#890 Packers Unscripted: OTA observations

Mike and Wes share what they learned during Week 1 of OTAs, beginning with injury updates on Tucker Kraft (1:22) and Micah Parsons (3:14), a look at who's getting first-team reps (8:52), including which rookies are in the rotation (10:45). They also discuss the big news stories happening around the NFL (15:42).

Mike and Wes continue their preview of Packers OTAs by looking the defensive side of the ball, including the young group of edge rushers (3:09), veteran arrivals in Green Bay (7:35) and the cornerback competition (11:36). They also look at the additions of Skyy Moore and Trey Smack on special teams (16:42).

Mike and Wes begin their preview of Packers OTAs by looking at the offensive side of the ball, including the wide receiver position (1:22), other perimeter weapons (6:41), the "debut" of QB Tyrod Taylor (9:29), and the O-line (12:23). They also discuss QB Aaron Rodgers' reunion in Pittsburgh with Mike McCarthy.

Mike and Wes dive into the most interesting parts of the Packers' 2026 schedule (3:20), including the home-heavy finish (8:25) and the matchups they're both looking forward to (11:25, 13:52), plus how the division games lay out (17:25), and their favorite moments in the schedule release video (19:18).

Mike and Wes discuss the release of K Brandon McManus (2:27), making draft pick Trey Smack the frontrunner for the kicking job (6:11), and review various Packers connections with the new draft class (12:26). They also speculate about the upcoming schedule release (16:39).

Mike and Wes share their takeaways from the assistant coaches' media sessions, starting with DL coach Vince Oghobaase (1:11), DB coaches Bobby Babich and Daniel Bullocks (3:47), LB coach Sam Siefkes (9:30) and WR coach Noah Pauley (13:36). They also discuss the thoughts from passing game coordinator Jason Vrable on WR Savion Williams (16:45), OL coach Luke Butkus on C/G Jacob Monk (16:45), and RB coach Ben Sirmans on RB MarShawn Lloyd (26:08).

Mike and Wes discuss their first look at the draft class from minicamp (:27) and their thoughts on hearing from new coordinators Jonathan Gannon (9:09) and Cam Achord (17:26) for the first time. They also talk about the signing of backup QB Tyrod Taylor (27:28).

Mike and Wes answer various questions about the Packers' 2026 draft class, including who was their favorite pick (1:12), who was a surprise pick (10:08), and who will be the most impactful as a rookie (17:00). They also discuss WR Jayden Reed's contract extension and what it means for the future.