’t notice Coach Mike’s clock management.
They also discuss the brilliant win over the MinnesotaVikings, Jordan Love’s best performance as a pro, Bo Melton earning it, Jayden Reed dominating, and Tucker Kraft as one of the NFL’s best tight ends.
The guys also discuss the ascending Bears, and just howchallenging this may be compared to last time. They’re 5th inweighted DVOA, but how much of that is Montez Sweat, and how much of it is simply quality of offenses faced? Plus, listener questions about Joe Barry, Jaire Alexander, and the variations on the Tush Push, as we enter the NFL’s final week!
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On a special Holiday Reporting as Eligible, Paul does whathe normally does on the minipod, and tells you just how a battered and broken Vikings team, starting rookie quarterback Jaren Hall, can still leverage the meager talent on offense, plus the incredible Justin Jefferson, to befuddle Joe Barry just enough to get it done.
They’ll be helped by the insane, unique, Brian Flores leddefense, which is the most unique defense of the last five years. Will Danielle Hunter ruin Jordan Love’s day? Will the absence of Jaire Alexander loom large, or would Joe Barry have screwed it up anyway? Will Paul Allen say something embarrassing?And who is more important for the Packers between Aaron Jones and Dontayvion Wicks? Plus, listener questions!
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, we feature many, many questions about Joe Barry and his relationship to the rest of the Packer organization. Why is Joe Barry still here? IsJoe Barry Matt LaFleur’s biggest mistake? Did Matt throw his players under the bus, and are they mad? Will keeping Joe Barry hurt the locker room, even next year? And is Matt LaFleur’s biggest weakness simply hiring people?In addition, who should replace him now and in the future, and is a familiar name the best choice? Is Ejiro Evero great at third downs, and are we about to find out the hard way?
The guys do take some time to analyze the offense, the ascendance of Wicks Kraft, Love’s remaining bugs, and whether, when it’s all said and done, this may all be for the best. Plus Barry puns, Christmas songs, and of course, listener questions, as RAE rolls into the holidays.
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, the guys recap a truly terrible loss in which the Packers failed in every aspect of football, and possibly a few other sports. Why can’t Love throw a spiral? Has Keisean Nixon played the game before? Is Matt LaFleur still calling jet sweeps somewhere peaceful and quiet? Did Rashan Gary and Preston Smith get “Varsity Blues Wasted” before the game? And is the prevent defense a good idea? Of course it isn’t! But despite it’s 0% success rate people continue to run it.
So where does this leave the team? Are they still playoff bound or will they be embarrassingly passed by the Bears at some point? Which problems will stick and which were just a poor game? And just how much can we expect with all of the receivers injured? And also, why didn’t Jordan Love just follow Tucker Kraft? I mean, good lord man!
Plus listener questions, as Reporting as Eligible serves up a huge helping of copium.
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and JR celebrate the best win of the season, as they go over everyone who played great, on offense, on defense, on special teams, everyone! Love was great, Watson was great, Doubs was great, Dillon was Great, Wicks was great, Kraft was great, the Line was great, and Matt LaFleur called a brilliant game. Let’s revel in the greatness!
And then on defense, the young guys kept gelling, Lukas Van ness broke through, and Keisean Nixon made one of the plays of the year to protect a tenuous lead. Has Joe Barry turned a corner? Do we even need Jaire Alexander? Let’s discuss.
All of that, plus Taylor, Simone, and of course, listener questions, as the young Packers roll on!
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, the gang is recklessly optimistic because over the last several games, we seem to have become a legit good team. The offense sparkled against the Lions on Thanksgiving as Jordan Love hit every receiver in every conceivable part of the field, turning in his best game as a professional, and turning heads across the league.
Love was bolstered by a bounceback from Christian Watson, and continued excellence from Jayden Reed, and on the defensive side, from Rashan Gary. But can they keep this up against the outstanding Kansas City defense, and do we actually want them to make the playoffs this year? And are they going to make the playoffs this year? And while Joe Barry is Matt’s friend, what if a better friend becomes available?
Who cares! The team is good and we talk about all the good as the Packers enter the home stretch.
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, JR, and special guest Tyler Brooke of Fanbuzz, who wrote a book, get together in the spirit of thanksgiving to discuss the Packers’ scintillating win over the Chargers! Jordan Love broke the 300-yard game streak! Tucker Kraft just might be a player. Dontayvion Wicks is definitely a player. Jayden Reed is like, the king of the players, just like Tyler said he would be. Romeo, well, he catches touchdowns. Things look good.
So, can this team make the playoffs? And what about the defense? Rashan Gary showed up big, as did Kenny Clark, but is a secondary headed by Carrington Valentine good enough for this team to do some damage down the stretch? Will Joe Barry stay out of his own way? Will they actually play more than two down linemen against the punishing Detroit offense next week? And just how badly is Anders going to cost us?
All of that, plus listener questions as RAE rolls into the holiday season!
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt and JR discuss the Packers as the shining example of a Wisconsin sports franchise at the moment, and whether we really learned anything against the Steelers, or if this was the same old garbage. They also went over Matt LaFleur’s definition of a down lineman, and why it matters including just how damaging Joe Barry was to the outcome.
But there were positives as well! Dontayvion Wicks is good! Luke Musgrave is rapidly improving. And Jayden Reed? He might just be a legit stud. The Steelers have a good defense and the Packer performance was probably better than you think. Especially if NFL replay actually worked for once. Plus, as always, questions from you, the listener.
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On the latest episode or Reporting as Eligible, the gang is back together as Paul, Matt, and JR recap a Packer victory over what was almost certainly an NFL team, even though they cut all of their healthy quarterbacks the very next day. Was the defensive performance real in any way? Is Valentine the future? Is McDuffie actually good? Will Simone Biles still be our own Taylor Swift for a while longer? And is Lukas van Ness improving?
And what off the offense, which faced off against an actual NFL unit? Jordan Love finally hit a deep shot, but does it count if the receiver gets injured in three discinct ways on the play? Has Love ever been good at this? And can we take anything away to build on going forward, like the downfield presence of Luke Musgrave, or the ascension of Dontayvion Wicks?
All of that, plus listener questions, as the Packers roll into Pittsburgh!
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On this spoooooky edition of Reporting as Eligible, Matt and Paul discuss the disappointing loss to the Vikings and the Packers’ historically inept first half offense, and offense generally. Why can no one catch the ball, and is a general culture of malaise impacting the entire team?
They also go over Joe Barry’s seeming lack of situational awareness, Minnesota’s success without a running game or Justin Jefferson, and why we can’t do that. Plus the Gary contract, the rasul trade, and of course, listener questions!
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On an all new episode of Reporting as Eligible, JR, Paul, and Matt tackle the embarrassing loss to Denver, unweaving the rich tapestry of horrible failure binding the Packers into the the bottom five cellar of the NFL. Is Love struggling because of poor play calling by Matt LaFleur? Is Matt LaFleur struggling because he cannot trust his line? Is the line struggling because Adam Stenavich was Peter principled to offensive coordinator? Are Luke Musgrave and Jayden Reed struggling with incorrect usage, and is that Gute’s fault? Or Matt’s Fault? Is Joe Barry the shining star, or should we still pay attention to every time he send out nickel for 3rd and 1?
The answer, of course, is a little bit of everything. Is Christian Watson a bust, or simply struggling while learning the route tree, and with a quarterback who can’t throw a go-route to save his life. Why end zone fades? Will trades be happening? Will people be fired? And what, if anything, is there to be optimistic about after losing to one of the worst teams in football?
All that, plus listener questions! Wow, that exclamation point seems a bit out of place.
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On the very first episode of Uhm, Packsually, Paul Bretl ofPackers Wire, Andy Herman of the Pack-a-Day Podcast, and Justis Mosqueda of Acme Packing Company face off in a battle of wits. Host Paul Noonan reads a series of statements containing one incorrect fact among them, and the guys tryto be the first to identify, and correct the flaw. Clues span the entire history of the franchise, several types of media, and of course, we finish with the Super Question as these three titans of Packer media take it down to the wire.
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, JR, Matt and Paul discuss the upcoming game against the Broncos, whether Russell Wilson was ever actually good, why people keeping making the wrong decision on Ejiro Eviro, Jerry Jeudy’s down season, the scary Marvin Mims, the scary Denver rushing attack, and just how bad a defense is if it allows 70 points in a game.
The guys also discuss several reasons for optimism involving Denver’s splits, their edge rushers’ fake sack numbers, who could replace Joe Barry, who should be traded, who should be poached, who should be extended, who should be drafted, and whether or not we actually win this game. They covered multitudes, and of course, took listener questions!
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On this listener question-focused episode of Reporting asEligible, Paul goes over what exactly went wrong against the Raiders on all sides of the ball before going in to every question on the subject, from Joe Barry criticism, to Joe Barry criticism, to Jordan Love criticism, to all the criticismin between.
Paul is careful to remind us about small sample sizes beforedelving in to the lack of creativity on offense, the various scouting weaknesses of our players out of college, the offensive line, Aaron Jones, Luke Musgrave as a baby giraffe, and whether scheme should be able to mitigate against a lack ofexperience and talent.
Finally, we go over the defense, and how Joe Barry wasn’treally that bad when you get down to it. Oh God!
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matub, and special guest Matthew Pickett of Hey, We Love Your Podcast explain what exactly happened during the Thursday night game against the Lions, and why Thursday games really shouldn’t count. The guys contextualize why some of Jordan Love’s struggles in this game make sense, why his late surge is quite encouraging, and why Dontayvion Wicks needs the ball more, and AJ needs the ball less.
They also cover the defense, and whether the Packers’ shocking inability to stop the run in the Barry era is more on scheme, talent, or something else completely. Is Matt LaFleur all he’s cracked up to be? Should Nixon be returning more punts? Should Jayden Reed make a contested catch at some point? And are the Gold Package fans as bad as everyone says? All of that, plus listener questions, as Reporting as Eligible enjoys the mini-bye.
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matub, and JR discuss the thrilling comeback win! The early struggles! The late successes! The monstros pass rushes. And of course, the awful, awful running backs.
How good or bad was Love in this game, and what does that mean against a pretty good Saints’ defense, and what does it mean going forward? And is Joe Barry starting to get it after shutting down a team despite substantial secondary injuries? And who is better between Wicks, Reed, and Doubs?
The guys also go over the brilliant decision to go for two, and the brilliant decision to pick on a former Packer over and over, before moving on to a quick preview of the upcoming Thursday night tilt with the Lions for control of the division. Plus, listener questions, and the fate of SUBSECTION, all on an all new episode of RAE.
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, JR, and Matub discuss the tough loss to the Falcons, whether the defensive lapses late in game were really Joe Barry’s fault, AJ Dillon’s continued decline, Bijan’s electric play, Aaron Jones’ absence, and whether running backs maybe do matter after all.
They also take on whether Jordan Love played well or not, if the passing game is sustainable, Desmond Ridder’s terribleness, mental mistakes on offense and defense, Wicks and Reed, the upcoming game against the Saints, and whether Pro Football Focus is doing ok over there. And hey, the NFC North is terrible! Plus listener questions!
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On a cracking new episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, JR, and Matub discuss the tragic injury to Aaron Rodgers, what it means for the Packers, and whether it’s really the end. But they quickly move on to better things, as the Packers destroyed the Bears, and they had many excellent individual performances to show for it. Unfortunately, lingering at the back of everyone’s mind was the question of whether the Bears are really just that bad, and if this was more like another preseason game. After all, Week One lies to us every year, but there were so many good signs The confident quarterback! The outstanding play calling! The fearsome pass rush! Sure AJ Dillon fell down a lot and the young players had a few issues, but the Packers played well, against the only opponent they had.
