The NFL will release the full 2026 regular-season schedule Thursday, but we already know who the Green Bay Packers will play and where they'll play. (With one exception...) 

Marques breaks down the Packers' 2026 opponents, and all the discussion about "strength-of-schedule," which doesn't really matter during the offseason. 

Andy Herman of the Pack-a-Day Podcast joins the show to talk about the decision to release Brandon McManus, what it means for rookie kicker Trey Smack, as well as the key questions the Packers face on the offensive line.

The NFL will release the full 2026 regular-season schedule Thursday, but we already know who the Green Bay Packers will play and where they'll play. (With one exception...)&nbsp;
Marques breaks down the Packers' 2026 opponents, and all the discussion about "strength-of-schedule," which doesn't really matter during the offseason.&nbsp;
Andy Herman of the Pack-a-Day Podcast joins the show to talk about the decision to release Brandon McManus, what it means for rookie kicker Trey Smack, as well as the key questions the Packers face on the offensive line.

Marques Eversoll hosts "Better Call Eversoll," weekday afternoons from 2-4 PM in Green Bay, WI. Heavy on Packers & Wisconsin sports, and always keeping things interesting & creative -- not just reading the news.

Marques Eversoll hosts "Better Call Eversoll," weekday afternoons from 2-4 PM in Green Bay, WI. Heavy on Packers &amp; Wisconsin sports, and always keeping things interesting &amp; creative -- not just reading the news.

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Strength of Schedule

The Green Bay Packers traded two draft picks to move up and select Florida kicker Trey Smack in the 2026 NFL Draft. Less than two weeks later, the team released Brandon McManus. 

Which is interesting, considering the Packers preached the importance of "competition," after making the move for Smack, and suddenly, it looks less like a competition, and more like Smack's job. (with all due respect to Lucas Havrisik.) 

So, WHAT'S GOING ON?! 

The Green Bay Packers traded two draft picks to move up and select Florida kicker Trey Smack in the 2026 NFL Draft. Less than two weeks later, the team released Brandon McManus.&nbsp;
Which is interesting, considering the Packers preached the importance of "competition," after making the move for Smack, and suddenly, it looks less like a competition, and more like Smack's job. (with all due respect to Lucas Havrisik.)&nbsp;
So, WHAT'S GOING ON?!&nbsp;

Smack That

The Green Bay Packers have shown how good they can be on the offensive side of the ball, but head coach Matt LaFleur said they planned to strip it down like it's Year 1, and essentially, start from scratch this offseason. 

So, how good can this offense be in 2026?

Marques discusses the biggest factors, highlighted by quarterback Jordan Love, left tackle Jordan Morgan and wide receivers Christian Watson, Matthew Golden and Jayden Reed. Oh, and the return of tight end Tucker Kraft.

The Green Bay Packers have shown how good they can be on the offensive side of the ball, but head coach Matt LaFleur said they planned to strip it down like it's Year 1, and essentially, start from scratch this offseason.&nbsp;
So, how good can this offense be in 2026?
Marques discusses the biggest factors, highlighted by quarterback Jordan Love, left tackle Jordan Morgan and wide receivers Christian Watson, Matthew Golden and Jayden Reed. Oh, and the return of tight end Tucker Kraft.

Offensive Ceiling

Sixteen years after Tyrod Taylor last took a snap at Virginia Tech, he signed with the Packers to back up Jordan Love, where he'll team up with fellow Va. Tech alum Kyron Drones, as the team looks to replace Malik Willis at QB2. 

When Taylor finished his time at Virginia Tech in 2010, Drones was in elementary school. Now, two former Hokie quarterbacks bring a new look to the quarterback room in Green Bay, along with Kyle McCord.

Andy Herman of the Pack-a-Day Podcast joins the show to discuss Taylor, as well as recap the press conferences of new defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon and new special teams coordinator Cam Achord. 

Sixteen years after Tyrod Taylor last took a snap at Virginia Tech, he signed with the Packers to back up Jordan Love, where he'll team&nbsp;up with fellow Va. Tech alum Kyron Drones, as the team looks to replace Malik Willis at QB2.&nbsp;
When Taylor finished his time at Virginia Tech in 2010, Drones was in elementary school. Now, two former Hokie quarterbacks bring a new look to the quarterback room in Green Bay, along with Kyle McCord.
Andy Herman of the Pack-a-Day Podcast joins the show to discuss Taylor, as well as recap the press conferences of new defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon and new special teams coordinator Cam Achord.&nbsp;

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