Who should be the next GM?

[Joemailman]

It's my understanding that Schneider shares decision making responsibilities with Pete Carroll. Would that create an out in his contract if the Packers offered him full control of football operations?

[woodbuck27]

Who in Blazes wants Ted Thompson?

Hahahaha 'that's hilarious.

[Pugger]

I went with Brian Gutekunst. Just a gut feeling.

[Pugger]

Observing the certain woes and the Seattle Seahawks and a decline this Season it seems a good time to bring John Schneider HOME to Green Bay.

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

[Pugger]

Yeah, he would be. But its possible Mort was right and it will be all internal. The leak to Silverstein and JSO might just be cover for the Rooney Rule, though Highsmith would cover it.

Does the Rooney Rule cover front office personnel or just coaches?

[pbmax]

Does the Rooney Rule cover front office personnel or just coaches?

I believe it covers at least GMs.

[pbmax]

I don't recall them telling him that but I think it was silently understood that was the plan
And it would not surprise me if somebody in GB was given that impression hoping they'd hang around.
Had anybody even interviewed Russ Ball for anything ? No reason to promise him a thing. The personnel guys are the worries.
Would not surprise me if MM wanted to move on this in fear he loses one of the two who keep getting interest.

Ball has had interviews denied by the Packers

Mickey Loomis is another cap guy in New Orleans.

[Fritz]

FYI- John Schneider won't get an interview in Green Bay unless Seattle gives permission for him to make a lateral move. His last deal eliminated his out clause to explore Green Bay

I don't understand all the Schneider love. The Seahawks missed the playoffs this year after not having been to the SB for a few years, and seem to have lost talent that has not been replaced.

Isn't that why so many people wanted Ted gone??

[call_me_ishmael]

It's my understanding that Schneider shares decision making responsibilities with Pete Carroll. Would that create an out in his contract if the Packers offered him full control of football operations?

I was trying to find this info out last night but was not successful. Either way, if Schneider really wanted to leave, I don't think Seattle would want to employ someone that doesn't want to be there, so a trade for maybe an R4 or R5 could probably get him.

[Bossman641]

I don't understand all the Schneider love. The Seahawks missed the playoffs this year after not having been to the SB for a few years, and seem to have lost talent that has not been replaced.

Isn't that why so many people wanted Ted gone??

They've also used up a few high round draft picks in trades. I don't get it either but he fits the "go all-in" mindset that some posters are looking for.

[pbmax]

Ball has had interviews denied by the Packers

Mickey Loomis is another cap guy in New Orleans.

Can't find the reference for Ball being denied interview requests from outside the organization. Might have made that up.

But one thing I was reminded of going back, Ball's connection inside 1265 is to McCarthy. Ball worked for the Chiefs with M3, got suggested to be the cap guy for the Saints via McCarthy and probably got a recommendation in GB from him.

Ted and Murphy clearly fell in love with him as he has kept accumulating responsibilities, titles and salaries. But Ball could be the most likely to hang on to McCarthy.

[pbmax]

The stupidity is rising. Spoon hinted at this but Cohen goes full in on the lack of experience among backups in the secondary for the trouble this year and last. Ha Ha Clinton Dix agrees:





I guess Cohen and Dix believe Jarrett Bush, Hyde and Chris Banjo were high priced FA acquisitions.

Dumbasses.

https://twitter.com/Michael_Cohen13/status/948216636506505216

[texaspackerbacker]

I voted "other". I have a bad feeling that all of these current or former Packer personnel people are disciples of Ted. I would like (but do not expect) somebody from elsewhere who has a track record of bringing in free agents - not just the undrafted kind. Exactly who is chosen is not as important as the mindset of the person they choose.

[pbmax]

Ryan Wood @ByRyanWood
Alonzo Highsmith, the #Packers long-time senior personnel executive, is expected to join GM John Dorsey's staff with the Cleveland Browns, a source said. Currently working out the final details. A major loss for Packers scouting department.

[ThunderDan]

Ryan Wood @ByRyanWood
Alonzo Highsmith, the #Packers long-time senior personnel executive, is expected to join GM John Dorsey's staff with the Cleveland Browns, a source said. Currently working out the final details. A major loss for Packers scouting department.

Cleveland is finally doing it right. Hired a GM with a good track record and poaching front office talent from one of the top teams in the league year in and year out. Hope the owner gives them more than 2 years to be competitive.