Who should be the next GM?

[woodbuck27]

If things are going down hill in Seattle do we really want him right now?

We had no one for likely the last 3-5 Seasons.

Didn't you notice that?

Paying attention is challenging.

[Zool]

Paying attention is challenging.

It's also challenging not being a condescending prick. But we're all working on it for 2018.

[woodbuck27]

Now that MM has been extended for another Season it seems like the direction is Mark Murphy promoting from within for the NEW GM hahahaha.

Frankly it looks like the Same Ole Same Ole and that's IMO really bad news.

Simply a lot more frustration. Darn it all to Blazes.

I know my reaction isn't wrong.

[woodbuck27]

It's also challenging not being a condescending prick. But we're all working on it for 2018.

Work on this.

The Green Bay Packers are in a hot mess.

That fact is way too obvious now as it's creeping out.

What is it ZOOL.

Can't you deal with the TRUTH?

[woodbuck27]

It's also challenging not being a condescending prick. But we're all working on it for 2018.

Sure Zool.

[pbmax]

I was talking about this with my brother. The GM doesn't necessarily have to be the best scout. They have to be the best leaders/consensus builders/decision makers. I don't know who that is, but if the wunderkind can lead with maturity and insight, then I think you go with him. If you have reservations about his ability (beyond scouting), then you go with someone else.
.

I agree with this.

If your guy running the draft is a super scout then you constantly live with his biases. For all the conspiracy of mediocrity wist spins, I do believe Wolf and Thompson both had blinders at certain positions. Sherman always thought he could select the right player like the draft was a multiple choice exam.

A guy sifting through other scouts opinions might be more likely to sift through them with a fairer eye.

[beveaux1]

I agree with this.

If your guy running the draft is a super scout then you constantly live with his biases. For all the conspiracy of mediocrity wist spins, I do believe Wolf and Thompson both had blinders at certain positions. Sherman always thought he could select the right player like the draft was a multiple choice exam.

A guy sifting through other scouts opinions might be more likely to sift through them with a fairer eye.

This does make sense.

[Pugger]

There are rumors that McKenzie's role with the Raiders will be reduced after Gruden comes in so perhaps he'll be free to talk to Murphy?

[texaspackerbacker]

At this point, policy is the most important thing: Are we gonna continue to refuse to even compete for top free agents? Or will there be an effort to turn around the deterioration Ted let happen to the roster?

It's not automatic that the people who worked for Ted will follow his ways, but I'd much prefer somebody whose record says for sure that he will build the roster BOTH through the draft and through quality free agents - and I don't mean overage or leftovers nobody else wants like the few Ted went for.

[woodbuck27]

Ianrapoport
✔
@RapSheet
" As the GM interviews commence in Green Bay, one candidate expected to draw interest: Former #Bills GM Doug Whaley. He also interviewed with the #Browns. Perhaps receiving some credit for his draft picks and moves helping the #Bills end their playoff drought. "

4:43 PM - Jan 3, 2018

[Joemailman]

Packers reportedly interested in talking to former Bills GM Doug Whaley. Whaley was fired by the Bills in May 2017, but acquired many of the players who this year led the Bills to heir first playoff berth in 18 years.

[pbmax]

At this point, policy is the most important thing: Are we gonna continue to refuse to even compete for top free agents? Or will there be an effort to turn around the deterioration Ted let happen to the roster?

It's not automatic that the people who worked for Ted will follow his ways, but I'd much prefer somebody whose record says for sure that he will build the roster BOTH through the draft and through quality free agents - and I don't mean overage or leftovers nobody else wants like the few Ted went for.

Indeed! Spend money on players not wanted by their original team at the dollar amount they are asking! How can that go wrong! Look how its worked for Seattle!

BTW, some more info about how terrible the O line Thompson drafted was, backup tackles included.

[pbmax]

Chris Roth @rothchris

Interesting: Consultant Jed Hughes, whom Mark Murphy has hired to help him in GM search, is executive with company Texans have hired for their GM search; and Hou has reported interested in #Packers Brian Gutekunst, also a candidate in GB

[Joemailman]

A lot of speculation right now that Russ Ball is the front-runner.

http://packerswire.usatoday.com/2018...ckers-next-gm/
https://www.jsonline.com/story/sport...gm/1000141001/

[Bretsky]

A lot of speculation right now that Russ Ball is the front-runner.

http://packerswire.usatoday.com/2018...ckers-next-gm/
https://www.jsonline.com/story/sport...gm/1000141001/

that was tough to read; but if my impression of Murphy is correct (aka....has no stones and worshipped the ground Ted walks on) this would not surprise me.