Packers Drop to 21st in NFLPA Grades — Should Fans Be Concerned?

The NFLPA report cards weren’t supposed to be public. They leaked anyway. And the Green Bay Packers didn’t look great. In Hour 1 of Jen, Gabe & Chewy, the crew reacts to the Packers falling from 7th to 21st overall in the annual NFLPA player survey — including drops in: Head Coach (B-) Offensive Coordinator (C) Training Staff (C) “Respect for Players” (second worst in the league) 📌 Based strictly on 022726 JGC Hour 1 022726 JGC Hour 1 🏈 Matt LaFleur’s Grade Drop Matt LaFleur went from an A- to a B-. Is that noise… or meaningful? The discussion centers on timing: These surveys happen during losing stretches. Emotion affects responses. A five-game skid changes locker room mood. Jason Wilde notes that nationally, many observers are stunned Packers fans are even debating LaFleur’s standing given sustained playoff appearances. 🎯 The “C” Grades Adam Stenovich receiving a C sparks debate. But what exactly are players grading? Scheme? Communication? Play-calling? Playing time? Chewy raises a critical question: How many disgruntled players does it take to tank a grade? Methodology matters. 🧠 Are Today’s Players Different? Chewy doesn’t hold back. He suggests NIL-era players may react differently to hard coaching and accountability compared to past generations. Jason counters: These grades reflect feeling, not always effectiveness. Sometimes being liked and being effective are two different things. 💰 Cap Dominoes Loom The hour also pivots to roster decisions: Rashaun Gary’s $28M cap hit Elgton Jenkins’ future Aaron Banks restructure No forced roster bonus deadline Jason highlights subtle phrasing from Gutekunst: “If he’s still on the team…” That wording suggests flexibility — and possible change. 🏁 The Bottom Line The Packers aren’t in crisis. But something shifted. Whether it’s: Culture Communication Accountability Or simply timing Dropping from 7th to 21st isn’t random. And as roster cuts loom, these grades add another layer to an already pivotal offseason. 🎧 A sharp, honest breakdown of leaked NFLPA grades, coaching perception, and what it means for the Packers’ future — only on Jen, Gabe & Chewy.