The guys also discuss the Falcons, why Chicagaons thought the Bears might not be terrible, the brilliance of Aaron Jones, and his limited snaps, Lukas Van Ness, Devonte Wyatt, and, of course, listener questions. The question on everyone’s mind? What is Love? Baby, don’t hurt me.
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible Paul, Matub, and JR make fun of the Bears while the Cubs draw ever close to the Brewers in the background. Will it bite them? Probably not, because the guys also go through all of the advantages the current Packers hold over the current Bears, at quarterback, offensive line, secondary, running backs, etv. They do go over some possible advantages the Bears can leverage like quarterback running, and not having a rookie kicking at Soldier Field, and DJ Moore, but by and large positivity reigns supreme.
They also discuss parking, proper procedure for making rockets, SQL, and of course, answer all of your wonderful questions, as the regular season gets underway!
Intro: Pulaski at Night - Andrew Bird
Outro: Hands Open - Snow Patrol
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible (which was recorded on Monday before final cuts), as the preseason comes to and end and roster cuts begin in earnest, Paul, Matt, and JR discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of the game against the Seahawks, the new punter, Malik Heath’s outstanding college play, Jayden Reed’s under-the-radar struggles, Anders making big kicks under the lights, and the weird slow start on offense, including Jordan Love’s worst few series of the preseason.
They also discuss how Aaron Rodgers now looks like an old man, and of course, listener questions.
Intro: The Wild Rover - The Kissers
Outro: I just died in your arms tonight - Cutting Crew
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On a brand new preseason episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matub, and JR celebrate Milervine Day with a recap of the Packers’ “technical” loss to the Pats. Did Jordan Love really play that well? Did the receivers? Did Malik Heath? Did Sean Clifford? The answers are more complicated than you may think!
Did JJ Enagbare? Yes. Yes he did.
Did Josh Myers? No. He did not.
The guys also discuss the best football video game for kids, Milwaukee celebrities, Sterling Sharpe, cuts, signings, injuries, Anders Carslon, Carrington Valentine, whether Luke Musgrave’s is the cause of Love’s high throws, and of course, listener questions, as Reporting as Eligible rolls on.
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matub, and a returning Tyler Brooke of Fanbuzz discuss the winover the Bengals, who looked good, who was good despite looking bad, and who was bad despite looking good. Was Jordan Love one of those options? Is Sean Clifford a thing? Who played better among Romeo Doubs, Samori Toure, Dontayvion Wicks, and Jayden Reed? Is Carrington Valentine the second coming of Sam Shields? And who exactly is going to play safety for this team.
Plus the nuances of kicking and Anders Carlson, AJ Dillon’s secret screw up, a big day for Emanuel, and of course, listener questions, as RAE preseason marches on!
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On the season premiere of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matub, and JR take a fast and furious look at Family Night, camp risers like Devonte Wyatt, camp crashers like Josh Myers, and how everyone fits into the post-Rodgers scheme.
The also briefly discuss the KUBIAK projections for the North, why Justin Fields is likely to fail, why the Packers almost can’t help being somewhat successful, how long we need to give Love to know what’s going on, how long we need to give Joe Barry, and whether Anders Carlos represents a new type of nepotism issue. All of that, plus listener questions, as season five of RAE kicks off.
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and JR discuss the Jordan Love extension, and every single draftee, from Van Ness to Dubose. The guys go over whether the Packer process was sound, whether positional value was considered, and most importantly, whether any of these guys are any good. Explore Paul’s gripes with Jayden Reed, Matt’s gripes with Anders Carleson, and why Dontayvion Wicks may be better than just about any other receiver in this draft. The tight ends both comp to Travis Kelce, but who will make an impact first, and why exactly was Athony Johnson Jr. available late?
All of this, plus listener questions, as the offseason rebuild (or reload, or rese, or whatever) marches on.
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On this very special episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, JR, and Tyler discuss the Rodgers trade, reminisce about the good times, and praise the unique Packer structure as a catalyst for winning the leverage battle. And for handily winning the trade.
They also preview the draft, and the likely packer targets, discuss dream scenarios, nightmare scenarios, the quarterbacks, the receivers, JSN, and just how much it matters to jump from the 15th pick to the 13th pick.
Finally, they do their own little mini-draft, and as always, listener questions!
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul and Tex discuss the NFC conference championship weekend, and just how different the two game are. The AFC is dominated by surefire can’t miss quarterbacks with middling defenses, while the NFC will feature a few longshot QBs in perfectly designed systems, and some stellar defenses.
Will the Eagles’ run defense be their undoing? Can the 49ers shut down the outstanding Philly receiving corps? Can Patrick Mahomes overcome his high ankle sprain to best Joe Burrow and the Bengals? And just how much like the Shanny 49ers are the Packers, and what will they be in the post-Rodgers era?
The guys also take plenty of questions from listeners who want to know how soon that era will arrive, whether a tank is imminent, and if there may be a quarterback or two in the draft worth looking at. Finally, they take on the many sliding door scenarios that have cost Green Bay over the years, and explain the Cowboys ridiculous nearly-hook-and-ladder play!
Intro: Coming Home - Brother Derek
Intersitial: Fishin' in the Dark - Yellow Ostrich
Outro : Come Back from San Francisco - Magnetic Fields
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and JR wrap up the Lions game, and the season by going over what went right, and the far longer list of what went wrong. Unsportsmanlike penalties, RPOs, Lazard jet sweeps, missed blitz pickups, and Aidan Hutchinson eating small offensive linemen all played a role in the untimely demise of the Green Bay Packers. JR also talks of the Lambeau experience itself, and just what the atmosphere was like.
The guys also discuss nebulous concepts like who wanted it more, home field “advantage,” leadership, how everyone loves Jamaal Williams, and how much of the Joe Barry problem may actually be a Matt LaFleur problem, which may be more than is commonly understood. All of that, plus a fantastic bunch of listener questions!
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On this week’s Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and JR discuss the Aaron Rodgers’ twitter hack, Keisean Nixon’s unbelievable brilliance, Jaire backing up his trash talk, and the risks of getting a big head, JJ Enagbare’s amazing rookie season, Justin Jefferson’s frustration, and Aaron struggling in a game where defensive backs were allowed to be physical.
They also preview the Lions, the emergence of James Houston, the return of DJ Chark, and the surprisingly strong play of Jared Goff. Hey, did you know the Packers took Amari Rodgers before Amon-Ra St. Brown?
Finally, they go over the Lions’ recent success, where there may be weaknesses, how the weather may actually help for once, and of course, listener questions, some of which are about wetting the middle of the field for strategic advantage.
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Matt buys a website, Paul sings a song, and JR laments being the only one never to be on SportsCenter, which is, to be honest, pretty ridiculous.
They also break down the win over the Dolphins! The luck! The good plays! The bad plays! The potentially crushing injuries to Christian Watson, Yosh Nijman, and Keisean Nixon! The far less crushing injury to Dean Lowry. And why Bo Melton is terrible, and playing for Rutgers isn’t an excuse, but is another data point in favor of a player being terrible.
They also go over the Elgton Jenkins extension, the amazing Allen Lazard block, some analytical shenanigans by the Dolphins, the Marcedes Lewis game, the nature of old age, and, of course, listener questions!
Happy New Year everyone!
Intro: Paul
Outro: Pearl Jam - Alive
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On this holiday episode of Reporting as Eligible, Tyler and Paul recap the victory over the Rams, Romeo’s big night, Christian Watson, quiet, but effective night, whether it was Aaron or Allen, the best 36-yard rushing performance ever, Keisean Nixon’s absolute greatness, and JJ Enagbare’s potential place in the record books.
They also preview the absolutely terrifying Dolphin offense,which has two receivers in the top 4 of DYAR, plus Raheem Mostert at running back. They do stop to mention the fairly atrocious miami defense, which has a strong defensive line, but not single good defensive back. There’s a path to victory here! And of course, they answer all of your well-thought-out questions.
Happy Holidays to all, safe travels, stay warm, and enjoy a nice cup of RAE on the trip.
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and JR take a look at some big moments in Packer history, many of which relate to the Rams for no good reason. The big comebacks, the crushing choke jobs, Matt Flynn as the Packers' Frank Reich, the amazing receiving corps of the early 80s, the unheralded running backs, and the legend of Don Beebe in a high school gym. There's Vonnie Holliday, Atari Bigby, and many more, including JR positing that Samkon Gado is the most "remember some guys" Packer, which is obviously correct.
They also discuss some of the most disappointing Packers, the upcoming game against the Rams, the definitions of many of the advanced stats we discuss week-in and week-out, Paul's new Choose Your Own Adventure game, and of course, listener questions.
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and JR go over the Bears game, and just what this win means. Is it a good win because they rallied back in the fourth, proving their mettle under pressure? Or was it a disappointing win over a terrible opponent who managed to hang around longer than they should have? Or a little of each?
They also discuss crappy Bears quarterbacks, if Justin Fields is good, whether the Bears stopped him from running on purpose, Jack Sanborn’s ascent, AJ Dillon’s ascent, and whether Christian Watson’s ceiling is Tyreek Hill or Randy Moss.
Finally, the guys take questions, including those about stickiness, itchiness, Homestar Runner, and bye week shenanigans on Lake Minnetonka. Plus, tiebreakers!
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Tyler, and JR discuss the Eagles’ record-setting performances on the ground and also WHY DOES THIS KEEP HAPPENING? Along those lines, would former Badger defensive coordinator and interim head coach Jim Leaonhard help the situation?
Then it’s on to offense where AJ Dillon finally showed up, Aaron Jones hauled in the deep ball, and Christian Watson proved once again, that he’s the fastest person on earth. Aaron Rodgers also suffered an oblique injury, which means we got some Jordan Love time, and hey, he was pretty good! But, was he good enough to get excited about, or is this just small sample size nonsense?
Finally, the guys preview the beaten up Bears, and answer all of your questions about the current state of the team!
Intro - Calabasas - Hey, Marseille
Outro - My Rights Versus Yours - The New Pornographers
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On the question-heavy Thanksgiving episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul and Matt go over what went wrong against Tennessee, how the Cowboys fooled us, why it probably won’t happen again, and why this should be it for Mason Crosby.
It’s then on to questions, where everyone wants to know if the Packers have a poor scheme or poor talent, why Joe Barry is the Matub to Vic Fangio’s Jackson Pollock, whether it might make sense to trade Kenny Clark in the offseason, when Jordan Love and all of the youngsters should play, when they will play, and what, if anything, we can look forward to every week during Packer games. Paul also talks about Jalen Hurts over Jordan Love, and the guys go over the poor self scouting that seems to impact this team.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Intro: Anti-Hero - Taylor Swift
Outro: November Rain - Guns and Roses
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and JR discuss the huge win in the McCarthy-Bowl, the ascension of Chirstian Watson, and just how big of a deal it is, Aaron Jones’ ascension to first in DVOA, and RYOE, and Rudy Ford’s ascension to “better than Darnell Savage.” They also give thumbs up to Aaron’s thumb, which is apparently healed enough to restore him to MVP form, even if he is swearing at his coach for his conservative, end-of-game play-calling.
