LMTYS: What Has to Change Before the Jets Game or Else?

Brand New Song: We Had It, Then We Didn't, all about Minnesoda. What's up Tundra FM, Brick Lombardi here. I usually spend my time breaking down third-and-longs and arguing about missed assignments, but today we're switching gears with a song that captures exactly how every Packers fan felt after that fourth-quarter collapse in Minneapolis. So sit back, maybe grab something strong, and enjoy this little lament about leading most of the way and still somehow watching it all slip away. Tonight on Tundra FM, we dive into the reflection and hard truths of the game. We kick things off with the urgent rock of "Draft Day Heat," taking you back to the adrenaline of anticipation before the names are even called. Then, we shift gears to the aggressive rap rock of "Ninety-Nine," a story of quiet defiance and unwavering persistence in the face of doubt. We close the show with the stark contemplation of "The List is Posted," confronting the difficult realities that come with every new season. Join Brick Lombardi as he navigates the dreams that live and the ones that move on. Don't miss this episode. Subscribe, rate, and review Tundra FM to make sure you never miss a beat. Please support us at patreon.com/pack_daddy or Venmo @Packernetpodcast This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you're ready to move past the Vikings loss and lock in for the Jets, hit subscribe, leave a rating, and tell me your prediction — I want to hear from you. Share it with every Cheesehead who needs a little perspective right now. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

Big Sal doesn't hold back after the Packers blew a 22-10 lead and fell 39-22 to the Vikings in a historically ugly collapse. From the soft fourth quarter and costly penalties to the ongoing Josh Jacobs situation and life without Micah Parsons, Sal delivers a blunt look at what's wrong and what has to change before the Jets game. How Green Bay controlled the game and then completely lost it The offensive line and finishing issues that keep showing up Latest on Josh Jacobs still sitting on the exempt list A clear-eyed preview of what needs to tighten up against New York This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If that fourth quarter left you as frustrated as it left me, hit subscribe, leave a rating, and tell me your thoughts — I want to hear from you. Share it with every Cheesehead who needs to vent this week. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

So on the docket today, we are going to dive deep into what truly makes a winning N F L franchise in the modern era, and why the Green Bay Packers' approach, despite what some of the casuals out there might tell you, is the absolute best way to do it. We are going to break down the philosophy that builds sustained success, not just a fleeting moment of glory, and why chasing "splashy" free agents is almost always a fool's errand. Look, I am getting absolutely exhausted with the same old song and dance about teams needing to be "splashy" in free agency. It is bull crap. It is low-resolution thinking from low-resolution people who simply do not understand the mechanics of the N F L cap, roster construction, or long-term player development. The fact of the matter is, the Packers have built a sustainable winner for decades, not by chasing every shiny new toy on the open market, but by doing things the right way, the hard way, the intelligent way. This is not a new concept, folks. Ryan has been saying it for nine years on this show, over twenty-seven hundred episodes, and he was right then, just as I am right now. This show has called it at the time, consistently. Think about it. These free agents, by definition, are players who couldn't secure a long-term deal with their original team. There is a reason for that, folks. These are not always the cream of the crop. These are often players with red flags: injury history, declining play, age-related decline, or just being wildly overvalued by desperate teams trying to paper over bigger cracks in their roster with a big name. And yet, every single year, you get these jagoffs on the Twitters, screaming about why "we" did not go out and spend a billion dollars on some guy who is going to be a bust in two years, or who will demand a trade when things get tough. It is maddening to listen to. It really is. Support us at patreon.com/pack_daddy or Venmo @Packernetpodcast

What's up Tundra FM, Brick Lombardi here. I usually spend my time rewinding third-and-longs and arguing about offensive line technique, but today we're switching it up with a little lighthearted Packers anthem that somehow managed to drag me, Cal Hutson, and Big Sal into the same song. So kick back, don't expect any film breakdowns, and enjoy this cheesy tribute to the Green and Gold and the three of us who can't stop talking about it. Support us at patreon.com/pack_daddy or Venmo @Packernetpodcast This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you're riding the same wave of cautious optimism, hit subscribe, leave a rating, and tell me your season prediction — I want to hear from you. Share it with every Cheesehead who needs a little hope before kickoff. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

