Rob Demovsky on Who Earned Defensive Snaps, Locker Room Belief & LaFleur’s Future

ESPN’s Rob Demovsky joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy after the Packers’ season finale to break down what actually mattered — and what didn’t — heading into the playoffs. 🏈 Defenders who helped themselves Demovsky highlights two players who stood out despite the game’s “preseason feel”: Barron Sorrell, who showed legitimate run-stopping ability and pass-rush upside Trevon Diggs, whose tackling and physicality could earn him real snaps in the postseason Rob explains why both players may factor into the defensive rotation even with starters returning — and why snap counts tell a story coaches won’t say publicly. 🧠 Do the Packers actually believe? Demovsky shares insight from the locker room, noting that Jordan Love addressed the team after the game, delivering a clear message that “this is the real deal now.” Rob cautions that belief is hard to measure — sometimes it’s real, sometimes it’s noise — but says this group’s messaging feels consistent and genuine. He and Chewy compare this team’s mindset to past Packers playoff teams, including the 1998 squad that knew it wasn’t quite good enough — and why this situation feels different. 💰 Matt LaFleur’s contract reality The conversation then shifts to LaFleur’s future: Rob agrees the situation has moved past “do they want him?” It’s now about money, term, and leverage LaFleur could sign an extension, play out his deal, or force a decision Demovsky stresses one key point: Either you think he’s the guy — or you don’t. The money should follow the decision. He also explains why letting a coach play out the final year is the riskiest option, citing Mike McCarthy’s Dallas ending as a cautionary tale. 🧩 Jeff Hafley & the coaching market Rob discusses why Hafley may get interviews, why the head-coach market is deeper than expected, and why his chances of landing a job may be closer to 40–60 than a lock. 🏁 Outlook vs. Chicago Demovsky closes by saying the Packers should feel confident heading into Chicago: They controlled most of the previous matchup Health should be better It’s a game Green Bay wanted Whoever wins gets a powerful narrative — either “we beat Ben Johnson twice” or “resting worked.” 🎧 Clear-eyed Packers insight, locker room context, and front-office reality — only on Jen, Gabe & Chewy. Packers, Green Bay Packers, Rob Demovsky, Packers defense, Barron Sorrell, Trevon Diggs, Matt LaFleur contract, Packers playoffs, Jordan Love leadership, Jeff Hafley, Packers Bears preview, ESPN Milwaukee, Jen Gabe and Chewy