They also discuss the Packers’ self-scouting problems, Amari’s continued terribleness and whether this is finally the end, undrafted free agents, Derrick Henry, Drew Bennett, the Titans’ amazing run defense, their equally terrible deep passing defense, and Darnell Savage as a slot corner, or the worst blitzer of all time. Plus listener questions!
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul and Tyler go over just how bad the loss to the Lions really was, between scoring 9 points, to gaining 236 yards on drives that resulted in no points, to not using Aaron Jones enough, to getting him hurt. They also go over the many, many injuries, player comments on turf fields, the prognosis for Rashan Gary, and just who might play receiver going forward. They also make a strong case for this game as Aaron’s worst of the season.
They also stick up for the defense, which really wasn’t that bad! Jaire Alexander in particular was excellent, and Detroit’s offense was mostly stymied. Then it’s on to the McCarthy Bowl, where some poetic justice may take place as the Packers face one of the few NFC Super Bowl contenders, and their old coach.
All of that, plus an important update to QBOPS, and listener questions!
Intro: You Suck - The Murmurs
Outro: The End - The Doors
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matub, and JR discuss the eventful NFL trade deadline, and the complete lack of any action from the pack, the Hockenson deal, the Claypool deal, the issues with Claypool, the issues with being sellers, buyers, and whatever it is they just did.
They then move on to the Buffalo game, and whether there is any reason for optimism from a frisky performance, or if the same old issues are still too much to overcome given injuries, age, and Joe Barry. Why can’t they stop the run? Why doesn’t Devonte Wyatt play more? Is Darnell Savage really that terrible? Is Quay Walker?
Plus, Paul takes a Toure’ victory lap, the fun of uber-specific predictions, a preview of the Lions, and listener questions!
Intro: The Gambler - Kenny Rogers
Outro: That Funny Feeling - Bo Burnham
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, JR, and Tyler discuss everything that went wrong against the Commanders, what it means in the long term, and whether it’s even possible to right the ship at this point. How much of this is Aaron’s fault, how much of it is everyone else’s, and given that everyone is stuck together, does it even matter? What do they do if Allen Lazard can’t go? Is Zach Tom the answer at tackle? And what exactly did the commanders do to dominate the second half?
They also preview the upcoming slaughter at the hands of the Buffalo Bills, and whether there’s a path to victory over the NFL’s best team, or if they get completely embarrassed. The Packers are still talented on defense and Buffalo doesn’t run particularly well. Will that be enough to keep Green Bay in the game, and can Aaron Rodgers get his head out of whatever hole its in long enough to score some points?
All of that, plus listener questions!
Intro: All I need is a miracle - Mike and the Mechanics
Outro: It’s not over ‘til it’s over - Starship
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On this completely fire episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul uses statistics for their intended purpose: Unhinged rants. Matub and JR bring needed levity as they discuss The Royce Newman Conjecture, how Aaron gets played over, and over, what can be done to fix this mess, and why it may not happen.
They also recap the game itself including some positives from the secondary, where changes did in fact happen, before returning to lament the the atrocious run defense, the Jets winning by 17 despite playing terribly on offense and on special teams, Mike LaFleur’s influence, Washington’s unfortunate similarity to the Jets, Taylor Heinicke as an upgrade from Carson Wentz, veterans getting too much rope, and the RPO poker game. Plus listener questions. It’s heated. It’s fun. It’s Reporting as Eligible.
Intro: We Care A Lot - Faith No More
Outro: The Devil Wears a Suit and Tie - Colter Wall
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matub, and JR go over all of the absolute trash that occurred in England. Is Aaron washed? Maybe! Are there disturbing statistical indicators supporting the idea? Yes! Will he improve, or are we stuck with a $33 million version of Jimmy Garoppolo? It’s far more likely than it should be!
They also go over why Newman and Lowry still even play, if Darnell Savage can ever be anything, Rasul’s under-the-radar catastrophic performance, and some truly disturbing facts about Joe Barry’s defense, especially compared to Ejiro Evero in Denver.
Finally, they go over whether Aaron always making the “right” call is leading to an overly predictable offense. Plus a huge number of listener questions!
Intro: The Smiths - There is a light that never goes
Outro: The Jets - Crush on You
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matub, and JR recap the closer-than-it-should-have-been overtime victory over the Patriots and Bailey Zappe. Despite not blowing out a clearly inferior team, Paul is strangely optimistic about the offense, and tells you why you should be too. They also discuss the continued issues stopping the run, Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb as efficiency stary, Rashan Gary making bank, and whether Joe Barry will ever make a midgame adjustment.
The guys then move on to the Giants and merry olde England, where it’s likely they’ll face another third string quarterback, and have to stop an impressive running back. They let you know what the Giants do well, where they struggle, and why this one shouldn’t be a problem for the Pack. Plus listener questions!
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, JR, and Tyler recap the Packers14-12 victory over Tom Brady and the Bucs, the hot start, the brilliant play from Romeo Doubs, the great coverage from Eric Stokes, and the quiet competence of the special team. Randall Cobb looked ten years younger, Allen Lazard is on the mend, David Bakhtiari actually played, and maybe, just maybe, the Florida Curse is over. Or not.
It wasn’t all fun and games though, as Aaron Rodgers continued to struggle, throwing an uncharacteristic interception, and never solving Tampa’s two-deep shell. Aaron Jones also lost a big fumble on a huge hit by Vita Vea, and Joe Barry’s prevent defense almost gave the game away. Fortunately, a brilliant play by De’Vondre Campbell, and maybe some help from the Tampa jumbotron, made sure everything worked out OK.
All of that, plus a preview of Axel Hoyer and the Patriots, plus listener questions!
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matub, and JR discuss what if anything we can learn from a victory over a terrible Bears team that’s apparently terrified of its own quarterback. They also discuss all of the analytics that back up just how terrified they should be, the many ways in which he was bad, and whether he can get better. The boys then turn their attention to the fact that the Bears gashed the Packers on the ground, and dish out some blame.
Will the Bucs overcome their injuries to run on the Packers at will? Will Tom Brady have anyone to throw to, or is it just going to be Scotty Miller and Cole Beasley? Can Aaron Rodgers find a way to attack an extremely talented Buc secondary, or will this look like the Vikings’ game all over again? And will Arron Jones and AJ Dillon be enough? All of that, plus listener questions, as the Packers run into their biggest challenge yet in this young season.
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, JR, and special guest Tyler Brooke review everything that went wrong against the Minnesota Vikings in excruciating detail, from Christian Watson’s drop, to Jake Hanson’s expletive line play. They also go over the relative value of man v. zone coverage, why the Packers decided not to Shadow Justin Jefferson, whether they might next time, and provided a fair assessment of the defense as a whole, which, believe it or not, wasn’t entirely bad!
All of that, plus Aaron Rodgers against the shell, Sammy Watkins actually being open a lot, Aaron’s cratering numbers under pressure, the rookies as a whole, the return of Big Bob, and the backs in the passing game, and of course, the Bears, and listener question. It’s a jam-packed episode as the season kicks off.
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matub, and JR discuss the crazy weekend of college football and how great it was, the Bears and their silly stadium proposal, how they are cursed, just as Oedipus was cursed to kill his father and sleep with his mother, and of course, the upcoming game against the Vikings.
Why is it especially bad to face the Vikings in the first game? Is Cameron Dantzler really that slow? Is Patrick Peterson still good? Are the Vikings still beset by nepotism? Who is going to cover Justin Jefferson? And what if Allen Lazard can’t go?
The guys discuss the Packer offensive line, and what will happen if Jenkins and Bakhtiari can’t go, whether Jalen Reagor can be useful cog in the Viking offense, a hunch about Christian Watson, and why Chandon my be a bigger key to the game than you think. Plus, listener questions from Patreon, Twitter, and the APC discord, and JR getting mad about the Brewer game in real time.
Intro: Little Red Corvette - Gear Daddies (Prince Cover)
Outro: Super Sex - Morphine
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On the cutdown episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matub, and special guest Tyler Brooke discuss who made the team, including the surprise cuts, the surprise non-cuts, and the positions where they likely need to go out and grab someone else’s cuts. Paul revels in victory after his consistent Samori Toure’ projections come to pass, Tyler laments the dismissal of a tight end from his high school program, and everyone speculates about who won’t clear waivers, and make the practice squad.
The crew also reveals their RAS scores, discusses the final preseason game, opines on Jordan Love’s continued inconsistency, and Tyler pretends to be JR. And of course, listener questions from Patreon, Twitter, and the APC discord.
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Everything is coming off PUP lists for Green Bay, and a well-executed offseason means the Packers have a plan for every perceived weakness. So, what could go wrong?
On the true season premiere of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matub, and JR walk through the perceived Packer weak points, and why none of them are really that scary as we prepare to kick off the 2022 season.
The receivers are inexperienced,but the front office went all in with draft capital and free agency, and even Amari Rodgers looks better. At edge depth, the team may a have surprise star in rookie JJ Engabare. And on the offensive line, the surprise return of David Bakhtiari and Elgton Jenkins has turned a problem area into one of the deepest positions on the team thanks to the undersized for crazy athletic Zach Tom.
While the preseason features almost entirely backups, those backups have largely impressed, from Quay Walker and Chris Slayton, to Rico Gafford and Shemar Jean-Charles, and depth may not be the issue it once was. Even Jordan Love finally put a good game on tape. The guys discuss all of these reasons for optimism, as well as what may still go wrong as Reporting as Eligible kicks off its fourth season!
How uncertainty helped the Packers Land Romeo Doubs.
Intro: Bring on the Dancing Horses - Echo and the Bunnymen
Outro: I Stay Away - Alice in Chains
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As we kick off a brand new season of Reporting as Eligible, Paul discusses the rest of the NFC North with some data-savvy guest stars!
First Arif Hassan of The Athletic goes over what we can expect from the new regime in Minnesota, and whether the Vikings are ready to overtake the Packers behind Kevin O’Connell, and to a much lesser extent, Ed Donatell.
Then it’s on to the Lions with Kent Lee Platte, the creator of Relative Athletic Score and former Pride of Detroit contributor. The Lions’ rebuild has gone better than expected to this point, and they may already be able to make a little noise, but how much? Do the Lions have the best offensive line in the division? Is Jared Goff just a little too good for a rebuild? Can you get a decent quarterback outside of the top ten picks? All of these questions, and more will be answered.
Finally, Lorin Cox of Locked on Bears give a prescient answer on the Roquan Smith question, praises the Bears’ downright rational offseason, all while maintaining a realistic vision of where the Bears are on the rebuilding tree. They discuss the already significant impact of former Packer QB coach Luke Getsy, whether Justin Fields will be there in 2023, and whether the defense can succeed with a talented secondary, but limited pass rush.
It’s a very special episode, as Reporting as Eligible kicks off Season 4.
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On this post-draft episode of Reporting as Eligible, Matt, Paul and Jr discuss the draft, every new player, what they’re good at, what they’re not, whether trading up is ever worth it, what needs to happen for it to be worth it here, whether Quay is the way, when character concerns become slander (and when they don’t), what “raw” really means with Christian Watson, and every late draft steal from Zach Tom to Rasheed Walker.
The guys also cover just why Romeo Doubs might solve their receiver issues, scouts versus metrics on Kingsley Enagbare, and potential special teams roles for the new blood. Plus plenty of listener questions, and Paul celebrating Samori Toure getting assigned number 83.
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On a Reporting as Eligible pre-draft special, Paul, JR, and special guest Tyler Brooke take a look at all of the prospects that might be on the radar of the Green and Gold, especially the receivers. Will Chris Olave make it to the end of the first round? Will it be George Pickens? What of Treylon Burks, Garrett Wilson, Jameson Williams, and Drake London, and why does Paul hate Skyy Moore.
