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Reporting As Eligible

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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.
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Episodes

Reporting as Eligible - Draft Theater Backfill

The Packers are done drafting, and Paul, JR, and Matt are here to take you through it! They take on draft weekend itself, the Barryn Sorrell moment and whether he moves the needle at edge, the new focus on beef at offensive line, and whether Matthew Golden and Savion Williams see serious time early. They also discuss how the rest of the division fared, and of course, listener questions!

May 06, 20251 hr 4 min

Repacking as Eligible - Green Bay Rules

That's a wrap on the 2025 draft, as Tex and Paul take you through an absolutely brilliant experience, filled with great moments. They recap the Packers' day three picks, including a few steals at edge rusher, before tackling some of the interesting UDFAs, including a 220 pound boundary corner. The Packers attacked their positions of need in their typically high-RAS fashion, and it's hard not to be excited about the future. The draft in tiny Green Bay was a huge success, and really couldn't have ...

Apr 27, 202540 min

Repacking as Eligible - The Draft from Green Bay

Paul and Tex recap the first three rounds of the NFL draft from on site, where they hung out in the Titletown district, in Lambeau, by the big stage, and just soaked it all in. We also met a bunch of you, and you're all cool. The guys also discuss Matthew Golden, Anthony Belton, Savion Williams, the best guys remaining, and the Shadeur Sanders situation.

Apr 26, 202538 min

Reporting as Eligible - Happy Draftoween!

On this pre-draft episode of RAE, Paul, Tyler, and JR discuss who they like, who is likely, the numbers versus the tape, the difficulties in trading down in a bad draft class, the ideal spot to be, Why Packer defenders from Georgia fail, whether they might do that again, a cooperative mock draft, and of course, listener questions!

Apr 23, 20251 hr 5 min

Reporting as Eligible - Let's Just Call It Smell You Later

On the season finale of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, Matt, and JR discuss the Super Bowl, he dominance of the Eagles, what the Packers look like given that additional context, the possible benefits of a giant offensive line, or alternatively, passing more, the tough task ahead of Mike Holmgren, commercials, halftime shows, diss tracks, and of course, listener questions! Enjoy the offseason, thanks to all for listening, and see you at the draft!

Feb 11, 20251 hr 12 min

Reporting as Eligible - DK, Have It Your Way

On a brand new Reporting as Eligible, Paul and Tyler discuss their off-season must-haves, the upcoming Super Bowl, the free agents to target, and a few players who may be interesting in the draft. They also touch on Severance, the Packers' issues with man, Myles Garrett, Miles Finch, and of course, listener questions!

Feb 04, 202558 min

Reporting as Eligible - So, Are The Packers Actually Good?

On the latest Reporting as Eligible, the guys discuss the disappointing (but not unexpected) loss to the Eagles, the great defensive performance, the worrying redflags, the awful officiating, and whether Tom Brady is blind or just unethical. They also answer all of your lovely Patron questions, and take a look…to the FUTURE.

Jan 14, 20251 hr 40 min

Reporting as Eligible - Fake Man Coverage Knees

On a brand spanking new episode of Reporting as Eligible, the whole gang discusses a truly pathetic loss to the Bears and the lack of good decision-making processes infecting the entire team. They also touch on the injury to Christian Watson, the major hurdles that loss creates, and the Eagles as a truly tough matchup. But hey, anything is possible, and listener questions drive a raucous discussion.

Jan 07, 20251 hr 32 min

Reporting as Eligible - This Must Be the Team

On this New Years Eve episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul and JR discuss the material difference between the top three NFC teams and the Packers, whether it matters, and how much hope to have now that their difficult path through the playoffs is all but certain. Plus, what DVOA and EPA fail to see, Jordan's continued struggles, the benefits of having a receiver you can count on, and of course, listener questions!

Dec 31, 202457 min

Reporting as Eligible - The Ghost Of Christmas Yet To Come

On a very special episode of Reporting as Eligible, recorded BEFORE THE SAINTS GAME (sorry for yelling), Paul and JR look ahead to their preferred playoff matchups, the actual likely matchups, indoors versus outdoors, the vulnerable Lions, and of course, fair catch kicks!

Dec 24, 202449 min

Reporting as Eligible - A Voltron Matub

On this week’s episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, JR, ad Tyler discuss the Packer victory over Seattle, the dominance of the offensive line and Josh Jacobs, the return of Romeo, the sustainability of the pass rush, and of course, the ascendant Edgerrin Cooper. The guys also take on Matt’s fourth down folly’s, issues with challenges, and end of half nonsense, but it’s mostly positive! The defense is eighth in DVOA after all, and the offense never really allowed things to get close. Christian...

