Andrew Brandt leaves Packers' front office

[GBRulz]

Sources: Brandt leaves Packers' front office

By Rob Demovsky
rdemovsk@greenbaypressgazette.com

Andrew Brandt no longer is the Packers' vice president of player finance, NFL sources said today.


One source said it was Brandt's decision to leave the organization, but the Packers have not made any official announcement.

An official announcement is expected this week, perhaps as soon as this afternoon.

Brandt, 47, who joined the organization in 1999, had been responsible for negotiating contracts and managing the salary cap. His contract was to expire at the end of April, after the NFL draft.

Brandt was keenly interested in succeeding Bob Harlan as the Packers' president -- a position that went to Mark Murphy -- and was disappointed when he wasn't a finalist.

[MJZiggy]

I wonder who takes over for him...

[retailguy]

I wonder who takes over for him...

That guy that Ted drafted in the 7th round of the NFL Executive draft 4 years ago. He was a training assistant for the last 5 years, just trying to be one of the "many" that "stuck" with the team after being drafted so low. Ted got him in the 7th with one of 17 additional picks he got by trading down multiple times.

But don't worry, he's a true "diamond in the rough".


He also got a compensatory pick from the Broncos because he has Reggie McKenzie mow Pat Bowlen's lawn 5 times a month.... But he used that selection on "Skip" the ball washer.



sorry. Couldn't resist.

[GBRulz]

I had a feeling that this would happen. Brandt is an asshole, I say good riddance to him. Yes, I have my personal reasons for thinking that.

The guy was not very friendly towards the general public. Interacting with fans was a big "must" for the sucessor of Harlan.

Doesn't TT have the final say over contracts anyhow?

[The Leaper]

I would assume Green Bay would take a strong look at Jason Weid, who is a young lawyer with plenty of experience already with the organization. He was also one of the finalists for Harlan's position...so clearly Green Bay likes him.

[Partial]

I have a hunch he is leaving because he wasn't chosen to be the president. That could a loss, I always thought he was quite the cap guru.

[Rastak]

Re: Andrew Brandt leaves Packers' front office

Sources: Brandt leaves Packers' front office

By Rob Demovsky
rdemovsk@greenbaypressgazette.com

Andrew Brandt no longer is the Packers' vice president of player finance, NFL sources said today.


One source said it was Brandt's decision to leave the organization, but the Packers have not made any official announcement.

An official announcement is expected this week, perhaps as soon as this afternoon.

Brandt, 47, who joined the organization in 1999, had been responsible for negotiating contracts and managing the salary cap. His contract was to expire at the end of April, after the NFL draft.

Brandt was keenly interested in succeeding Bob Harlan as the Packers' president -- a position that went to Mark Murphy -- and was disappointed when he wasn't a finalist.

Wow. Brandt was a very good capologist. It seemed to me he'd get the better of the players in most contracts. That's a sweeping statement but he was very solid.

[The Leaper]

I have a hunch he is leaving because he wasn't chosen to be the president. That could a loss, I always thought he was quite the cap guru.

Working with the cap really isn't that difficult...it was a much larger deal in the 90s when free agency and the cap first came into existence. The legal aspects of player contracts is a far greater responsibility.

[The Leaper]

Re: Andrew Brandt leaves Packers' front office

Wow. Brandt was a very good capologist. It seemed to me he'd get the better of the players in most contracts. That's a sweeping statement but he was very solid.

Yeah, he was certainly good at what he did. However, talent evaluation is far more important than fitting pieces under the cap. Getting the better of player contracts is more about identifying talent early and knowing when to re-up someone.

All it takes is a couple Jamal Reynolds...and it doesn't matter who your cap guru is. Things won't be pretty.

[Carolina_Packer]

I had a feeling that this would happen. Brandt is an asshole, I say good riddance to him. Yes, I have my personal reasons for thinking that.

The guy was not very friendly towards the general public. Interacting with fans was a big "must" for the sucessor of Harlan.

Doesn't TT have the final say over contracts anyhow?

I wonder how fans would know who he is to see him? I wouldn't know him if he passed by me in the Atrium. As long as they are good at what they do, I can live with them not being so fan-friendly, especially in his position. There's not a great deal of fan interaction from that post, I would guess. Some lawyers and financial types don't have warm, fuzzy personalities. He was good at what he did, but like most people, can be replaced.

[GBRulz]

I would assume Green Bay would take a strong look at Jason Weid, who is a young lawyer with plenty of experience already with the organization. He was also one of the finalists for Harlan's position...so clearly Green Bay likes him.

Weid is actually their VP of administration. He is making giant strides in acquiring more parking for Lambeau. Something that we've needed since the renovation and something is finally being done about it. I think he'll go far with the Packers and he's only 35.

[GBRulz]

I had a feeling that this would happen. Brandt is an asshole, I say good riddance to him. Yes, I have my personal reasons for thinking that.

The guy was not very friendly towards the general public. Interacting with fans was a big "must" for the sucessor of Harlan.

Doesn't TT have the final say over contracts anyhow?

I wonder how fans would know who he is to see him? I wouldn't know him if he passed by me in the Atrium. As long as they are good at what they do, I can live with them not being so fan-friendly, especially in his position. There's not a great deal of fan interaction from that post, I would guess. Some lawyers and financial types don't have warm, fuzzy personalities. He was good at what he did, but like most people, can be replaced.

Well, your average fan probably wouldn't know him, but when you live in the same city and see his face on the local news, paper, etc, it's a little different. I agree that he excelled at what he did, but he is not Packer President material.

[Deputy Nutz]

I would assume Green Bay would take a strong look at Jason Weid, who is a young lawyer with plenty of experience already with the organization. He was also one of the finalists for Harlan's position...so clearly Green Bay likes him.

Weid is actually their VP of administration. He is making giant strides in acquiring more parking for Lambeau. Something that we've needed since the renovation and something is finally being done about it. I think he'll go far with the Packers and he's only 35.

Hell, you can walk to the game.

[packinpatland]

Re: Andrew Brandt leaves Packers' front office

Sources: Brandt leaves Packers' front office

By Rob Demovsky
rdemovsk@greenbaypressgazette.com

Andrew Brandt no longer is the Packers' vice president of player finance, NFL sources said today.


One source said it was Brandt's decision to leave the organization, but the Packers have not made any official announcement.

An official announcement is expected this week, perhaps as soon as this afternoon.

Brandt, 47, who joined the organization in 1999, had been responsible for negotiating contracts and managing the salary cap. His contract was to expire at the end of April, after the NFL draft.

Brandt was keenly interested in succeeding Bob Harlan as the Packers' president -- a position that went to Mark Murphy -- and was disappointed when he wasn't a finalist.

Wow. Brandt was a very good capologist. It seemed to me he'd get the better of the players in most contracts. That's a sweeping statement but he was very solid.

That really a word?

[Cheesehead Craig]

Re: Andrew Brandt leaves Packers' front office

Working with the cap really isn't that difficult...it was a much larger deal in the 90s when free agency and the cap first came into existence. The legal aspects of player contracts is a far greater responsibility.

[Yeah, he was certainly good at what he did. However, talent evaluation is far more important than fitting pieces under the cap. Getting the better of player contracts is more about identifying talent early and knowing when to re-up someone.

All it takes is a couple Jamal Reynolds...and it doesn't matter who your cap guru is. Things won't be pretty.

Great posts.