Tyler also goes over the non-receivers that make sense, and whether an edge rusher or two could be in their future, especially if the Packers can pull off a deal for a veteran before the draft starts. The guys then go over a few DBs, and relay folly of going after a safety early, before moving on to punt god, running backs, Jahan Dotson, George Karlaftis, Josh Paschal, and whether a trade-up may be in the cards. Plus, listener questions!
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On this special episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul and JR discuss the surprise Davante Adams trade, and where the Packers go from here. They also talked about Za’Darius Smith joining a long line of former Packers angling for revenge as a Viking, the returns of Rasul, Campbell, and Preston, and the addition of Jarran Reed, including his previous suspension for assault.
Finally, they cover the other extreme wackiness of the NFL, the quarterback carousel, Tyreek Hill, bionic punters, Julio Jones, Will Fuller, DeVante Parker, and listener questions!
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On this special episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matub, and JR discuss the Aaron Rodgers contract, the financials, the impact, and what it says about the future. They also spend quite some time comparing it to the Russell Wilson deal, and whether they would prefer the draft pick haul.
It’s then on to Jordan Love’s future, and what you could potentially get for him, Davante’s unhappiness with the franchise tag, the franchise tag as evidence of the weakness of the NFLPA, and if this whole thing will be worth it, or if we’ll wind up regretting it.
Plus an absolute slew of listener questions, and Aaron Rodgers Instagram as an outro. They did not mention Carson Wentz, as is warranted.
Intro: The Boys are Back in Town - Thin Lizzie
Outro: Aaron Rodgers' Instagram
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On this Super edition of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matub, and JR discuss the major Bowl game that occurred, the mid-level boss nature of the two teams involved, hyperbole around Joe Burrow and Matthew Stafford, Aaron Donald’s greatness, Cooper Kupp, late-game officiating, Sean McVay’s crazy bad running, Joe Mixon as the best quarterback on the AFC, Joe Burrow as the best quarterback in the AFC, and how it’s sad that Green Bay would have smoked either of these teams. They also talk about Stafford’s hall of Fame case now that he has a ring, and Paul corrects some Warren Moon slander
They then move on to the commercials, whether the Sopranos ad was canon, a smelly high school shirt, Guy Fieri, the conceptual issues with Zeus, and their favorites and least favorites. They also rank the halftime show, discuss the rumors about Aaron, and whether he’s any more likely to return. And finally, listener questions, including the legacy of video game maker LJN.
Intro: Lose Yourself - Eminem
Outro: 1989 Super Bowl Halftime Show - Elvis Presto
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On the season finale of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, andJR discuss their season MVPs and LVPs, the future of Aaron Rodgers, whether he was the true MVP of the team, how much credit to give Rasul’s clutch play, unsung heroes, and whether Aaron is Aaron without Davante.
They also revisit the dreaded “cover-2 shell” and whether it ultimately cost them in the playoffs, MVS’ struggles, the staggering lack of bomb touchdowns, Rashan Gary’s greatness, Darnell Savage’s struggles, and the big coaching shuffle.
They also talk about special teams and tiny pants, plus listener questions!
Intro: Am I Wrong - Love Spit Love
Outro: I am trying to break your heart - Wilco
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On this melancholy yet angry episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and JR break down everything that cost the Packers what should have been a picturesque, snowy victory against San Francisco. The curious decision to not start Nijman, Bakhtiari’s absence, Marcedes’ fumble, Aiyuk’s non-fumble, Mason’s awful kickoffs, Tyler’s poor field goal blocking, AJ’s special teams’ injury, Matt’s playcalling, Aaron’s misses, and the blocked punt all make an appearances.
They also give props to the defense for a well played game, before talking about Eric Stokes dropped pick-six, George Kittle’s drops, Aaron Jones’ attempt to fake out Jaquiski Tartt, Dennis Kelly’s all around badness, not going for it on 4th and 2, and whether Lazard or EQ was more open. Plus, the worst special teams of all time, Randall Cobb coming back too soon, Aaron, Davante, the future, acid jazz, and of course, listener questions!
Intro: Fight Test - The Flaming Lips
Outro: Goodbye - Bo Burnham
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and JR preview the 49ers as only they can. They take a look at their first matchup, compare and contrast key player additions and subtractions, adjust for Jerome Boger’s incompetence, account for coaches, strategic tendencies, and come up with rock-solid reasoning as to how the Packers should proceed. They also make fun of Mike McCarthy, and how he kept his punt team on for a first down play, and why it happened, though the real reason is just as bad as the speculation.
They also address differences between the 2019 49ers and this team, how to contain Deebo and Kittle, the ascendant Aiyuk, and San Fran’s weakness in the secondary.
Finally, the guys take a quiz on Packer playoff history during the Rodgers era, and answer listener questions about everything that could possibly go wrong, like it did when the 49ers beat the Packer with only 6 completions from Jimmy. But really, what are the odds that happens again?
Intro: Sweetness - Jimmy Eat World
Intermission: Do you wanna taste it? - Peacemaker Theme
Outro: Winner Takes it All - Sammy Haggar
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, the guys wrap up the Lions game, what was accomplished, what wasn’t, the razzle-dazzle, Amon-Ra, Patrick Taylor, Davante records, and Love struggles. What does it mean for the playoffs?
They also discuss the George McCaskey press conference, and the state of the Vikings and Bears after their front office and coaching changes, before moving on to dissect just who to root for, and against this weekend.
Finally, they praise the surge of Allen Lazard, the troubles of MVS, Football WAR, and likely upsets. Plus listener questions, and a deep-voiced Matub!
Intro: Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Outro: All Eyes on Me - Bo Burnham
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and JR discuss the futility of the Minnesota Vikings, and the dangers of hiring your kid, the pointlessness of starting Sean Mannions, the real cost of Kirk Cousins not playing, Aaron’s brilliance, Allen’s ascension, and Davante making it look so, so easy.
Paul also stopped by our good friends at Cheesehead TV, where he had the chance to ask AJ Dillon a few hard hitting questions. AJ, by the way, is now 2nd among RBs in yards per target, and first in RB success rate. Finally, they talk about how to handle the second bye week that is the Lions’ game, Amon-Ra St. Brown, the imploding Bucs, and of course, lots and lots of David Moore.
Thanks again to AJ Dillon, Aaron Nagler, Corey Behnke, and Cheesehead TV.
Intro: Skyway - The Replacements
Mid: The Trees - Rush
Outro: The Trees - Flint (For the Unemployed and Underpaid) - Sufjan Stevens
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul and Matt recap the narrow win over the Browns, whether these one-score games are becoming a problem, how DVOA may spell an early exit from the playoffs (or not), passing when you average eight yards per carry, and Baker Mayfield sucking.
They also go over the legacy of John Madden (something near and dear to Matub’s heart), and how he was not just some goofy announcer with a video game franchise,
Finally, the boys preview the mess that is the Vikings, Adam Thielen’s injury, Davlin Cook’s return, Kirk Cousins’ dopiness, and why they’re still scary even though they’re stupid quitters.
Plus, listener questions!
Intro: Hastily Created Cleveland Tourism Video 3
Outro: The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota - Weird Al
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul and JR discuss the Tyler Huntley bowl, what the young quarterback showed us and where he struggled, Mark Andrews against Darnell Savage, Hollywood’s poor opening, Aaron Rodgers using the other weapons for once, Marcedes and Tyler, some weird running decisions, and two-point analytics.
They also cover the Browns, who were hit hard by Covid, but are also having a disappointing season, partially because they overperformed last season, and partially because Baker Mayfield is unfortunately, “just a guy.” Their stars and scrubs defense will also be without some key people, and the guys discuss just how good an offense can be when it’s anchored by running backs and Donovan Peoples-Jones.
Plus listener questions on analytics, journalism, and what Paul would be willing to give up to get Tyler Huntley.
Intro: Cleveland Tourism Video
Outro: Burn On, Big River - Randy Newman
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In this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, JR, and a returning Matub recap the Bears as much as humanly possible before discussing special teams. There is the brilliance of Rodgers and Adams, of LaFleur, of Allen Lazard as a big slot, Aaron Jones in the passing game, Marcedes, Josiah, and the unsung offensive line!
They praise the defense, the transcendent Rasul Douglas, the sublime Rashan Gary, the highly motivated Preston Smith, and ruminate on whether they would have Douglas if Alexander had been healthy all year. Kenny Clark is a wrecker, and maybe Campbell is still recovering, but he’ll be fine. The defense: Pretty good!
And then they talk about special teams for like, a long time. And the history of bad special teams, and all-time good kick and punt returners. And Tyler Ervin, and Jeff Janis, and stuff like that. I mean, they rank last in Special Teams DVOA, and last in several subcategories of Special Teams DVOA, and they really need to fix this!
Finally, they take many good listener questions, and Paul rants about Tyler Huntley, his very high college QBOPS and CPOE, why he is good, and why getting an injured Lamar Jackson is probably better for Green Bay.
Intro: Baltimore - Tori Amos
Outro: Theme Song - The Wire
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It’s Bear week on Reporting as Eligible, and Paul, JR, and special guest Tyler Brooke prepare by drafting all of their favorite instances of the Green and Gold embarrassing Chicago, from Jay Cutler, to some late game Majik, to Randall Cobb doing it again, plus a few golden oldies.
The guys then preview the upcoming game, and discuss how the Bears got to this point, all of the mistakes they made, and take a crack at a plausible scenario for a loss. It’s not easy. Finally, in listener question time they discuss famous Bear move of the past, the best Bear coaches, and what the future may hold for Chicago and Green Bay. Also, Tyler tells a story.
Intro: Bound for the Floor - Local H
Outro: 88 Lines About 44 Bears Quarterbacks - Paul
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul and JR recap the Rams game, the terrible effort from Matthew Stafford, the MVS-like effort of Van Jefferson, the general trouble the Packers have with Jeffersons, and Joe Barry as a potential head coaching candidate after the season, which is just brain-destroying to think about.
They also heap praise on the defense, especially Rasul Douglas, Adrian Amos, and Rashan Gary, criticize PFF grades, rely on PFF grades, discuss their most feared playoff opponents, tell you if this was a “Mason Miss” or not, and answer all kinds of listener questions, from the difference between kick and punt returners, to how AJ Dillon stacks up to Eddie Lacy, to how lon Yosh will be on this team, and where he plays, and how good he actually is!
Finally, on next week’s show we will be preparing for the Bears by making fun of them.
Intro: Bye Bye Bye - NSYNC
Outro: Exit Music (For a Film) - Radiohead
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul and special guess Evan “Tex” Western return to all of the weirdness that was the Vikings game. The dropped picks! The penalties! The missed field goals. They also talk about how not weird the missed field goals are, how Justin Jefferson is awesome, Paul’s brush with stardom, Thanksgiving side dishes and EQ’s future playing time.
The guys then proceed to the Rams, and how they have a better quarterback, and a healthy Aaron Donald against not-Elgton Jenkins, and a healthy Cooper Kupp, and sort of cower in fear. But they also provide at least a smidgen of hope based on recent performances by Matthew Stafford and some poor run defense. Plus listener questions!