I'm still sitting with that 39-22 loss in Minnesota. I mean, look… we had the game. We led 9-0 early, 19-10 at the half, 22-10 in the third. Christian Watson was cooking — that 81-yard touchdown was pure speed and trust from Love. For three quarters it felt like a solid road win against a division rival that lost its starting quarterback. And then the fourth quarter just… vanished. Twenty-two unanswered points. Carson Wentz comes in and manages the game while we completely lose our composure. Penalties stacking up, soft coverage, a late interception, no real push up front without Parsons. You know the kind of collapse where you start talking to the TV like it's going to answer you back. Support us at patreon.com/pack_daddy or Venmo @Packernetpodcast This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If this song hit you right in the Cheesehead, hit subscribe, leave a rating, and tell me your favorite line — I want to hear from you. Share it with every Packers fan still shaking their head at that fourth quarter. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

On a quiet news day, Cal Hutson dives deep into the dangers of "vibe analysis" and why relying on feelings over facts leads to low-resolution takes. He explains how the human brain tries to fill information voids with speculative "vibes" and reinforces the show's commitment to arguing bottom-up from measurable criteria like PFF grades, EPA per dropback, CPOE, and pressure RATE over sacks. Cal further demolishes the "vibe analysis" argument, emphasizing why counting stats are misleading and why "wins are not a QB stat." He reiterates the foundational principles of the show, from Gutekunst's negotiating prowess to Jordan Love's elite status, and explains how a data-driven framework acts as a superpower against noise and overrated "splashy" signings. Serious fans embrace the analytics gospel and understand there's a right and wrong way to do statistics. Listen in to strengthen your understanding of how to evaluate players and build a championship-caliber mindset, grounded in actual facts and data. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a five-star review! Support us at patreon.com/pack_daddy or Venmo @Packernetpodcast This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: NFL Draft Grades: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ Hashmarks: https://hashmarks.io/

Tonight on Tundra FM, we dive into the quiet anticipation before the season truly ignites. It's about listening to what the ground is saying, a build-up of energy and focus before the bright lights come on. Join Brick Lombardi as we reflect on fading moments with "One Last Bootleg," then shift to the untamed talent of "Ayo, this for Savion Williams." We feel the raw intensity of camp when we "Put the Pads On," embodying the spirit of getting down to work. Don't miss a single beat of the Pack-er-net. Subscribe to Tundra FM, rate, and review us to help spread the word to fellow fans. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: NFL Draft Grades: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ Hashmarks: https://hashmarks.io/

Big Sal looks ahead to the Packers' Week 2 matchup against the Jets and explains why he still believes this team will be okay. After the painful fourth-quarter collapse in Minnesota, Sal focuses on the fixes that need to happen, the tighter play he expects to see, and his prediction for a bounce-back performance in New York. Why the Jets game is the perfect chance to reset after a rough opener The specific areas where Green Bay must clean up and play sharper A clear prediction for the outcome and what a complete game looks like Longer-term belief that the roster is still solid if they fix the finishing issues Support at patreon.com/pack_daddy or Venmo @Packernetpodcast This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If you're ready to move past the Vikings loss and lock in for the Jets, hit subscribe, leave a rating, and tell me your prediction — I want to hear from you. Share it with every Cheesehead who needs a little perspective right now. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

Cal Hutson breaks down the Packers' frustrating 39-22 loss to the Vikings, a game Green Bay controlled for three quarters before completely falling apart in the fourth. Christian Watson was electric with two touchdowns, including an 81-yard score, but the Packers had no answers once Carson Wentz and the Vikings got rolling. How the Packers built and then completely lost a double-digit lead Christian Watson's big-play performance and what it means going forward The defensive and penalty issues that fueled Minnesota's 22-point fourth quarter An honest look at whether this is a blip or a bigger concern for the season This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If that fourth quarter left you as frustrated as it left me, hit subscribe, leave a rating, and tell me your thoughts — I want to hear from you. Share it with every Cheesehead who needs to vent tonight. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

Big Sal is fired up after watching the Packers blow a 22-10 lead and fall 39-22 to the Vikings in a painful Week 1 collapse. From Christian Watson's big plays to the complete fourth-quarter implosion against Carson Wentz, Sal doesn't hold back on the lack of finish, the penalties, and what it means moving forward. How Green Bay controlled the game and then completely lost it The soft defense and communication issues that fueled Minnesota's rally Why missing Jacobs and Parsons made the margin for error too thin A blunt look ahead to the Jets and what has to change immediately Support us at patreon.com/pack_daddy or Venmo @Packernetpodcast This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. If that fourth quarter left you as angry as it left me, hit subscribe, leave a rating, and tell me your thoughts — I want to hear from you. Share it with every Cheesehead who needs to vent tonight. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected] Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast