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Jason Wilde: Why Matt LaFleur Moved Fast on Jonathan Gannon — And What the Packers Were Afraid Of

Jason Wilde: Why Matt LaFleur Moved Fast on Jonathan Gannon — And What the Packers Were Afraid Of

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 ESPN Packers reporter Jason Wilde joins Jen, Gabe & Chewy to untangle the conflicting reports, quiet conversations, and real urgency that led the Green Bay Packers to hire Jonathan Gannon as their new defensive coordinator — without waiting to interview Jim Leonhard. 012627 Jason on JGC Wilde explains how much of the confusion stems from a vacuum of information. When teams don’t speak publicly, sources with their own agendas step in to fill the void — and that’s exactly what happened here. 🏈 Was Gannon always LaFleur’s guy? Wilde confirms that mutual interest between Matt LaFleur and Jim Leonhard was real, but also makes it clear that this doesn’t contradict Gannon being the top target. According to Wilde: LaFleur believed Jonathan Gannon was the best fit Gannon’s defenses were consistently difficult to scheme against There was concern that waiting even one more day could cost the Packers their preferred option LaFleur likely decided the risk of losing Gannon outweighed the benefit of talking to Leonhard The key takeaway: Both things can be true at the same time. 🔄 Why urgency mattered Wilde pulls back the curtain on the “seedy underbelly” of NFL coaching hires, explaining how: Most coaches are represented by a small group of powerful agents Information moves quickly — often quietly — through back channels Teams don’t always know exactly who else is interested, but they fear being leapfrogged In that environment, waiting can be fatal — especially when you believe you’ve found “your guy.” 🧠 Jonathan Gannon’s strengths Wilde outlines what likely appealed most to LaFleur: A flexible defensive philosophy that adapts to personnel Willingness to change fronts (3–4, 4–3, hybrid looks) Emphasis on tailoring scheme instead of forcing players into rigid roles A contrast to Joe Barry’s ‘we run what we run’ approach, which alienated players Wilde notes that player input doesn’t mean players run the defense — but refusing feedback altogether creates chemistry problems, something the Packers clearly want to avoid repeating. 🏟️ Gannon vs. Barry: adaptability matters One of the most revealing parts of the segment centers on why Joe Barry’s rigidity became such an issue. Wilde explains: Barry was well-liked personally But he resisted adjusting scheme to personnel He dismissed player feedback That led to frustration beyond just one or two stars By contrast, Gannon’s career shows a willingness to oscillate between schemes, depending on who he has — a trait LaFleur likely prioritized. 🔄 What’s next for the rest of the staff The conversation also touches on Adam Stenavich’s future, with Wilde explaining why LaFleur: Does not block assistants from interviewing Believes opportunities help coaches grow Learned from Mike McCarthy’s mistakes of blocking staff Wilde uses the Mike Vrabel–Matt LaFleur example in Tennessee to illustrate how sometimes a coach knows a change is coming — and lets circumstances resolve it naturally rather than forcing an awkward firing. ⚖️ The bottom line Jason Wilde leaves listeners with a grounded conclusion: The Packers identified Jonathan Gannon as their top choice They feared losing him if they waited Silence allowed conflicting narratives to flourish And adaptability — not buzzwords or viral clips — will ultimately define whether this hire works Jonathan Gannon won’t be judged by press conferences or optics. He’ll be judged by defensive flexibility, player buy-in, and results. 🎧 A nuanced, insider explanation of one of the Packers’ most scrutinized coaching decisions — with real context instead of speculation — only on Jen, Gabe & Chewy. Packers, Green Bay Packers, Jason Wilde, Jonathan Gannon, Matt LaFleur, Jim Leonhard, Packers defensive coordinator, Packers coaching hire, Packers defense philosophy, Joe Barry, Packers staff changes, NFL coaching hires, ESPN Milwaukee, Jen Gabe and Chewy
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