Intro: Cups - Anna Kendrick
Outro: Los Angeles - Frank Black
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul explains why your Packer stock is perfectly fine stock, and why everyone who wants Packer stock trading on the Nasdaq is a dope while Matt revels in his newfound ownership, and his TV appearance. JR then leads a discussion of the Packers pantsing of the Seahawks, especially on defense where the team recorded its 13th shutout since the merger. Is Joe Barry good? Is Kevin King good? What has gotten into Preston Smith? Can just any old person be good at football now if they join the Packer defense?
They also discuss Aaron’s issues with the deep ball, his murderball to Allen Lazard, Dillon’s dominance running and passing, Amari Rodgers uning left, and Josiah Deguara just not being the dude.
Finally, the Vikings are sneaky good but also sneaky bad, and Klint Kubiak got his job through perfectly legitimate means. Plus listener questions!
Intro: Little Red Corvette - Gear Daddies
Outro: The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota - Weird Al
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This was a part last week's minipod and a few of our Patrons requested it be opened up in the main feed, so here it is. If you want a point-by-point breakdown of Aaron's McAfee appearance last week, logical fallacies, and what makes a lazy skeptic, this is for you. If you're sick of Aaron and Vaccines, skip this one, we'll be back next week with a regular football show.
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Reporting as Eligible - Love in the Time of Covid
On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Matt, Paul, and special guest JR Radcliffe discuss the one of the worst special teams performances ever, Jordan Love’s struggles, how much of that was his fault, what he needed to do better, what was doomed, and Matt LaFleur’s rough day.
On a brighter note, they also cover an amazing day from the defense, and Krys Barnes in particular, though Rashan Gary and DArnell Savage were also outstanding. Finally, they preview the Seahawks, discuss how this could look a lot like the Kansas City game, Jamal Adams as a difference maker for good or ill, and listener questions!
Intro: Ballroom Blitz - Crucial Taught
Outro: Under Pressure - Queen and David Bowie
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Paul and Special Guest JR Radcliffe discuss Aaron Rodgers, Covid, and what immunization actually means. Do the Packers have any hope of taking down the Chiefs with Jordan Love at the helm? Is this a bridge to far for Aaron? Is that bridge now on fire? Tune in and find out!
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On this action-packed episode of Reporting as Eligible, JR, Paul, and Matt recap the Cardinals game while Paul yells about Ben Baldwin. They discuss the true value of Rasul Douglas, whether we need to worry about Eric Stokes, how the team managed to score points without any skill position players, and of course, how running backs are super valuable and underrated, and complain about wasting timeouts with math!
Matt also appeared on “Carrying the G” with Aaron Nagler and Corey Behnke of Cheesehead TV, and AJ Dillon of the Green Bay Packers. Matt was absolutely outstanding, and we have a brief clip of his appearance here. Thanks to @AaronNagler, @coreybehnke, and Cheesehead TV.
The Guys also take a close look at what exactly is wrong with the Chiefs, re-evaluate the Saints game, re-evaluate Joe Barry, and Re-evaluate their lives to this point. Plus listener questions!
Intro: Haywire - The Jayhawks
Outro: Baby One More Time - By Britney Spears, as performed by Travis
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On this episode, Matt, JR, and Paul discuss long Lambeau lines, Covid ravaging the receivers, Kliff’s quick offense, Kyler Murray’s threat as a runner, the Texans being stupid and giving Arizona their two best players for nothing while we just get Randall Cobb, how important Randall Cobb might be, blocked kicks, Chase Edmonds and James Conner, false starts, fumble luck, giving yourself up before scoring a touchdown, Terry McLaurin, Eric Stokes, Rasul Douglas, and punting, both real and metaphorical.
Plus, listener questions! And a reminder that we will be giving away SWAG to PAtreon members at the Ball and Glove and above level on November 5th!
Intro: Phoenix - Lisztomania
Outro: What We Do In the Shadows
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On this week’s episode, JR and Paul discuss the Bucks cool transformer ring, the Packers slow slow beatdown of the Bears, why they’re so slow, whether they’re actually good at offense or defense, what would happen if they lost Davante, and the difficulties in adjusting for strength of schedule.
Also, like all of the Football Team’s players are hurt, and the defense has regressed from basically the best in the league to the worst, and Ryan Fitzpatrick is hurt, as well as most of their offensive line and skill position players. And their owners are evil. All of that said, Chase Young and Montez Sweat are good, and the Washington defensive front is excellent. Is this the key to the game? Maybe! Plus a new Patreon giveaway!
Intro: The District Sleeps Alone Tonight - Postal Service
Outro: Right Hand Man - Hamilton Cast
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In this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, JR, and Matt discuss the gloriousness of Davante Adams and how Amari Rodgers is sort of the polar opposite of that. They also discuss red zone issues, the need for another receiver to step up, Bob being bad, Allen being absent, Cobb being Cromulent, and Taylor being Tall.
They also discuss the red zone woes of the defense who haven’t stopped anyone, but also praise Joe Barry, De’Vondre Campbell, Kenny Clark, and really the entire secondary, even Kevin King. He played well! Until he got hurt. Plus listener questions, and a brief lament about the Brewers.
Intro: Tonight Tonight - Smashing Pumpkins
Outro: Cincinnati - Keanu Reeves and Drew Barrymore
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On this episode, Paul and JR discuss the tragedy of Jaire’s injury, and just how bad it can be, potential replacements, methods of compensation, bargaining, denial, and acceptance. We also have our first big reassessment of Joe Barry, Maurice Drayton and the ten point swing that didn’t happen, Allen Lazard mauling people, Randall Cobb’s hyper efficiency and excellent chemistry, and options at OLB.
They also preview the Bengals, who, while poorly designed, pose some special challenges for a depleted secondary in the form of three good young receivers, and a good young quarterback. Plus listener questions!
Intro: WKRP in Cincinnati - Steve Carlisle
Outro: Eye of the Tiger - Survivor
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On this episode, Paul, JR, and Matt discuss the amazing last second win over the 49ers, the impact of penalties and Jerome Boger, poor clock management, Eric Stokes and Jaire Alexander, the resurrection of Preston Smith, Kenny Clark improving the entire line, two of the best inside linebackers in the league per PFF, Bob Tonyan’s monster blos, Aaron Rodgers as a top ten receiver in NFL history kind of, Yosh Nijman rallying to have a pretty good game, and why the defense was good even though they gave up 28 points.
Plus nepotism, Allen Lazard as a special teams ace, Matt Nagy’s atrociousness, the Lions not catching a single break ever, and listener questions!
It’s an action-packed show, as Green Bay prepares for the withered husk of Ben Roethlisberger, and the Steelers!
Intro: Hero - David Crosby
Outro: Stuck in the middle with you - Stealers Wheel
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Hold On, Hold On
Paul, Matt, and JR discuss the Packers’ first win of 2021, and whether beating Detroit really counts. Was the offense really good or are we being bamboozled by a good quarter and a half? Aaron Jones saving the day, MVS’s early struggles, Josh Myers quiet good play, the hopeful ascension of Eric Stokes, the dominoes that fall if Stokes is actually good, De’Vondre Campbell’s veteran presents, Allen Lazard as the new Marcedes Lewis, and whether Aaron should have hit Lazard instead of threading it in to Tonyan.
Plus Jace Sternberger is no more, and listener questions!
Intro: Colors - Black Pumas
Outro: Oh Sherrie - Steve Perry
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Reporting as Eligible – The Manbun of Quarterbacks
In this week’s episode, Paul, JR, and Matt discuss bad hair, no hair, how you can’t actually evaluate much when people just play poorly, Aaron getting punched in the jiminy crickets, two-safety looks, game theory and running against two-safety looks, Joe Barry being terrible, but the Packer defensive front also being terrible and not technically his fault. Kevin King as Yuniesky Bentancourt, and also as a river-crossing scorpion, Rashan Gary being OK, and just how historically bad this loss was. Plus listener questions!
Intro: A Murder of One – Counting Crows
Outro: RIP Norm
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Matt, Paul, and JR preview the upcoming game against the Saints, how it may be a bit of a preview of the 2022 Packers, why Jameis Winston is underrated, the still good Saints defense, whether Allen Lazard will have more receiving yards than MVS, Bakhtiari v. Jenkins, Kevin King on the depth chart, Joe Barry impersonating better defensive coordinators, Josiah Deguara as a playbook expander, and of course, listener questions!
Intro: I’m Walking to New Orleans – Buckwheat Zydeco
Outro: King of New Orleans – Better than Ezra
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Matt, Paul, and JR discuss the trade for Corey Bojorquez at length, how they called it last week, and how cool they all are for doing so. They then move on to the surprises of cutdown day, particularly on the offensive line, and in the secondary, where things look a lot like they did last season. Why is Jake Hanson still on the team? Will Hunter Bradley be on the team by the time you listen to this? Why did PFF grade the preseason line so well if Jordan Love was under pressure all the time and centers kept stepping on foots? Should they have kept maybe one special teams ace?
Plus listener questions, and Paul forgetting that the season starts next weekend, not this weekend!
Intro: Simpsons
Outro: Rock You Like a Hurricane - Scorpions
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Matt, Paul, and JR are all back for the 3rd preseason game, unlike everyone else in the NFL. They go over the big change at inside linebacker with Kamal Martin gone, and Oren Burks maybe improving, the Ka’dar Hollman trade, the upcoming Trubisky-to-Kumerow show, punters who could replace JK Scott, awful special teams, Kylin Hill, Malik Taylor, and the idea that one day Kurt Benkert may meet golfer Ben Curtis and have a confusing introduction. Also, Matub’s never seen The Royal Tenenbaums, and Paul compares Jay Cutler to Richie Tenenbaum and Aaron Rodgers to Eli Cash. Finally, Bob Tonyan’s incredible hands, and listener questions!
Intro: Benny and the Jets - Biz Markie (RIP)
Outro: Pressure Drop - The Specials
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Nerds think running and inside linebackers don’t matter, but the Packer playoff experience begs to differ.
It’s just Paul on vacation, traveling the Midwest as he provides a preseason primer of advanced stats, what they mean, why EPA really is more of a team stat, DVOA, CPOE, why certain attempts by Pro Football Focus to quantify positional value sometimes contradict other attempts by Pro Football Focus to quantify positional value, the mess that was the Adam Gase Jets, and the return to normalcy with Robert Saleh.
We’ll be back with a regular show next week, discussing Royce Newman, who is good, recapping the first two preseason games, and taking listener questions.
Intro: Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots - The Flaming Lips
Outro: Theme from M.A.S.K.
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Paul, and JR discuss the Aaron and Jordan, then, now and into the future, why Matt LaFleur may not need a great quarterback, but can’t survive with an actively bad one, and why the division should remain open for the foreseeable future. Will the Smiths bounce back? Who is a threat to take Kevin King’s spot? Is Houston the worst franchise in major American sports? Why should I care about Kylin Hill?
All of this, plus listener questions and more, as season 3 of Reporting as Eligible kicks off.
Intro: Content - Bo Burnham
Outro: Connected - Hydelic
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Matt, Paul, and JR discuss the Aaron Rodgers drama, the causes, the fallout, the love of Jake Kumerow, and what they would do if they were in charge. If you’re curious about the cap ramifications, the true market value, Jordan Love, and Rodgers’ longevity, this podcast is for you.
The boys also discuss the draft, the Packers’ non-reliance on RAS, how their picks really seemed to be more for need than “best player available,” how taking Amari Rodgers right between Dyami Brown and Nico Collins physically hurt Paul, and who is likely to make an immediate impact.
All of that, plus listener questions, and an Eater Egg!
Intro: Don't Speak - No Doubt
Outro: The End of the Road - Boyz 2 Men
Easter Egg - Post-Outro
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Paul and JR talk all things draft, including the Packers love of big people, the Packers’ greatest positions of need, cornerbacks they should take, receivers they should take, how the draft is like Buffalo Wild Wings for good and ill, Jacob Harris as Jeff Janis, finding Jonathan Marshall while watching Feleipe Franks, Mac Jones and Kyle Trask as Bears, Jordan Love, late round offensive linemen, and how the team may tick us all off by overdrafting a mediocre tight end. Plus, listener questions!
The draft is the most fun, exciting, and amazing list reading of the year, and we hope everyone enjoys it.
(Feleipe Franks is barely mentioned.)
Intro: Only Love - Bodeans
Outro: Same Song - Digital Underground
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In this very special episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul discusses how he goes about assessing quarterback prospects, why QBOPS is more useful than it has an right to be, the two types of prospects, why some guys don’t get the respect they deserve, and why Feleipe Franks and Tyler Huntley were better prospects than most people realize. Paul also discusses how "toolsy" quarterbacks tend to fall more than is often warranted, and how college offense has drastically improved over the last five years.
Intro: Home - Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes
Outro: Viking Madness
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On this very special episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Ryan, and Tex discuss the extremely surprising Aaron Jones contract, the short and long term impact on the salary cap, whether Jones is one of those rare cases where it’s worth it, if Jamaal Williams was the smarter play, what this means for AJ Dillon, and exactly how mad Paul will be this week, and for how long.
They also discuss the general importance of backs in the Packer passing game, Kyle Juszczyk’s extension, Josiah DeGuara as a Williams replacement, and whether we think the front office as dumber or smarter than we did 24 hours ago.
Intro: Losing my Religion - REM
Outro: Run - Collective Soul
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On this episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul interviews Nathan Cooper and John Todd of Sports Info Solutions about the Packers big needs in the draft, likely targets, whether Jordan Love was a good idea, if the quarterbacks in the 2021 draft would have been better options, and a bunch of receivers who sounds like they would fill the Tyler Ervin role beautifully. They also preview the 2021 SIS Rookie Handbook, now available ActaSports.com, or wherever you buy your yearly sports annuals.
Paul then talks all things Packers with Acme Packing Company managing editor Tex Western, including our reactions to Joe Barry and Maurice Drayton’s initial press conferences, the Packers’ rather dire cap situation, the fact that they have no receivers signed after this year, and the best way to go about adding cornerbacks to this team. They also say a fond farewell to Aaron Jones, who is going to get paid by someone else.
Intro: The Laws Have Changed - New Pornographers
Interstitial: Rez - Underworld
Outro: Semi-Charmed Life - Third Eye Blind
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This week, the guys discuss how good Leroy Butler was as a modern, well-rounded safety, and how unimpressive John Lynch was as a concussion machine who garnered the favor of HOF voters through a front office position. Paul also tells the tale of new defensive coordinator Joe Barry’s long and spotty trek to land the job, which mostly involves being friends and relatives with better coaches. In more positive news, Maurice Drayton has the makings of a good special teams coordinator, the team may be able to actually spend in a depressed but high-quality free agent market, Carson Wentz might be a Bear, which is incredibly hilarious, and Charles Woodson is simply awesome.
Plus listener questions!
Intro: Copacabana - Barry Manilow
Outro: Vikings Lose - Paul Allen
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Paul, JR, and Matub wrap up the season in a nice little bow by discussing the potential replacements for the deposed Mike Pettine, with special attention on Ejiro Evero, Jim Leonhard, Jerry Gray, and Wade Phillips, even though we know it won’t be him. Paul discusses the difference between Leonhard and Pettine in Collision Low Crossers, Matt touches on why Kris Richard was not one of our favorites, and boy, does Maurice Drayton have his work cut out for him.
The guys also answer tons of questions, posit hypotheticals about alternate worlds where the Packers did make the Super Bowl, a potential Aaron Rodgers extension, what if any free agents will be retained, and Big Little Lies.
Also, don’t draft tall corners please.
Intro: Ignoreland - REM
Outro: Turn the Page - The Streets
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Following the crushing loss to Tampa Bay, Paul, Matub, and JR discuss the future of Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love being bad, and contract restructures before moving on to Will Redmond being bad, and Kevin King being bad, Mike Pettine being bad, Clete Blakeman being bad, Allen Lazard being bad, the tackles being bad, the play calling being kind of bad, Davante being kind of bad, and Tom Brady being terrible.
They also did raise the positives like Jaire and MVS, and break down the now famous decision to kick the field goal early, what the models said, and how it almost worked. Plus so very many listener questions that the episode could not contain them!
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Intro: What Comes Next - Hamilton
Outro: I am Trying to Break Your Heart - Wilco
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We’re a win away from the Super Bowl! This week following the Green Bay Packers’ utter destruction of Los Angeles, Paul, Matub, and JR review all of the good stuff, praise the spirit, if not the actual decision of JK Scott, check into whether PFF knows what Devin White even does, explores whether pre-snap motion and the pony-pro-set can cure what ailed the Pack against the Bucs, and talk about the big changes from last time, from Allen Lazard to Vita Vae.
The guys also compare Drew Brees and Tom Brady, and the finer points of why one is washed and one isn’t, if the defense will learn and play press-man against Touchdown Tom, or fall back on too much Pettine zone, if turnovers are all that matters, if Rashan Gary has a claim to be the best player on the defense, and if Blake Martinez is secretly awesome. He’s not, by the way.
Plus listener questions and tons more analysis based on EPA, Football Outsiders, and PFF!
Intro: Packers Sea Chanty (Go Pack Go) - Joseph Salvo
Outro: Faith - George Michael
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With the game kicking off shortly, here's a special free minipod. If you're getting set up to watch, making your old-fashioneds, etc, and could use one more preview, pop this on your earbuds and find out just how good the Rams are.
Paul previews the best defense the Packers have faced all season. The Rams are #1 in weighted DVOA, they're talented, smart, and peaking at the right time. Can Rodgers and LaFleur solve this riddle, and can Mike Pettine's crew shut down an offense that's likely to be as bad as their defense is good?
This is a tricky one, and likely, a white-knuckler.
Intro: I Love LA - Randy Newman
Outro: Cups (You're Gonna Miss Me) - Anna Kendrick
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This week, Paul, Matub, and JR make fun of the Bears. They also preview the Rams in great detail. Should they attack the Rams deep-right? No! Does Cooper Kupp matter? A lot! Does Jalen Ramsey lock down number one receivers? Surprisingly, no! Find out why all of this is so, plus, the guys figure out who is scarier between a one-handed Goff, a neck-less Wolford, and a talentless Bortles, if the Rams’ defense would be just as good with Packer personnel, why the Tampa game should scare you, why the 49ers sweeping the Rams should make you happy, and if Mike Pettine can not be outwitted by Sean McVay, at least a little.
Plus, listener questions!
Intro: Hanging with Mr. Cooper - Dawnn Lewis, Holly Robinson, En Vogue
Outro: Los Angeles - Frank Black
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Green Bay wrapped up the number one seed in the NFC, and Paul, JR, and special guest Tex Western discuss just how they did it. Paul rips on David Montgomery, Tex discusses all of the scouting positives that Mitch had coming out of the draft, and everyone relishes how fun it is to smoke Chicago, and the likelihood of getting to do it one more time.
The gang also discusses the most valuable Packers, Jaire’s dominance, Aaron’s many many records, the differences between this season and last season, and who we want to face, and don’t want to face in the playoffs. JR is predicting a Bear upset of the Saints. Here’s hoping!
And listener questions, including some stats about 44-play games!
Intro: Sweet Georgia Brown - Brother Bones
Outro: Peaches - The Presidents of the United States of America
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After a convincing win against Tennessee in the snow, JR, Matub, and Paul discuss all of the beautiful things that the Packers did well, whether the defense is for real, the Za’Darius Smith meeting with Pettine, Davante’s greatness catching, Lazard and Valdes-Scantling’s greatness blocking, the real debut of AJ Dillon, and if one great game makes it worth spending a second rounder on a running back.
Paul also made a spreadsheet of heavy running backs to see if they’re more valuable in cold December games. Then he made another spreadsheet of small backs to compare it to. Finally, they tackle the immortal question: If the Packer defense is good based on the last 4 games, is Mitch Trubisky also good? Plus, so very many listener questions!
Intro: Casino Queen - Wilco
Outro: Bullet with Butterfly Wings - Smashing Pumpkins
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Matub, JR, and Paul break down the “All Gas, Some Brake” offense, as the Packers puttered their way towards a nice win over a pretty pesky Panther team. The boys highlight the stars on defense, the problems with Kevin King, and which Packer defenders are most likely to be caught from behind, and why they are bad. They also point out the weight difference between Derrick Henry and Krys Barnes, what would happen if Kevin King tried to tackle him, if Rodgers held a grudge against Lazard, how much weather matters, and a more in-depth preview of Tennessee’s strategic tendencies.
Finally, they explore listener questions, computer issues, and the indefensible selection of Evan Engram to the Pro Bowl over Big Bob. What a crock.
Intro: Tennessee - Arrested Development
Outro: Nashville Tennessee - Frank Turner
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This week, following the Green Bay Packers’ relatively narrow win over Matthew Stafford and the Lions, Paul, Matub, and JR discuss why all of the stats seems pretty good despite the game not feeling very good. Special teams plays a major role, but they also weave in pace of play, and how Mike Pettine’s “death by 1000 paper cuts” defense dos not play well with Matt LeFleur’s occasional preference for extended drives. In short, BALL CONTROL IS BAD.
Also, is MVS actually good now? Is this the most efficient Packer offense ever? And was the Monday night game between the Browns and Ravens the greatest NFL game of all time, or was it number 2? All of that, plus a slew of excellent listener questions round things out, as we go into a Saturday night contest against Teddy Bridgewater and Carolina.
Intro: Sister Christian - Night Ranger
Outro: Going to Carolina In My Mind - James Taylor
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This week, Paul, Matt, and JR discuss the convincing win over Philly in spite of the best efforts of the special teams unit, Za’Garius, Kingsley Keke’s sweet moves, and some sad things like Detroit, and Carson Wentz, who is sort of the Detroit of quarterbacks if you think about it. They also talk about Darnell Savage and why man defense may be more of his thing, Tavon Austin stepping in for real this time, whether Tonyan should have more targets, MVS’ sweet blocking, Adams vs. Nelson, and of course, listener questions!
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Intro: The Devil Came Up to Michigan - K.M.C. Kru
Outro: Thank You Jack White For The Fiber Optic Jesus That You Gave Me - The Flaming Lips
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This week, Paul, Matub, and JR discuss everything that went right against the Bears, which is pretty much everything. Sure Christian Kirksey is a bit slow, but Davante ate Fuller, Bob Tonyan continued a historic season, Darnell Savage nabbed a few picks, and the Smiths had a reunion and made up. Darrius Shepherd is gone, Tavon Austin is here, and Doug Pederson’s Eagles are the next trash fire on deck.
Paul also goes into extreme detail on all of the quarterbacks the Bears could have selected over the years. It’s not just Watson and Mahomes!
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Intro: Austin - Blake Shelton
Outro: Doug - Hot Dad
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This week following the Green Bay Packers’ heartbreaking loss to the Colts, Paul, Matub, and JR break down the rollercoaster tide that is Marquez Valdes-Scantling, why Darrius Shepherd is on the team, Aaron Jones’ near decapitation, the bad twitter people who wish death on players, Mike Pettine playing people behind the yellow line, Preston in coverage AGAIN, Cordarrelle Patterson and how the Bears could maybe win, Davante’s tall task against Kyle Fuller, the weather, and listener questions!