Dec 17, 20241 hr 12 min

Reporting as Eligible - I’d Be Lion If I Said I Was Happy

On a brand new Reporting as Eligible, Paul and Matt review the game against the Lions and try to figure out if the Packers are real contenders, or not quite there yet. They touch on the extremely poor offensive line play, the constant in-breakers against the Packer defense, the fourth down disparity between the two teams, and yes, of course, the officiating. With the Packers locked into a wild card, they also discuss what the rest of the season will look like, the disappearance of Jayden Reed, a...

Dec 10, 20241 hr 30 min

Reporting as Eligible - Flus down the Turkey Hole

On the all new Thanksgiving wrap-up episode of Reporting as Eligible, the guys discuss the Bears making history in the funniest way possible, everything coming together for the Packers including continued good play from Lukas Van Ness and Quay Walker, a clean game from Jordan, a deadly cut from Josh, and a resounding victory over Miami in the cold. We also discuss famous doppelgangers, the Sunday Night game, the death of the 49ers, the Vikings, when to go versus kick, and of course, listener que...

Dec 02, 20241 hr 24 min

Reporting as Eligible - Jacobs’ Ladder

On a Thanksgiving episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul, JR, and briefly Matt discuss the convincing victory over a battered 49ers, Quay Walker’s greatest game ever, Josh Jacobs and the creative, explosive running game, Jennifer Love Hewitt for some reason, Jordan Love’s clean game, Wayne Chrebet, Hallmark Movies, the speedy Dolphins, and how they’re underrated with Tua back in the fold, Hot Frosty, Lexington Kentucky, Lukas van Ness, and of course, listener questions!

Nov 26, 20241 hr 19 min

Reporting as Eligible: The Hafley Test

On a brand new episode of Reporting as Eligible, we have EVERYONE, and I mean everyone. Which is to say we have JR, Matt, Paul and Tyler! For the first time this year. We talk about the Bears, the game that’s going on between the Texans and Cowboys, Jaire Alexander, Christian Watson, Love’s interception, red zone woes, credit to the Bears, debits from the Bears, the lack of a pass rush, and blocking field goals. And how far away from Everything Soldier Field is. And of course, listener question...

Nov 19, 20241 hr 31 min

Reporting as Eligible - Tank After Tank

On a brand new Reporting as Eligible, Matt, JR, and Paul make fun of the Bears before heaping praise on Malik Willis yet again, while also worrying about Jordan Love, who has just been OK so far this year. The defense also missed a bunch of tackles and suffered a sobering loss of Evan Williams. Jaire Alexander also might miss time going forward, and Eric Stokes is hurt. Who is going to cover Detroit receivers exactly? Plus Rashan Gary dancing, the return of the X-Man, Tucker Kraft as the new Geo...

Oct 29, 20241 hr 22 min

Reporting as Eligible - Ben Sim-ping

On a new Reporting as Eligible, Paul and JR discuss the importance of Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs to the offense, whether the Doubs touchdown was brilliant or foolhardy, Jayden Reed versus Keisean Nixon, Javon Bullard versus Keisean Nixon, and the Kraft Tush Push They also heaped praise on the rookie defenders! The speed of Edgerrin Cooper. The versatility of Javon Bullard. And of course the burgeoning star that is Evan Williams. Will Wisconsin start making Bourbon Old Fashioned instead? On...

Oct 16, 20241 hr 5 min

Reporting as Eligible - Gary Loses His Edge

On a brand new episode of Reporting as Eligible, Matt, JR, and Paul discuss whether too many big plays may be a bad thing. They also lavish praise on Tucker Kraft, Jayden Reed, and of course, Xavier McKinney, and even a little love for the Narv Dog,but with Arizona coming up, they still have some concerns about the lack of edge pressure, the receiver situation with Doubs and Wicks, and their lack of success on third down. But a few of the rookies look good, our DC is succeeding in spite of his t...

Oct 09, 20241 hr 14 min

Reporting as Eligible - Sir Wicks a Drop

On a brand new episode of Reporting as Eligible, Paul and Matt discuss anther sloppy game for the Packers and the comeback that almost was, the issues that made the first half almost unwatchable, the thrilling second half, redemption for Dontayvion Wicks, Jayden Reed as the alpha, the Sam Darnold show, if it’s edge rusher versus corners as the biggest worry on defense, and of course, kickers. And listener questions!

Oct 02, 20241 hr 36 min

Reporting as Eligible Special - And First As Usual We Have Mark

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).

Sep 27, 202430 min

Reporting as Eligible - The Cost of Complexity

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!

Sep 25, 20241 hr 6 min

Reporting as Eligible - Willis to Victory

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!

Sep 18, 20241 hr 9 min

Reporting as Eligible - Brazil Nuts

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!

Sep 11, 20241 hr 5 min

Reporting as Eligible - Tweeting in Brazil

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?

Sep 04, 20241 hr 16 min
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