Packers hire Brian Gutekunst as GM

[call_me_ishmael]

https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2018/01/27/former-gm-ted-thompson-energized-new-role-packers-talent-scout/1070372001/

It sounds like TT will be way more than just a figurehead. This quote is interesting and makes me think this was TT's idea largely to step away. I'll be totally honest: I 100% thought this was a golden parachute deal and TT would have ZERO role in the org after he was let go.

Over the next few months, Thompson is expected to play a significant role as the Packers evaluate prospects and finalize their board ahead of this year’s NFL draft. By shedding the burdens associated with managing the 53-man roster and overseeing the clerical side of an organization — the totality of which finally wore him out as he approached his 65th birthday — Thompson can immerse himself in the film room to concentrate on what he does best: identify talent.

Have we ever have confirmation that it was Murphy's idea for Ted to resign?

[pbmax]

Murphy claimed during his press conference that it was a mutual decision. But that could mean almost anything.

I was going to argue to hire McCloughan as scout at large to do much of this, but maybe Ted takes that torch and runs with it.

[Joemailman]

Murphy claimed during his press conference that it was a mutual decision. But that could mean almost anything.

I was going to argue to hire McCloughan as scout at large to do much of this, but maybe Ted takes that torch and runs with it.

I think Murphy knew he couldn't hold back Wolf and Gutey forever. I think he was able to convince TT that by giving up the GM job he could spend his time on the part of the job he likes best - Scouting.

[denverYooper]

I think Murphy knew he couldn't hold back Wolf and Gutey forever. I think he was able to convince TT that by giving up the GM job he could spend his time on the part of the job he likes best - Scouting.

I don't think there was any convincing going on. Ted was ready to step out of the limelight.

If anything, the move likely precipitated Wolf's exit from the front office.

[Joemailman]

I don't think there was any convincing going on. Ted was ready to step out of the limelight.

If anything, the move likely precipitated Wolf's exit from the front office.

Oh I agree. But if he didn't make one of them GM this year, I think there was the risk of losing them both.

[ThunderDan]

Oh I agree. But if he didn't make one of them GM this year, I think there was the risk of losing them both.

Amazing with TT, Dorsey, McKenzie, Schneider, Wolfe, Gute. That’s almost 20% of the leagues GMs from TT regime. Boy, he really must of sucked to have everyone taking his people he was grooming to run franchises.

[Bretsky]

Amazing with TT, Dorsey, McKenzie, Schneider, Wolfe, Gute. That’s almost 20% of the leagues GMs from TT regime. Boy, he really must of sucked to have everyone taking his people he was grooming to run franchises.

Have you eliminated the Ron Wolf Tree ? Didn't most of those start under Wolf ?

[ThunderDan]

Have you eliminated the Ron Wolf Tree ? Didn't most of those start under Wolf ?

Those flowed from TT. TT served under Wolf in the 90s. I haven’t eliminated the Wolf tree. Just making the comment that for as shitty as some people here thought TT was at GM the people working for him have been highly sought after.

[Joemailman]

Dorsey actually started the year before Wolf came here. Wolf was hired by Sherman. I think the others were hired by Wolf and promoted by Thompson. Current top player personnel guys like Jon-Eric Sullivan and John Wojciechowski were brought here by Thompson.

[Bretsky]

Dorsey actually started the year before Wolf came here. Wolf was hired by Sherman. I think the others were hired by Wolf and promoted by Thompson. Current top player personnel guys like Jon-Eric Sullivan and John Wojciechowski were brought here by Thompson.

kind of what I was hinting at. Ron brought in an outstanding staff for TT to surround himself with/promote. Maybe Sullivan and Wojo will b as well

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Those flowed from TT. TT served under Wolf in the 90s. I haven’t eliminated the Wolf tree. Just making the comment that for as shitty as some people here thought TT was at GM the people working for him have been highly sought after.

Many of the suits you mentioned also served under Sherman. Some folks believe Sherman was a shitty GM, despite the fact the Sherman never missed the playoffs as GM.

And, none of the suits you mentioned subscribed to that lame draft and develop bullshit once they got their shots elsewhere. Speaks volumes about what they think about draft and develop.

[bobblehead]

Many of the suits you mentioned also served under Sherman. Some folks believe Sherman was a shitty GM, despite the fact the Sherman never missed the playoffs as GM.

And, none of the suits you mentioned subscribed to that lame draft and develop bullshit once they got their shots elsewhere. Speaks volumes about what they think about draft and develop.

Sherman was a shitty GM. Plenty of evidence to support that statement. He wasn't a bad coach though. His only flaw was fluffing Favre's ego a bit to much.

[pbmax]

Many of the suits you mentioned also served under Sherman. Some folks believe Sherman was a shitty GM, despite the fact the Sherman never missed the playoffs as GM.

And, none of the suits you mentioned subscribed to that lame draft and develop bullshit once they got their shots elsewhere. Speaks volumes about what they think about draft and develop.

Weren't they the same guys Sherman kicked out of the draft evaluation meetings?

[pbmax]

Sherman was a shitty GM. Plenty of evidence to support that statement. He wasn't a bad coach though. His only flaw was fluffing Favre's ego way too much.

FIFY

[gbgary]

reaction after today's presser: the more i see/hear gute...the more i like him. his lip-smacking/kissing thing is kind of distracting but not as much as mlf's eyebrows.