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Intro: Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel
Outro: Mrs. Robinson - Simon and Garfunkel
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The Packers barely beat a bad Florida team helmed by something called Jake Luton, which required an honest-to-god fourth quarter comeback. JR and Paul discuss the important questions: Why can’t this team pass in the wind? What’s up with the vanilla game plan, and is it a trend? How do we feel about David Bakhtiari’s new deal? Are bubble screens fundamentally evil, or can they ever be good? Will Aaron Jones cost himself enough money to make him affordable to the Packers?
All of these, plus listener questions, will be answered. Now I’m going to go buy some fresh Lucas Oil.
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Intro: Wide River - The Steve Miller Band
Outro: Find the River - REM
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Paul, Matt, and JR discuss what meaning can be found in beating a team with absolutely no healthy players. They sing the praises of Davante Adams and Paul discusses some other great things about Davante’s game he had previously dismissed as unimportant. They preview the Jacksonville game, Jake Luton subbing for Gardner Minshew, DJ Chark, Laviska Shenault, and whether the Packer defense can look good against another undermanned offense. Should Malik Taylor get more of an opportunity? Why did Montravius Adams get 26 snaps this week and only 6 against Minnesota? Why will Mike Pettine have a good second half of the season that saves his job? Find out all of these answers and more!
Intro: Oh, What a Night - The Four Seasons
Outro: Jeopardy Theme Song
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Mike Zimmer and the wind took the...uhm...wind out of the Packers’ sales, as the game turned into a rock fight. Dalvin Cook dominated on the ground as Mike Pettine and crew were unable to stop exactly what they knew was coming right at them. Is this a scheme problem? A personnel problem? Both? Find out on this week’s Reporting as Eligible.
Paul, Matt, and JR also discuss the big nothingburger at the trade deadline, AJ Dillon’s positive Covid test and the impact on the running backs, and why Montravius Adams played only 6 snaps, while Preston Smith lined up at cornerback for some reason.
Intro: Too Many Cooks - Adult Swim
Outro: A Mighty Wind is Blowin - The Folksmen, The New Main Street Singer, Mitch & Mickey
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The Packer defense finally played a good, solid game! Kamal Martin was a big part of that. Paul, Matt, and JR discuss why he pairs so well with Krys Barnes, why he’s a bit of an unknown and fell in the draft, whether Preston’s resurgence was real, and why it might carryover, and whether it’s possible to trade for JJ Watt.
The boys also cover the continued struggles of the backup receivers, whether Jamal Williams had a good game or not, the continuing saga of Rodgers getting the ball out faster, and playing better with lesser lines, and the opinions on the newest Packer receiver. Plus listener questions, and Paul battling twitter trolls!
Intro: Martin Theme
Outro: The Bob Song - Willie Nelson
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The Packers finally lost a game, and Paul, JR, and Matt are here to discuss why. This includes heaping praise on Todd Bowles, Lavonte David, Devin White, and Carlton Davis, while quantifying the continued failure of Preston Smith. They also explain the strengths and limits of pre-snap motion, the relative importance of Tyler Ervin, the big issue with lack of receiver depth, and the challenge that faces Matt LaFleur going forward.
All of that, plus Mike Pettine on the hot seat, the continued availability of Wade Phillips, a preview of the Texans, Bill O’Brien’s greatest hits, and listener questions!
Intro: Dreamweaver - Gary Wright
Outro: Hold On - Wilson Phillips
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Paul, JR, and special guest Ryan Topp of the Milwaukee’s Tailgate podcast draft their favorite moments from the 2010 run to the Super Bowl. Fat guy touchdowns, perfectly executed screen passes, and Jay Cutler just seemingly not caring all make an appearance. They also discuss the harbinger of the Matt Flynn game against the defensive dominance of the Jets in a 9-0 win b the Pack, and JR gets to dispel his favorite myth, while pointing out a game that should be much more remembered.
The guys also briefly touch on the upcoming game with the Bucs, and of course, listener questions.
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Intro: Bye Bye Bye - Nsync
Outtro: Moonshadow - Yusuf/Cat Stevens
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Paul and JR break down Davante's controversial tweet, Big Bob's ascension to greatness, Brandon Aiyuk's amazing hurdle, Krys Barnes' breakout at linebacker, Za'darius Smith's vintage performance, Darrius Shepherd's incredible non-touchdown, Jamaal Williams' greatness at receiving and blocking, and non-greatness at running.
They also just bask in the glory that is Aaron Rodgers, discuss where various Packers stand for awards, speak on Jaire shutting out Ridley, and once again, figure out just how good or bad the defense is. Everyone played great! Plus several very good listener questions!
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Intro: Dance the Night Away - Van Halen
Outtro: Van Halen - Nerf Herder
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Paul, Matt, and JR recap the Saints game, the greatness of Allen Lazard who is currently first in DVOA in the entire NFL, talk about which tight end is our favorite, explain the struggles of the defense, our frustrations with Pettine's lack of adaptability, and why they are maybe possibly not bad outside of garbage time. Paul goes over his recent criticism of MVS, and of course, lots and lots and lots of Taysom Hill.
The gang also goes over why the Falcons make bad decision, and why this will likely be a blowout in Green Bay's favor. Plus listener questions!
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Intro: New Orleans - The Simpsons
Outtro: Ice Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice
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JR, Matt, and Paul cover everything that went right against the Lions, from surprisingly good performances from Rick Wagner and Rashan Gary, to Allen Lazard's greatness (by DVOA), to Aaron Jones making his case to get paid. They also go over how Tyler Ervin should have created a touchdown, the struggling tight ends, why it's good that we haven't heard Kevin King's name more, and why Chandon Sullivan's interception was as much of a terrible call by the Lions as it was greatness by Chandon. All of that, plus a Saints preview, listener questions, and a t-shirt giveaway!
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Intro: King of New Orleans - Better Than Ezra
Outtro: Ma Tit' Fille - Buckwheat Zydeco
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JR, Paul, and Matt discuss an impressive Packer win, and just how much of it is real versus first week small sample illusions. Is Aaron Rodgers really back? Are the young receivers finally turning into something? Can the offensive line survive without Lane Taylor? Are the Vikings any good or will we look back at this as an gimme?
Find out all of that, plus an analysis of all of the smart things Matt LaFleur did, why the defense wasn't as bad as you might think, and why even crusty old beat writers should take the time to learn their DVOAs from their EPAs, even if they don't like it. Also, listener questions as per usual.
Everyone is happy, even Paul
Intro: The Laws Have Changed - New Pornographers
Outtro: Race for the Prize - Flaming Lips
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On the latest episode of RAE, JR, Matt, and Paul discuss the Vikings newest acquisition, smart teams and play action, including why mediocre quarterbacks sometimes look awesome, Kenny Clark's impending destruction of the Minnesota interior, Stefon Diggs and bad choices, Allen Lazard, MVS, and ESB, how Blake Martinez probably crashed Paul's computer, and the profound disappointment of the Bucks forgetting how to play basketball simultaneous to Christian Yelich forgetting how to hit. All of that, plus questions, and how we feel about Kaep's inclusion in Madden.
Intro: In the Blood - Better Than Ezra
Outtro: Good - Better Then Ezra
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JR, Ryan, and Paul preview whether this team will be any good or revert right down to the mean. Has MVS turned the corner? Is AJ Dillon actually a fine use of a second rounder? Do we already know that Jordan Love is terrible, and would you rather have Mitch Trubisky? Will Rashan Gary be useful? What the heck is an H-back? Are the Bears really as dumb as we always say? Could the Lions surprise everyone? How do you pronounce the name of the guy the Vikings just signed?
All of this and more will be answered.
Intro: Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
Outtro: Theme Song - Too Much Joy
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Paul and special guest Ryan (@Rcon14) discuss the NF:L's plan to deal with the elephant in the room, the team's likely shift to heavy personnel, why exactly Aaron Rodgers is better when he can't move and is in mortal danger, and whether any of these tight ends are any good.
Intro: Boy in the Bubble - Paul Simon
Outtro: Cure for Pain - Morphine
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Matt, Paul, and JR draft the things they love about football. The gang covers camaraderie, big dumb strong quarterbacks, esoteric rules, tiebreakers, video games, Davante Adams, dumb analysts, twitter + sports, and a host of additional topics. They also answer questions centered around the new Pat Mahomes contract.
This is an uplifting episode that never touches on plagues or labor disputes, so please enjoy and feel good.
Intro: This Year - The Mountain Goats
Outtro: We're In This Together Now - Nine Inch Nails
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Paul does NOT compare Jordan Love to Patrick Mahomes, the guys discuss all of the dumb things Green Bay did in graphic detail, the high RB, the sad attempt to mimic San Francisco, the one pick we all liked, the fact that their early picks would have all been available later, what the ideal draft would have looked like, Green Bay as more of a 9-7 teams, Matt's 22 personnel challenge, and JR not knowing Matt's last name.
Intro: Love Stinks are performed by Adam Sandler in The Wedding Singer
Outtro: Only Love, The Bodeans
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Watch the 2013 Week 17 game between the Packers and Bears with your good friends from RAE and Acme Packing Company! Just fire up the game on Youtube here, pause at 7 seconds, and wait for Paul's countdown. The guys cover interesting facts about the 2013 "broken collarbone" season, players we never heard of, a truly strange year for the Bears, Andy Mulumba, Alshon's terrible hands, kicking to Devin Hester, KUUUUUUUHHHHHN, and analysis of the biggest plays of the game. There were a lot of them!
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Intro: Radiation Vibe - Fountains of Wayne
Outtro: All Kinds of Time - Fountains of Wayne
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Paul, JR, and Matt discuss the combine, the prospect of empty stadia for awhile, why Paul is not on the Tailgate pod, Paul as an insane nomad, wide receivers, RAS, QBOPS, the quarterbacks of the draft, worthless off-ball linebackers, Austin Hooper, corners, bad Moneyball analogies, Jimmy Graham as Carlos Pena (see), the CBA, and whether the other Packer players actually like Aaron Rodgers, and its impact on labor relations.
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Intro: Middle Distance Runner - Sea Wolf
Outtro: Just Like Heaven - The Cure
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JR, Matt, and Paul wrap up a successful season by handing out blame for the loss to San Francisco, discussing why Mike Pettine failed, why they used the same blasted offensive game plan as last time, Richard Sherman being a step slower, Raheem Mostert...not, the long list of Packer free agents, Hunter Henry, questions from religious and elected officials, and a breakdown of exactly why NFL hand size measurements are highly questionable. Also, angry drunk questions, and measured, sober questions.
Intro: All Kinds of Time - Fountains of Wayne
Outtro: I am Trying to Break Your Heart - Wilco
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JR is back! The gang discusses Davante Adams' elite performance, Aaron Rodgers huckin' it deep, Gutey's incredible season, Tyler Ervin and Jared Veldheer, how Paul basically predicted how the game would go and how every Seattle game is the same, dunking on overconfident analytics types, George Kittle, Yellow Weasel, the most memorable play of the game, cowardly punting, the 49ers, and of course, listener questions.
