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Jordan Love Ranked 14th?! Packers Disrespect, LaFleur Debate & Wisconsin Ice Cave FOMO
Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
It’s false spring in Wisconsin — 60 degrees in February — and somehow that leads directly into a debate about whether Jordan Love is really just the 14th best quarterback in the NFL. In Hour 1 of Jen, Gabe & Chewy, the show starts light with talk of the Apostle Islands Ice Caves reopening for the first time in a decade and whether once-in-a-lifetime natural phenomena are worth six-hour road trips. Chewy isn’t sold on ancient wonders, escalators are proposed for the Great Wall of China, and Wisconsin seasonal depression becomes a surprisingly relatable topic. 021726 JGC Hour 1 But things get serious once the national quarterback rankings drop. 🏈 Jordan Love Ranked 14th? An NFL.com ranking placed Jordan Love at No. 14 among NFL quarterbacks, and the crew isn’t buying it. Jason Wilde joins to push back on the idea that Love is “middle of the pack,” arguing: The numbers don’t support that ranking The eye test doesn’t support it either If Love is truly 14th, then Matt LaFleur deserves even more credit than he’s getting The segment turns into a larger conversation about how quickly narratives shift — and whether Packers fans are letting frustration cloud reality. 🧠 Packers Fan Frustration Jason also addresses something that surprised even him: The amount of Packers fans ready to run Matt LaFleur out of town. He notes that outside the Wisconsin bubble, many observers are stunned by the idea that Green Bay fans would consider moving on from a coach with consistent playoff appearances. The tension becomes clear: Are the Packers underachieving? Or are expectations simply impossibly high? 💰 The Cap “Credit Card” Is Coming The hour closes with Jason previewing the upcoming salary cap pressure points: Rashan Gary’s roster bonus Elgton Jenkins’ future Aaron Banks’ restructure possibility Josh Jacobs’ cap number Malik Willis hitting free agency at the perfect time The “credit card flexibility” exists — but only if Gutekunst is willing to use it. And Jason admits something rare: He doesn’t have a clear read on what the front office plan actually is. ⚖️ The Bottom Line The Packers aren’t broken. Jordan Love isn’t average. Matt LaFleur isn’t on the hot seat nationally. But expectations in Green Bay are different — and being “good” doesn’t silence criticism. From ice caves to quarterback rankings, Hour 1 captures the full emotional spectrum of Wisconsin sports fandom. 🎧 A funny, sharp, and sometimes heated hour about rankings, coaching expectations, and what “close” really means — only on Jen, Gabe & Chewy. 🔍 Discovery Keywords Jordan Love ranking, Packers quarterback debate, Jason Wilde Packers, Matt LaFleur hot seat, Packers salary cap, Rashan Gary contract, Elgton Jenkins future, Malik Willis free agency, Wisconsin ice caves, Packers offseason talk, ESPN Milwaukee, Jen Gabe and Chewy