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Intro: Come Back from San Francisco - Magnetic Fields
Outtro: Piazza New York Catcher - Belle and Sebastian
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Paul and Matt discuss why Pete Carroll is a dope and only has a job because of his brilliant quarterback, the Seattle running situation, how Travis Homer is probably better than Beast Mode, how DK Metcalf compares favorably to an all-time great (but wasn't actually that good during the regular season), how Tyler Lockett compares to Doug Baldwin, how Aaron Jones should, as they say, eat, minor league baseball, housekeeping, Paul's increased role on MKE Tailgate, who we prefer between the 49ers and Vikings, and the Snow Globe game. They do not discuss the 2014 NFC Championship game, by popular demand. Though Paul will probably talk about it on the minipod, so gird your loins appropriately.
Intro: Far Behind - Candlebox, the best grunge band.
Outtro: Cover Me - Also, Candlebox.
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Paul and Matt discuss the uninspiring win against the Lions, how to feel about a weird 13-3 season, our preferred and feared playoff opponents, Jaire Alexander's brilliant penalty, Blake Martinez getting a pick 30 yards downfield for some reason, whether this game was just practice to get timing down on bombs with the young receivers, where it ranks with Aaron's all-time worst games, why it maybe wasn't as bad as it looked, and where Davante ranks as a Packer receiver. Also, listener questions. Also, more Breweries should make standard English-style bitters.
Intro: Every Rose has its Thorn - Poison
Outtro: You Gotta Believe - Parappa the Rapper
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Paul, Matt, and JR wish everyone a Happy Holidays as they make fun of the Bears once more, for old time's sake. Paul praises Mike Pettine but after the podcast he looked at their weighted DVOA and regrets it a bit. They discussed the near-debacles at the ends of both halves, the Vikings without Dalvin Cook, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix's throwback game, the utter incompetence of everyone on Special Teams except Tyler Ervin, the Lions retaining all of their failures for another year, David Montgomery getting stuffed by a dime defense all day, and Buster Skrine vs. Davante Adams.
Intro: Prince - Purple and Gold
Outtro: Homestar Runner - Everybody, Everybody (Decemberween Version)
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JR, Matt and Paul discuss the maybe underwhelming performance against Washington, how it was mainly Aaron's fault, and Davante's a little, the change in punting philosophy, Adrian Amos, Aaron Jones continued awesomeness, how JR is younger than Paul, the best win of the season so far, and whether the Bears are to be feared.
Intro: Return of the Mack - Mark Morrison
Outtro: Chicago - Sufjan Stevens
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JR's back, as the guys discuss the Giants, Danny Dimes' incredible propensity for turnovers, the defense still struggling in the "yards" department, Allen Lazard's breakout, Mason Crosby's amazing season, JK Scott's return to form, Ron Rivera and PJ Fleck's boats sinking, and of course, your questions. Also, Washington is very very bad.
Intro: Postal Service - The District Sleeps Alone Tonight
Outtro: Hamilton Cast - Right Hand Man
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Paul, who is dying of some incredibly terrible cold, and Matt, who is fine, discuss the brutal domination of the 49ers, dumb coaches, Blake Martinez as a huge liability, Aaron not throwing the ball down the BLASTED FIELD, whether it really was Kevin King's fault, Penalties and EPA, why JK Scott is amazingly terrible, having a special teams coach worse than Ron Zook, and Thanksgiving food. Also, how Danny Dimes may leave the Packer game with ten interceptions! Appropriate!
Intro - New York City, They Might be Giants! (doubly thematic)
Outtro - Gigantic, The Pixies
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Matt, JR, and Paul discuss Packer songs, from The Bears Still Suck, to the Packer Rock Anthem, to Robert Brooks adaptation of Kriss Kross's "Jump" in which he throws enormous shade at Leroy Butler. Yes that is a thing that happened. The guys take a look at a few Bears songs, an unfortunate Kid Rock song about the Lions, the worst possible cover of Old Town Road, and Serengeti's general brilliance. They also preview the upcoming game against San Francisco and, as usual, take a few questions.
Into: No I Don't Wanna Do That - The Happy Schnapps Combo
Outtro: Packer Rock Anthem - Cascia Films
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In this free preview of Minisode 12, generally available only to Ball and Glove ($5 Patrons) at https://www.patreon.com/MKETailgate, Paul previews the 49ers, the turnovers according to Garp, why they should play Raheem Mostert more, Emmanuel Sanders, the probably overrated 49er defense, the Shanahan-LaFleur-Pettine Connection, George Kittle as the best non-QB in the league, how the Packers created Colin Kaepernick, and all that goes with him, and how Jerry Rice totally fumbled.
Intro: Forever Young, Rod Stewart
Outtro: Montana, John Linnell
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Paul and Matub discuss the game against Carolina, whether Mike Pettine may be smarter than we think and decide that he probably is not, go over the math on Ron Rivera's decision, go over the Math on Matt LaFleur's decision, pick our midseason MVPs, answer the question as to whether Tim Boyle would make the Badgers into a college playoff team, and address the scourge of penalties in the league. We also talk about some super-sleuthing Matt did on Za'Darius Smith's recent arrest, and take listener questions!
Intro: Bye Bye Bye - NSYNC
Outtro: Wait for It - Cast of Hamilton
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Paul and JR discuss the inexplicable LaFleur gameplan, Mike Pettine getting taken to school, whether "bend but don't break" is real, or just a thing defensive coordinators believe to make them feel better, whether Davante hurt the offense, MVS being terrible, the offensive line being surprisingly terrible, Christian McCaffrey, Matub's burrito, Aaron Rodgers being terrible, the running backs still being kind of OK, and special teams being terrible. It's cathartic!
Intro - What's Going On - Marvin Gaye
Outtro - Sister Christian - Night Ranger
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JR, Matt, and Paul discuss Aaron Jones, nerd fights, Andy Reid, second half adjustments, Blake Martinez, whether it was to Williams of Jimmy, historically great running back performances and touchdown passes, the brutal NFC, why EPA isn't an individual statistic, what statistics should be able to demonstrate, and how to tell when they are wrong, less boring things than that, and dunking on idiots.
Intro: Los Angeles - Frank Black
Outtro: River of Dreams - Billy Joel
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Paul and JR talk about all of the wonderful performances in the Raiders' game, if Mike Pettine is just Dom Capers with better personnel, food poisoning, Allen Lazard's quietly impressive game, the running backs, Bulaga, whether you can rely on a turnover-based defense, a mea culpa from Paul, a quiz where one of the answers is Donald Lee, JR explains passer rating, Paul explains why it's underrated, listener questions, the World Series, and the Bears, who are terrible.
Intro: KC and the Sunshine Band - Get Down Tonight
Outtro: KC and JoJo - All My Life
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On this special Minisode FREE PREVIEW Paul discusses the other Raider Tecmo Bowl running back, the upcoming game against Oakland, Darren Waller’s breakout season, WROPS star Tyrell Williams, Chuckie, Trevor Davis, the likely Packer RBBC, Allen Lazard, the weak Oakland secondary, and Aaron likely being enough.
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Intro: My Rights Versus Yours - The New Pornographers
Outtro: Bone Machine - The Pixies
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Paul, Matt, and JR discuss internet fame, adjudicate modern officiating in the NFL, point out that Dean Lowry's mockdraftable spider chart is a Fibonacci Sequence-style spiral, Jaire Alexander, Kevin King, the Smiths, Kenny Clark's lackluster season so far, Alien Lizard, why Darrius Shepherd is still employed as of this moment, Aaron Rodgers brilliance and why it didn't show up in the stats, receiver drops, Jamaal Williams, the walking corpse of Jimmy Graham, the awesomeness of Marcedes, and a question from none other than Andy Schaaf himself.
Intro: Cyclops Rock - They Might Be Giants
Outtro: Viva Las Vegas - Elvis
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JR is back with Paul and Matt, as they discuss Aaron Jones' studly performance, Kevin King, the Packers trolling people, the lack of decent wide receivers, Chandon Sullivan being a thief in more ways than one, the Lions, and almost nothing about Matt's Madden team. It was a winner all around.
Intro: The Lion Sleeps Tonight - The Nylons
Outtro: The Devil Came Up to Michigan - KMC
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Paul, Matt, and Wendi discuss the game against the Eagles, Thursday night football and horrific injuries, Davante Adams' toe, Jimmy Graham, baseball, Paul get's a Kerry Wood stat wrong, EPA (Expected Points Added), the Cowboys, Montravius Adams, Oren Burks, the suspect run defense, and, as always, listener questions.
Intro: Where Have All The Cowboys Gone - Paula Cole
Outtro: Mothers, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys - Alvin and the Chipmunks
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Matt, Paul, and special guest Jonathan Barnett discuss the Lambeau experience, the win over the Broncos, the fact that Madden let's you play college games and has real actual colleges in it (but not players, of course), that you can give your player a voice, whether Jamaal Williams is a better fit than Aaron Jones, Jimmy Graham's continued awfulness, the best Packer defense of all time, and the Eagles as an intelligence test for LaFleur.
You can listen to Jonathan on the Sconnie Jonnie podcast, and read his work at Acme Packing Company with Matt and I.
Paul's latest can be read here.
Intro: Motownphilly - Boys 2 Men
Outtro: A Love Supreme - John Coltrane
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JR and Paul discuss the wonderful win over the Vikings, whether the offense was really that bad, whether the defense was really that good, the Brewers, Chicago-style pizza, bad bad quarterbacking, the weakness at receiver, at tight end, Vic Fangio, a mindblowing Bronco stat, and lots and lots of listener questions!
Intro - Things to do in Denver when you're dead - Warren Zevon
Outtro - Llama School - Sifl and Olly
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Matt, JR, and Paul discuss the Bears game, the defense, quarterback names, punters, the play clock, receiver depth, the Vikings, Mike Davis, or whoever that guy is, defenses being ahead of offenses for a hot minute, karaoke, and Steve's fantasy team name.
Opener: Ignoreland - REM
Closer: Fantasy - Mariah Carey
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Paul, Matt, and JR discuss The terrible but enjoyable 2008 movie "Bottle Shock," which features one of the greatest Chicago accents of all time speaking French. We also previewed the Bears' game, praised the team for not keeping three quarterbacks, talked about the tight ends, answered listener questions, and told the long-awaited tale of Matub's name.
Opener - Dennehy by Serengeti
Closer - There is a light that never goes out - The Smiths
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Paul, Matt, and JR discuss bad fields, holes, the Chicago Parks Department, Trevor Davis, hybrid players, the worst case scenario, wide receivers, the NFC North, Snacks, and preemptively getting upset over cuts.
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In this episode of RAE, Paul discusses Aaron Rodgers and the new look Packers with Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. They also touch on football analytics, and whether the modern day advocates are making some of the same mistakes as their baseball predecessors. Then JR and Paul cover last week's game, Canada, lists, Rashan Gary, and Don Hutson.
Opener - All Kinds of Time - Fountains of Wayne
Halftime - Banditos - The Refrershments
Closer - Oh Canada
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Matt, JR, and Paul discuss running backs, their value in the modern NFL, Aaron Jones, David Montgomery, the first preseason game of the year, Ty Summers, and that blasted 3rd down horn. They even take a few listener questions.
Intro: Blackberry Smoke - Waiting for the Thunder
Outro: Collective Soul - Run
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In the first ever episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and JR discuss Matt LaFleur and his offense's love of big targets, the lack of depth behind Davante Adams, and the quarterbacks most similar to Mitch Trubisky. They also take a few listener questions, including one about the greatest Packer ever to report as eligible.
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Every week Paul, Matt, and JR take you on a guided tour of the latest on the Green Bay Packers, the NFC North, and the NFL in general.
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